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May 2023
19m 20s

⛏️ “He’s a gold digger” — Adidas $800M K...

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Adidas first thought that ending Kanye’s Yeezy line would cost it $250M, but turns out it was $800M… cause when you live by the Influencer, you die by the Influencer. Shopify just announced it’s giving up on its biggest dream, but Wall Street rewarded it for quitting. And Michelle Obama’s first startup is kids snacks and drinks — because the biggest thing in ... Show More
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Today
💄 “The Carrie Bradshaw Index” — Where to Live Solo. Amazon’s Prime Day retirement. Pizza by the Slice. +Jack’s Nvidia Poem.
Amazon was sued for fake deals on Prime Day… it’s time to retire Prime Day.Where can Americans afford to live solo in 2025?... Introducing The Carrie Bradshaw Index.Restaurants are opening pizza shop side hustles… because pizza by the slice is a profit puppy.Plus, since it’s Q4, ... Show More
22m 5s
Yesterday
🐊 “4th-and-Pickle” — Gatorade’s picklejuice plan. ChatGPT’s chief-of-app. Spunge’s sneaker disruption. +150 Friend Rule.
It’s the LAST DAY to Vote for The Best Idea Yet to win “Best Business Podcast”: ​​https://vote.signalaward.com/PublicVoting#/2025/shows/genre/businessNFL players are pounding pickle juice to kill cramps… It’s an opportunity for GatoradeYou can now order DoorDash or search Zillow ... Show More
21m 5s
Oct 8
🥇 “$4K” — Gold’s “debasement” trade. Rowan’s $150M Ear Piercing. Sharpies’ Made in America. +Netflix’s Loud Ad Law.
Gold reached a record $4,000/ounce… but this gold run is different than any in history.How is Rowan doing $150M in sales of ear piercings for girls?... The Window of Loyalty.Sharpie Markers figured out the formula for Made in America… Now it’s a Pen Profit Puppy.Plus, notice thos ... Show More
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