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.
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Episode 499: Sam Parr ( https://twitter.com/theSamParr ) talks to Brett Adcock ( https://twitter.com/adcock_brett ) about how he nearly went bankrupt after his +$100m exit from Vettery (now Hired). How? Betting everything on the next big idea. And he’s doing it again today with Figure.ai, a robotics company bringing a general purpose humanoid to life. Want to see more MFM? Subscribe to our YouTube channel here . Want MFM Merch? Check out our store here . Want to see the best clips from MFM? Subs...
Episode 498: Shaan Puri ( https://twitter.com/ShaanVP ) and Sam Parr ( https://twitter.com/theSamParr ) talk about the coolest stuff they’ve seen this week—like why Nancy Pelosi may be out-investing Warren Buffet and how Cultural Tutor is winning Twitter by taking it more seriously than everybody else. Want to see more MFM? Subscribe to our YouTube channel here . Want MFM Merch? Check out our store here . Want to see the best clips from MFM? Subscribe to our clips channel here . — Check Out Sam'...
Episode 497: Shaan Puri ( https://twitter.com/ShaanVP ) and Sam Parr ( https://twitter.com/theSamParr ) share 4 businesses that are crushing it — from airport security to Etsy store-owner’s favorite machine to well-branded women’s products. Plus, Shaan shares a dating app idea that‘s thoroughly OP. • Do you love MFM and want to see Sam and Shaan's smiling faces? Subscribe to our Youtube channel . — 3 Special Announcements: 1) MFM Merch - https://store.mfmpod.com/ 2) MFM Clips Channel - https://w...
Episode 496: Shaan Puri ( https://twitter.com/ShaanVP ) and Sam Parr ( https://twitter.com/theSamParr ) talk with John Coogan ( https://twitter.com/johncoogan ), co-Founder of Soylent & Lucy and EIR at Founders Fund. John shares the most underrated creator-business no ones talking about, what Peter Theil and Keith Rabois are like, why he thinks lifestyle businesses are worthless and much more. Want to see more MFM? Subscribe to the MFM YouTube channel here . Want MFM Merch? Check out our sto...
Episode 495: Shaan Puri ( https://twitter.com/ShaanVP ) and Sam Parr ( https://twitter.com/theSamParr ) talk with Kevin Ryan, Founder and CEO of AlleyCorp, an incubator and venture capital fund behind Business Insider, MongoDB, GILT and Zola among others. Kevin shares how he runs his +$20B venture studio AlleyCorp, why Buzzfeed ultimately failed, how he launches 8 companies a year and much more. Want to see more MFM? Subscribe to the MFM YouTube channel here . — Check Out Sam's Stuff: • Hampton ...
Episode 495: Shaan Puri ( https://twitter.com/ShaanVP ) and Sam Parr ( https://twitter.com/theSamParr ) talk with Derek from More Plates More Dates ( https://www.youtube.com/@MorePlatesMoreDates ) about his origin story, +$100M business empire, investment portfolio, his thoughts on Bryan Johnson, how he sources his food and much more. Want to see more MFM? Subscribe to the MFM YouTube channel here . — Check Out Shaan's Stuff: • Try Shepherd Out - https://www.supportshepherd.com/ • Shaan's Person...
Episode 494: Shaan Puri ( https://twitter.com/ShaanVP ) talks with ex-CEO & co-founder of Twitch, Emmett Shear ( https://twitter.com/eshear ), about the potential of artificial intelligence, the value of understanding consumer / users needs, his simple framework for problem-solving, the power of seemingly small ideas that can have a huge impact and lessons he’s directly learned from Silicon Valley greats like Paul Graham and Andy Jassey. Want to see more MFM? Subscribe to the MFM YouTube cha...
This episode delves into diverse topics, from Scott Galloway's unconventional path to wealth and Warren Buffett's unique life lessons to the psychology behind human preferences for complex solutions. The hosts also explore innovative ideas like a presidential reality TV show, the future of AI in content creation, and the evolving landscape of the newsletter business. They conclude with personal reflections on content strategy and unexpected sources of inspiration.
