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ResourceImpact Of COVID-19 Explained - Business & Supply Chain Problems In Alaska | Behind The Hustle E.05
Guest Zack recounts how Gustavus, Alaska—a remote town of 400 with no road access—faced a supply chain crisis when its ferry shut …
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ResourceWhat Are Business Ethics? Best Ethical Business Practices For My Business | My First Million Podcast
Shaan Puri explores business ethics with the hosts, discussing where they draw the line on aggressive tactics and persuasion. He …
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ResourceWhy The Lambda School Model Is A Great Business Plan! | My First Million Podcast
Sam proposes a Lambda School-style bootcamp for executive assistants and office administrators, pointing out this is one of the most …
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ResourceXavier Niel | BILLIONAIRE entrepreneur of the week | My First Million Podcast
Shaan shares his fascination with Xavier Niel, a French billionaire entrepreneur who built his fortune through ventures like …
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ResourceDeepfake Technology - Could Compromise American Politics | My First Million Podcast
Sam and Shaan explore the implications of deepfake technology, which uses AI to convincingly manipulate video and audio to make it …
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ResourceDonald Trump's incredible POWERS of PERSUASION | My First Million Podcast
Sam and Shaan discuss learning persuasion and communication techniques from both ethical and unethical historical figures. They …
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ResourceHint Water’s Most Effective Marketing Channels | Exit Strategy S1E3
Kara Goldin, founder and CEO of Hint Water, discusses how she started the flavored water company in 2005 after quitting diet soda …
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ResourcePrivate Equity Business | My First Million Podcast | 03/31/2020
Brent Beshore, founder of Permanent Equity, discusses his private equity firm's contrarian approach to buying and holding family …
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ResourceBusiness Acquisitions Strategy | My First Million Podcast
A private equity operator discusses their philosophy and structure for acquiring and managing companies post-close. Rather than …
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ResourceNew Business Ideas 2020 (How to Start a Business Plan) | My First Million Podcast
Sam discusses what businesses he'd start today if beginning his career over, prioritizing work-life balance and non-tech sectors. He …
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ResourceWhat to look for when buying a small business | My First Million Podcast
The guest discusses their approach to acquiring small and mid-sized businesses through their holding company. They look for durable, …
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ResourceCoronavirus Causing Grocery Delivery Demand | My First Million Podcast
Sam discusses Farmstead, a Portland-based grocery delivery startup focused on staple foods that buys wholesale and sells retail, …
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ResourceCoronavirus Outbreak (covid 19) Impacting Our Economy | My First Million Podcast
The hosts discuss predictions about the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on businesses and the economy. The guest, a venture …
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ResourceAre You Motivated By Money? | GaryVee and Sam Parr | My First Million Podcast
Sam and Shaan explore what truly drives them at this stage of their lives—money, legacy, or the process itself—reflecting on how …
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ResourceBehind the Hustle E.04// The Rise In Bread Demand
Sam interviews Zack Crockett, The Hustle's Sunday editor, about a story investigating the surge in at-home bread baking during …
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ResourceBehind the Hustle E.03// The 54 Billion Dollar Wedding Industry
Nick De Santis from The Hustle interviews Dan and Jenn Wilson, an Orlando couple who recently held a virtual wedding via Facebook …
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ResourceExit Strategy S1:E2 // Andrew Dubum: Bold Strategies That Propelled Hims & Hers Into Unicorn Status
Andrew Dudum, co-founder and partner at Atomic and CEO of Hims & Hers, discusses how Atomic operates as an operator-led company …
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ResourceImperfect Foods ( what we do with imperfect produce ) | My First Million Podcast
Sam and Shaan discuss Farm Theory, a YC-backed Indian startup that sells cosmetically imperfect produce to restaurants at a …
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ResourceWho Is Brent Beshore? | My First Million Podcast
The guest, founder of Urban Equity (a private equity firm specializing in family-owned companies), recounts how he accidentally …
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ResourceWhy Brent Beshore Doesn't Use Debt To Acquire Companies | My First Million Podcast
The guest discusses their private equity approach, emphasizing why they use all-equity deals with no debt financing rather than …
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ResourceTraditional Marketing is Changing ( Business Ideas 2020 ) | My First Million Podcast
Sam and Shaan analyze Ty Eve (atmosphere TV), a company that replaces commercial breaks on bar and restaurant TVs with menu upsells …
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ResourceMy First Million Full Podcast - 03/26/2020
Sam and Shaan discuss Sam's suspected coronavirus infection, then dive into Y Combinator's latest batch, analyzing several startups. …
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ResourceMarketplace for used smartphones ( business ideas 2020 ) | My First Million Podcast
Sam and Shaan discuss Easale (also called Easy), a YC-backed marketplace for buying and selling used smartphones that operates like …
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ResourceExit Strategy S1E1: Thrive Market’s Unconventional Rise to Success
Nick Green, co-founder and CEO of Thrive Market, discusses building an online membership-based marketplace for organic and natural …
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