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ResourceWHAT IS VIRAL MARKETING? | My First Million Podcast
Shaan recounts his experience with viral growth mechanics learned from growth expert Michael Birch, who pioneered address book …
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ResourceThe Airbnb Story ( understand your customer ) | My First Million Podcast
Sam and Shaan discuss the importance of talking directly to customers early in a startup's journey, using Airbnb's famous pivot to …
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ResourceLead Gen Businesses, Islamic Finance & COVID-19 Virality | My First Million Podcast 03-10-2020
Sam and Shaan discuss the Sequoia memo on coronavirus impacts, explore lead generation as a business model (including examples like …
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ResourceStarting A Company ( Sam Parr's BIGGEST Regret ) | My First Million Podcast
Sam and Shaan discuss their biggest regrets in how they structured their companies, focusing on capital raising decisions, equity …
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ResourceCursing in a Company Meeting | My First Million Podcast
Sam and Shaan discuss how cursing in professional settings can shift power dynamics and build rapport, exploring the distinction …
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ResourceImportance of Copywriting (Copywriting over Design) | My First Million Podcast
Sam and Shaan explore Agora, a B2B newsletter company founded by Bill Bonner in the 1970s that Sam claims generates $1.5-2 billion …
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ResourceNicotine Gum, Dating Apps for the Elderly & Vested Shares Tax | My First Million Podcast 03-03-2020
Sam and Shaan discuss their experiences building and scaling companies, exploring topics from Bernie Sanders' stock option tax …
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ResourceTrader Joe's Brilliant Business Model | My First Million Podcast
Sam and Shaan explore what makes certain businesses tick by breaking down Trader Joe's unconventional model—which violates standard …
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ResourceBernie Sanders' Tax Proposal | My First Million Podcast
Sam Parr discusses Bernie Sanders' proposed tax on vested stock options, using his experience building The Hustle to illustrate why …
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ResourceSam Parr Book Club | My First Million Podcast
Sam shares his experience starting an in-person book club in San Francisco and explores the broader book club business model. The …
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ResourceThe next 100 billion dollar company ( investment ideas 2020) | My First Million Podcast
Sam and Shaan explore which companies valued at $1-5 billion today could become $100+ billion companies, discussing the concept of …
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ResourceImportance of Distribution Channels (business tip) | My First Million
Sam and Shaan discuss why distribution matters more than product quality, using examples like Kylie Jenner's brand leverage and …
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ResourceOnline Dating For People Over 50 Years Old | My First Million Podcast
Sam pitches a companionship platform called 'Just Talking' designed for older adults (50+) seeking non-romantic social connection. …
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ResourceBusiness Funding for Young People | My First Million Podcast
Sam and Shaan discuss the merits and drawbacks of skipping college to pursue entrepreneurship early, examining the portfolio of …
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ResourceHow to build your sales force | My First Million Podcast
Sam and Shaan discuss David Sachs's framework for building a sales team, emphasizing the importance of following proven playbooks …
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ResourceBuying a Business and Raising the Prices ( business idea ) | My First Million Podcast
Sam and Shaan discuss a business acquisition strategy where founders can buy underpriced software businesses for cheap (sometimes …
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ResourceThe New Path To Success | My First Million Podcast
The guest reflects on their family's immigrant background and the traditional path of generational upward mobility through …
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ResourceGaryVee and Sam Parr meet in NYC | My First Million Podcast
Sam recounts his recent trip to New York, where he appeared on Gary Vaynerchuk's podcast and hosted an impromptu meetup for 30 …
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ResourceUber and Lyft Drivers Revenue Streams | My First Million Podcast
Sam and Shaan explore how to monetize idle time for rideshare drivers through additional revenue streams. They discuss the problem …
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ResourceJulia Cheek and Everlywell | My First Million Podcast
Chic (founder and CEO of Everlywell) discusses starting a direct-to-consumer blood testing company after experiencing frustration …
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ResourceSHARK TANK STORY | My First Million Podcast
The hosts discuss their experiences with reality TV, including Love is Blind and Shark Tank. Their guest, who appeared on Shark Tank …
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ResourceTransparency in Business - Good or Bad? | My First Million Podcast
Sam and Shaan discuss the trend of founders publicly sharing transparent business metrics—revenue, churn, salaries, and more—using …
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ResourceJob Application as an Entrepreneur | My First Million Podcast
Sam and Shaan discuss their past job interview experiences, sharing stories of rejections from companies like Stripe, Uber, and …
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ResourceThe Problem With Coronavirus | My First Million Podcast
Sam and Shaan discuss the emerging coronavirus threat, exploring why it's particularly concerning despite a lower fatality rate than …
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