As a longtime listener of the treasure trove of entrepreneurial wisdom that is “My First Million,” I’ve done the hard work of sifting through hundreds of episodes to bring you the absolute cream of the crop. Because let’s face it, you probably don’t have time to listen to every single episode while you’re busy not building the million-dollar business you keep promising yourself you’ll start next Monday.
These selected episodes represent the perfect storm of Sam Parr and Shaan Puri at their most insightful, most entertaining, and most likely to make a difference in your life as an entrepreneur.
From mind-bending business breakdowns that will have you seeing dollar signs in your morning coffee routine to guest interviews that reveal the surprisingly simple (yet maddeningly elusive) secrets behind massive success stories, these episodes are guaranteed to either launch your entrepreneurial journey or provide you with enough sophisticated business vocabulary to sound impressive at dinner parties while you continue to work your regular job.
The Wild Story Of ‘Mr Tull’ – From Laundromats To $3.5B Hollywood Production Company
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Sam Parr and Shaan Puri discuss enigmatic billionaire Thomas Tull.
Pieter Levels: Making $2.7M A Year With No Employees
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Shaan Puri and Sam Parr interview Pieter Levels about operating as an independent entrepreneur earning approximately $3M annually without staff while maintaining a nomadic way of life.
3 Things You Need To Outperform 99% Of Entrepreneurs
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Sam Parr and Shaan Puri discuss essential startup founder characteristics and insights from how Dana White, Elon Musk, and Emmett Shear eliminate nonsense and get straight to the point.
My $0 to $1 Million Guide – How I Would Start Over in 2024
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Shaan Puri addresses his most frequently asked question: If he were beginning with nothing, and had zero money saved, how would he earn $1,000,000?
#97 with Andrew Wilkinson – The Warren Buffett of the Internet Returns
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Shaan and Sam interview Andrew Wilkinson, known as “The Warren Buffett of the Internet.” They discuss why emulating Warren Buffett surpasses following Elon Musk’s approach, how Andrew created a local newsletter that exceeded his area newspaper’s reach, and strategies the hosts would use to generate millions quickly.
Become A Better Writer In 60 Minutes
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Shaan Puri and Sam Parr share the 3-step writing system that enabled them to create newsletters worth over $10M.
Scott Galloway: Do This In Your 20s To Make Millions In Your 30s
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Sam Parr and Shaan Puri interview Scott Galloway about his wealth-building method not taught in educational institutions and the difficult but crucial guidance every 20-year-old needs to receive.
How a guy turned 3 YouTube Channels into $3 Billion Dollars
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Sam Parrand Shaan Puri recount the most brilliant YouTube acquisition strategy they’ve witnessed.
Brainstorming +1M Weird Business Ideas With Morning Brew’s CEO
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Shaan Puri and Sam Parrinterview Morning Brew founder Austin Rief. The three newsletter experts brainstorm unconventional business concepts including Gen Z Bingo, Binge-Eating Bars, and Meat Influencers.
The Fastest Way To Get Promoted (Career Cheat Codes)
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The boys share 16 professional guidelines that will accelerate career advancement at breakneck speed.
Steph Smith: Jobs of the Future, Fractional Real Estate, Mouth Tape and More
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This episode features an interview with a16z podcast host and author Steph Smith about business trends, her recent compilation of future careers, and additional topics.
Oculus & Anduril Founder Palmer Luckey: From Flipping iPhones On Ebay To Selling For $2Bn To Facebook
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Sam Parr and Shaan Puri interview billionaire Palmer Lucke), founder of Oculus and Anduril, discussing his investments following the Facebook sale of Oculus, his concepts for prison reform and alternative food systems, plus his perspectives on national defense and his preference for economy-class travel.
MrBeast Shares His Best Business Advice
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An interview with MrBeast about the mental approach that established him as the world’s youngest billionaire and largest entertainer.
SaaS CEO QUIT His Job To Start a Trash Company
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Shaan Puri and Sam Parr discuss unconventional New Year’s goals, and Sam encounters a SaaS CEO who abandoned everything to launch a million-dollar waste collection company.
The Side Hustle King: “I’m making $8K/DAY from easy businesses”
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Shaan Puri interviews Chris Koerner about generating millions through local side businesses.
Life Hacks From The King of Introverts + 7 Business Ideas | ft. Nick Gray
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The hosts interview the socially connected “Friends Billionaire” Nick Gray about mastering networking skills, hosting ideal cocktail gatherings, and 7 straightforward business concepts.
How to hijack attention: Lessons from jingles, candy crush, and betting sites
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Sam Parr and Shaan Puri analyze the brilliant promotional strategies employed by brands that become impossible to forget, regardless of attempts to dismiss them.
#120 – These Are the Frameworks Every Entrepreneur Should Learn
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The boys discuss frameworks entrepreneurs can use in their own business to get ahead of their competitors.
Paul English: How He Built And Sold 6 Companies And Why He Believes Irritation Becomes Inspiration
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Shaan Puri and Sam Parr interview entrepreneur and Kayak co-founder Paul English about his recent business concepts, notable investment opportunities he passed up, developing effective recruiting skills, and his motivation to build a Twitter alternative.
We Tested Our Grit (And Were Humbled Immediately)
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This episode examines the financial aspects of personality assessments, including the most well-known test utilized by 89% of Fortune 100 corporations.
99 Years of Charlie Munger Wisdom in 44 Minutes
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Shaan Puri and Sam Parr honour Charlie Munger by sharing accounts of how his insights transformed their personal lives and business ventures.
How the Smartest Founders Are Quietly Winning with AI
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Sam Parr and Shaan Puri interview Jason Lemkin about replicating oneself using AI and how ChatGPT will disrupt existing applications.
Asking a Billionaire Investor How to Turn $10,000 into $1M ft. Mohnish Pabrai
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Sam Parr and Shaan Puri interview Jason Lemkin about replicating oneself using AI and how ChatGPT will disrupt existing applications.
One-Chart Businesses, The Lice Lady and Having A Micro-Hustle Mentality
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This episode discusses how major opportunities exist in simple, single-concept businesses, how Covet & Mane developed into a substantial beauty care enterprise, why The Lice Lady represents an excellent blue-collar side venture, and how to incorporate a small-scale entrepreneurial mindset into daily routines.
The 7 Human Hijacks – Covert Marketing Methods the Brain Can’t Resist
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Shaan Puri brings on Craig Clemens to share valuable insights accumulated from 15 years and one billion dollars in marketing experience.
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