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My First Million

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Sam Parr and Shaan Puri brainstorm new business ideas based on trends & opportunities they see in the market. Sometimes they bring on famous guests to brainstorm with them.

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Unsexy business ideas database: clickhubspot.com/fpko

Episode 879: Shaan Puri ( x.com/ShaanVP ) and Sam Parr ( x.com/theSamParr ) talk about businesses that non-technical people can still win at in the age of AI.

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Free guide: how to build wealth (and use it well): clickhubspot.com/fjvx

Episode 878: Shaan Puri ( x.com/ShaanVP ) and Sam Parr ( x.com/theSamParr ) talk to Bill Perkins ( x.com/bp22 ) about how to die with zero and n... more

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Episode 877: Shaan Puri ( x.com/ShaanVP ) and Sam Parr ( x.com/theSamParr ) talk to Ethan Evans about what it’s really like to work with Jeff ... more

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Database on how long it takes to become a millionaire: clickhubspot.com/tyvc

Episode 876: Shaan Puri ( x.com/ShaanVP ) sits down with Nick Kokonas ( x.com/nickkokonas ) to talk about finding arbitrages and how to win an many ... more

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Recent Guests

Bill Perkins
Hedge fund manager, energy trader, and author of Die With Zero
Episode: $100M hedge fund manager: Do not make the mistake of dying rich
Ethan Evans
Former Amazon vice president and executive coach.
Amazon
Episode: Ex-Amazon VP tells us what it’s really like working with Jeff Bezos
Nick Kokonas
Entrepreneur who founded Alinea and Tock after a career as an options trader
Alinea
Episode: How to find your arbitrage (from the guy who’s done it 3x) ft. Nick Kokonas
Ben Levy
Entrepreneur and business partner of the hosts
Episode: We spent 8 hours finding the best stuff on X. Here it is.
Jeff Harmon
Founder of Harmon Brothers, marketing entrepreneur behind Squatty Potty, Poo-Pourri, and Angel Studios campaigns
Harmon Brothers
Episode: The creative genius behind Squatty Potty & Poo-Pourri reveals his marketing playbook
Riz Stanford
MIT computer scientist and entrepreneur
Zen Entrepreneur / Author
Episode: MIT scientist: Elon Musk was right, we are almost certainly in a simulation
David Rubenstein
Co-founder of The Carlyle Group; investor and philanthropist
The Carlyle Group
Episode: David Rubenstein: We took $5M and turned it into $500B
Tony Hawk
Professional skateboarder and entrepreneur
Birdhouse Skateboards, Hawk Clothing, 900 Films
Episode: Decoding Tony Hawk’s mindset in 72 minutes
Danny Yeung
Co-founder of IM8 (formerly led Prenetics and other ventures)
IM8 / Prenetics
Episode: How we scaled to $100M in under a year (ft. IM8 co-founder Danny Yeung)

Hosts

Sam Parr
Host of the show
Shan Puri
Co-host of the show

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 9.3k ratings
  • Like, Like, Like… Enough Already!

    I genuinely enjoy the My First Million podcast, but the amount of times Sam Parr and Shaan Puri say the word “like” is absolutely unbearable. It genuinely takes away from the quality of the podcast. It’s like, like, like, like, like, like, like, like, like, like, like, like. Once you notice it, you literally cannot unhear it. To Shaan’s credit, he’s actually acknowledged this on the podcast and has made a noticeable improvement, which I respect. But Sam, dude, you have GOT to work on this. It’s ... more

    Apple Podcasts
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    Likeaholics Anonymous
    United States4 days ago
  • Elizabeth Holmes - Part 1

    Best topic ever. You know the movie was good when you want to review the podcasters reviewing the movie. I agree with Ben’s review of this episode. Hoping for episode Elizabeth Holmes Part 2. I have so many comments about your comments. I will just say Elizabeth knew exactly what she was doing in her company AND the movie.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CarolynInMn
    United States17 days ago
  • Podcast had a good run but is incredibly weak and uninteresting now

    This podcast had a really really strong run from 2019-2022 or so, but the last year especially, the podcast has been incredibly boring and insanely repetitive. Neither of the guys are into it at all anymore and I really think they should wind it down. They cannot compete with Founders, David Senra or TBPN - the podcast market has moved on from them and they don’t have an interesting appeal anymore.

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    KtheKoala1980
    United States20 days ago
  • “And like…”

    This is a great podcast, I love the content. I don’t know what generation you’re from, but “and like” must be the new “and um”. And like I was listening to it and like I tried counting the and likes and like I super lost count so I was like these guys are awesome so I’m like going to write a review, right? STOP IT! 😂 And like totally, much love.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Happy-user1234
    United States3 months ago
  • Even things up a little

    I’ve been listening to MFM for a few years now and find the show really inspiring HOWEVER I’m starting to wonder why aren’t there any women on the show? For women listening (I’m sure there are a fair few) it would be great to listen to successful and inspiring female entrepreneurs who are crushing it - just to even things up a bit. Come on guys let’s get some female voices on the show! You might get the fifth star you never know!!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    burtandwilma
    United Kingdom5 months ago

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Fans appreciate the insights from high-profile guests and the mix of humor with lessons.
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Many feel the show could benefit from more diverse guest voices.
Some criticisms focus on consistency and pacing, but the value remains high for actionable takeaways.

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$100M hedge fund manager: Do not make the mistake of dying rich
Q: Can you explain this idea of time buckets, not bucket lists?
Perkins says people should plan around the distinct periods of their lives because some experiences are best suited to particular ages and may not transfer well to later years. He recommends considering what experiences and choices matter in each period, while recognizing that preferences are discovered over time.
$100M hedge fund manager: Do not make the mistake of dying rich
Q: How did you make your money?
Perkins started as a clerk and over-the-counter broker in natural-gas markets, then moved to Houston to run a derivatives desk after deregulation and made his wealth as a trader.
How to find your arbitrage (from the guy who’s done it 3x) ft. Nick Kokonas
Q: How does a guy who goes from trading and no restaurant experience create the best restaurant in America? That's a mind-blowing sentence that that happened. What is the explanation for that?
Kokonas credits chef Grant Achatz's talent and work ethic, a willingness to challenge assumptions about Chicago dining, and a focus on the full customer experience. He also describes publishing the restaurant's development process to gather feedback and build an audience before opening.
How to find your arbitrage (from the guy who’s done it 3x) ft. Nick Kokonas
Q: Can we talk about arb? So like, what excites you about an arb? And then explain to me some arb stories.
Kokonas says arbitrage is fundamentally about time scale. He illustrates this with trading delays, restaurant reservations, and time-based pricing, where shortening the gap between information and action creates an advantage.
Ex-Amazon VP tells us what it’s really like working with Jeff Bezos
Q: Can you tell the story of Amazon Prime? That starts somewhere. It does. It starts with an idea. So were you there? What was it?
Evans joined Amazon after Prime was conceived. He says the initial idea was a fast-shipping program, developed as Project 100 to launch within 100 days, and grew out of earlier experiments with free shipping.

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Two hosts brainstorm scalable business ideas and teach practical frameworks by mixing in guest expertise from finance, tech, marketing, and real estate. Episodes blend structured storytelling, real-world case studies, and spirited banter to extract actionable takeaways on opportunities, experimentation, branding, and capital allocation. A notable strength is the recurring ability to connect high-level concepts to tangible ventures, often featuring industry veterans and notable founders who share playbooks for growth, resilience, and product-market fit. The show stands out for its candid, sometimes contrarian perspectives, fast-paced format, and sponsor-ready segments that keep the conversation anchored in real-world applications for builder... more

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