Labubu is expected to bring in over $4B to its parent company Pop Mart this year. The trendy toy has won hearts all around the globe, but how did it become a viral sensation and what are the numbers on its gargantuan growth? Plus: Target is under new leadership and Applebee’s shares a sales increase. Wanna start a side hustle but need an idea? Check out our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/thds Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Mark Dent as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Follow us on social media: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thehustle.co Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehustledaily/ Thank You For Listening to The Hustle Daily Show. Don’t forget to hit subscribe or follow us on your favorite podcast player, so you never miss an episode! If you want this news delivered to your inbox, join millions of others and sign up for The Hustle Daily newsletter, here: https://thehustle.co/email/  If you are a fan of the show be sure to leave us a 5-Star Review, and share your favorite episodes with your friends, clients, and colleagues.

Wanna start a side hustle but need an idea? Check out our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/thds Water tastings are upon us. The trend might actually reflect the growing sober-curious movement, where people want fancy drink experiences without alcohol—though paying $26 for water still feels like the restaurant equivalent of buying bottled air. Plus: McDonald’s and BTS partner up again and Clippy is back…kinda. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Juliet Bennett as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Follow us on social media: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thehustle.co Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehustledaily/ Thank You For Listening to The Hustle Daily Show. Don’t forget to hit subscribe or follow us on your favorite podcast player, so you never miss an episode! If you want this news delivered to your inbox, join millions of others and sign up for The Hustle Daily newsletter, here: https://thehustle.co/email/  If you are a fan of the show be sure to leave us a 5-Star Review, and share your favorite episodes with your friends, clients, and colleagues.

Wanna start a side hustle but need an idea? Check out our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/thds Pawn shops are reporting 4% growth in merchandise sales as families facing  tight budgets discover they can save up to 50% on back-to-school essentials by shopping secondhand. We examine how Americans are selling gold jewelry to fund school supplies and why the booming pawn shop business is an indicator of economic stress among everyday families. Plus: Spotify’s ad business is suffering and ChatGPT crosses the $2B revenue mark. Join our host Jon Weigell as he takes you through our most interesting stories of the day. Follow us on social media: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thehustle.co Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehustledaily/ Thank You For Listening to The Hustle Daily Show. Don’t forget to hit subscribe or follow us on your favorite podcast player, so you never miss an episode! If you want this news delivered to your inbox, join millions of others and sign up for The Hustle Daily newsletter, here: https://thehustle.co/email/  If you are a fan of the show be sure to leave us a 5-Star Review, and share your favorite episodes with your friends, clients, and colleagues.

Wanna start a side hustle but need an idea? Check out our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/thds The real news crisis isn't just misinformation, but the isolation and superficiality that current news and social platforms create. InPress represents a radical reimagining where staying informed becomes a pathway to human connection. Founder Adam Harder joins the show to discuss how the future of media consumption is fundamentally social. Plus: Car rental startup Kyte folds and Samsung is catching up to Apple in the phone market. Join our host Jon Weigell as he takes you through our most interesting stories of the day. Follow us on social media: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thehustle.co Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehustledaily/ Thank You For Listening to The Hustle Daily Show. Don’t forget to hit subscribe or follow us on your favorite podcast player, so you never miss an episode! If you want this news delivered to your inbox, join millions of others and sign up for The Hustle Daily newsletter, here: https://thehustle.co/email/  If you are a fan of the show be sure to leave us a 5-Star Review, and share your favorite episodes with your friends, clients, and colleagues.

Wanna start a side hustle but need an idea? Check out our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/thds We're breaking down OpenAI's messy GPT-5 rollout and their promise to "never do this again" after facing user backlash for forcing everyone onto a single model in the name of simplicity. We’ll also analyze whether Perplexity's ambitious $34.5B Chrome acquisition makes sense. Plus: Sling TV offers a Day Pass and Gildan buys Hanes. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Maria Gharib as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Follow us on social media: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thehustle.co Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehustledaily/ Thank You For Listening to The Hustle Daily Show. Don’t forget to hit subscribe or follow us on your favorite podcast player, so you never miss an episode! If you want this news delivered to your inbox, join millions of others and sign up for The Hustle Daily newsletter, here: https://thehustle.co/email/  If you are a fan of the show be sure to leave us a 5-Star Review, and share your favorite episodes with your friends, clients, and colleagues.

