My First Million
The 50 richest families in America are betting on this trend
Joe Liemandt, a billionaire who built a multi-billion dollar AI company in his 20s, details his unconventional strategies for recruiting top talent and his current mission to revolutionize education through Alpha School, aiming to reach a billion students.
This will save you 10 years of bad investments
Mohnish Pabrai, a renowned value investor, reveals the counter-intuitive mental models and behaviors that drive exceptional investment returns and a well-lived life, from embracing patience to strategically cloning successful ideas.
Gary Vee runs 7 businesses doing $10M+ each
Gary Vaynerchuk reveals how he actively manages seven businesses generating over $10 million annually, attributing his success to long-term 'human' investments, radical efficiency, and a unique approach to leadership and partnerships.
A look inside how we actually run My First Million
Discover the raw, unfiltered strategies behind the "My First Million" podcast, from their unique content philosophy to their aggressive growth tactics and future plans.
What Palmer Luckey does when he's not building billion-dollar companies
Explore the 'side quest' mentality of billionaires like Jim Ratcliffe and Palmer Luckey, alongside a deep dive into the explosive, crowdsourced creative model of TikTok Shop e-commerce that's generating hundreds of millions in revenue.
How Replit made $1M on day one (then $250M in a year)
Replit's CEO, Amjad Masad, details how the company exploded from $2.5 million to $250 million in annual revenue in one year, fueled by their AI coding agent, and shares candid insights on founder struggles, the AI singularity, and building businesses in a new era of software creation.
How I sold my company to Pepsi for $2B | Rohan Oza
Rohan Oza, a serial brand builder, reveals his repeatable framework for spotting early trends, building brands into pop culture phenomena, and executing multi-billion dollar exits, exemplified by the transformation of 'Mother' into Poppy and its $2B sale to Pepsi.
GTA 6 Goldrush, TBPN's $100M OpenAI Deal, The OG Clickbait King Who Burned $4B/Year
This episode explores diverse entrepreneurial opportunities, from the emerging GTA 6 economy and the strategic implications of OpenAI's acquisition of TBPN, to historical lessons from media magnate William Randolph Hearst on talent acquisition and media innovation.
How to find your thing
This episode challenges the common advice to 'follow your passion,' proposing a more practical framework of 'following your bliss and blisters' by identifying the repeatable 'loops' and growth mechanisms you genuinely enjoy.
I Went From Broke To $1B+ In just 3 years
Learn the exact strategies, from product innovation to hyper-targeted marketing and team building, that scaled a D2C supplement brand from zero to over a billion dollars in just 32 months.
25% Of My Portfolio Is Tesla Stock, Here's Why
This episode explores the convergence of AI, longevity, and personal development, revealing how these forces are reshaping business models, human potential, and investment opportunities.
#1 Habit Expert: Why Your To Do List Is Making You Less Productive
Charles Duhigg, author of 'The Power of Habit,' reveals how to master habits, enhance communication, and boost productivity by leveraging cognitive routines and strategic vulnerability.
Steph Smith: “This opportunity is totally overlooked”
Steph Smith reveals overlooked data-driven trends, from the aging population's impact on healthcare and housing to biomimicry and niche consumer spending, offering fertile ground for new business ventures.
Ex-Tesla President: Elon Asked Me To 20X Sales. Here's What I Did
An ex-Tesla President reveals Elon Musk's extreme goal-setting, unconventional hiring tactics, and problem-solving methods that drove Tesla's growth, alongside his own entrepreneurial insights on spotting opportunities and leading teams.
We asked a $18.9B Investor how to survive the AI bubble
Graham Weaver, founder of Alpine Investors, reveals how his $18.9B private equity firm achieves 5x returns in prosaic industries by leveraging a 'superpowered search fund' model and warns against the overhyped AI app layer.
Simple business Ideas Even Your Mother Can Start (and make $120/hr)
Chris Corner, the 'side hustle king,' shares highly approachable, low-capital business ideas designed for quick cash generation and scalable growth, emphasizing binary outcomes and validating demand first.
World's #1 Mentalist: How To Win Any Negotiation and Close Any Deal
World-renowned mentalist Oz Pearlman reveals the psychological 'cheat codes' he uses to influence people, overcome rejection, and achieve goals, applicable from business negotiations to personal interactions.
The AI Company Everyone Slept On Just Broke Every Record
This episode unpacks how AI is not only creating unprecedented business growth for companies like Anthropic but also empowering individuals to solve complex problems and reshaping traditional service industries.
$100M+ Advice That'll Piss Off Every Business Guru (ft. DHH)
David Heinemeier Hansson (DHH) of 37signals and Ruby on Rails fame shares his contrarian philosophy on bootstrapping, prioritizing freedom over growth, embracing ignorance, and challenging industry norms.
Naming billion dollar companies isn’t just vibes, here’s the science behind it.
A naming expert with a track record of creating brands like Swiffer and Impossible Burger reveals the scientific, counter-intuitive process behind crafting names that drive billions in value, challenging the notion that naming isn't that important.
If you have career regrets in 2026, watch this.
Discover why 7 out of 10 people regret their career choices and how embracing curiosity, continuous learning, and strategic peer groups can future-proof your path against AI and burnout.
Zach is 18 & made $50m from an app. Here's the brutal breakdown of how he did it (and you can too)
At 19, Zach sold his AI-powered calorie tracking app, CalAI, to MyFitnessPal after scaling it to $30 million in annual revenue, sharing candid insights into his entrepreneurial journey, college rejections, and the acquisition process.
Why the Self-Help Industry Is Built on Lies
This episode exposes the fraudulent backstories of self-help gurus like Napoleon Hill and Jay Shetty, while also highlighting genuine principles of success through prolific creation and actionable advice.
Dumb iPhone Apps Are Making People Rich Again (Here’s how)
Pat Walls, founder of Starter Story, reveals how simple iOS apps are generating significant revenue, the untapped potential in B2B video, and the critical importance of strategic focus and robust systems for business growth.
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