My First Million

By Sam Parr, Shaan Puri & The Hustle

Business Investing

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Sam Parr and Shaan Puri brainstorm new business ideas based on trends & opportunities they see in the market. Sometimes they bring on famous guests to brainstorm with them.

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09.26.2023

Episode 499: Sam Parr (https://twitter.com/theSamParr) talks to Brett Adcock (https://twitter.com/adcock_brett) about how he nearly went bankrupt after his +$100m exit from Vettery (now Hired). How? Betting everything on the next big idea. And he’s doing it again today with Figure.ai, ...

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09.26.2023 This $3B Founder Is The Next Elon Musk Episode 499: Sam Parr (https://twitter.com/theSamParr) talks to Brett Adcock (https://twitter.com/adcock_brett) about how he nearly went bankrupt after his +$100m exit from Vettery (now Hired). How? Betting everything on the next big idea. And he’s doing it again today with Figure.ai, ...
09.22.2023 Favorite Finds: From McDonald's to Twitter Famous, Pelosi's Finances & How To Close A Deal Episode 498: Shaan Puri (https://twitter.com/ShaanVP) and Sam Parr (https://twitter.com/theSamParr) talk about the coolest stuff they’ve seen this week—like why Nancy Pelosi may be out-investing Warren Buffet and how Cultural Tutor is winning Twitter by taking it more seriously than everybody ...
09.21.2023 Breaking Down Two +$1B Companies Hidden In Plain Sight Episode 497: Shaan Puri (https://twitter.com/ShaanVP) and Sam Parr (https://twitter.com/theSamParr) share 4 businesses that are crushing it — from airport security to Etsy store-owner’s favorite machine to well-branded women’s products. Plus, Shaan shares a dating app idea that‘s thoroughly OP. • ...
09.19.2023 3 Niche Business Ideas: AI Psychics, Creator-Owned VPNs & Guns with Soylent co-Founder John Coogan Episode 496: Shaan Puri (https://twitter.com/ShaanVP) and Sam Parr (https://twitter.com/theSamParr) talk with John Coogan (https://twitter.com/johncoogan), co-Founder of Soylent & Lucy and EIR at Founders Fund. John shares the most underrated creator-business no ones talking about, what Peter Theil and Keith Rabois ...
09.14.2023 Kevin Ryan: How This Billionaire Founder Finds +$20B Business Ideas Episode 495: Shaan Puri (https://twitter.com/ShaanVP) and Sam Parr (https://twitter.com/theSamParr) talk with Kevin Ryan, Founder and CEO of AlleyCorp, an incubator and venture capital fund behind Business Insider, MongoDB, GILT and Zola among others. Kevin shares how he runs his +$20B ...
09.12.2023 Derek From More Plates More Dates: His +$100M Business Empire, Bryan Johnson & TRT Episode 495: Shaan Puri (https://twitter.com/ShaanVP) and Sam Parr (https://twitter.com/theSamParr) talk with Derek from More Plates More Dates (https://www.youtube.com/@MorePlatesMoreDates) about his origin story, +$100M business empire, investment portfolio, his thoughts on Bryan Johnson, how he sources his food and much more. ...
09.11.2023 Emmett Shear: Life After Twitch, Jeff Bezos Lessons & AI Doomsday Odds Episode 494: Shaan Puri (https://twitter.com/ShaanVP) talks with ex-CEO & co-founder of Twitch, Emmett Shear (https://twitter.com/eshear), about the potential of artificial intelligence, the value of understanding consumer / users needs, his simple framework for problem-solving, the power of seemingly small ideas ...
09.07.2023 Buffett’s Money Wisdom, Galloway’s $100M Advice & Why Newsletters Suck Episode 493: Shaan Puri (https://twitter.com/ShaanVP) and Sam Parr (https://twitter.com/thesamparr) cover everything from the power of charisma in politics to the allure of unconventional ventures and investments. Tune in as they dive into the significance of re-reading books + uncovering the ...
