Rich Habits Podcast Labubu Dolls, Record-High Corporate Bankruptcies, & Chamath's $250M SPAC
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Aug 22, 2025 Discover how Pop Mart's Labubu dolls skyrocketed profits by over 400%. Dive into the startling rise in corporate bankruptcies, hitting a five-year high, and the implications for job markets. Explore the innovative landscape of SPACs, especially Chamath's new $250M venture focused on American values. Plus, hear about the entrepreneurial shift among young consumers prioritizing health, and the unique opportunities presented by baby boomers retiring without succession plans for their businesses.
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Trend-Driven Revenue Can Be Explosive
- Pop Mart's Labubu craze drove revenue and shares dramatically higher in 2025.
- Consumer trends can produce explosive returns for companies that capture cultural momentum.
Turn Being A Customer Into Being An Owner
- Own stock in companies you habitually use to turn consumption into ownership.
- Investigate whether popular consumer trends map to publicly traded companies you can buy.
Bankruptcies Signal Macro Stress
- U.S. large corporate bankruptcies rose sharply in 2025, hitting a five-year monthly high.
- Rising bankruptcies, inflation, and interest expenses complicate the Fed's path on rates and economic stability.