Podcast · 431 episodes
My First Million, page 2
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.
All episodes, page 2
I spent 24hrs with a blue collar millionaireSam spends 24 hours with Mark O’Brien, a NYC “blue-collar millionaire” who buys, restores, and sells brownstones/townhomes, walking through the projects’ costs, timelines, permitting hurdles, and the…21 Jul 2026 · 23 min · 11 chapters
Ray Dalio: The principles that made me a billionaireRay Dalio explains Bridgewater’s “principles” for investing and life: reduce downside without reducing upside via diversification, humility, decision rules, and radical transparency.17 Jul 2026 · 1 h 3 min · 24 chapters
Howard Marks: how I make money while you worry about a market crashHoward Marks discusses how his AI views changed, why autonomy and unpredictability make AI unusually powerful, and what limits remain for human judgment in investing.15 Jul 2026 · 47 min · 15 chapters
Brainstorming business ideas with a billion-dollar founderA billion-dollar serial founder/early investor explains how he brainstorms business ideas using AI, why “lightning in a bottle” is identifiable via metrics, and how he thinks about work/play, money,…10 Jul 2026 · 1 h 27 min · 28 chapters
5 ruthless business lessons from one week in NYCFive “ruthless” business lessons drawn from a one-week NYC trip: trust as a service, marketing/positioning, proximity, city brands, and “what is it really?” (learning the right lesson, not just “so…7 Jul 2026 · 1 h 3 min · 25 chapters
I dropped out of college and built a $3.6B company from scratchAaron Levie (Box co-founder) discusses dropping out of college, building Box into a $3.6B company, choosing enterprise over consumer, early acquisition offers, investing by tracking the tech stack,…2 Jul 2026 · 58 min · 20 chapters
3 weird businesses doing $10M, $20M, $30MThree “off the beaten path” businesses and how to scale them: (1) Haven Lifestyles, a real-estate listing magazine/junk-mail model; (2) Team Outsider, acquiring and operating campgrounds; (3)…30 Jun 2026 · 1 h 11 min · 26 chapters
We found an app that lets you buy anything for $0The hosts discuss “dopamine websites” and fake commerce trends in South Korea (apps that let users browse, add to cart, and “track” delivery without actually ordering), plus broader Asia-to-West…24 Jun 2026 · 58 min · 22 chapters
We decoded the business behind this influencer’s perfect lifeHow influencers monetize “perfect life” aesthetics by going all-in on a lifestyle/escape identity, then selling products that are made as part of the content.18 Jun 2026 · 58 min · 21 chapters
How the Ex-Goldman CEO actually invests his own moneyLloyd Blankfein (ex-Goldman Sachs CEO) explains how he invests his own money, why he day trades, and what he learned about skill vs luck, risk, and success.16 Jun 2026 · 1 h 1 min · 18 chapters
The most simplified breakdown of the SpaceX IPO on the internetA “most simplified” walkthrough of SpaceX’s IPO, focusing on what SpaceX does, why the valuation is polarizing, and the biggest risks—especially Starship and the feasibility of space-based data…12 Jun 2026 · 1 h 8 min · 33 chapters
Brutally honest guide to not losing money in the marketA “brutally honest” guide to avoiding investment mistakes that lose money, emphasizing behavioral finance, staying out of trading, and building a portfolio with a passive “core” plus limited…10 Jun 2026 · 55 min · 19 chapters
The "Idiot Index": the simple math that made Elon Musk billionsPat LaFrieda (Pat LaFrieda Meat Purveyor) explains how a family butcher business became a $270M/year “premium meat” brand after he quit Wall Street and scaled through branding, chef partnerships, and…4 Jun 2026 · 1 h 4 min · 24 chapters
We found 7 business ideas that will blow up in 2026The hosts play a “good crazy vs bad crazy” game evaluating startup ideas they think could blow up in 2026, ranging from AI pet tech and grief “chat” devices to wellness experiences, VR training for…2 Jun 2026 · 48 min · 18 chapters
The insane true story behind MTVThe “insane true story” of how MTV (and MTV Networks) was built—its niche programming strategy, business model, talent-spotting culture, and missed opportunities like buying Facebook/MySpace.29 May 2026 · 1 h 3 min · 20 chapters
The 50 richest families in America are betting on this trendJoe LeMond (Trilogy/Alpha) argues that the “50 richest families” are betting on a new education model: Alpha, which combines high standards, high support, and AI-driven “Timeback” learning to make…27 May 2026 · 1 h 6 min · 34 chapters
Mohnish Pabrai: This will save you 10 years of bad investmentsMohnish Pabrai explains how to become a top 1% investor using temperament, patience, high-conviction action, and mental models like “wife vs mistress,” “too hard pile,” “introduce randomness,” and…22 May 2026 · 1 h 47 min · 42 chapters
How Gary Vee runs 7 businessesGary Vee explains how he runs multiple businesses using tight time management, relationship-driven hiring, and “kind candor,” plus how his VP of relationships scales his network via dinners and…19 May 2026 · 51 min · 19 chapters
We hit record on our private strategy sessionThe hosts (Sean and Sam) and team hold a “private” strategy session live on air about improving their podcast’s growth and content formats, especially via social clipping, newsletters, events, and…15 May 2026 · 49 min · 21 chapters
How to manufacture a billionaire childhoodThe episode argues that “billionaire childhoods” are manufactured by feeding a child’s early obsessions, using adversity/adventure to build confident instincts, and then later aligning adult work…13 May 2026 · 56 min · 21 chapters
I put 80% of my money in the S&PThe episode argues that investing outcomes are driven more by human behavior than by financial knowledge, and that people should design their “game” around their personality and biases.11 May 2026 · 1 h 6 min · 26 chapters
How Replit Agent made $1M on day one (then $250M in a year)Replit’s rapid growth after launching Replit Agent, including how the founder navigated layoffs, product-market fit, and scaling sales/enterprise adoption amid fast-moving AI model releases.7 May 2026 · 1 h 20 min · 34 chapters
Spotting Billion Dollar Investments Was Hard Until I Learned These 3 Rules | Rohan OzaRohan Oza explains a “three rules” framework for finding and scaling billion-dollar consumer brands: spot opportunities early, build brands that create emotional/pop-culture pull, and know how to…5 May 2026 · 1 h 6 min · 28 chapters
This Opportunity Is Hidden In Plain SightFinding opportunity “hidden in plain sight” by looking at what’s already happening around you, then betting early on the next wave.29 Apr 2026 · 1 h 15 min · 25 chapters