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My First Million summaries
Every long episode from My First Million, read in minutes: the key takeaways, the chapters, and a digest of the whole conversation. 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.
We tested Instinct, MUSE and Grokbot. They’re ridiculous.
Sean and Sam explore the explosive growth and fierce competition among new AI personal assistants like Instinct, Muse, and Grokbot, revealing how these tools are democratizing luxury-level help and reshaping daily life and work.
MIT scientist: Elon Musk was right, we are almost certainly in a simulation
MIT computer scientist Riz Stanford explores why Elon Musk and others believe we are almost certainly living in a simulation, connecting AI, quantum physics, and ancient mysticism.
There’s 98 days until 2027...Do this and you’ll thank yourself on Jan 1st
Sam Parr and Sean discuss maximizing the final 99 days of the year, creativity systems, business insights from media dynasty Advance Publishing, and personal resilience.
Whatnot founder: This is the future of e-commerce
Whatnot founder Grant LaFontaine shares the story of building a $20 billion live shopping marketplace, from its humble beginnings selling Funko Pops to becoming a major player in e-commerce.
Coach for SpaceX & OpenAI destroys your limiting beliefs for 88 minutes straight
Joe Hudson, a coach for leaders at SpaceX and OpenAI, discusses how to identify and destroy limiting beliefs, improve self-talk, and approach life with an experimental mindset.
David Rubenstein: We took $5M and turned it into $500B
David Rubenstein, co-founder of The Carlyle Group, shares his journey from a blue-collar Baltimore upbringing to building a global private equity powerhouse, offering insights into entrepreneurship, leadership, and the pursuit of success.
Decoding Tony Hawk’s mindset in 72 minutes
Tony Hawk, the legendary skateboarder and entrepreneur, discusses his relentless drive, the evolution of skateboarding, and the surprising business lessons learned from building his empire.
How we scaled to $100M in under a year (ft. IM8 co-founder Danny Yeung)
Danny Yeung, co-founder of IM8, shares his journey from telemarketer to building a $200M annual revenue run rate supplement brand in just 18 months, detailing his entrepreneurial philosophy and the strategies behind rapid growth.
How a $5B founder is using AI (3 tutorials)
Wade Foster, co-founder of Zapier, shares how he's leveraging AI to enhance productivity and decision-making, including three practical tutorials.
I built a $2,000,000,000 business on vibes
Alison Ellsworth, founder of Poppy, shares her journey from selling apple cider vinegar at a farmer's market to building a billion-dollar beverage brand, emphasizing the power of brand-first strategy, digital marketing, and embracing fun in business.
Asking 3 young millionaires how they make $1.8M, $5M, & $12M/year
In this episode of "Shoot Your Shot," Sam Parr and Shaan Puri interview three young entrepreneurs about their businesses: a backup generator company, a trash compaction franchise, and a heated jaw massager.
3 strangers showed us how they made $8M, $10M, & $40M/year
Three founders pitch their businesses to Sam Parr and Shaan Puri in a "Shoot Your Shot" episode, revealing how they built companies generating millions in revenue by solving unique problems.
3 killer businesses hiding in plain sight
Sam and Shaan discuss how to find business ideas in unexpected places, from monkey testing to obscure manufacturing, and how to cultivate a mindset of noticing opportunities.