Million-Dollar Minutes: How the Big Boys Play Monopoly!

The $1 Million Minute: How Fast Top Companies Make Bank Max Bennett and Lisa Vega dig into the jaw-dropping stats behind how the world’s biggest brands rake in cash. Amazon hits a million in 49 seconds—blink and Bezos has bought another yacht. Meanwhile, Starbucks takes 14 minutes, probably because everyone’s still spelling names wrong. In this episode, we break down the strategies, scale, and sheer audacity it takes to move money this fast. Is it innovation or just capitalism on steroids? Expect sharp humor, savage analysis, and a countdown of the fastest money-makers on the planet. Note: This project explores the new creative potential unlocked by generative AI, showcasing how a single person, in just two hours, can curate (not create, but curate) a polished podcast series. I recognize the critiques around AI-generated content and the potential for digital clutter but invite you to take a listen on your next walk or drive and see what you think. Audio is AI-generated by Google's NotebookLM. Images by Dalle-3 and Magic Studio.