Podcast · 431 episodes
My First Million
by Hubspot Media · English
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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We tested Instinct, MUSE and Grokbot. They’re ridiculous.The hosts discuss “everyday intelligence” AI agents—personal assistants that don’t just chat, but take actions for you.30 Sep 2026 · 1 h 15 min
MIT scientist: Elon Musk was right, we are almost certainly in a simulationSimulation theory—argues the physical world may be a computer-rendered “video game,” drawing on Elon Musk’s “simulation argument,” Nick Bostrom’s philosophy, quantum “observer effect,” and parallels…28 Sep 2026 · 1 h 2 min
There’s 98 days until 2027...Do this and you’ll thank yourself on Jan 1stUsing the last sprint of the year (about 99 days) to “make your mark,” then building systems to execute despite stress and distraction.25 Sep 2026 · 56 min
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We tested Instinct, MUSE and Grokbot. They’re ridiculous.The hosts discuss “everyday intelligence” AI agents—personal assistants that don’t just chat, but take actions for you.30 Sep 2026 · 1 h 15 min · 23 chapters
MIT scientist: Elon Musk was right, we are almost certainly in a simulationSimulation theory—argues the physical world may be a computer-rendered “video game,” drawing on Elon Musk’s “simulation argument,” Nick Bostrom’s philosophy, quantum “observer effect,” and parallels…28 Sep 2026 · 1 h 2 min · 24 chapters
There’s 98 days until 2027...Do this and you’ll thank yourself on Jan 1stUsing the last sprint of the year (about 99 days) to “make your mark,” then building systems to execute despite stress and distraction.25 Sep 2026 · 56 min · 20 chapters
Whatnot founder: This is the future of e-commerceWhatnot founder Grant (Sean?) discusses how Whatnot is building the future of e-commerce via live auctions and a user-driven marketplace, plus the company’s early go-to-market tactics and lessons on…21 Sep 2026 · 1 h 2 min · 22 chapters
Coach for SpaceX & OpenAI destroys your limiting beliefs for 88 minutes straightThe episode argues that “limiting beliefs” and fear-based effort block entrepreneurs, and that real transformation requires working across three layers: mind (understanding), heart/emotions (allowing…18 Sep 2026 · 1 h 28 min · 29 chapters
i got internet famous... if i started again from scratch, here's what I'd do this timeHow to build an online audience from scratch using “non-obvious” creator lessons: focus on the right audience (not follower count), lean into your “inner nerd,” define goals as being “known well” via…16 Sep 2026 · 19 min · 5 chapters
David Rubenstein: We took $5M and turned it into $500BDavid Rubenstein (Carlyle founder) discusses building Carlyle from $5M to $500B, lessons from entrepreneurship and government service, and his approach to risk, philanthropy, and collecting American…14 Sep 2026 · 47 min · 10 chapters
Decoding Tony Hawk’s mindset in 72 minutesTony Hawk’s mindset and career arc—how relentless determination, measurable “progression,” and risk tolerance shaped his skating, philanthropy via visible impact, and the creation of the Tony Hawk’s…9 Sep 2026 · 1 h 13 min · 27 chapters
How we scaled to $100M in under a year (ft. IM8 co-founder Danny Yeung)Danny Yeung (IM8 co-founder) explains how IM8 scaled to a $100M annual revenue run rate in 11 months (and $200M in 18 months) after pivoting from Prenetics’ COVID PCR testing boom and crash.7 Sep 2026 · 54 min · 19 chapters
How to naturally monetize what you loveHow to monetize a passion by becoming “the only” in a niche, using enthusiasm as a moat, and scaling through content/brand rather than only selling in-person experiences.4 Sep 2026 · 59 min · 20 chapters
7 things MrBeast, Bezos & Thiel do that you don’tCEOs using “frame-breaking” tactics that seem illegal or extreme but work—plus a counterpoint about choosing to “be great” rather than chase legacy greatness.2 Sep 2026 · 44 min · 14 chapters
How a $5B founder is using AI (3 tutorials)Wade (Zapier CEO) explains how Zapier uses AI to connect business tools and deploy “deterministic” automations/agents, plus how he personally runs a high-functioning CEO workflow with AI…26 Aug 2026 · 1 h 9 min · 23 chapters
I built a $2,000,000,000 business on vibesHow Allison and her husband built Poppy (formerly “Mother Beverage”) from a farmer’s market apple cider vinegar drink into a $1.95B exit, emphasizing “brand-first, digital-first” growth, TikTok-led…24 Aug 2026 · 1 h 16 min · 24 chapters
3 millionaires reveal their super niche businessesTwo founders pitch “super niche” businesses: Hot Plate, a pre-order/pickup platform for Instagram-driven home/pop-up food sellers, and Tolan (AI “friendly guide” companions) for personalized…21 Aug 2026 · 1 h · 23 chapters
Asking 3 young millionaires how they make $1.8M, $5M, & $12M/year“Shoot Your Shot” in San Francisco—three young entrepreneurs pitch how they make money (claimed $12M ARR backup generators, $1.8M franchise exit, and $430K/month heated jaw massagers).19 Aug 2026 · 58 min · 23 chapters
3 strangers showed us how they made $8M, $10M, & $40M/year“Shoot Your Shot” (My First Million). Founders from San Francisco pitch in 15 minutes, starting with one big number; they’re asked questions and must defend claims.17 Aug 2026 · 1 h 1 min · 26 chapters
$39B founder says his company could 100x in 5 yearsBrett Adcock (Figure founder) discusses his “100x in 5 years” thesis, the inflection point for humanoid robots and AI, and Hark’s approach to AI that can use computers via reinforcement learning and…14 Aug 2026 · 1 h 3 min · 19 chapters
3 killer businesses hiding in plain sightThe episode argues that “killer businesses” operate in plain sight by exploiting hidden supply chains and verification systems, and it uses these as lessons for entrepreneurship.12 Aug 2026 · 47 min · 12 chapters
9 drunk ideas that sound stupid (but are secretly genius)“Drunk Ideas” episode where hosts pitch 9 (and more) intentionally “stupid-sounding” business/product concepts that still contain a real, plausible nugget.6 Aug 2026 · 58 min · 16 chapters
We found the internet's best sales adviceSales principles (from a famous Hacker News comment), reciprocity and influence (Robert Cialdini), social entrepreneurship and emergency response (United Hatzalah), PR/CEO messaging via Bernard…4 Aug 2026 · 51 min · 19 chapters
The surprising product that built Italy's richest familyThe episode is a mix of business storytelling and personal philosophy.31 Jul 2026 · 48 min · 18 chapters
This guy made $80M in profit. Here's his next 3 stock picksChris (an observational/social “information arbitrage” investor) explains his strategy for finding stock opportunities by tracking real-world change—especially via social media comments and consumer…29 Jul 2026 · 1 h 27 min · 24 chapters
Killer marketing secrets that always work (ft. Ogilvy Adman, Rory Sutherland)Marketing and product success driven by psychology, attention, and “small” decisions that create big behavior changes.27 Jul 2026 · 1 h 19 min · 24 chapters
The $150B dollar business hiding in plain sightCargill’s “quiet dominance” as a massive, family-owned middleman empire in global agriculture and food supply chains, plus a broader discussion of long-term business building and how AI may create…23 Jul 2026 · 53 min · 15 chapters