09.05.2023 Business Brainstorm: Ozempic Hotline, Klout 2.0 & Failed Churches Episode 492: Shaan Puri (https://twitter.com/ShaanVP) and Sam Parr (https://twitter.com/thesamparr) are back with a classic business brainstorm episode. They share 9 business ideas — everything from Dribble for X, to capitalizing on the Ozempic mega-trend, to building an AI-enabled marketplace for ...
09.04.2023 Samir Chaudry: Why 99% Of Content Creators Fail At YouTube Episode 491: Shaan Puri (https://twitter.com/ShaanVP) talks with Samir Chaudry (https://twitter.com/samirchaudry) — Youtuber and co-host of the Colin and Samir. You’ll hear Samir share how he prepares for interviews with folks like Tim Ferriss, MKBHD and Dream, where he thinks the ...
08.31.2023 3 Crazy Billionaire Stories Episode 490: Shaan Puri (https://twitter.com/ShaanVP) and Sam Parr (https://twitter.com/theSamParr) share 3 wild billionaire stories. From the secret acquisition of OnlyFans by a mysterious entrepreneur to Elon Musk's quirky right-hand man', to the controversial history of the Sackler family and their ...
08.29.2023 Mark Manson: Money, Dating, & The Subtle Art of Not Giving A F*ck Episode 489: Shaan Puri (https://twitter.com/ShaanVP) talks with 3x #1 NYTimes Bestselling Author Mark Manson (https://twitter.com/IAmMarkManson) about the pitfalls of relying on pickup lines and cheesy routines, and the importance of embracing authenticity and natural approaches. He also delves into his ...
08.24.2023 Why Is Andrew Wilkinson Monetizing His Twitter Followers? Episode 488: Shaan Puri (https://twitter.com/ShaanVP) and Sam Parr (https://twitter.com/theSamParr) talk with Andrew Wilkinson (https://twitter.com/awilkinson) - entrepreneur and co-founder of Tiny - about how he’s easily making +$200k a year on Twitter. Andrew also opens up about his $80m a year ...
08.22.2023 Meet The Man Behind Conor McGregor’s +$650M Empire Episode 487: Shaan Puri (https://twitter.com/ShaanVP) and Sam Parr (https://twitter.com/theSamParr) talk with Audie Attar (https://twitter.com/audieattar) — the man behind Conor McGregor's +$650M empire. Audie pulls back the curtain on the MMA business empire he's built, sharing the behind-the-scenes story of signing ...
08.17.2023 Syed Balkhi: How He Went From $0 To +$100M Before Age 30 Episode 486: Shaan Puri (https://twitter.com/ShaanVP) and Sam Parr (https://twitter.com/theSamParr) talk with Syed Balkhi (https://twitter.com/syedbalkhi) about moving from Pakistan with no money to building a 9-figure WordPress empire before he turned 30. Learn why he turned down a $70M offer, why ...
08.15.2023 The Secret Founders Of +$1,000,000,000 Brands Shaan Puri (https://twitter.com/ShaanVP) and Sam Parr (https://twitter.com/theSamParr) dive into the business moguls behind the world’s biggest celebrity brands. Learn how Emma Grede leveraged the Kardashian’s name to build multiple 9-figure brands, how Guthy-Renker cornered the TV market with Proactiv ads, ...
08.10.2023 Connor & Breanna Price: The Viral Formula to Make Millions on Spotify Episode 486: Shaan Puri (https://twitter.com/ShaanVP) and Sam Parr (https://twitter.com/theSamParr) interview Connor & Breanna Price (https://www.tiktok.com/@connorprice__) about how they went from packing boxes in a warehouse to making +$200k / mo on Spotify. Want to see more MFM? Subscribe to the ...
08.09.2023 Laird Hamilton: The Big Wave Surfer Who Built a +$10 Million Business Empire Episode 485: Sam Parr (https://twitter.com/theSamParr) talks with Laird Hamilton (https://lairdhamilton.com) about his well-rounded approach to life, the story behind launching Laird Superfood, why he’s such a viscous competitor, what vices he’s struggled with in the past, his thoughts on Bryan ...
