How to find your arbitrage (from the guy who’s done it 3x)
Shaan Puri interviews multi-disciplinary entrepreneur Nick Kokonas about finding high-conviction arbitrage across trading, hospitality, and software. Kokonas e…
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My First Million podcast summaries.
Every full My First Million episode we cover, summarized with verbatim, timestamped quotes: 47 episodes and 189 articles since April 2026. Hosted by Sam Parr and Shaan Puri. Part of our Business coverage. New summaries every Sunday.
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we need to talk about the Elizabeth Holmes doc (unfiltered review)
Shaan Puri, Sam Parr, Ben, and Diego conduct an in-depth review and debrief of Nathan Fielder's documentary 'You Can See Everything', which covers Elizabeth Ho…
2 business ideas, moats and the best stuff we found on X
Shaan Puri and Sam Parr are joined by their business partner Ben Levy to break down trending business ideas and debates on X. They explore influencer brand rol…
He makes 3 decisions a year (and beat the S&P 500 for 11 years)
Sam Parr and Shaan Puri discuss how a retail investor outperformed the S&P 500 for over a decade making only 2.9 decisions per year, alongside Mark Zuckerberg'…
We've met 1,000 founders. There are only 6 types.
Sam Parr and Shaan Puri dissect the psychology and behavioral patterns of 'natural money-makers' compared to traditional startup founders and operators. They e…
I took a personality test. The result was brutal.
Shaan Puri shares three deeply embarrassing personal stories and unpacks the transformative mental models each experience produced. He explores how a life coac…
we went down the diamond rabbit hole (and it’s unhinged)
Shaan Puri and Sam Parr dissect the diamond industry's historical monopoly, examining how De Beers used emotional storytelling and PR engineering to invent the…
How to find and exploit the "glitch" that can make any business take off
Angel Studios founder Jeff Harmon breaks down how to identify and exploit market 'glitches' across advertising, viral video marketing, and media distribution.…
The next Ozempic might fix marriages
Sam Parr and Shaan Puri discuss unconventional business ideas ranging from oxytocin therapy for marriage counseling to affinity-based community insurance model…
We tested Instinct, Muse and Grokbot. They’re ridiculous.
Shaan Puri and Sam Parr analyze the rapidly evolving AI assistant landscape, comparing standalone tools like Instinct, Meta's Muse, and xAI's Grokbot. They dis…
MIT scientist: Elon Musk was right, we are almost certainly in a simulation
Shaan Puri sits down with MIT computer scientist, video game entrepreneur, and author Rizwan Virk to explore the simulation hypothesis from technological, phil…
98 days until 2027...Do this and you’ll thank yourself on Jan 1st
Shaan Puri and Sam Parr discuss high-leverage frameworks for the final 99 days of the year, examining Parkinson's Law and systems for mitigating founder weakne…
Sam Altman's coach destroys your limiting beliefs for 86 minutes straight
Executive coach Joe Hudson joins Sam Parr and Shaan Puri to analyze the mental patterns, limiting beliefs, and emotional blind spots that hold founders back. H…
Don't launch an ecom brand in 2026 before watching this
Danny Yeung shares how he scaled his supplement company IM8 to a $200M revenue run rate in 18 months alongside co-founder David Beckham. He details his backgro…
Tony Hawk inspiring us for 72 minutes straight
Skateboarding icon Tony Hawk joins Sam Parr and Shaan Puri to discuss the trajectory of his career, from scraping by during skateboarding's downturn in the ear…
How to use your "useless” hobby to make money
Sam Parr and Shaan Puri explore how founders and creators turn niche, obsessive hobbies into multimillion-dollar empires. They break down experiential tour bus…
7 CEO moves that sound illegal (but actually work)
Shaan Puri and Sam Parr break down extreme, unconventional management tactics used by elite founders and CEOs, including real-time stock option drops, 1-bit co…
I built a $2,000,000,000 business on vibes
Poppi co-founder Allison Ellsworth breaks down the 4.5-year journey of scaling a beverage brand from farmers markets and Shark Tank to a massive acquisition by…
3 strangers showed us how they made $8M, $10M, & $40M/year
In this "Shoot Your Shot" episode, hosts Sam Parr and Shaan Puri hear pitches from three founders. Ragav presents Pasha, a robot chef for homes; Nick discusses…
3 low competition businesses with massive demand in America
In this live 'Shoot Your Shot' edition in San Francisco, Sam Parr and Shaan Puri interview three founders building fast-growing businesses across food tech, co…
4 wild AI predictions from a $39B tech founder
In this episode, entrepreneur Brett Adcock discusses his ventures Figure (humanoid robots) and HARK (digital AI symbiosis), highlighting their progress and cha…
3 killer businesses hiding in plain sight
Sam Parr and Shaan Puri explore several pathways to entrepreneurial success, from uncovering the hidden, multi-billion dollar niche of monkey lab testing for p…
9 wild business ideas in 56 minutes (take notes NOW)
In this "Drunk Ideas" episode, hosts Shaan Puri and Sam Parr, joined by guest Ari, rapidly pitch and dissect a range of unconventional business concepts. They…
What happened when I accidentally sat next to...