Wanna start a side hustle but need an idea? Check out our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/thds We're covering the growing trend of shoeless startups, from Cursor's chaotic shoe pile to companies that provide slipper stipends and heated floors for their barefoot employees. A few other companies have implemented something similar, so why is this happening and will it come to your office soon? Plus: McDonald’s Japan apologizes to customers and an animated movie tops Billboard charts. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Juliet Bennett as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Follow us on social media: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thehustle.co Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehustledaily/ Thank You For Listening to The Hustle Daily Show. Don’t forget to hit subscribe or follow us on your favorite podcast player, so you never miss an episode! If you want this news delivered to your inbox, join millions of others and sign up for The Hustle Daily newsletter, here: https://thehustle.co/email/  If you are a fan of the show be sure to leave us a 5-Star Review, and share your favorite episodes with your friends, clients, and colleagues.

Wanna start a side hustle but need an idea? Check out our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/thds Spirit Airlines reported a devastating $245.8 million loss on $1.02 billion in revenue for Q2 2025, burning through cash so fast that management warned of potential collapse within a year. We examine how the ultra-low-cost airline's post-bankruptcy optimism crumbled under weak demand, credit card processing threats, and a business model that may no longer work in today's aviation market. Plus: Tesla seeks a robotaxi operator in NYC and Starbucks Korea wants to clean out loiterers. Join our host Jon Weigell as he takes you through our most interesting stories of the day. Follow us on social media: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thehustle.co Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehustledaily/ Thank You For Listening to The Hustle Daily Show. Don’t forget to hit subscribe or follow us on your favorite podcast player, so you never miss an episode! If you want this news delivered to your inbox, join millions of others and sign up for The Hustle Daily newsletter, here: https://thehustle.co/email/ If you are a fan of the show be sure to leave us a 5-Star Review, and share your favorite episodes with your friends, clients, and colleagues.

Wanna start a side hustle but need an idea? Check out our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/thds The sports streaming landscape has changed yet again. After merging with Skydance, Paramount just spent the big bucks on UFC rights. So is this big of a purchase worth it? And how will it affect the ever-evolving sports rights market? Plus: AOL will shut down dial-up and Ford invests $5B in EV production. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Mark Dent as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Follow us on social media: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thehustle.co Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehustledaily/ Thank You For Listening to The Hustle Daily Show. Don’t forget to hit subscribe or follow us on your favorite podcast player, so you never miss an episode! If you want this news delivered to your inbox, join millions of others and sign up for The Hustle Daily newsletter, here: https://thehustle.co/email/ If you are a fan of the show be sure to leave us a 5-Star Review, and share your favorite episodes with your friends, clients, and colleagues.

Wanna start a side hustle but need an idea? Check out our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/thds AI is creating a massive competitive advantage for marketers who master prompt engineering and strategic implementation, but it's also making traditional attribution and measurement nearly impossible. So our guests, Eric Siu and Neil Patel from the Marketing School podcast, will help us out with insights on how marketers can balance the new AI ecosystem. Plus: Instagram has a new map feature and breast milk ice cream is the new rage. Join our host Jon Weigell as he takes you through our most interesting stories of the day. Follow us on social media: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thehustle.co Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehustledaily/ Thank You For Listening to The Hustle Daily Show. Don’t forget to hit subscribe or follow us on your favorite podcast player, so you never miss an episode! If you want this news delivered to your inbox, join millions of others and sign up for The Hustle Daily newsletter, here: https://thehustle.co/email/ If you are a fan of the show be sure to leave us a 5-Star Review, and share your favorite episodes with your friends, clients, and colleagues.

Wanna start a side hustle but need an idea? Check out our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/thds It’s your weekly AI update! Today we're covering Google's massive AI education investment and whether it's preparing students for future careers or just teaching them to build their own replacements. We'll also tackle the growing security risks as everything becomes AI-powered, and why airlines are using algorithms to make flight deals disappear faster than your savings. Plus: Duolingo rides the AI wave and Peloton shifts to focus on wellness. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Maria Gharib as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Follow us on social media: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thehustle.co Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehustledaily/ Thank You For Listening to The Hustle Daily Show. Don’t forget to hit subscribe or follow us on your favorite podcast player, so you never miss an episode! If you want this news delivered to your inbox, join millions of others and sign up for The Hustle Daily newsletter, here: https://thehustle.co/email/  If you are a fan of the show be sure to leave us a 5-Star Review, and share your favorite episodes with your friends, clients, and colleagues.

