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My First Million

by Hubspot Media

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.

891 episodes

Podcast overview

About this podcast

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.

Episodes891total
Frequencyabout 2.4 episodes per weekCalculated from 891 episodes published between Jun 2019 and Aug 2026.
Categories / tags
BusinessEntrepreneurshipInvestingPodcastEnglish

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about My First Million

How can I listen to My First Million?

You can listen to My First Million on Apple Podcasts and directly on this site.

How often does My First Million release episodes?

My First Million publishes about 2.4 episodes per week, based on episode dates available in the RSS feed.

Where can I find old episodes of My First Million?

Older episodes of My First Million are available in the paginated archive, sorted from newest to oldest.

How many episodes of My First Million are available?

891 episodes of My First Million are listed in this archive.

Episodes

Latest first
Jun 25, 20211h 10min
#194 with Justin Mares - The 4 Types of Side Hustles and how to launch a $100M DTC brand

Justin Mares (@jwmares) joins Sam (@TheSamParr) and Shaan (@ShaanVP) on this episode. Justin breaks down his most popular blog post, the 4...

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Jun 23, 20211h 5min
#193 - How a $25 Million a Year Sweepstakes Business Works and Shaan Predicts the Future

Shaan (@ShaanVP) and Sam (@TheSamParr) go in depth on how the Sweepstakes industry works, and Sam shares how they would use sweepstakes to...

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Jun 21, 20211h 14min
Greatest Hits #6 - Sam Tells All, Again - Selling for 10s of Millions after Making Millions with an Email Newsletter

On this episode, Sam (@theSamParr) gives an update on an earlier episode with one of our most popular guests, himself. Sam revisits what he...

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Jun 20, 20217 min
MFM Mini - Stop Living Hour-to-Hour

Do you like these mini episodes? Tweet your feedback to Shaan (@ShaanVP) & get more short stories like this on his newsletter...

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Jun 18, 20211h 7min
#192 - Making Billions with Greeting Cards, How the FBI Took Down Thousands of Criminals, & Rich People (not) Paying Taxes

Shaan (@ShaanVP) and Sam (@TheSamParr) break down the greeting card industry. They talk about digital cards and the staying power of card...

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Jun 16, 20211h 5min
#191 with Mike Maples - 4 Big Trends and $0 to $1 Billion Startup Idea Frameworks

Shaan (@ShaanVP) and Sam (@TheSamParr) talk with seed VC Mike Maples (@m2jr). Mike is a co-founding Partner at Floodgate. He has been on...

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Jun 14, 20211h 1min
Greatest Hits #5 - The 1-800-GOT-JUNK Story

We're trying a new format. Sam (@theSamParr) adds his commentary throughout the episode this week. Let him know on Twitter what you think...

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Jun 13, 202111 min
MFM Mini - The Way To Be Confident

Shaan (@ShaanVP) used to be super shy. Now he is known for his confidence. Talking on stage in front of thousands or starting new business...

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Jun 11, 202159 min
#190 - Making Billions in Coworking, the Dark Side of Confidence, and the Future of Sports Recovery

WeWork isn’t the only game in coworking. In this episode, Shaan (@ShaanVP) and Sam (@theSamParr) break down the multi-billion dollar...

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Jun 9, 20211h 21min
#189 - Second-hand E-commerce, Door-to-door Sales, and Live Show Recaps

Sam (@theSamParr) & Shaan (@ShaanVP) discuss second-hand e-commerce, door-to-door sales, and business poised to bounce back after COVID in...

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Jun 4, 202156 min
#188 - What It's Like to Be Rich, How to Respond to Growth Plateaus, & the New Neighborhood 7/11

Sam (@theSamParr) & Shaan (@ShaanVP) do a little Q&A in this episode. They talk about their financial goals, their romantic relationships,...

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Jun 2, 202146 min
Why I Got Sober (for entrepreneurs)

Sam (@theSamParr) gets real in this episode. He talks about his struggles with alcohol and the reasons why he is now sober. He shares 8...

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Jun 1, 202155 min
Greatest Hits #4 - How To Sell Your Company for $750M - Meet Vungle's Jack Smith

Jack Smith (@_jacksmith) is the most clever entrepreneur I know. He’s cofounded multiple startups: Vungle, Coin, Shyp. With Vungle recently...

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May 30, 20218 min
MFM Mini - How to Turn Any Bad Experience into a Good One

Shaan (@ShaanVP) talks about a powerful reframing technique that can be used to make any "2-star" experience a "5-star" experience. Shaan...

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May 28, 20211h 1min
#187 - How Vending Machines are Generating Millions, The Next Big Social App & Ghost Kitchens For Gifts

There are entrepreneurs quietly generating six figures working part-time in the vending machine business. Others have been able to scale to...

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May 27, 202151 min
Stanley Druckenmiller on What Makes a Great Investor, Bitcoin & His Biggest Trades

Trung Phan (@TrungTPhan) -- lead writer for The Hustle -- interviewed hedge fund legend Stanley Druckenmiller on May 11. Widely regarded as...

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May 26, 20211h 15min
#186 with Marc Lore - Brainstorming with Billionaire Marc Lore on What He Would Build Today and the Future of Ecommerce

Shaan (@ShaanVP) and Sam (@TheSamParr) talk with billionaire Marc Lore. Marc is an entrepreneur who started The Pitt, Diapers.com, and...

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May 25, 20211h 11min
#185 with Andrew Wilkinson - The Secretive Billionaire Who Acquired Burger King, Creating Better Babies & How Much Money is Enough?

Sam (@theSamParr) and Andrew (@awilkinson) break down billionaire Jorge Paulo Lemann. Lemann has built his fortune by acquiring consumer...

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May 21, 20211h 11min
#184 - Making Millions Improving Mobility, How to Beat Linkedin & Why You're Early Even When You're Late

Canva is awesome, so why hasn't anyone pulled off Canva for video? Shaan (@ShaanVP) and Sam (@TheSamParr) dive into the opportunities in...

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May 19, 202110 min
Emergency Podcast - I Just Lost $500k This Morning: Here's a Framework for Dealing With a Crisis

Shaan (@shaanvp) talks about dealing with a crisis. He lost half a million in one day -- here's his mindset and how he dealt with...

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