This episode covers the fascinating history and marketing strategies of the secretive Ferrero family dynasty, insights into cultivating world-class talent from…
The oldest trick in the book to make your first million
Sam Parr and Shaan Puri uncover the fascinating history and current dominance of Cargill, the largest and most secretive private company in America. They then…
Ray Dalio: the single biggest portfolio flaw keeping you poor
Ray Dalio, founder of Bridgewater Associates, shares his core investing principles, including the "Holy Grail" of 15 uncorrelated return streams and building t…
If I was 30 with $0, I'd build this
Mark Pincus, founder of Zingga, shares his insights on identifying "lightning in a bottle" startups, the story behind his Facebook investment, and his "Proven,…
3 strangers showed us how they make $10M, $20M, and $30M/year
Sam Parr and Shaan Puri interview three entrepreneurs about their unique and profitable businesses: Alex discusses his $10M real estate advertising magazine em…
A $3.6B founder's honest take on the software market right now
Aaron Levie, founder of Box, discusses the company's early pivot from consumer to enterprise, turning down major acquisition offers using the regret minimizati…
This guy made billions from just 3 stocks (Here's how)
This episode explores several fascinating business and investment concepts, starting with peculiar South Korean 'dopamine websites' and a look at emerging Asia…
Ex-Goldman CEO: 3 sectors where I'm putting my money right now
In this episode, Sam Parr and Shaan Puri interview former Goldman Sachs CEO Lloyd Blankfein, who reveals his personal investment strategy, heavily weighted in…
Most people are chasing type 3 (but it's actually the worst)
This episode explores various paths to success and fulfillment, from building authentic lifestyle brands and reinventing personal identity, to the importance o…
The most simplified breakdown of the SpaceX IPO on the internet
Shaan Puri and Sam Parr offer a simplified, relatable analysis of the SpaceX IPO, covering its ambitious mission, current cash-generating businesses like Starl…
Exposing the fake financial "Gurus" destroying your net worth
This episode features Barry Ritholtz, who shares his "Christmas Tree" analogy for portfolio construction, advocating for a core of passive index funds with lim…
The one calculation Elon runs everything on (it made him billions)
This episode explores diverse business strategies, from Pat LaFrieda's transformation of a commodity meat business into a premium brand to Elon Musk's "Idiot I…
The guy behind South Park, MTV and SpongeBob reveals his secret for spotting winning ideas
This episode features Tom Freston, co-founder of MTV and former CEO of Viacom, discussing his remarkable career journey from an early clothing business in Indi…
The 50 richest families in America are betting on this trend
Joe Liemandt, the founder of Trilogy and Alpha, shares his journey from building the first billion-dollar AI company to his current mission of transforming edu…
A look inside how we actually run My First Million
This episode captures a live strategy meeting for the My First Million podcast, where hosts Sam Parr and Shaan Puri, joined by team members Ari and Cassie, dis…
I put 80% of my money in the S&P after a billionaire investor told me not to
Sam and Shaan delve into a study suggesting a significant genetic component to investing behavior, exploring how self-awareness and tailored strategies can mit…
Why Palmer Luckey only wears Hawaiian shirts
Sam Parr and Shaan Puri discuss the unconventional paths of successful entrepreneurs like Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Palmer Luckey, highlighting their passion-drive…
I Bought A Drink Nobody Wanted (And Sold It For $2 Billion)
This episode of My First Million features Rohan Oza, a seasoned investor known for transforming beverage brands like Vitamin Water and Poppy into multi-billion…
I made $250M in one year. Here's what it actually cost me
Amjad Masad, CEO of Replit, shares his company's meteoric growth from $2.5 million to $250 million in annual recurring revenue in just one year, detailing the…
GTA 6 Goldrush, TBPN's $100M OpenAI Deal, The OG Clickbait King Who Burned $4B/Year
Shaan Puri and Sam Parr delve into diverse opportunities, from the massive economy surrounding Grand Theft Auto 6 to the controversial OpenAI acquisition of TB…
"I don't know where to apply myself" - Here's what to do.
In this episode, Sam Parr and Shaan Puri tackle the common dilemma of feeling lost after graduation, specifically the unhelpful advice to 'follow your passion.…
How To Build A Billion Dollar Brand On Purpose
In this episode, Chad, founder of Grüns, details his journey building a billion-dollar supplement brand in just 32 months. He shares his strategies on product…
#1 Habit Expert: Why Your To Do List Is Making You Less Productive
Sam Parr interviews Charles Duhigg, author of 'The Power of Habit' and 'Super Communicators.' They discuss the mechanics of habit formation and change, persona…
Ex-Tesla President: Elon Asked Me To 20X Sales. Here's What I Did
Sam Parr and Shaan Puri interview John Krafcik, former President of Tesla and author of "The Algorithm," discussing Elon Musk's unique leadership and Krafcik's…