08.08.2023 Newsletter Schemes, Copywriting Scams and Chaotic Singles Episode 484: Shaan Puri (https://twitter.com/ShaanVP) and Sam Parr (https://twitter.com/theSamParr) talk about a questionable newsletter growth hack called co-reg, try to figure out how Bobbi Althoff became an overnight success, explore the wild world of Chaotic Singles Parties & DateMe Docs, ...
08.04.2023 The 5 Part Process to Networking Effectively - From the Archive Episode 483: Shaan Puri (https://twitter.com/ShaanVP) shares how he thinks about networking (without the sleaze). Simply put, you should build your network like Noah built his Arc. Wtf does that mean? Listen to find out. Want to see more MFM? Subscribe ...
08.03.2023 Shaan Goes to LA, The Number 2 Guy Network and Getting Bucked Up Episode 482: Shaan leaves his house! In this episode, Shaan Puri (https://twitter.com/ShaanVP) tells Sam Parr (https://twitter.com/theSamParr) about his wild trip to LA. You’ll hear about an NBA players “cheating agreement” with his wife, the difference between LA obnoxious vs. SF ...
08.01.2023 One-Chart Businesses, The Lice Lady and Having A Micro-Hustle Mentality Episode 481: Shaan Puri (https://twitter.com/ShaanVP) and Sam Parr (https://twitter.com/theSamParr) talk about how the biggest opportunities lie in one-chart businesses, how Covet & Mane became a massive beauty-care business, why The Lice Lady is a killer blue-collar side hustle, and how ...
07.28.2023 A Guide to Asking Better Questions - From the Archive Episode 480: Shaan Puri (https://twitter.com/ShaanVP) has a motto — "Ask a better question, get a better answer". In this episode, he shares the most valuable questions he’s collected over the years that provide outsized returns in business and life. If ...
07.27.2023 My 6-Step Process To Find +$1,000,000 Business Ideas Episode 479: Sam Parr (https://twitter.com/theSamParr) answers listener questions in this special Q&A episode. Learn how he researches & validates business ideas, what his hiring process looks like, how he’s managed to build huge, passionate communities, and much more. Want to ...
07.25.2023 3 Unconventional Books Every Entrepreneur Should Read Episode 478: Sam Parr (https://twitter.com/theSamParr) shares 3 non-obvious books that have helped him become a better entrepreneur and the major takeaways from each that anyone can implement today. Want to see more MFM? Subscribe to the MFM YouTube channel here. ...
07.21.2023 The Decision Register, Newsletter Woes and An Audience of One Episode 477: Sam Parr (https://twitter.com/theSamParr) and Shaan Puri (https://twitter.com/ShaanVP) talk about how to make better decisions using Shaan’s Decision Register (download here: https://shorturl.at/jzIXY ), they discuss why most newsletters are destined to fail in the long-term and the importance of ...
07.20.2023 Sam’s +$10 Million Portfolio, Shaan's Money Philosophy and The Spending vs. Saving Paradox Episode 476: Sam Parr (https://twitter.com/theSamParr) and Shaan Puri (https://twitter.com/ShaanVP) dive into Sam’s +$10m Financial Portfolio, Shaan shares his philosophy around money and they both explore the psychological barrier of spending money once you finally have it. Want to see more ...
07.18.2023 Reed Duchscher: Inside Feastables, Night Media and Niche Creator Businesses Episode 475: Sam Parr (https://twitter.com/theSamParr) and Shaan Puri (https://twitter.com/ShaanVP) talk to CEO of Night Media & Mr. Beast’s Manager — Reed Duchscher (https://twitter.com/Reedjd) — about his agency, his favorite creator businesses, why he chose to go up against Hershey’s with ...
