The Next Inflation Wave Is Already Here | Prof G Markets
Scott Galloway examines how the Iran conflict is driving a new wave of inflation through energy, fertilizer, and freight costs, alongside lessons on side projects, Disney, and media strategy.
The gist
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Fertilizer prices are up 25%, gas and diesel over 30%, and freight roughly 30%, with Americans spending $300 million more daily on gasoline than a month ago.
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Core PPI at 3.9% and GDP revised down to 0.7% in Q4 point to stagflation, which could wipe out expected interest rate cuts in 2026.
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Galloway says successful side projects need cash flow, alignment with existing strengths, and a real problem to solve, plus clear metrics and the discipline to cut failures fast.
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Media companies that post clips to Instagram or TikTok without direct sponsor deals hand money to platforms that can change the rules at any time.
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