

The Hustle Daily Show
Hubspot Media
A daily dose of irreverent, offbeat, and informative takes on business & tech news. Hosted by Jon Weigell, Juliet Bennett Rylah, Mark Dent, Ben Berkley, Sara Friedman, Matthew Brown, and Rob Litterst from The Hustle.
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Jan 26, 2024 • 15min
Billionaires invest in immortality
Billionaires investing in cryonics and extreme wealth preservation, Microsoft launching VR conference rooms, and a McDonald's spinoff getting off the ground are discussed in this entertaining podcast.

Jan 25, 2024 • 14min
Restaurants rebound and pop-up post pandemic
Explore the rebound of the restaurant industry post-pandemic, with a focus on dessert joints and pop-up businesses. Discover the rise of specific restaurant types like hot pots, craperies, and African-provean cuisines. Dive into changing dining habits and the increasing popularity of non-alcoholic beverages. Get insights into the impact of the pandemic on restaurants, including price increases and menu adjustments.

Jan 24, 2024 • 14min
Netflix Drops a Stone Cold Stunner
Netflix's $5 billion deal to acquire WWE Raw and its impact on live sports. TurboTax facing consequences for misleading marketing. The future of live sports broadcasting and the role of streamers.

Jan 23, 2024 • 14min
Can 3D printed shoes help the environment?
Companies like Vivobarefoot and Balena are working on 3D printed shoes for fashion sustainability. Sony cancels a major merger while ChatGPT bans romantic companionship apps. The hosts discuss Macy's rejecting a $5.8 billion offer and the decline of department stores. They also talk about AI news, Apple's pre-order sales for Vision Pro, and the sustainability and customizability of 3D printed shoes.

Jan 22, 2024 • 11min
Model train companies are at the end of their tunnel
The model train industry is declining due to an aging fan base and lack of interest from younger generations. The podcast discusses challenges faced by the industry, as well as potential solutions. It explores the potential for revitalization through the pandemic, enthusiast clubs, and social media platforms like TikTok. The hosts also mention their affiliation with the HubSpot podcast network and recommend another podcast focusing on direct-to-consumer businesses.

Jan 19, 2024 • 13min
Why employees are livestreaming their layoffs
Employees are livestreaming their layoffs, Spotify's concerns with artist payment, Iowa suing TikTok, Japan Airlines appointing first female president, the importance of promoting from within, Meta's Instagram feature, OpenAI's university partnership, the growing trend of livestreaming layoffs, and the significance of transparent and thoughtful layoffs.

Jan 18, 2024 • 14min
The $2B submersible yacht we’ve all been waiting for
Austrian company Migaloo offers a $2B submersible yacht, but are there safety concerns and legal restrictions? Plus, Costco tightens non-member access and Amazon introduces a new AI feature. Join hosts Jon Weigell and Rob Litterst as they discuss these interesting topics on The Hustle Daily Show.

Jan 17, 2024 • 12min
The art of giving away your money
Explore the art of giving away millions in inheritance, including Marlen Engelhorn's $27.4m donation. Discuss Uber shutting down Drizly, Apple overshadowing Samsung, and the need for fair taxation. Learn about the federal estate tax and the greatest wealth transfer in history. Discover the importance of wealthy individuals continuing to give back and check out the HubSpot Podcast Network and the recommended DTC Pod episode featuring Mikey Taylor.

Jan 16, 2024 • 17min
Dollar store backlash sweeps the nation
Backlash against dollar stores in the US due to health and environmental concerns. Dollar stores face criticism for market saturation, employee safety issues, and low-paying jobs. Communities use zoning ordinances and lawsuits to combat dollar store expansion. Stonecrest, Georgia bans dollar stores to attract grocery stores. Hosts express gratitude and promote another podcast covering direct-to-consumer business topics.

Jan 12, 2024 • 15min
Fine, we’ll talk about the pink Stanley tumbler
This episode of the podcast discusses the sudden fame of Stanley water bottles, the closure of the last Sears store in New York, and the impact of social media on sales. They also talk about job security in the tech industry and new flavors of Easter treats. Tune in for an interesting conversation about these topics and more!