Wanna start a side hustle but need an idea? Check out our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/thds Today we’re tackling the world of ultra-exclusive fitness clubs where celebrities can deadlift without ending up on TikTok and members pay $350+ monthly for the privilege of working out with "curated, like-minded people." These gyms are turning fitness into the ultimate status symbol while regular people wonder when breaking a sweat became invitation-only. Plus: WWE inks a $1.6B deal with Disney and Hinge is on fire (in a good way). Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Juliet Bennett as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Follow us on social media: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thehustle.co Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehustledaily/ Thank You For Listening to The Hustle Daily Show. Don’t forget to hit subscribe or follow us on your favorite podcast player, so you never miss an episode! If you want this news delivered to your inbox, join millions of others and sign up for The Hustle Daily newsletter, here: https://thehustle.co/email/  If you are a fan of the show be sure to leave us a 5-Star Review, and share your favorite episodes with your friends, clients, and colleagues.

Wanna start a side hustle but need an idea? Check out our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/thds Japan's tourism success story has become a nightmare, with towns like Biei resorting to cutting down decades-old trees to deter obnoxious selfie-taking crowds. We examine how tourists are straining Japan's famous hospitality culture, forcing communities to choose between economic benefits and quality of life. Plus: A new streaming service arrives and Taco Bell had a breakout quarter. Join our host Jon Weigell as he takes you through our most interesting stories of the day. Follow us on social media: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thehustle.co Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehustledaily/ Thank You For Listening to The Hustle Daily Show. Don’t forget to hit subscribe or follow us on your favorite podcast player, so you never miss an episode! If you want this news delivered to your inbox, join millions of others and sign up for The Hustle Daily newsletter, here: https://thehustle.co/email/  If you are a fan of the show be sure to leave us a 5-Star Review, and share your favorite episodes with your friends, clients, and colleagues.

Wanna start a side hustle but need an idea? Check out our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/thds Economic uncertainty and rising prices have killed the "what the heck" purchase, with shoppers clipping coupons again, buying generic brands, and making multiple store trips to hunt for deals. Companies from Chipotle to P&G are watching customers trade down to cheaper options while families cut expenses by 60-70%. So what are the details here and which companies are thriving off of this climate? Plus: Spotify increases prices and Uber Eats is using new AI tools. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Mark Dent as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Follow us on social media: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thehustle.co Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehustledaily/ Thank You For Listening to The Hustle Daily Show. Don’t forget to hit subscribe or follow us on your favorite podcast player, so you never miss an episode! If you want this news delivered to your inbox, join millions of others and sign up for The Hustle Daily newsletter, here: https://thehustle.co/email/  If you are a fan of the show be sure to leave us a 5-Star Review, and share your favorite episodes with your friends, clients, and colleagues.

Wanna start a side hustle but need an idea? Check out our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/thds Pecan milk is suddenly everywhere. Turns out pecans are basically the overachieving cousin of almonds—they're drought-tolerant, don't need imported bees for pollination, and taste like butter instead of cardboard, which is honestly a low bar, but here we are. So can pecans turn over the milk industry again? Plus: Wag goes under and a golf startup may be changing the game. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Juliet Bennett as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Follow us on social media: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thehustle.co Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehustledaily/ Thank You For Listening to The Hustle Daily Show. Don’t forget to hit subscribe or follow us on your favorite podcast player, so you never miss an episode! If you want this news delivered to your inbox, join millions of others and sign up for The Hustle Daily newsletter, here: https://thehustle.co/email/  If you are a fan of the show be sure to leave us a 5-Star Review, and share your favorite episodes with your friends, clients, and colleagues.

Wanna start a side hustle but need an idea? Check out our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/thds AI search is fundamentally breaking the web's click-through economy, from Google's 8% click rate to the birth of "AIO" (AI Optimization) where brands optimize for hyper-specific queries instead of broad keywords. While AI referrals jumped 357% year-over-year, the traditional SEO industry is scrambling to reinvent itself as dozens of startups rush to help brands navigate this brave new search world. Plus: Sketcher’s makes spaces for airtags and Tesla’s ride-hailing service is underway in San Francisco. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Maria Gharib as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Follow us on social media: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thehustle.co Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehustledaily/ Thank You For Listening to The Hustle Daily Show. Don’t forget to hit subscribe or follow us on your favorite podcast player, so you never miss an episode! If you want this news delivered to your inbox, join millions of others and sign up for The Hustle Daily newsletter, here: https://thehustle.co/email/  If you are a fan of the show be sure to leave us a 5-Star Review, and share your favorite episodes with your friends, clients, and colleagues.