07.13.2023 Tech All-Star Game, Milk Road Pro and Big Box Strategies Episode 474: Sam Parr (@TheSamParr) and Shaan Puri (@ShaanVP) talk about big box store strategies, Sam's latest body experiment, Milk Road Pro, and the Tech All-Star game that Shaan wants to start. Want to see more MFM? Subscribe to the ...
07.11.2023 Threads vs Twitter & Millionaire Sam Ovens Doesn't Believe In A.I. Hype Episode 473: Shaan Puri (@ShaanVP) (Threads @shaanvpuri) and Sam Parr (@TheSamParr) (Threads @thesamparr) talk about Threads... the latest competitor to Twitter. And an interview with entrepreneur Sam Ovens (@samovensnz) - who made millions off of courses - his latest project ...
07.06.2023 Tiny Desk Awards: 13 Companies Making $1M+ With 0 Employees Episode 472: Sam Parr (@TheSamParr) and Shaan Puri (@ShaanVP) unveil their list of the best companies making more than $1M annually with no full time employees. Want to see more MFM? Subscribe to the MFM YouTube channel here. ----- Check ...
07.04.2023 Masterclass: Money Wisdom from Shaan Episode 471: In this episode, Shaan Puri (@ShaanVP) presents a masterclass on money lessons that he has learned over the last ten years. Go to the MFM YouTube channel to watch the presentation. Check Out Shaan's Stuff: * Power Writing ...
06.29.2023 Jack Smith: Selling A Company For $800M At 29, Million Dollar Businesses that Can Be Started Just From Reading a Manual, and More Episode 470: Shaan Puri (@ShaanVP) and Sam Parr (@TheSamParr) talk to entrepreneur Jack Smith (@_jacksmith) about selling his company for $800 million, how he's choosing to raise his child, his latest business idea, and more. Want to see more MFM? ...
06.27.2023 Long-Lasting Companies, Pandemic Monitoring & Deepfake Businesses Episode 469: Sam Parr (@TheSamParr) and Shaan Puri (@ShaanVP) talk about companies that have lasted more than 100 years, business opportunities using deepfake technology, knowing your values, and one listener's question is answered. Want to see more MFM? Subscribe to ...
06.23.2023 The Man Month, Shaan's Feud with Jason Calacanis & Elon vs Zuckerberg Fight Episode 468: Shaan Puri (@ShaanVP) and Sam Parr (@TheSamParr) talk about Shaan's feud with Jason Calacanis, who would win in an Elon Musk vs Mark Zuckerberg fight, and the owners of the successful veteran-owned coffee company on being a total ...
06.22.2023 Jack Smith on How r/WallStreetBets is Beating Wall Street - From the Archive Episode 468: Shaan Puri (@ShaanVP), Sam Parr (@theSamParr), and Jack Smith (@_jacksmith) discuss: Balaji Srinivasan on why people will have to hide their real identities in the future How Silkroad was actually a well-run company while co-workers remained anonymous (American ...
06.20.2023 Joe Rogan Offers $100,000 To Vaccine Expert For A Debate, MJ Sells NC Hornets For Billions & More Episode 467: Sam Parr (@TheSamParr) and Shaan Puri (@ShaanVP) talk about Joe Rogan's interview with presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. that spiraled into a vaccine debate challenge, the problem with Google Analytics, MJ sells the NC Hornets, and more. ...
06.19.2023 Shaan's Masterclass: How To Sell A Business For Millions Episode 466: In this episode, Shaan Puri (@ShaanVP) presents a masterclass on how to sell a business for the most money. Go to the MFM YouTube channel to watch the presentation. Want to see more MFM? Subscribe to the MFM ...
06.15.2023 Rob Dyrdek Tells All: Net Worth, Houses, His Investment Portfolio & Health Episode 465: Shaan Puri (@ShaanVP) and Sam Parr (@TheSamParr) talk with Rob Dyrdek (@robdyrdek) about his plan to become a billionaire by 2050, how he grew his wealth, his longevity plan and so much more. Shaan and Sam claim this ...
