Your First Million

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Over 85 million albums sold. Record-breaking tours. A career that spans 3 decades. T-Boz from the best-selling U.S. girl group TLC graced us with her (online) presence in this amazing interview. We talk about staying true to yourself, how to do smart business, and speaking publicly about her health. Plus, I ask T-Boz something I’ve wondered for 20 years, and it leads to an unexpected realization....

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Chase Jarvis disappointed a lot of people when he decided to become a photographer. While he’s still taking pictures today, he’s also the founder of CreativeLive, a platform for all kinds of creators, innovators, and hustlers to learn from each other. And he’s also the author of Creative Calling: Establish a Daily Practice, Infuse Your World with Meaning, and Succeed in Work + Life . We talk about...

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Chris Guillebeau is an entrepreneur, explorer, and  New York Times -bestselling author. During a lifetime of self-employment, Guillebeau visited every country in the world (193 in total) before his 35th birthday.  He is the author of seven books, including The Art of Non-Conformity, The $100 Startup, The Happiness of Pursuit, Side Hustle and The Money Tree. Credits Music by Jeff Kaa...

With hits like “Caught Out There,” & “Milkshake,” Kelis needs no introduction. We spoke candidly about entrepreneurship, artistry, and legacy during this live recording in front of an intimate online audience, May 8, 2020. Recent Your First Million interviewee @Janine joined the conversation as my special guest.  Did you enjoy this episode? What are your thoughts? Leave me a voice message...

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At the beginning of May 2020, the National Venture Capital Association (NVCA) released some interesting and time-sensitive pieces in light of COVID-19. I want to share this information with you because I don’t think this is just about VCs. Entrepreneurs, innovators, and small businesses will be the ones to bring the world out of this pandemic - help them make it happen. You have an opportunity to...

In 2012, Leanne Pittsford created a Facebook event for lesbians working in the San Francisco tech industry. Now, Lesbians Who Tech has hosted six summits in addition to dozens of other events around the world. And in 2020, they will host the first virtual Pride Summit. It’s the largest LGBTQ community of technologists in the world. But it’s not just for lesbians – everyone is invited to support an...

This audio is taken from a live virtual conversation that took place on April 29, 2020 with approx 100 in attendance. After reading Lean In , Minda Harts realized that, while some of the advice was helpful, no one was writing about the obstacles women of color face to achieve success. So in 2019, she wrote The Memo: What Women of Color Need to Know to Secure a Seat at the Table . Now, she speaks a...

Tara Reed founded Apps Without Code to help anyone build an app, even if they don’t have any technical knowledge. And in 2019, she generated $1 million in revenue from her online course. Ever since I started this podcast, I’ve wanted to interview Tara and share her story. Like what you hear? Leave me a message at: https://anchor.fm/yfm/message Highlights 4:17 Tara talks about how she built her bus...

(Originally aired April 22, 2020) A special episode commissioned from the enquiring minds of Abadesi and Michael of the wildly popular UK podcast, Techish. “Arlan was extremely honest about what was going on in her personal and real life, and how all of those things impacted the decisions she made.” I commissioned this podcast episode to give a preview of my new book It’s About Damn Time. Abadesi...

“It’s one thing to be an employee and make your salary…It’s another thing to be invested.” After years of running in similar circles but never crossing paths, Sophia Bush and I finally take a moment to get to know each other. We have mutual friends in the entertainment industry, and when I started Backstage Capital, I found out that Sophia is also an investor in her own right. You may know her fro...

I’ve got a new online course that answers the number one question I’ve been asked by thousands of founders over the years. Visit itsaboutdamntime.com and click on ‘Arlan’s Academy’ to preview. And of course YFM listeners get a special discount at checkout by using code: yourfirstmillion

Hear Arlan’s new interview with Espree at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sxsw-special-edition-arlan-hamilton-founder-managing/id1171499482?i=1000470944061

Arlan held an info session with Revel CPA. Visit itsaboutdamntime.com/resources to access the PDF from the discussion as you listen to the session here. “When in doubt, apply.” Revel CPA is an accounting firm focused on clients working in the entertainment and creative industries. They are also our accountants for Arlan's companies, and they graciously took the time to talk to us about the Small B...

If you’re an entrepreneur looking for inspiration during the COVID-19 crisis, my conversation with Mark Cuban may bring you some hope. Even if you don’t consider yourself to be an entrepreneur, he still has some great stories to put a smile on your face. And in case no one has told you yet: please don’t be ashamed to accept assistance from social welfare programs. You’ve earned the relief you need...

I interviewed my good friend and co-writer Rachel from her home office in Nottingham, England for another profile in courage during an unprecedented time. Relatable and real. Let me know if it helps you: https://anchor.fm/yfm/message Episode highlights 7:32 How the situation in Europe escalated over the course of Rachel's vacation in Budapest 12:50 Rachel tells me about what the lockdown looks lik...

I interviewed my business partner Christie, coworker Brittany, apprentice Chacho, and mother Mrs. Sims to see how they’ve each been handling major life moments during social distancing. Episode highlights 2:27 Brittany talks about being pregnant for the first time, and how she’s preparing for motherhood 18:06 Chacho explains the circumstances around planning his tio's funeral 28:48 Christie tells...

Impromptu recording of my thoughts on coronavirus, Trump, and connection. Text #yourfirstmillion to me at 832-210-1276 if you listen to this podcast 👍🏾

Born and raised outside of Dallas, Chloe Lanier moved to L.A. with just $200 to her name and no formal education in acting. Now she’s a Daytime Emmy Award-winning actress on General Hospital. But she still has a few things to check off her bucket list, like meeting Lady Gaga. Chloe and I talk about how she got started in television, the supportive community she’s found, and what she has planned fo...

On today’s episode, Arlan reads BusinessInsider.com article by Jennifer Ortakales and Bartie Scott. We learn: “The Senate and White House came to a bipartisan agreement on a $2 trillion stimulus package in an effort to recover and stabilize the American economy during the coronavirus crisis. More than $300 billion of the deal is earmarked for small businesses struggling to stay afloat and to keep...

On today’s episode, I interview Ed Zimmerman, who leads my companies’ legal team at Lowenstein & Sandler in NYC, and Amy Nelson, Founder & CEO of national co-working and online community The Riveter based in Seattle.  Episode highlights: 6:58 Ed tells us the what actions investors need to take now 13:00 Why this is different from the 2008 recession 19:40 What should founders expect at...