The protein fad is in full swing for food companies. Protein is now plastered all over the snack aisle at the store and consumers are really loving it. So how did we get to the “protein in everything” mantra and is it actually working for companies? Plus: Slate introduces a new EV truck and IBM will invest billions in its US operations. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Sara Friedman as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Get our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickh...
Apr 29, 2025•13 min•Season 1Ep. 810
Entrepreneurs and tech founders of every level could probably use more ways to connect IRL. Thankfully, Andrew Yeung is putting in work to connect the tech and business world with his company Fibe. Learn how to actually monetize events and bring people together. Plus: Novo Nordisk gets a big win and California becomes the 4th largest economy in the world. Don’t miss Andrew’s OOO Summit in NYC. Visit the link here and use code THEHUSTLE for $100 off your ticket. Get our Side Hustle Ideas Database...
Apr 28, 2025•16 min
Dr. Pepper parent company Keurig is on a roll in the soda market. The company surpassed profit estimates while other companies in the space like Pepsi projected a decrease. So why is Keurig doing so well amid a soda and snack industry overhaul? Plus: Microsoft offers low performers a way out and McDonald’s brings back chicken strips permanently. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Mark Dent as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Get our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://c...
Apr 25, 2025•15 min•Season 1Ep. 808
AI startup Cluely pledges to help you cheat on job interviews among other things. One would think cheating by using AI is easy, but it doesn't always go to plan. So how is this company failing to live up to its hype? Plus: Tesla stock bounces back despite low earnings and YouTube turns 20. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Juliet Bennett as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Get our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/thds Follow us on social media: TikT...
Apr 24, 2025•16 min•Season 1Ep. 807
Tumblr never exactly went away, but it’s making a big comeback with the generation that you may least expect: Gen Z. Gen Z users now make up around half of the platform's active user base, but why are they all flocking to Tumblr? Plus: “Thank you” costs ChatGPT millions and Walgreens reaches a $350m settlement. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Juliet Bennett as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Get our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/thds Follow us...
Apr 23, 2025•14 min•Season 1Ep. 806
The frozen pizza business made $6.5 billion in 2024 and it’s projected to grow even more this year. Many products have been called out as “recession indicators” in the current economic downslope, and frozen pizza seems to gain ground at every downturn. So why is frozen pizza so big for recessions? Plus: Airbnb includes all fees in checkout and Chipotle is set to enter Latin America. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Rob Litterst as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Get ...
Apr 22, 2025•15 min•Season 1Ep. 805
American trucks are massive. That’s the way they’ve been for a while. While other countries like France and Japan emphasize lighter, more efficient trucks, the US continues to peddle huge ones to the consumer. Do we really need bigger trucks? And how did the US become so infatuated with them? Plus: Robots run a half marathon and Temu and Shein are hiking prices. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Matt Brown as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Get our Side Hustle Ideas D...
Apr 21, 2025•18 min•Season 1Ep. 804
Consumers tried to beat the tariffs last month by buying…a lot. March was a big month for retail and ‘panic buying’ was in full swing in the US. So what did people buy the most and what will April look like? Plus: Chili’s introduces a McDonald’s item dupe and Eli Lilly perfects a weight loss pill. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Mark Dent as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Get our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/thds Follow us on social media: T...
Apr 18, 2025•13 min•Season 1Ep. 803
Rentals are thriving. Clothing, baby gear, cameras, you name it. All products now have a way to be rented out. This of course, is a result of a squeeze on American wallets, but who is profiting off the rental economy the most? Plus: Nvidia stock is reeling and OpenAI might create a new social network. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Juliet Bennett as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Get our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/thds Follow us on social...
Apr 17, 2025•15 min•Season 1Ep. 802
The air travel and hospitality industries in the US are set for a rough year. Last week, we talked about airlines lowering their 2025 projections and now we’re seeing American tourism already tilt downward. So what countries are backing off and what’s the cost for American workers? Plus: Waymo gets going in Atlanta and Coachella becomes a buy now pay later event. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Rob Litterst as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Get our Side Hustle Idea...
Apr 16, 2025•13 min•Season 1Ep. 801
In 2021 the Supreme Court reversed a law that kept college athletes from earning money. Now, some are rolling in dough. So much, that a new wave of startups were founded to take advantage. So who is making money here and how are they doing it? Plus: Pfizer ends its GLP-1 development and the kids still love Chic-Fil-A. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Sara Friedman as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Get our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/thds Fol...
