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ResourceThe Wild Story of Mike Lynch’s Rise From Janitor to Tech Billionaire
Sam recounts the bizarre true story of Mike Lynch, a British entrepreneur who stayed at Sam's father's Airbnb while under house …
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ResourceHow Silicon Valley’s Most Prolific Investor Picks Unicorns | Elad Gil Interview
Elad Gil, a prolific early-stage investor with 40+ unicorns in his portfolio, discusses his investment philosophy emphasizing …
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Resource5 Random But Useful Things I Learned At A Private Equity Conference
Shaan shares observations from a trip to Los Angeles by discussing micro-memories he documented, including a low-status social …
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ResourceThe guy who gets paid $80K/yr to do nothing
Sam and Shaan explore the growing loneliness epidemic, particularly in Japan, discussing the "do nothing man" (Goro Moroto) who …
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ResourceSteph Smith: “This opportunity is totally overlooked”
Steph Smith joins Sam and Shaan to discuss the 'silver tsunami'—the demographic shift toward longer lifespans—and its cascading …
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ResourceFrom Navy SEAL To Viral Content Creator - MrBallen’s Insane Story
John Allen, founder of MrBallen Studios, discusses his journey from Navy SEAL to content creator. He recounts surviving a grenade …
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ResourceHow I Went From Broke to $7 Million With An Airbnb Business
Isaac French, a 27-year-old former accountant and community member, discusses building Live Oak Lake, a luxury seven-cabin …
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ResourceFrom Nonprofit Founder To Building A $300M Pilates Business
Anne Mahlum, founder of Back on My Feet nonprofit and Solidcore pilates studio, shares her journey bootstrapping Back on My Feet to …
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ResourceFrom Navy Seal To Viral Content Creator - MrBallen’s Insane Story (TRAILER)
The hosts interview a content creator who survived a traumatic experience and subsequently built a massive social media following by …
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Resource10 Startups w/ Stock Grants That’ll Make You A Millionaire | Sara’s List 2024
Sam and Shaan discuss 'Sarah's List,' a concept named after Sam's wife who became a self-made millionaire by joining Airbnb as a …
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ResourceThe $70M/yr Sports Bar + Sleepy Industries Worth $100M
Sam and Shaan explore several emerging business opportunities and trends: the Cosm, a miniature sphere venue for immersive sports …
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ResourceHow To Buy A Multi-Million Dollar Business With $0 Down (Full Guide)
A guest shares their journey buying a small business with no money down through creative financing (seller's note + bank loan), then …
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ResourceWarren Buffett’s Rule For Surrounding Yourself With Top 1% People
A guest recounts advice from Warren Buffett on being selective about relationships and people you work with. The core idea: identify …
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ResourceLife Hacks From The King of Introverts + 7 Business Ideas
Nick Gray, a successful serial entrepreneur and founder of Museum Hack, joins Sam and Shaan to discuss his journey from web hosting …
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ResourceInside Warren Buffett’s Inner Circle: How The Elite Think
Guy Spear discusses his 25-year study of value investing and Warren Buffett, his formative experience in the Posit investment group …
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ResourceThe Top 0.1% Of Ideas I've Stumbled Upon On The Internet
George Mack discusses the concept of high agency—the personality trait of people who take control of their circumstances rather than …
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Resource"I can't believe nobody's doing this yet" - 5 cash cow business ideas
Sam and Shaan brainstorm business ideas with guest George Mack, a Twitter personality and marketing agency founder. George pitches …
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ResourceBuilding A 100+ Year Legacy + Peter Thiel’s Fellowship + Bomb Hiring Questions
Sam and Shaan explore how prize competitions and incentivized philanthropy can drive innovation and personal growth. They trace the …
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ResourceHow CarEdge Is Quietly Crushing It
Sam and Shaan discuss CarEdge, a two-year-old business started by a father-and-son duo that leverages YouTube to teach car-buying …
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ResourceJesse Pujji on Bootstrapping a +$1B Business + Selling To The Ultra Rich
Jesse Cole discusses building Ox Insights, a marketing due diligence consulting firm for private equity firms, and shares lessons on …
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ResourceWhy This Millionaire Took A $5.75/Hour McDonald’s Job
Sam and Shaan discuss Scott Heiferman, founder of Meetup.com, who has made a habit of taking minimum-wage jobs after major exits to …
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ResourceJack Smith On Biohacking, 2 Easy Business Ideas, PLUS Why Procrastination Is Good
Sam and Shaan explore anti-aging trends, biohacking treatments, and medical tourism opportunities with their guest Jack. They …
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ResourceHe Turned His Dad’s Laundry Service Into A $75B Company
Sam recounts the history of Cintas, a $75 billion company that began as a small industrial laundry service in 1929 and grew into a …
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ResourceHow To Grow An Audience If You Have 0 Followers
Shaan Puri shares nine counterintuitive lessons for building an audience from scratch in 2024, emphasizing quality over quantity, …
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