The Best One Yet 🏀 “Bank of Shaq” — JPM’s Council of Athletes. Swarmer’s 500% Drone IPO. Banksy’s secret art biz. +Disney’s craziest ideas
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Mar 19, 2026 They riff on wild ideas for Disney’s new CEO on day one, including unconventional growth moves. They unpack JPMorgan’s move to recruit and educate athletes and why that market matters. They explore Swarmer’s explosive drone IPO surge and the retail frenzy behind it. They dig into the recent revelation about Banksy’s secret art business and its surprising valuation.
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JPMorgan's Athlete Council Is A Customer Acquisition Engine
- J.P. Morgan created an Athlete Council to capture rising athlete wealth and their fans.
- The bank offers campus outreach, financial education, checklists for NIL deals, and dedicated advisors to convert young athletes into long-term wealth clients.
Provide Simple Financial Checklists Before NIL Deals
- Do provide targeted financial education and simple checklists before athletes sign NIL deals.
- J.P. Morgan built an Athlete Center of Excellence and a checklist that recommends account types and advisors for young athletes.
One Pro Athlete Client Can Be Worth Millions In Fees
- The economics of landing one athlete client extend far beyond direct fees through wealth management.
- Managing even half of a $50M career at 1% yields large recurring fees and a halo effect attracting fans as customers too.