Episode 492: Shaan Puri ( https://twitter.com/ShaanVP ) and Sam Parr ( https://twitter.com/thesamparr ) are back with a classic business brainstorm episode. They share 9 business ideas — everything from Dribble for X, to capitalizing on the Ozempic mega-trend, to building an AI-enabled marketplace for teachers. Want to see more MFM? Subscribe to the MFM YouTube channel here . — Check Out Sam's Stuff: • Hampton - https://www.joinhampton.com/ • Ideation Bootcamp - https://www.ideationbootcamp.co/ ...
Episode 491: Shaan Puri ( https://twitter.com/ShaanVP ) talks with Samir Chaudry ( https://twitter.com/samirchaudry ) — Youtuber and co-host of the Colin and Samir . You’ll hear Samir share how he prepares for interviews with folks like Tim Ferriss, MKBHD and Dream, where he thinks the creator economy puck is heading, what he’s learned from working with MrBeast, which Youtubers are building billion-dollar empires, and much more. Subscribe to Samir's newsletter → https://www.thepublishpress.com/ ...
Episode 490: Shaan Puri ( https://twitter.com/ShaanVP ) and Sam Parr ( https://twitter.com/theSamParr ) share 3 wild billionaire stories. From the secret acquisition of OnlyFans by a mysterious entrepreneur to Elon Musk's quirky right-hand man', to the controversial history of the Sackler family and their involvement with Purdue Pharma. Want to see more MFM? Subscribe to the MFM YouTube channel here . — Check Out Sam's Stuff: • Hampton - https://www.joinhampton.com/ • Ideation Bootcamp - https:/...
Episode 489: Shaan Puri ( https://twitter.com/ShaanVP ) talks with 3x #1 NYTimes Bestselling Author Mark Manson ( https://twitter.com/IAmMarkManson ) about the pitfalls of relying on pickup lines and cheesy routines, and the importance of embracing authenticity and natural approaches. He also delves into his approach to YouTube — turning the Mr.Beast model on it’s head and creating Youtube challenges that are story driven in a world of quick dopamine hits. Join us as we dive deep into Mark's sto...
Episode 488: Shaan Puri ( https://twitter.com/ShaanVP ) and Sam Parr ( https://twitter.com/theSamParr ) talk with Andrew Wilkinson ( https://twitter.com/awilkinson ) - entrepreneur and co-founder of Tiny - about how he’s easily making +$200k a year on Twitter. Andrew also opens up about his $80m a year agency that provides the cash flow to expand his business portfolio, why you should take a profit-first approach, the classic trap the rich fall into and more. Plus, Sam reveals his game plan for ...
Episode 487: Shaan Puri ( https://twitter.com/ShaanVP ) and Sam Parr ( https://twitter.com/theSamParr ) talk with Audie Attar ( https://twitter.com/audieattar ) — the man behind Conor McGregor's +$650M empire. Audie pulls back the curtain on the MMA business empire he's built, sharing the behind-the-scenes story of signing and working with big names like Michael Bisping and Conor McGregor. He offers an inside look into the economics of the Mayweather vs. McGregor and dissects the evolution, expl...
Episode 486: Shaan Puri ( https://twitter.com/ShaanVP ) and Sam Parr ( https://twitter.com/theSamParr ) talk with Syed Balkhi ( https://twitter.com/syedbalkhi ) about moving from Pakistan with no money to building a 9-figure WordPress empire before he turned 30. Learn why he turned down a $70M offer, why he bought a gas station as a baby shower gift, the difference between recurring revenue vs. re-occurring revenue, and much more. Want to see more MFM? Subscribe to the MFM YouTube channel here ....
