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ResourceGym equipment to $100M+ DTC
Sam and Shaan explore the emerging trend of at-home hyperbaric chambers, drawing parallels to how at-home saunas, cold plunges, and …
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Resource3 low competition businesses with massive demand in America
Sam and Shaan interview three founders pitching their businesses on the 'Shoot Your Shot' segment: Rishi from Hot Plate, a platform …
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ResourceFrom $0 to $100 Million In 3 Years Selling Cold Plunges (#527)
Sam and Shaan discuss three business opportunities: Plunge, a cold plunge company that bootstrapped to over $100M in revenue with …
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ResourceThe Man Behind MrBeast’s $500M Business Portfolio (#475)
Reed Duchscher, founder of Night Media (a creator holding company), discusses building businesses around creators, including …
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ResourceHow To Make $100 Million By Copying An Existing Business (#474)
Sam and Shaan explore the 'Big Box strategy'—taking premium, direct-to-consumer products and creating cheaper alternatives for …
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ResourceIs "Cutting Out the Middle Man" Just Marketing Hype?
The Gazette team examines whether direct-to-consumer (DTC) business models truly deliver cost savings or function primarily as …
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ResourceThis Scratch-Off Activity Book Is Making $85 Million a Year
Sam discusses The Adventure Challenge, a scratch-off adventure book business that Sam claims has generated $85 million in annual …
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ResourceHalf-Baked TV Show Ideas, Miss Excel Making Millions, The Adventure Challenge, and More
Sam and Shaan discuss several viral business ideas and creators, including Miss Excel, who turned Microsoft Excel tips into a viral …
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ResourceHow to launch a $100M DTC brand | My First Million #194
Justin Moore, co-founder of Kettle and Fire and Perfect Keto, joins Sam and Shaan to discuss his entrepreneurial journey and …
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ResourceSecond-hand E-commerce, Door-to-door Sales, and Live Show Recaps | My First Million #189
Sam and Shaan brainstorm 20-30 business ideas after their guest cancelled last-minute, exploring slingshot startups (businesses set …
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ResourceMFM #157: Instagram Food Drops Making $200k/Week, Chrome Extensions That're Crushing & Open Salaries
Sam and Shaan discuss emerging food brands built on Instagram using cloud kitchens and drop-based sales models (like My Cookie …
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ResourceUndandy Men's Dress Shoe Review: Custom 31 Last Oxfords & 15 Last Loafers
The Gazette team reviews Undandy, a direct-to-consumer shoe brand offering fully customizable oxfords and loafers built through an …
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ResourceExit Strategy S1:E4 // Nik Sharma: How To Build and Invest in Great DTC Brands
Nick Sharma, an investor in direct-to-consumer brands, discusses his portfolio companies (Judy, House, Brightland, Black Wolf …
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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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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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ResourceThis is Why Brandless Failed | My First Million Podcast
Sam and Shaan discuss the failed direct-to-consumer grocery brand Brandless, which raised $200 million from SoftBank before …
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ResourceFebruary 27, 2020 - My First Million with special guest Julia Cheek
Sam recounts his trip to New York where he appeared on Gary Vaynerchuk's podcast and hosted a meetup for My First Million …
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ResourceJake Kassan | Hustle Con 2018
Jake Kassan, founder and CEO of Movement watches, discusses how he built the company to track $100M in revenue by 2018 with zero …
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ResourceHandmade Minimal Leather Sneakers for Under $200 | Ace Marks Kickstarter Campaign
McGoff reviews Ace Marks, a direct-to-consumer shoe brand, and highlights their new Kickstarter campaign featuring handmade Italian …
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ResourceAriel Kaye | Founder @ Parachute
A speaker recounts her journey from working at a large advertising agency in New York to founding Parachute, a direct-to-consumer …
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ResourceJen Rubio | Hustle Con 2017
Jen Rubio, founder of Away, discusses how she built a luggage company into a lifestyle travel brand through storytelling, strategic …
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