Market Outsiders

Welcome to Market Outsiders — where business news meets real insight, fast.

In each episode, the Management Consulted leadership team breaks down one major story through a business lens, helping you spot what really matters behind the headlines.

Why Private Markets Suddenly Want Your Money (October 8, 2025)

Private markets are courting everyday investors. Why now, and what should you do about it? In this episode of Market Outsiders, Namaan and Jenny Rae unpack the “retail revolution” in…

Why Warren Buffett Just Bet $10B On Chemicals (October 2, 2025)

Warren Buffett is still making big moves at 95 years old. His latest play? A $10 billion bet on OxyChem, the petrochemical arm of Occidental. In this episode of Market…

The Future Of Claire’s And Mall Retail (September 29, 2025)

Claire’s is back in the headlines after its latest bankruptcy and acquisition by Ames Watson, the firm behind Lids. Can a nostalgic mall brand really be turned around in today’s…

How the NFL Turned Media Contracts Into Its Biggest Business Lever (September 26, 2025)

The NFL isn’t just America’s favorite pastime. It’s also a business giant that generates two-thirds of its revenue from one source: media rights. In this episode of Market Outsiders, Namaan and Jenny…

Labubu Dolls and the Business of Scarcity (September 24, 2025)

Labubu dolls are the latest global craze... but what makes them so irresistible? In this episode, Jenny Rae and Namaan break down the business model behind Labubu’s rise, from blind box marketing to luxury…

Another Credit Card Fee Increase? Why Amex Increased the Platinum Fee to $895 (September 18, 2025)

Amex just raised the annual fee on its Platinum card from $695 to $895 - a nearly 30 percent jump. In this episode of Market Outsiders, Jenny Rae and Namaan break…

Ram Shelves Electric Pickups – Were They Doomed From the Start? (September 15, 2025)

Ram will cancel its all-electric pickup, raising questions about the EV market, the rise of hybrids, and what truck buyers really want. Was the plan ever realistic, or just peak…

How Jolie Turned Your Showerhead Into A Subscription Business (September 11, 2025)

Jolie isn’t just selling showerheads - it’s turning your bathroom into a subscription business. In today’s episode, we break down how a simple product innovation paired with sharp marketing and…

The Booming Business Of Sports Betting (September 8, 2025)

In this episode of Market Outsiders, Namaan and Jenny Rae unpack the booming business of sports betting. From DraftKings to FanDuel, they examine how sportsbooks use aggressive advertising to acquire…

Saks on Amazon Signals Luxury in Crisis (September 3, 2025)

Saks is now selling luxury goods on Amazon. Is this a bold new growth play or a last gasp for survival? Namaan and Jenny dig into the financial pressures behind…

Kraft Heinz Breakup Signals the End of Scale at All Costs (September 2, 2025)

Kraft Heinz is splitting after a decade, and we unpack what that says about the end of “scale at all costs” in Big Food. Jenny Rae and Namaan dive into…

The $1B Water Park Empire and Why Private Equity Wants In (August 29, 2025)

Great Wolf Lodge might look like just another family getaway, but behind the wolf ears and waterslides is a billion-dollar business model. Jenny Rae and Namaan break down how this…

Why Private Markets Suddenly Want Your Money (October 8, 2025)

Private markets are courting everyday investors. Why now, and what should you do about it? In this episode of Market Outsiders, Namaan and Jenny Rae unpack the “retail revolution” in…

Why Warren Buffett Just Bet $10B On Chemicals (October 2, 2025)

Warren Buffett is still making big moves at 95 years old. His latest play? A $10 billion bet on OxyChem, the petrochemical arm of Occidental. In this episode of Market…

The Future Of Claire’s And Mall Retail (September 29, 2025)

Claire’s is back in the headlines after its latest bankruptcy and acquisition by Ames Watson, the firm behind Lids. Can a nostalgic mall brand really be turned around in today’s…

How the NFL Turned Media Contracts Into Its Biggest Business Lever (September 26, 2025)

The NFL isn’t just America’s favorite pastime. It’s also a business giant that generates two-thirds of its revenue from one source: media rights. In this episode of Market Outsiders, Namaan and Jenny…

Labubu Dolls and the Business of Scarcity (September 24, 2025)

Labubu dolls are the latest global craze... but what makes them so irresistible? In this episode, Jenny Rae and Namaan break down the business model behind Labubu’s rise, from blind box marketing to luxury…

Another Credit Card Fee Increase? Why Amex Increased the Platinum Fee to $895 (September 18, 2025)

Amex just raised the annual fee on its Platinum card from $695 to $895 - a nearly 30 percent jump. In this episode of Market Outsiders, Jenny Rae and Namaan break…

Ram Shelves Electric Pickups – Were They Doomed From the Start? (September 15, 2025)

Ram will cancel its all-electric pickup, raising questions about the EV market, the rise of hybrids, and what truck buyers really want. Was the plan ever realistic, or just peak…

How Jolie Turned Your Showerhead Into A Subscription Business (September 11, 2025)

Jolie isn’t just selling showerheads - it’s turning your bathroom into a subscription business. In today’s episode, we break down how a simple product innovation paired with sharp marketing and…

The Booming Business Of Sports Betting (September 8, 2025)

In this episode of Market Outsiders, Namaan and Jenny Rae unpack the booming business of sports betting. From DraftKings to FanDuel, they examine how sportsbooks use aggressive advertising to acquire…

Saks on Amazon Signals Luxury in Crisis (September 3, 2025)

Saks is now selling luxury goods on Amazon. Is this a bold new growth play or a last gasp for survival? Namaan and Jenny dig into the financial pressures behind…

Kraft Heinz Breakup Signals the End of Scale at All Costs (September 2, 2025)

Kraft Heinz is splitting after a decade, and we unpack what that says about the end of “scale at all costs” in Big Food. Jenny Rae and Namaan dive into…

The $1B Water Park Empire and Why Private Equity Wants In (August 29, 2025)

Great Wolf Lodge might look like just another family getaway, but behind the wolf ears and waterslides is a billion-dollar business model. Jenny Rae and Namaan break down how this…

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