Shaan Puri ( https://twitter.com/ShaanVP ) and Sam Parr ( https://twitter.com/theSamParr ) dive into the business moguls behind the world’s biggest celebrity brands. Learn how Emma Grede leveraged the Kardashian’s name to build multiple 9-figure brands, how Guthy-Renker cornered the TV market with Proactiv ads, and how Scott Storch produced some of the most popular songs of all-time and managed to (literally) blow his $100M earnings away. Want to see more MFM? Subscribe to the MFM YouTube channe...
Episode 486: Shaan Puri ( https://twitter.com/ShaanVP ) and Sam Parr ( https://twitter.com/theSamParr ) interview Connor & Breanna Price (https://www.tiktok.com/@connorprice__) about how they went from packing boxes in a warehouse to making +$200k / mo on Spotify. Want to see more MFM? Subscribe to the MFM YouTube channel here . — Check Out Shaan's Stuff: • Try Shepherd Out - https://www.supportshepherd.com/ • Shaan's Personal Assistant System - http://shaanpuri.com/remoteassistant • Power W...
Episode 485: Sam Parr ( https://twitter.com/theSamParr ) talks with Laird Hamilton ( https://lairdhamilton.com ) about his well-rounded approach to life, the story behind launching Laird Superfood, why he’s such a viscous competitor, what vices he’s struggled with in the past, his thoughts on Bryan Johnson’s longevity protocol, and much more. Want to see more MFM? Subscribe to the MFM YouTube channel here . — Check Out Sam's Stuff: • Hampton - https://www.joinhampton.com/ • Ideation Bootcamp - h...
Episode 484: Shaan Puri ( https://twitter.com/ShaanVP ) and Sam Parr ( https://twitter.com/theSamParr ) talk about a questionable newsletter growth hack called co-reg, try to figure out how Bobbi Althoff became an overnight success, explore the wild world of Chaotic Singles Parties & DateMe Docs, go through a list of things our grandkids will think are insane and discuss the greatest copywriting scam ever written. Want to see more MFM? Subscribe to the MFM YouTube channel here . — Check Out ...
Episode 483: Shaan Puri ( https://twitter.com/ShaanVP ) shares how he thinks about networking (without the sleaze). Simply put, you should build your network like Noah built his Arc. Wtf does that mean? Listen to find out. Want to see more MFM? Subscribe to the MFM YouTube channel here . Check Out Shaan's Stuff: • Try Shepherd • Shaan's Personal Assistant System • Power Writing Course • Daily Newsletter • Small Boy Newsletter Check Out Sam's Stuff: • Hampton • Ideation Bootcamp • Copy That — Sho...
Episode 482: Shaan leaves his house! In this episode, Shaan Puri ( https://twitter.com/ShaanVP ) tells Sam Parr ( https://twitter.com/theSamParr ) about his wild trip to LA. You’ll hear about an NBA players “cheating agreement” with his wife, the difference between LA obnoxious vs. SF obnoxious, why the Number 2 Guy network is widely underrated, how Bucked Up scaled to $250M / yr, and much more. Want to see more MFM? Subscribe to the MFM YouTube channel here . Check Out Shaan's Stuff: • Try Shep...
Episode 481: Shaan Puri ( https://twitter.com/ShaanVP ) and Sam Parr ( https://twitter.com/theSamParr ) talk about how the biggest opportunities lie in one-chart businesses, how Covet & Mane became a massive beauty-care business, why The Lice Lady is a killer blue-collar side hustle, and how to apply a micro-hustle mentality into your everyday life. Want to see more MFM? Subscribe to the MFM YouTube channel here . Check Out Sam's Stuff: • Hampton • Ideation Bootcamp • Copy That Check Out Sha...
Episode 480: Shaan Puri ( https://twitter.com/ShaanVP ) has a motto — "Ask a better question, get a better answer". In this episode, he shares the most valuable questions he’s collected over the years that provide outsized returns in business and life. If you want a worksheet with all the questions from this episode, you can download it here: https://tinyurl.com/4mr262f7 Want to see more MFM? Subscribe to the MFM YouTube channel here . — Check Out Shaan's Stuff: • Try Shepherd • Shaan's Personal...
