My First Million
Hubspot Media
SummaryMy First Million is a masterclass in modern entrepreneurship, hosted by Sam Parr and Shaan Puri. Each episode serves as a deep dive into the mechanics of building, scaling, and maintaining successful businesses. While the show explores the world of high-growth tech startups and billion-dollar valuations, it distinguishes itself by frequently highlighting the unglamorous, often overlooked industries that generate massive revenue, from professionalized campground management to regional real estate publishing. The hosts bring a refreshing, analytical curiosity to every topic. Whether they are deconstructing the brand strategy of an influencer, analyzing the complex conglomerate structure of SpaceX, or discussing the long-term investment wisdom of financial experts like Lloyd Blankfein, the conversation remains grounded in actionable insights. A recurring theme across the series is the power of proximity and identity—how intentional social architecture and clear, differentiated branding can provide a massive competitive advantage. You will find a blend of high-energy brainstorming, tactical feedback for growing companies, and thoughtful meditations on the psychological challenges of leadership. The show peels back the curtain on how great businesses are built, stripping away the hype to focus on fundamental principles like operational efficiency, customer loyalty, and the importance of long-term thinking. Whether you are an aspiring entrepreneur or an established executive, this podcast provides the mental toolkit necessary to spot emerging opportunities and navigate the complex realities of the market.
Updated Jul 8, 2026
Episodes
5 ruthless business lessons from one week in NYC
Unlock world-class results by mastering proximity, building city brands, and embracing repetitive high-signal insights.
I dropped out of college and built a $3.6B company from scratch
How the founder of a $3.6B company made the gut-wrenching decision to pivot from consumer tech to enterprise.
The $30M app that lets you invest like a politician
Discover how niche business owners build massive revenue streams by professionalizing fragmented, unsexy industries.
3 weird businesses doing $10M, $20M, $30M
Discover how three entrepreneurs built massive, off-the-beaten-path businesses generating tens of millions in revenue.
We found an app that lets you buy anything for $0
South Korean Gen Z is obsessively using fake shopping apps to get a dopamine hit without spending a single dollar.
We decoded the business behind this influencer’s perfect life
Adopt a lifestyle brand strategy by documenting a journey that makes your product an organic part of the experience.
How the Ex-Goldman CEO actually invests his own money
Former Goldman CEO Lloyd Blankfein reveals his risky trading habits and how he navigates markets as a personal hobby.
The most simplified breakdown of the SpaceX IPO on the internet
Break down why SpaceX is the ultimate super-company and what investors really need to know about the biggest IPO ever.
Brutally honest guide to not losing money in the market
Stop trading and embrace a boring, diversified, low-cost index strategy to actually grow your wealth over time.
He quit Wall Street to sell meat (now he makes $270M/year)
Learn how a Wall Street dropout built a 270 million dollar butcher empire by prioritizing quality over commodities.
We found 7 business ideas that will blow up in 2026
Evaluate seven unconventional startup ideas for 2026 to determine which are good crazy and which are bad crazy.
The insane true story behind MTV
Tom Freston reveals how he built MTV into a multi-billion dollar cultural juggernaut by backing the industrys misfits.
The 50 richest families in America are betting on this trend
Billionaire founder Josh Daws explains how radical high standards and high support are reinventing the future of school.
Mohnish Pabrai: This will save you 10 years of bad investments
Master these mental models to stop over-trading and start building wealth through patience and high-conviction bets.
How Gary Vee runs 7 businesses
Gary Vee breaks down how he manages seven multi-million dollar businesses using fifteen-minute meetings and long-term bets.
This guy cured his dog’s cancer with ChatGPT + 4 other crazy AI stories
From curing dog cancer to creating autonomous agent teams, explore the most mind-bending AI stories of the moment.
DHH: $100M+ Advice That'll Piss Off Every Business Guru
DHH shares why high profit margins, rejecting VC pressure, and trusting your own taste beat grinding for data points.
This guy names billion dollar brands for a living, here’s his exact 3-step formula.
Learn the 3-step formula to craft a billion-dollar brand name that grabs attention and creates a strategic advantage.
The Simplest Way To Make $1M In 2026
Join high-growth winners like Suno or Varda to secure life-changing wealth through equity in proven, scaling tech.
Bill Gurley: 6 Out of 10 People Are Making This Mistake
Six out of ten people regret their career path because they never learned how to find their true calling.
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