The Best One Yet

🤏 “Zuck’s Tiny Taxes” — What Billionaires pay. New Balance’s surge. Ring’s puppy problem. +Jamie Dimon’s bar

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Feb 20, 2026
A look at how a weekly CEO breakfast helped one sneaker maker explode to $19B in sales. A smart-home puppy ad sparks a privacy and PR firestorm. A peek into how the ultra-wealthy minimize taxes with buy-borrow-die moves. A curious note about an exclusive NYC bar tied to a major banker.
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ANECDOTE

Jamie Dimon's Exclusive Office Pub

  • JPMorgan's new office includes Morgan's, a British-themed bar that's wildly oversubscribed by employees.
  • The 55-seat pub drew lines down multiple floors and introduced reservation fees for instant tables.
INSIGHT

Breakfast Meeting Fueled Brand Surge

  • New Balance tripled sales since 2020 by filling retail gaps, premiumizing products, and signing top athletes.
  • A mandatory Tuesday 7:30 a.m. breakfast meeting helped align leaders and drive sustained growth.
INSIGHT

Retail Gap Let New Balance Leap

  • New Balance capitalized on Nike pulling from third-party retailers and filled the retail void successfully.
  • The brand increased prices ~30% via luxury collaborations and athlete endorsements to gain cultural cachet.
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