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How Spirit Halloween Became A Billion-Dollar Business
Why Lego Sets Are So Expensive
Lego is the world's largest toy company but it's gained a reputation for being an expensive hobby. Since 2007, Lego has released dozens of sets that cost over $300. The most expensive Star Wars sets cost $850. And prices for vintage Lego sets can reach over $1,000. These high prices have caught the attention of thieves, who in some cases have stolen about $300,000 worth of Lego. So, how did we get here? How did Lego go from a children's toy to a collector's item? And why is it so expensive?
What Caused Nike Stock to Crash
Nike is now worth $100 billion less than it was during the last Summer Olympic Games.The brand’s decision during the pandemic to cut ties with brick-and-mortar retailers in favor of its own stores and website played a part in its decline in value, but so did the rise of competitors like ON, Asics and Hoka. It’s one of the reasons that this year’s Paris Games are exceptionally important for the world’s largest sportswear retailer.
iPhone Thief Explains How He Breaks Into Your Phone
Thieves are stealing Apple iPhones, passcodes and thousands of dollars from their victims’ bank accounts. WSJ’s Joanna Stern sat down with a convicted thief in a high-security prison to find how—and how you can protect yourself.
Inside Pantone, the Company That Turns Color Into Money
WSJ visited Pantone’s factory to learn how the company revolutionized printing, how it monetized color and how its Color of the Year has become so popular.
Vita Coco: My Billion-Dollar Coconut Water Company
After a chance encounter with two Brazilian women in a New York City bar in 2003 and hearing about the tasty coconut water they missed from back home, Michael Kirban and his friend Ira Liran wanted to introduce coconut water to the U.S. market. The two co-founded Vita Coco the following year. Initially investing $75,000 to launch the product in the U.S., 20 years later, the company has multiple products and is worth over $1 billion.
Inside Nvidia HQ: What a $2T Company’s Office Looks Like
At Nvidia’s headquarters, the AI chips that propelled the company to a $2-trillion valuation were used in custom software that helped design the space-ship-like buildings. The tech company’s office in Santa Clara, California, is now one of the most sought-after places to work.
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How Formula 1 Teams Make Money
Go inside Formula 1, finding out how the racing league’s most prominent team principals manage their billion-dollar businesses, who sponsors, and keep advancing their high-tech cars under a recently created cost cap. Watch the video to find out what it takes to run a cutting-edge race car over the months-long Formula 1 season.
How Liquid Death's Founder Started A $700 Million Water Brand.
Liquid Death founder and CEO Mike Cessario spent years figuring out how to make water cool. Now his brand is valued at $700 million. After attending the 2009 Warped Tour, Cessario realized bottled water lacked irreverent marketing like that of energy drinks. With about $1,500, he created a commercial before he had an actual can of water. It went viral and investors saw the potential. Liquid Death has raised $195 million and is on track to reach $130 million in sales by the end of 2022.
How Counterfeit Money Actually Works
If your not familiar the company A24, you’ve certainly see some of their movies. This was a really cool look into the business of going from solely distributing uncut indie gems to getting everything they made everywhere all at once.
How Rich Paul, Fueled by LeBron, Built a Billion-Dollar Empire
Klutch Sports founder Rich Paul went from selling jerseys out of his trunk to representing the biggest names in sports. He’s changed how athletes view their careers while upending an industry.
15 Marketing Lessons From Red Bull
When Red Bull entered the scene, few of us had heard of an energy drink. But the self-made billionaire founder of Red Bull, Austrian-born Dietrich Mateschitz, had the vision to bring a "drinker's cure" from Southeast Asia to the world.
How Streaming caused the TV writers strike
Take a look inside the Hollywood writers strike and how streaming and residuals are at the core.
The Art of Design | Es Devlin: Stage Design
Legendary stage designer Es Devlin crafts evocative sets for concerts, operas, plays and runway shows using light, film, sculpture -- and even rain. Amazing look into her world.
The Making of Happy Dad Seltzer. Nelk Boys
This is an incredible look into the process of developing Happy Dad Seltzer. Now with a $250 million valuation.
How NFL Teams Make Money
The National Football League has been a staple in American sports for nearly a century. Today, it is one of the most profitable sports for team owners with most NFL teams valued at over $2 billion.Take a look at the business of NFL team ownership.
The Marathon Clothing Documentary 2017
Easily one of my favorite documentaries. A true inspiration of never giving up. The Marathon Continues.
How Used Luxury Watches Became A $20 Billion Industry
Between 2011 and 2021, Rolexes outperformed gold, real estate, and stocks. Used watches are now a $20 billion industry, and demand is growing. But dealers need to be careful of counterfeit watches.
