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ResourceHow two guys built a $300M horse empire
Sam and Shaan discuss how two entrepreneurs named Andy and Tom built a $300 million business empire by starting with an equine media …
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ResourceHow to use your "useless” hobby to make money
Sam and Shaan discuss how enthusiasm and personal distinctiveness create competitive advantages in niche businesses, examining …
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ResourceHow to find businesses with (almost) zero competition
Sam and Shaan explore hidden business opportunities in overlooked niches, from the $20,000-per-monkey primate testing supply chain …
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ResourceThis Gas Station Pizza Business Makes $540M/Yr?!
Sam and Shaan discuss several fascinating business models and viral moments: Hunt Brothers Pizza, a tiny pizza concept generating …
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ResourceThe AI App Doing $6M With 1 Employee
Sam and Shaan explore three emerging trends: UMax, an AI app that rates male attractiveness and recommends grooming improvements, …
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Resource6 Retro Business Ideas That Could Be As Big As LEGO ($11.8B)
Sam and Shaan explore the booming adult fan of Lego (AFOL) market and discover two fascinating niche businesses built around …
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ResourceBrainstorming +$1M Weird Business Ideas With Morning Brew’s CEO Austin Rief (#543)
Austin Rief joins Sam and Shaan to discuss unusual business models, from boozy bingo raves generating claimed $20M in revenue to …
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Resource+$1 Billion Businesses You've Never Heard Of (#497)
Sam and Shaan discuss three businesses that caught their attention: Clear, a biometric-based TSA PreCheck alternative now expanding …
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ResourceBusiness Brainstorm: Failed Churches, Ozempic Hotline & Klout 2.0 (#492)
Sam and Shaan explore a range of business ideas spanning from niche professional networks to brick-and-mortar schools. They discuss …
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ResourceHow To Find +$1 Million Business Ideas From Weird Trends (#480)
Sam and Shaan discuss the concept of 'one-chart businesses'—companies built on a single compelling data trend—using cremation …
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ResourceThe Business Moguls Behind 2023's Super Bowl Teams (#417)
Sam and Shaan explore the business and culture around the Super Bowl, from the eccentric history of NFL team ownership (particularly …
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ResourceHow To Bootstrap A SaaS Company From $0 to $200M | ProfitWell Founder Patrick Campbell
Patrick Campbell, founder of ProfitWell (recently acquired by Paddle for $200M), discusses hidden niches and opportunities he's …
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ResourceMillion Dollar Businesses with 0 Employees
Steph Smith, a researcher and content creator, shares a 15-page document of business ideas and examples of successful solo founders …
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ResourceUnbundling Disney, Why CNN is Just Like the WWE, YouTube Creator Camps, and More
Sam and Shaan explore experiential business opportunities inspired by Disneyland's success, discussing theme parks, NFTs, crypto …
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ResourceAriel Helwani Is Building His Own ESPN. He Already Has 1m+ Followers. He Tells Us How.
Ariel Helwani, a prominent MMA journalist, discusses his transition from ESPN to building an independent media business across …
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ResourceHow to Make Millions With a Modern Day Infomercial | My First Million #221
Sam and Shaan discuss trust-based business models, examining how companies like Examine.com and UpToDate monetize by simplifying …
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ResourceA Breakdown of Trendy New Businesses & Boring 9 Figure Businesses | My First Million #202
Sam and Shaan explore several business models that generate substantial revenue through minimal innovation and high switching costs. …
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ResourceHere Are Areas Where You Can Start Paid Communities Right Now
Sam and Shaan explore paid communities as a business model, discussing why certain professional groups (nurses, Google Sheets users, …
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ResourceThis Business Has a Monopoly on Lost Luggage | Behind The Hustle Ep.14
Sam and Shaan discuss Unclaimed Baggage, a company based in Scottsboro, Alabama that has built a monopoly by purchasing luggage and …
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ResourceThe New Best Web Browser For Your PC in 2020 | Better Than Google? | My First Million 06/22/2020
Sam and Shaan brainstorm various business ideas ranging from privacy-focused products like DuckDuckGo and VPN routers, to …
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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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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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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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ResourceMy First Million - February 19, 2020
Sam and Shaan discuss various business ideas and trends, including a weight-loss challenge using blood glucose monitors, drone …
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