Wanna start a side hustle but need an idea? Check out our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/thds The Spaghett, a $3-4 DIY cocktail that replaces Prosecco with Miller High Life, has become the perfect drink for budget-conscious Americans who still want sophisticated flavors. We examine how this dive bar creation reflects broader economic pressures, as consumers seek "cheap and cheerful" alternatives to traditional cocktail culture that can cost $15-18 per drink. Plus: Starbucks shuts down its pick-up only stores and JPMorgan might take over the Apple credit card. Join our host Jon Weigell as he takes you through our most interesting stories of the day. Follow us on social media: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thehustle.co Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehustledaily/ Thank You For Listening to The Hustle Daily Show. Don’t forget to hit subscribe or follow us on your favorite podcast player, so you never miss an episode! If you want this news delivered to your inbox, join millions of others and sign up for The Hustle Daily newsletter, here: https://thehustle.co/email/  If you are a fan of the show be sure to leave us a 5-Star Review, and share your favorite episodes with your friends, clients, and colleagues.

Wanna start a side hustle but need an idea? Check out our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/thds Six months after wildfires destroyed over 11,000 homes in LA, few rebuild permits have been approved, leaving families stuck in limbo while costs skyrocket. Enter Cosmic, a San Francisco startup that's rolling mobile micro-factories into fire zones to build fire-resistant homes 10 times faster, but how much do they cost and can they really accelerate home builds? Plus: United partners with JetBlue and underwater jetpacks are now a reality. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Juliet Bennett as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Follow us on social media: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thehustle.co Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehustledaily/ Thank You For Listening to The Hustle Daily Show. Don’t forget to hit subscribe or follow us on your favorite podcast player, so you never miss an episode! If you want this news delivered to your inbox, join millions of others and sign up for The Hustle Daily newsletter, here: https://thehustle.co/email/  If you are a fan of the show be sure to leave us a 5-Star Review, and share your favorite episodes with your friends, clients, and colleagues.

Wanna start a side hustle but need an idea? Check out our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/thds Stadiums worldwide are deploying innovative solutions to combat rising temperatures. Extreme heat is forcing fundamental changes in sports architecture and scheduling, so how are stadiums trying to cool down and save both players and fans? Plus: Beyond Meat releases a steak and Tesla signs a $16.5B contract with Samsung. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Mark Dent as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Follow us on social media: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thehustle.co Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehustledaily/ Thank You For Listening to The Hustle Daily Show. Don’t forget to hit subscribe or follow us on your favorite podcast player, so you never miss an episode! If you want this news delivered to your inbox, join millions of others and sign up for The Hustle Daily newsletter, here: https://thehustle.co/email/  If you are a fan of the show be sure to leave us a 5-Star Review, and share your favorite episodes with your friends, clients, and colleagues.

Wanna start a side hustle but need an idea? Check out our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/thds The media business isn’t easy. However, niche publications are always popping up and achieving success. Hope King is a renowned business journalist and is the founder of Macro Talk, a video-first media company publishing to YouTube and LinkedIn. She’s here to give us some answers and walk us through how to create a media business today. Plus: More layoffs are coming at Intel and the custom Fantastic 4 popcorn bucket is going for $80. Join our host Jon Weigell as he takes you through our most interesting stories of the day. Follow us on social media: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thehustle.co Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehustledaily/ Thank You For Listening to The Hustle Daily Show. Don’t forget to hit subscribe or follow us on your favorite podcast player, so you never miss an episode! If you want this news delivered to your inbox, join millions of others and sign up for The Hustle Daily newsletter, here: https://thehustle.co/email/  If you are a fan of the show be sure to leave us a 5-Star Review, and share your favorite episodes with your friends, clients, and colleagues.

Awesome Pod alert!!! Recently Phill Agnew from the Nudge podcast joined us to take a look at how an NYC mayoral candidate's marketing strategy won him the primary. Nudge breaks down the hidden psychology behind what we do and why we do it. This is smart science-backed insights that actually work. Make sure you check it out. This episode is all about the flop of the 1st version of Instagram, and how the tech company's founders implemented a behavioral science model that turned their app into a major success.  Download Phill's reading list: https://nudge.kit.com/reading-list