Apr 15, 2025•13 min•Season 1Ep. 800
Do Americans trust AI? In addition to a breakthrough study by Pew Research, Shopify, Adobe and Google were all in the news for various AI implications this past week. Let’s break down the latest in AI. Plus: Tariffs push consumers to Costco and A.1. steak sauce gets political. Join our hosts Jon Weigell, Martina Bretous, and Maria Gharib as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Get our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/thds Follow us on social media: T...
Apr 14, 2025•14 min
Apple’s tariff reactions are getting unhinged. The company started moving iPhones by the ton to the US and estimates are rolling out about how much iPhones would cost if their manufacturers were US-based. It ain’t pretty now, but what’s the future look like for Apple? Plus: Prada acquires Versace and stamp prices are due for some increases. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Mark Dent as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Get our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickh...
Apr 11, 2025•14 min•Season 1Ep. 798
‘Minecraft’ absolutely crushed box office expectations this past weekend, but in theaters, many other things were also crushed. Audiences delved into chaos during a specific scene of the movie, ending in property damage. So what caused people to flip out and what do theaters do with unruly guests? Plus: The UK will open Europe’s first Universal theme park and McDonald’s taps lemonade. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Juliet Bennett as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. ...
Apr 10, 2025•16 min•Season 1Ep. 797
Millennials and Gen Z are often branded by older generations as “job-hoppers,” switching companies, jobs and sometimes career paths frequently. But is that really true? And if it is, does it have to do with the workers themselves or is it a larger work culture issue? Plus: Amazon unveils Nova Sonic and GM wants to build EV Corvettes in Europe. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Mark Dent as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Get our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://cli...
Apr 09, 2025•13 min•Season 1Ep. 796
Businesses across the board are taking a hit this week and companies like Delta, American Airlines and Southwest Airlines are among those affected. The 2025 travel projections are now looking very grim, so how are tariffs and market fluctuations making their mark on travel? Plus: Pokémon teams up with Google and Mega Millions doubles its lottery payout. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Rob Litterst as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Get our Side Hustle Ideas Database...
Apr 08, 2025•14 min•Season 1Ep. 795
Welcome to another AI update! This week, we examine Elon Musk's controversial sale of X (formerly Twitter) to his own xAI startup, alongside Apple's cautious entry into AI health coaching. We also compare ChatGPT's new image generator against industry leader Midjourney, and discuss how a former Senate staffer's government-focused AI startup reflects the current administration's approach to artificial intelligence in the public sector. Plus: The TikTok ban is extended once again and Hershey acqui...
Apr 07, 2025•15 min
Yum! Brands, the parent company behind Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and KFC recently announced a partnership with AI chipmaker Nvidia. So why would these two industry giants work together and will we see AI everywhere in fast food? Kristen Hawley joins us to break down her story: https://www.fastcompany.com/91306922/what-does-fast-food-want-with-nvidia Plus: Microsoft turns 50 and Subway launched $5 foot-long Doritos. Kristen Hawley is a freelance journalist and founder of Expedite , an independent news...
Apr 04, 2025•14 min•Season 1Ep. 793
April Fools’ came and went this year and brands ate it up as per usual. So what do brands get from participating in a little April Fools’ prank and how do consumers tend to respond every year? Plus: Nintendo announces the Switch 2 release date and UFC creates a partnership with Meta. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Juliet Bennett as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Got an awesome business idea but don't have the $$$ to get it off the ground? Pitch us your idea HERE a...
Apr 03, 2025•14 min•Season 1Ep. 792
Hooters filed for bankruptcy, but will keep its restaurants open for the time being. The company wants to make a strategic change to attract more families to its wings and… other offerings. So how did they fall and what’s next? Plus: YouTube could outrun Disney and OpenAI achieves a $300B valuation. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Mark Dent as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Got an awesome business idea but don't have the $$$ to get it off the ground? Pitch us your ...
