
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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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.
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.
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.