Episode 479: Sam Parr (https://twitter.com/theSamParr) answers listener questions in this special Q&A episode. Learn how he researches & validates business ideas, what his hiring process looks like, how he’s managed to build huge, passionate communities, and much more. Want to see more MFM? Subscribe to the MFM YouTube channel here . Check Out Sam's Stuff: • Hampton • Ideation Bootcamp • Copy That Check Out Shaan's Stuff: • Try Shepherd • Shaan's Personal Assistant System • Power Writing...
Episode 478: Sam Parr (https://twitter.com/theSamParr) shares 3 non-obvious books that have helped him become a better entrepreneur and the major takeaways from each that anyone can implement today. Want to see more MFM? Subscribe to the MFM YouTube channel here . Check Out Shaan's Stuff: • Try Shepherd • Shaan's Personal Assistant System • Power Writing Course • Daily Newsletter • Small Boy Newsletter Check Out Sam's Stuff: • Hampton • Ideation Bootcamp • Copy That ----- Show Notes: (00:00) Int...
Episode 477: Sam Parr (https://twitter.com/theSamParr) and Shaan Puri (https://twitter.com/ShaanVP) talk about how to make better decisions using Shaan’s Decision Register (download here: https://shorturl.at/jzIXY ), they discuss why most newsletters are destined to fail in the long-term and the importance of creating content for an audience of one — yourself. Want to see more MFM? Subscribe to the MFM YouTube channel here . Check Out Sam's Stuff: • Hampton • Ideation Bootcamp • Copy That Check ...
Episode 476: Sam Parr (https://twitter.com/theSamParr) and Shaan Puri (https://twitter.com/ShaanVP) dive into Sam’s +$10m Financial Portfolio, Shaan shares his philosophy around money and they both explore the psychological barrier of spending money once you finally have it. Want to see more MFM? Subscribe to the MFM YouTube channel here . Check Out Sam's Stuff: • Hampton • Ideation Bootcamp • Copy That Check Out Shaan's Stuff: • Try Shepherd • Shaan's Personal Assistant System • Power Writing C...
Episode 475: Sam Parr ( https://twitter.com/theSamParr ) and Shaan Puri ( https://twitter.com/ShaanVP ) talk to CEO of Night Media & Mr. Beast’s Manager — Reed Duchscher ( https://twitter.com/Reedjd ) — about his agency, his favorite creator businesses, why he chose to go up against Hershey’s with Feastables, and more. Want to see more MFM? Subscribe to the MFM YouTube channel here . Check Out Shaan's Stuff: * Try Shepherd * Shaan's Personal Assistant System * Power Writing Course * Daily Ne...
Episode 474: Sam Parr ( @TheSamParr ) and Shaan Puri ( @ShaanVP ) talk about big box store strategies, Sam's latest body experiment, Milk Road Pro, and the Tech All-Star game that Shaan wants to start. Want to see more MFM? Subscribe to the MFM YouTube channel here . ----- Check Out Sam's Stuff: * Hampton * Ideation Bootcamp * Copy That Check Out Shaan's Stuff: * Try Shepherd * Shaan's Personal Assistant System * Power Writing Course * Daily Newsletter ----- Show Notes: (00:30) - Big Box Strateg...
Episode 473: Shaan Puri ( @ShaanVP ) ( Threads @shaanvpuri ) and Sam Parr ( @TheSamParr ) ( Threads @thesamparr ) talk about Threads... the latest competitor to Twitter. And an interview with entrepreneur Sam Ovens ( @samovensnz ) - who made millions off of courses - his latest project and why he's not into A.I. Want to see more MFM? Subscribe to the MFM YouTube channel here . ----- Check Out Shaan's Stuff: * Try Shepherd * Shaan's Personal Assistant System * Power Writing Course * Daily Newslet...