06.13.2023 The Reddit Revolt, Turpentine, & Shaan's Latest Business Venture * Try Shepherd Out - https://www.supportshepherd.com/ * Shaan's Personal Assistant System - http://shaanpuri.com/remoteassistant Episode 464: Sam Parr (@TheSamParr) and Shaan Puri (@ShaanVP) talk about the Reddit revolt, the Turpentine network of business and technology podcasts, and how Shaan invested his ...
06.08.2023 The Total Man Lifestyle Explained & Two Of The Best NBA Players' Backstories Episode 463: Shaan Puri (@ShaanVP) and Sam Parr (@TheSamParr) talk about the Total Man Lifestyle, how to make money on OnlyFans, the backstory of two NBA Finals players, and more. Want to see more MFM? Subscribe to the MFM YouTube ...
06.06.2023 Alex Hormozi: Why He's Trying To Make More Money & How He's Doing It Shaan's Free Workshop --> http://bit.ly/3INb6EV Episode 462: Sam Parr (@TheSamParr) and Shaan Puri (@ShaanVP) talk with Alex Hormozi (@AlexHormozi), founder of GymLaunch and Acquisition.com, about what he regrets about selling his business and why he's pumped about starting a new ...
06.01.2023 Business Breakdown Duel & The Story of Nike's Sonny Vaccaro Shaan's Free Workshop --> http://bit.ly/3INb6EV Episode 461: Shaan Puri (@ShaanVP) and Sam Parr (@TheSamParr) engage in a business breakdown duel where they dive deep into some interesting businesses. Vote for the winner of the duel in the comments. Plus, the ...
05.30.2023 AI-Planned Dinner with Billionaires, NVIDIA Stock Bump & Billion $ Panda Express Shaan's Free Workshop --> http://bit.ly/3INb6EV Episode 460: Sam Parr (@TheSamParr) and Shaan Puri (@ShaanVP) talk about Shaan's AI-planned dinner with billionaires, NVIDIA stock bump, billion dollar Panda Express, and Shaan's webinar on hiring internationally. Want to see more MFM? Subscribe ...
05.25.2023 Steph Smith: Jobs of the Future, Fractional Real Estate, Mouth Tape and More Episode 459: Shaan Puri (@ShaanVP) and Sam Parr (@TheSamParr) talk with a16z podcast host and author, Steph Smith (@stephsmithio) about trends in business, her new list - jobs of the future and so much more. Want to see more MFM? ...
05.23.2023 AI Body Doubles, Conor McGregor, $15M Podcast, Rich People & Health Episode 458: Sam Parr (@TheSamParr) and Shaan Puri (@ShaanVP) talk about AI body doubles as a business, the new Conor McGregor documentary, a podcast selling $15M, rich people and health. Want to see more MFM? Subscribe to the MFM YouTube ...
05.18.2023 From Quirkiest Biz Ideas to Favorite "Creatorpreneurs" - MFM Q&A Episode 457: Shaan Puri (@ShaanVP) and Sam Parr (@TheSamParr) put out a request for your questions and they answer more than a dozen of them... from the quirkiest business ideas to what would you do differently in college. Want to ...
05.16.2023 Doug DeMuro: How A YouTube Car Reviewer Sold His Company For $40M Episode 456: Sam Parr (@TheSamParr) and Shaan Puri (@ShaanVP) talk to Doug DeMuro (@DougDeMuro) founder and creator of the popular YouTube channel Cars and Bids, about selling the majority of his company for $40 Milllion, competitors, and more. Want to ...
05.12.2023 Live Q&A With My First Million + Andrew Wilkinson (Austin Live Event) (Part 2) Episode 455: Sam Parr (@TheSamParr) and Shaan Puri (@ShaanVP) are joined by Andrew Wilkinson (@awilkinson) in Austin, TX for a live MFM event. Here's part 2 of the show... Q&A. Want to see more MFM? Subscribe to the MFM YouTube ...
05.12.2023 My First Million Live Event With Andrew Wilkinson (Austin, Texas) (Part 1) Episode 454: Sam Parr (@TheSamParr) and Shaan Puri (@ShaanVP) are joined by Andrew Wilkinson (@awilkinson) in Austin, TX for a live MFM event. Here's part 1 of the show. Want to see more MFM? Subscribe to the MFM YouTube channel ...

