My First Million
Episodes
the 6 traits of people who can’t stop making money
Hosts Sam Parr and Shaan Puri define the "natural moneymaker" as a cold, rational archetype who instinctively spots opportunities and maximizes…
3 embarrassing moments that changed my life
Sean shares three embarrassing moments that led to personal growth: being diagnosed with high narcissism after selling a company, being humiliated by…
The creative genius behind Squatty Potty & Poo-Pourri reveals his marketing playbook
Jeff Harmon discusses his journey from creating viral ads for brands like Squatty Potty to building Angel Studios, a top TV movie studio.
3 businesses we think are about to blow up
This episode explores two radical business ideas: using oxytocin nasal sprays to combat loneliness and strengthen pair bonding, and building…
We tested Instinct, MUSE and Grokbot. They’re ridiculous.
This episode explores the "everyday intelligence" race, comparing AI personal assistants like Instinct, Meta’s Muse, and GrokBot to the early rideshare wars.
MIT scientist: Elon Musk was right, we are almost certainly in a simulation
In this episode, host Sam is absent, allowing a guest to explore simulation theory with an MIT computer scientist and entrepreneur.
There’s 98 days until 2027...Do this and you’ll thank yourself on Jan 1st
The hosts discuss leveraging the final 99 days of the year for high-impact execution, emphasizing that time constraints and Parkinson’s Law can drive productivity.
Whatnot founder: This is the future of e-commerce
Grant LaFontaine, founder of $20 billion marketplace WhatNot, discusses his journey from a deli worker to tech mogul.
Coach for SpaceX & OpenAI destroys your limiting beliefs for 88 minutes straight
Joe, a coach for top CEOs like Sam Altman, joins Sam and Sean to discuss overcoming limiting beliefs and the "grind" mindset.
i got internet famous... if i started again from scratch, here's what I'd do this time
Sam Parr shares his non-obvious playbook for building an online audience, emphasizing that connection matters more than raw follower counts.
David Rubenstein: We took $5M and turned it into $500B
David Rubenstein discusses his journey from a White House aide to building Carlyle into a $500 billion firm, emphasizing the importance of self-confidence and hiring top talent.
How a $5B founder is using AI (3 tutorials)
Sam Ovens and Sean Esperson interview Wade Foster, Zapier’s CEO, on leveraging AI for business automation.
I built a $2,000,000,000 business on vibes
Allison Williams, founder of the $1.
3 millionaires reveal their super niche businesses
Rishi, founder of Hot Plate, pitches his platform enabling independent food entrepreneurs to sell directly via Instagram, having powered $100 million in sales.
Asking 3 young millionaires how they make $1.8M, $5M, & $12M/year
In this San Francisco episode of "Shoot Your Shot," hosts Sam Parr and Shaan Puri interview two founders.
3 strangers showed us how they made $8M, $10M, & $40M/year
In this San Francisco episode of "Shoot Your Shot," hosts Sam and Sean interview two founders.
$39B founder says his company could 100x in 5 years
Brett Adcock discusses his ventures Figure and Hark, emphasizing that AI will surpass the internet's impact.
3 killer businesses hiding in plain sight
The hosts discuss the lucrative but ethically complex monkey testing industry, noting how supply shocks drove prices to $20,000 per primate.
9 drunk ideas that sound stupid (but are secretly genius)
Sean and Sam are joined by Ari for a "Drunk Ideas" episode, pitching half-baked business concepts like "reverse vacations" for extreme productivity and calisthenics rap battles.
We found the internet's best sales advice
Sam and Shaan analyze a top Hacker News comment on sales, discussing principles like selling "aspirin" and the power of reciprocity.
The surprising product that built Italy's richest family
Sean and Sam read a heartfelt letter from a listener inviting them to his high school graduation.
This guy made $80M in profit. Here's his next 3 stock picks
Sean Esperson interviews Chris, an investor who turned $20,000 into $80 million using "observational investing.
Killer marketing secrets that always work (ft. Ogilvy Adman, Rory Sutherland)
The $150B dollar business hiding in plain sight
Sam and Shaan explore the hidden empire of Cargill, the largest private US company, discussing its history as a grain middleman and its vast control over the global food supply.