My First Million

Episode 489: Shaan Puri (https://twitter.com/ShaanVP) talks with 3x #1 NYTimes Bestselling Author Mark Manson (https://twitter.com/IAmMarkManson) about the pitfalls of relying on pickup lines and cheesy routines, and the importance of embracing authenticity and natural approaches. He also delves into his approach to YouTube — turning the Mr. Beast model on it’s head and creating Youtube challenges...

Episode 488: Shaan Puri (https://twitter.com/ShaanVP) and Sam Parr (https://twitter.com/theSamParr) talk with Andrew Wilkinson (https://twitter.com/awilkinson) - entrepreneur and co-founder of Tiny - about how he’s easily making +$200k a year on Twitter. Andrew also opens up about his $80m a year agency that provides the cash flow to expand his business portfolio, why you should take a profit-firs...

Episode 487: Shaan Puri (https://twitter.com/ShaanVP) and Sam Parr (https://twitter.com/theSamParr) talk with Audie Attar (https://twitter.com/audieattar) — the man behind Conor McGregor's +$650M empire. Audie pulls back the curtain on the MMA business empire he's built, sharing the behind-the-scenes story of signing and working with big names like Michael Bisping and Conor McGregor. He offers an...

Episode 486: Shaan Puri (https://twitter.com/ShaanVP) and Sam Parr (https://twitter.com/theSamParr) talk with Syed Balkhi (https://twitter.com/syedbalkhi) about moving from Pakistan with no money to building a 9-figure WordPress empire before he turned 30. Learn why he turned down a $70M offer, why he bought a gas station as a baby shower gift, the difference between recurring revenue vs. re-occur...

Shaan Puri (https://twitter.com/ShaanVP) and Sam Parr (https://twitter.com/theSamParr) dive into the business moguls behind the world’s biggest celebrity brands. Learn how Emma Grede leveraged the Kardashian’s name to build multiple 9-figure brands, how Guthy-Renker cornered the TV market with Proactiv ads, and how Scott Storch produced some of the most popular songs of all-time and managed to (li...

Episode 486: Shaan Puri (https://twitter.com/ShaanVP) and Sam Parr (https://twitter.com/theSamParr) interview Connor & Breanna Price (https://www.tiktok.com/@connorprice__) about how they went from packing boxes in a warehouse to making +$200k / mo on Spotify. Want to see more MFM? Subscribe to the MFM YouTube channel here. — Check Out Shaan's Stuff: • Try Shepherd Out - https://www.supportshepher...

Episode 485: Sam Parr (https://twitter.com/theSamParr) talks with Laird Hamilton (https://lairdhamilton.com) about his well-rounded approach to life, the story behind launching Laird Superfood, why he’s such a viscous competitor, what vices he’s struggled with in the past, his thoughts on Bryan Johnson’s longevity protocol, and much more. Want to see more MFM? Subscribe to the MFM YouTube channel...

Episode 484: Shaan Puri (https://twitter.com/ShaanVP) and Sam Parr (https://twitter.com/theSamParr) talk about a questionable newsletter growth hack called co-reg, try to figure out how Bobbi Althoff became an overnight success, explore the wild world of Chaotic Singles Parties & DateMe Docs, go through a list of things our grandkids will think are insane and discuss the greatest copywriting scam...

Episode 483: Shaan Puri (https://twitter.com/ShaanVP) shares how he thinks about networking (without the sleaze). Simply put, you should build your network like Noah built his Arc. Wtf does that mean? Listen to find out. Want to see more MFM? Subscribe to the MFM YouTube channel here. Check Out Shaan's Stuff: • Try Shepherd • Shaan's Personal Assistant System • Power Writing Course • Daily Newslet...

Episode 482: Shaan leaves his house! In this episode, Shaan Puri (https://twitter.com/ShaanVP) tells Sam Parr (https://twitter.com/theSamParr) about his wild trip to LA. You’ll hear about an NBA players “cheating agreement” with his wife, the difference between LA obnoxious vs. SF obnoxious, why the Number 2 Guy network is widely underrated, how Bucked Up scaled to $250M / yr, and much more. Want...

Episode 481: Shaan Puri (https://twitter.com/ShaanVP) and Sam Parr (https://twitter.com/theSamParr) talk about how the biggest opportunities lie in one-chart businesses, how Covet & Mane became a massive beauty-care business, why The Lice Lady is a killer blue-collar side hustle, and how to apply a micro-hustle mentality into your everyday life. Want to see more MFM? Subscribe to the MFM YouTube c...

Episode 480: Shaan Puri (https://twitter.com/ShaanVP) has a motto — "Ask a better question, get a better answer". In this episode, he shares the most valuable questions he’s collected over the years that provide outsized returns in business and life. If you want a worksheet with all the questions from this episode, you can download it here: https://tinyurl.com/4mr262f7 Want to see more MFM? Subscr...

Episode 479: Sam Parr (https://twitter.com/theSamParr) answers listener questions in this special Q&A episode. Learn how he researches & validates business ideas, what his hiring process looks like, how he’s managed to build huge, passionate communities, and much more. Want to see more MFM? Subscribe to the MFM YouTube channel here. Check Out Sam's Stuff: • Hampton • Ideation Bootcamp • Copy That...