Apr 02, 2025•14 min•Season 1Ep. 791
Thousands of products can now be made with a text or image prompt. Companies like Arcade and Off/Script are pioneering user-based AI generation technology that can translate to custom physical products. So what does this mean for designers? Plus: Amazon unleashes an AI agent and Jeff Bezos will take over Venice for his wedding. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Sara Friedman as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Got an awesome business idea but don't have the $$$ to get ...
Apr 01, 2025•13 min•Season 1Ep. 790
Edible Arrangements has often been known for selling fruit bouquets, but now it's all about the THC. The company got into the edibles market recently and plans to expand throughout the Southwestern US. So, how will this transition fare? Plus: Elon Musk’s xAI buys X and Starbucks doubles down on efficiency. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Juliet Bennett as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Got an awesome business idea but don't have the $$$ to get it off the ground? Pi...
Mar 31, 2025•12 min•Season 1Ep. 789
Egg prices are bad enough, but now the US fruit market is bracing for a surge in banana pricing. Proposed fees and supply issues are at the heart of it, but what are the details on the potential banana cost wave to come? Plus: Google rolls out vacation planning features and OpenAI’s new image generator is in a copyright gray area. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Mark Dent as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Got an awesome business idea but don't have the $$$ to get i...
Mar 28, 2025•13 min•Season 1Ep. 788
Short-term rental company Vrbo set up a billboard in front of Airbnb’s San Francisco office. So what does the ad say, what is Vrbo getting from it and is this beef good for both companies? Plus: Gamestop will close more stores this year and the movie theater business is hurting. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Juliet Bennett as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Got an awesome business idea but don't have the $$$ to get it off the ground? Pitch us your idea HERE and yo...
Mar 27, 2025•14 min•Season 1Ep. 787
Klarna just partnered with DoorDash to allow customers to “buy now, pay later” for just about anything. Usually considered fair game for larger purchases, apps like Klarna are now targeting smaller everyday items like groceries and food. What does this mean for the economy and the future of debt? Plus: Napster gets acquired and Waymo comes to Washington, DC. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Mark Dent as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Got an awesome business idea but...
Mar 26, 2025•15 min•Season 1Ep. 786
23andMe has gone bankrupt. With CEO Anne Wojcicki also exiting the company, it is now in damage control mode. So how did the once popular company find itself here and what’s in store for its future? Plus: BYD outsells Tesla and McDonald’s rolls out the McVeggie. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Rob Litterst as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Got an awesome business idea but don't have the $$$ to get it off the ground? Pitch us your idea HERE and you can win $5000 to ...
Mar 25, 2025•14 min•Season 1Ep. 785
OpenAI and Google are fighting for more lenient AI regulations (shocker), Sony is facing backlash for an AI decision and researchers think AI may contribute to future wealth inequality. Your weekly update is here! Plus: Chobani invests $500m and we run down the most expensive streaming shows of all time. Join our hosts Jon Weigell, Martina Bretous, and Maria Gharib as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Got an awesome business idea but don't have the $$$ to get it off ...
Mar 24, 2025•16 min•Season 1Ep. 784
AppleTV+ lost Apple over $1B in 2024. The streaming service is not keeping up with the rest of the market, falling behind Netflix, but also behind Paramount+. So what’s the problem with AppleTV+? Plus: OpenAi unveils o1 Pro and Klarna shakes hands with DoorDash. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Mark Dent as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Got an awesome business idea but don't have the $$$ to get it off the ground? Pitch us your idea HERE and you can win $5000 to fun...
Mar 21, 2025•14 min•Season 1Ep. 783
Fast food is getting faster. McDonald’s, Wedny’s, Taco Bell and more are digitizing their operations and making use of AI and robotics. So how exactly is the business getting quicker and how much faster can it really get? Plus: Nvidia partners with GM and Macy’s is breaking into TV. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Juliet Bennett as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Got an awesome business idea but don't have the $$$ to get it off the ground? Pitch us your idea HERE an...
Mar 20, 2025•15 min•Season 1Ep. 782
Amazon Haul debuted in November of 2024 and hasn’t really set the world on fire. The $20 or under budget shopping app is meant to compete with Chinese giants Shein and Temu, but seems to fall short. So what are the numbers here and how is Amazon planning to turn around the business? Plus: BYD boasts 5 minute EV charging and Alphabet makes its biggest purchase yet. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Rob Litterst as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Got an awesome business...
Mar 19, 2025•15 min•Season 1Ep. 781