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My First Million episodes:

This $3B Founder Is The Next Elon Musk

Favorite Finds: From McDonald's to Twitter Famous, Pelosi's Finances & How To Close A Deal

Breaking Down Two +$1B Companies Hidden In Plain Sight

3 Niche Business Ideas: AI Psychics, Creator-Owned VPNs & Guns with Soylent co-Founder John Coogan

Kevin Ryan: How This Billionaire Founder Finds +$20B Business Ideas

Derek From More Plates More Dates: His +$100M Business Empire, Bryan Johnson & TRT

Emmett Shear: Life After Twitch, Jeff Bezos Lessons & AI Doomsday Odds

Buffett’s Money Wisdom, Galloway’s $100M Advice & Why Newsletters Suck

Business Brainstorm: Ozempic Hotline, Klout 2.0 & Failed Churches

Samir Chaudry: Why 99% Of Content Creators Fail At YouTube

3 Crazy Billionaire Stories

Mark Manson: Money, Dating, & The Subtle Art of Not Giving A F*ck

Why Is Andrew Wilkinson Monetizing His Twitter Followers?

Meet The Man Behind Conor McGregor’s +$650M Empire

Syed Balkhi: How He Went From $0 To +$100M Before Age 30

The Secret Founders Of +$1,000,000,000 Brands

Connor & Breanna Price: The Viral Formula to Make Millions on Spotify

Laird Hamilton: The Big Wave Surfer Who Built a +$10 Million Business Empire

Newsletter Schemes, Copywriting Scams and Chaotic Singles

The 5 Part Process to Networking Effectively - From the Archive

Shaan Goes to LA, The Number 2 Guy Network and Getting Bucked Up

One-Chart Businesses, The Lice Lady and Having A Micro-Hustle Mentality

A Guide to Asking Better Questions - From the Archive

My 6-Step Process To Find +$1,000,000 Business Ideas

3 Unconventional Books Every Entrepreneur Should Read

The Decision Register, Newsletter Woes and An Audience of One

Sam’s +$10 Million Portfolio, Shaan's Money Philosophy and The Spending vs. Saving Paradox

Reed Duchscher: Inside Feastables, Night Media and Niche Creator Businesses

Tech All-Star Game, Milk Road Pro and Big Box Strategies

Threads vs Twitter & Millionaire Sam Ovens Doesn't Believe In A.I. Hype

Tiny Desk Awards: 13 Companies Making $1M+ With 0 Employees

Masterclass: Money Wisdom from Shaan

Jack Smith: Selling A Company For $800M At 29, Million Dollar Businesses that Can Be Started Just From Reading a Manual, and More

Long-Lasting Companies, Pandemic Monitoring & Deepfake Businesses

The Man Month, Shaan's Feud with Jason Calacanis & Elon vs Zuckerberg Fight

Jack Smith on How r/WallStreetBets is Beating Wall Street - From the Archive

Joe Rogan Offers $100,000 To Vaccine Expert For A Debate, MJ Sells NC Hornets For Billions & More

Shaan's Masterclass: How To Sell A Business For Millions

Rob Dyrdek Tells All: Net Worth, Houses, His Investment Portfolio & Health

The Reddit Revolt, Turpentine, & Shaan's Latest Business Venture

The Total Man Lifestyle Explained & Two Of The Best NBA Players' Backstories

Alex Hormozi: Why He's Trying To Make More Money & How He's Doing It

Business Breakdown Duel & The Story of Nike's Sonny Vaccaro

AI-Planned Dinner with Billionaires, NVIDIA Stock Bump & Billion $ Panda Express

Steph Smith: Jobs of the Future, Fractional Real Estate, Mouth Tape and More

AI Body Doubles, Conor McGregor, $15M Podcast, Rich People & Health

From Quirkiest Biz Ideas to Favorite "Creatorpreneurs" - MFM Q&A

Doug DeMuro: How A YouTube Car Reviewer Sold His Company For $40M

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My First Million Live Event With Andrew Wilkinson (Austin, Texas) (Part 1)

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