Episode 478: Sam Parr (https://twitter.com/theSamParr) shares 3 non-obvious books that have helped him become a better entrepreneur and the major takeaways from each that anyone can implement today. Want to see more MFM? Subscribe to the MFM YouTube channel here. Check Out Shaan's Stuff: • Try Shepherd • Shaan's Personal Assistant System • Power Writing Course • Daily Newsletter • Small Boy Newsle...

Episode 477: Sam Parr (https://twitter.com/theSamParr) and Shaan Puri (https://twitter.com/ShaanVP) talk about how to make better decisions using Shaan’s Decision Register (download here: https://shorturl.at/jzIXY ), they discuss why most newsletters are destined to fail in the long-term and the importance of creating content for an audience of one — yourself. Want to see more MFM? Subscribe to th...

Episode 476: Sam Parr (https://twitter.com/theSamParr) and Shaan Puri (https://twitter.com/ShaanVP) dive into Sam’s +$10m Financial Portfolio, Shaan shares his philosophy around money and they both explore the psychological barrier of spending money once you finally have it. Want to see more MFM? Subscribe to the MFM YouTube channel here. Check Out Sam's Stuff: • Hampton • Ideation Bootcamp • Copy...

Episode 475: Sam Parr (https://twitter.com/theSamParr) and Shaan Puri (https://twitter.com/ShaanVP) talk to CEO of Night Media & Mr. Beast’s Manager — Reed Duchscher (https://twitter.com/Reedjd) — about his agency, his favorite creator businesses, why he chose to go up against Hershey’s with Feastables, and more. Want to see more MFM? Subscribe to the MFM YouTube channel here. Check Out Shaan's St...

Episode 474: Sam Parr (@TheSamParr) and Shaan Puri (@ShaanVP) talk about big box store strategies, Sam's latest body experiment, Milk Road Pro, and the Tech All-Star game that Shaan wants to start. Want to see more MFM? Subscribe to the MFM YouTube channel here. ----- Check Out Sam's Stuff: * Hampton * Ideation Bootcamp * Copy That Check Out Shaan's Stuff: * Try Shepherd * Shaan's Personal Assista...

Episode 473: Shaan Puri (@ShaanVP) (Threads @shaanvpuri) and Sam Parr (@TheSamParr) (Threads @thesamparr) talk about Threads... the latest competitor to Twitter. And an interview with entrepreneur Sam Ovens (@samovensnz) - who made millions off of courses - his latest project and why he's not into A.I. Want to see more MFM? Subscribe to the MFM YouTube channel here. ----- Check Out Shaan's Stuff:...

Episode 472: Sam Parr (@TheSamParr) and Shaan Puri (@ShaanVP) unveil their list of the best companies making more than $1M annually with no full time employees. Want to see more MFM? Subscribe to the MFM YouTube channel here. ----- Check Out Sam's Stuff: * Hampton * Ideation Bootcamp * Copy That Check Out Shaan's Stuff: * Try Shepherd * Shaan's Personal Assistant System * Power Writing Course * Da...

Episode 471: In this episode, Shaan Puri (@ShaanVP) presents a masterclass on money lessons that he has learned over the last ten years. Go to the MFM YouTube channel to watch the presentation. Check Out Shaan's Stuff: * Power Writing Course * Daily Newsletter * Try Shepherd * Shaan's Personal Assistant System ----- Show Notes: (01:30) - Rich people aren't just lucky (04:30) - Hard work to smart w...

Episode 470: Shaan Puri (@ShaanVP) and Sam Parr (@TheSamParr) talk to entrepreneur Jack Smith (@_jacksmith) about selling his company for $800 million, how he's choosing to raise his child, his latest business idea, and more. Want to see more MFM? Subscribe to the MFM YouTube channel here. Check Out Shaan's Stuff: * Try Shepherd * Shaan's Personal Assistant System * Power Writing Course * Daily Ne...

Episode 469: Sam Parr (@TheSamParr) and Shaan Puri (@ShaanVP) talk about companies that have lasted more than 100 years, business opportunities using deepfake technology, knowing your values, and one listener's question is answered. Want to see more MFM? Subscribe to the MFM YouTube channel here. Check Out Sam's Stuff: * Hampton * Ideation Bootcamp * Copy That Check Out Shaan's Stuff: * Try Shephe...

Episode 468: Shaan Puri (@ShaanVP) and Sam Parr (@TheSamParr) talk about Shaan's feud with Jason Calacanis, who would win in an Elon Musk vs Mark Zuckerberg fight, and the owners of the successful veteran-owned coffee company on being a total man. Want to see more MFM? Subscribe to the MFM YouTube channel here. Check Out Shaan's Stuff: * Try Shepherd * Shaan's Personal Assistant System * Power Wri...

Episode 468: Shaan Puri (@ShaanVP), Sam Parr (@theSamParr), and Jack Smith (@_jacksmith) discuss: Balaji Srinivasan on why people will have to hide their real identities in the future How Silkroad was actually a well-run company while co-workers remained anonymous (American Kingpin) The crazy story of the founder of Silkroad ordering killings on his co-workers Taboola's billion-dollar payday Clubh...