Inside McLaren’s $300M+ HQ
McLaren F1 Driver Lando Norris and GQ's Deputy Global Editorial Director Adam Baidawi takes us on an exclusive tour of McLaren's Technology Centre in Woking, England. From "The Boulevard" to to all the top secret work McLaren has planned for racing in 2023, Lando and Adam leave no stone left unturned in this episode of All Access.
Noah Tepperberg, Co-CEO of Tao Group talks about growing a nightlife empire
Incredibly insightful interview with Nightclub and Hospitality guru Noah Tepperberg. Responsible for venues such as Marquee, Tao, Hakkasan, Lavo, Beauty & Essex, Cathédrale, Koma, and Avenue.
From Timberland To Birkenstock, Cult Shoes Explained
On your feet and on the street, these are the kicks people cannot live without. What makes Timberland, Birkenstock and Crocs so popular? Suddenly Obsessed Marathon takes you inside the rise of these billion dollar shoe brands.
Billboard Magazine - 50 Cent Interview
50 cent opens up about and gets real about working with Dr.Dre, praises his frequent collaborator and friend Eminem, shares his thoughts on Cardi B, music industry and 'Power' vs. 'Empire' beef.
The truth behind the business of hosting a Super Bowl
The NFL and host committees claim that the Super Bowl brings between $300 to $500 million to host cities. Economist Victor Matheson estimates the big game brings in between $30 to $130 million. The higher estimates encourage cities to continue to provide the NFL with tax subsidies to host the event and build new stadiums.
Inside The Life Of A Billionaire Bodyguard
I thought this was interesting. A look inside the elite bodyguard industry. It touches on requirements, salary expectations, and even the costs of various courses for anyone possibly interested in this line of work.
Sommelier Tries 16 Celebrity Wines (Jay-Z, Post Malone, Snoop Dogg & More)
Sommelier André Hueston Mack returns to sample 16 wines made by celebrities, giving his expert opinion on their quality, taste, and value. From rosé wines by Post Malone, Snoop Dogg, and Brad Pitt & Angelina Jolie through Jay-Z's Brut champagne and a Chenin blanc from Dwyane Wade, André will determine once and for all whether fame translates into wine making skill.
Top 10 Highest Paid Chefs
This is an interesting watch. I didn’t realize the net worth of a few of these Chefs.
Why Rolls-Royce Cars Are So Expensive | So Expensive
Rolls-Royce makes some of the world's most luxurious and expensive cars. Known for producing hand-crafted automobiles that promise a seamless "magical carpet ride" for its customers, Rolls-Royce's cars do not come cheap. With virtually unlimited optional extras, upgrades, and customizations, the true cost of a bespoke Rolls-Royce has no limits. So what are some of those bespoke extras? And is that what makes Rolls-Royces so expensive?
Tinker Hatfield: Legendary Nike Footwear Designer
This is an absolute favorite documentary. If you missed it, Netflix produced an amazing series called Abstract about various creators. This episode was on Tinker Hatfield, the legendary Nike designer behind basically every dope Jordans and my addiction, the Air Max 90s. This is truly inspiring.
J.Cole - Applying the Pressure: Off Season Documentary.
J COLE - Applying Pressure: The Off-Season Documentary
Nothing to explain. If you haven’t seen this, it’s a must to add to your viewing experience. ENJOY.
How Legendary Producers work in the studio
I try to keep this primarily business, however this video is too good not to share. Thank you BeatGrade for putting this video together, I randomly stumbled onto it. I’m a nerd for being a fly on the wall of great producers and watching their creative process. This is a collection of videos of legendary Hip Hop producers doing what they do best.
This is just for the culture. Definitely go to https://www.youtube.com/c/Beatgrade for a collection of dope production content.
Jermaine Dupri Interview - Rap Radar
For over two decades, Jermaine Dupri's penned some of music’s biggest hits. And this summer, the So So Def founder will be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Outside of music, JD has taken his talents to reality television with hit shows, The Rap Game and Growing Up Hip-Hop. Celebrating his label’s 25th anniversary this year, Don Chi Chi speaks on his induction, mentorship, competition, Michael Jackson, and more.
Bobby Hundreds, creator of the streetwear brand The Hundreds speaks with Complex
Bobby Hundreds explains how he channeled his love for music and culture into one of the world's most iconic streetwear brands.
Ryan Leslie on Earn Your Leisure
He shocked the music industry in 2012 when he took his music off of streaming services and as a result, he made more money. Now he is focused on his latest venture called Super Phone, which is a text message data management system that he expects will change the way we communicate with each other.
15 Things you should know about running a restaurant
Everyone thinks running a restaurant is easy. Take a quick look at the reality of this operating this business.