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ResourceIndian Education Company Worth 8 Billion Dollars | My First Million Podcast
Sam and Shaan discuss Byju's, an Indian edtech company valued at $8 billion that started as test prep teaching and scaled into a …
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ResourceBehind the Hustle E.02// Asking small business owners how they are handling this pandemic
Brad Wolverton and Zack Crockett discuss a story project where Zack surveyed small business owners who survived the Great Recession …
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ResourceCan the Airbnb Business Withstand a Recession? | My First Million Podcast
Sam and Shaan analyze how the coronavirus pandemic is impacting Airbnb and the short-term rental market. They discuss the financial …
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ResourceGaryVee & Sam Parr Talk About How The Hustle Started | My First Million Podcast
Sam Parr recounts his early entrepreneurial journey, from selling on eBay and running Southern Sam's Wieners hot dog stand in …
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Resource$100,000 to invest ( INVESTING 2020 ) | My First Million Podcast
Sam and Shaan evaluate three hypothetical business investments—Cron Art, Res Karat, and Lilia—and debate which deserves $100,000. …
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ResourceBuying Art | My First Million Podcast
Sam and Shaan analyze a fine art marketplace called Artres that lets buyers purchase art on installment payment plans. They debate …
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ResourceHow to Navigate the Upcoming Depression | My First Million Podcast | 03-24-2020
Sam and Shaan discuss the impact of coronavirus on various businesses, particularly Airbnb and its hosts, then dive into analyzing …
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ResourceAirbnb Coronavirus Situation ( Airbnb Business ) | My First Million Podcast
Sam and Shaan discuss Brian Chesky's perspective on Airbnb's resilience during downturns, sharing how Chesky recalled speaking with …
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ResourceCovid 19 Business Problems! What Are Businesses Doing During Coronavirus? | Behind the Hustle E.01
Brad Warburton and the editorial team at The Hustle discuss their coverage of businesses adapting to the COVID-19 pandemic, sharing …
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ResourceHow To Create A Product That Will Sell ( Top Business Advice For 2020 ) | My First Million Podcast
Sam and Shaan discuss how identifying cultural shifts before building products is key to launching successful consumer brands. They …
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ResourceWhat Is Stock Buyback? ( Stock Market Crash ) | My First Million Podcast
Sam explores the history and mechanics of corporate stock buybacks, tracing them from the Great Depression through their …
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ResourceCoronavirus Outbreak is Like Nothing We've Ever Experienced | My First Million Podcast
Sam and Shaan discuss how the coronavirus pandemic differs psychologically from past crises like 9/11. They explore how the pandemic …
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ResourceMeeting With Pandora's Founder ( interesting story ) | My First Million Podcast
Sam shares a story about Tim Weston, founder of Pandora, who spent four years traveling Monday through Thursday to organize …
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ResourceThe BEST Interview Question We've Been Asked | My First Million Podcast
Sam and Shaan discuss their favorite interview questions for hiring, including Jeff Bezos's luck question (rating yourself 1-10 on …
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ResourceThe Growth Of Religion & The Opportunity Around It | My First Million Podcast
Sam and Shaan explore business opportunities in the Christian market, noting that 40 million net new Christians join annually and …
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ResourceRecession Proof Business Skills ( business tips ) | My First Million Full Podcast 03-12-2020
Sam Parr, solo in the studio due to COVID-19 concerns, shares four recession-proof skill sets he's developed over 20 years of …
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ResourceThe Difference Between Starting & Managing A Company | My First Million Podcast
Sam Parr discusses the critical but often overlooked difference between the skills needed to start a business and those required to …
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ResourceHow to stop negative thoughts ( negative thought exercise) | My First Million Podcast
One of the hosts shares a pre-mortem and downside-protection exercise they use to manage emotions and risk when starting ventures. …
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ResourceHow to Influence People with Sam Parr | My First Million Podcast
A guest explores influence and persuasion as a core business skillset, drawing on psychological principles like the foot-in-the-door …
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ResourceHow to Learn Copywriting? ( Copywriting Tips ) | My First Million Podcast
Sam shares his approach to learning copywriting, emphasizing that mastering this skill provides lifelong income security. He …
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ResourceCopywriting and Cold Emailing ( best business skill ) | My First Million Podcast
Sam Parr breaks down copywriting as a fundamental business and life skill, explaining how mastering clear writing improves thinking …
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ResourceThe BIGGEST Venture Capital Firm ( Sequoia Capital ) | My First Million Podcast
Sam and Shaan discuss Sequoia Capital's recent memo warning portfolio companies about the economic impact of coronavirus, comparing …
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ResourceCurly Hair Business ( business validation methods ) | My First Million Podcast
Sam and Shaan explore the curly girl hair care market, discussing a business opportunity combining educational content with curated …
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ResourceIslamic Finance ( Islamic Banking ) | My First Million Podcast
Sam and Shaan discuss Manzil, a fintech startup building Islamic-compliant financing for home mortgages in North America. The …
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