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Sam Parr

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26 episodes
Jan 12, 2026• My First Million

Why Balance Is the Enemy of Greatness | David Senra

David Senra discusses his obsessive pursuit of greatness, the importance of finding one's passion, and the value of continuous learning and refinement through deep conversations with successful entrepreneurs.

1:11:19
Jan 8, 2026• My First Million

Work at These Companies, Become a Millionaire in 5 Years.

Sam and Shaan answer listener questions about business, personal experiences, and potential career paths, offering insights on hiring, investing, and life strategies while sharing personal anecdotes and advice.

1:13:18
Jan 6, 2026• My First Million

The best stuff we’ve read in the last 12 months

Sam and Shaan discuss the best things they've read and discovered over the past 12 months, including books on time management, investing, leadership, and storytelling, while sharing personal insights and reflections on decision-making, reading strategies, and life lessons.

57:37
Dec 30, 2025• My First Million

The Most Hidden Path to Financial Freedom in America

A deep dive into franchising as a potentially overlooked path to wealth creation, exploring various franchise opportunities, economics, and strategies for success across industries like food, home services, and senior care.

1:11:10
Dec 26, 2025• My First Million

7 Brutal Questions for a $20B Founder

Brian Halligan reflects on his entrepreneurial journey at HubSpot, discussing the challenges and joys of building a billion-dollar company, the evolution of startup culture, and his insights on leadership, happiness, and the future of technology.

44:12
Dec 20, 2025• This Week in Startups

Level up your copywriting w/ Sam Parr | E2226

Sam Parr shares insights on copywriting, emphasizing long-form content, writing simply at a fourth-grade reading level, and the importance of understanding your audience's emotions while telling a compelling story.

1:06:13
Dec 18, 2025• My First Million

The 2025 Milly Awards!

A hilarious and reflective annual review podcast where Sam, Sean, and Steph discuss their best investments, personal losses, coolest moments, and favorite guests of the year, culminating in a discussion about potential parenthood and running marathons.

1:42:20
Dec 10, 2025• My First Million

Billionaire Lawyer spills his $250M side hustles (pick one)

John Morgan, a billionaire lawyer and entrepreneur, shares his journey of building a successful law firm and multiple side businesses, revealing how he leverages first-mover advantage, aggressive marketing, and unique attraction concepts to create profitable ventures.

1:17:00
Dec 5, 2025• My First Million

The (Improbable) Story of Savannah Bananas' Rise to a $1B Empire

Jesse Cole transforms a struggling college summer baseball team into the Savannah Bananas, a billion-dollar entertainment empire by reimagining baseball as a fan-first, high-energy experience that prioritizes fun over traditional sports norms.

1:10:52
Dec 3, 2025• My First Million

3 Simple Businesses That Make Millions

Sam and Shaan explore three simple, blue-collar business ideas that are making millions, including a gutter cleaning service with a perfect landing page, novelty teeth sales, and a roofing company using MrBeast-style content marketing.

47:21
Dec 1, 2025• My First Million

Weird ways Ben Horowitz makes Founders more confident

Ben Horowitz shares insights on leadership, culture, and entrepreneurship, revealing his approach to tough conversations, the importance of confidence in CEOs, and his passion for supporting pioneers in industries like hip hop through his Paid in Full Foundation.

1:12:32
Nov 26, 2025• My First Million

$10M Business ideas w/ The Most Interesting Guy In Tech

Sheel Mohnot shares five $10M business ideas, including AI-powered yard and pool vision services, an eHarmony-like platform for surrogacy, and an electronic muscle stimulation (EMS) workout concept.

1:02:05
Nov 20, 2025• My First Million

We react to Bill Ackman's advice to young men

Sam and Shaan react to Bill Ackman's dating advice of using the phrase "May I meet you?" while discussing entrepreneurship, creativity, and the art of noticing unique opportunities.

55:20
Nov 19, 2025• My First Million

How fortnite made me a millionaire

Shaan Puri shares the story of his entrepreneurial journey, recounting the 12 different businesses he tried before finding success with a Fortnite esports league that was acquired by Twitch, ultimately reflecting on the importance of project selection, taking action, and pursuing creative endeavors that bring personal fulfillment.

1:00:45
Nov 17, 2025• My First Million

Every Business I Tried Before Making My First Million

Sam Parr shares the stories of the numerous business ventures he tried before making his first million, including flipping sports equipment, running a hot dog stand, selling moonshine online, and creating a roommate matching app, highlighting his entrepreneurial journey of learning, tenacity, and project selection.

40:50
Nov 14, 2025• My First Million

How Alex Hormozi Gets Other People To Build His $100M+ Empire

Alex Hormozi shares insights on hiring top talent, the importance of general intelligence, creating frameworks, persuasive communication, and the ongoing journey of personal and professional growth.

1:15:55
Nov 12, 2025• My First Million

I Did Nothing For 2 Weeks. It Made Me Better At Everything.

Sam Parr takes two weeks off after the birth of his second child, discusses the benefits of doing nothing, and reflects on the importance of leisure time and reflection in achieving personal flourishing.

1:06:58
Nov 3, 2025• Young and Profiting with Hala Taha (Entrepreneurship, Sales, Marketing)

Sam Parr: How I Built One Business to Sell and Another to Keep Forever | Entrepreneurship | E373

Sam Parr shares his entrepreneurial journey from struggling with addiction to building and selling The Hustle newsletter, and now creating Hampton, a community-driven business he aims to run forever, emphasizing the importance of differentiation, depth of knowledge, and building legacy businesses.

54:32
Oct 28, 2025• My First Million

CEO Masterclass: How to Get to $100M (Without Imploding)

Shaan and Sam discuss how a CEO's personal growth is the key to scaling a business, sharing insights on effective leadership, delegation, company values, and the power of repeating successful entrepreneurial playbooks.

58:59
Oct 8, 2025• My First Million

Brainstorming $100M Ideas with the $1B+ King of Brands

An inspiring conversation with Eric Ryan, exploring his innovative approach to brand-building, where he shares his methods for identifying and disrupting consumer product categories by finding unique angles, simplifying complexities, and creating brands that balance novelty and familiarity.

1:20:36
Sep 26, 2025• My First Million

He turned a broke team into a billion dollars

Jesse Cole transforms a struggling minor league baseball team into a billion-dollar entertainment phenomenon by reimagining baseball with the Savannah Bananas, creating a wildly entertaining fan experience that has captured millions of followers and sold-out crowds.

49:03
Sep 22, 2025• My First Million

The Side Hustle King: 11 Easy Businesses Anyone Can Start

A podcast episode exploring unique business ideas like porch pumpkins, sport courts, and potential AI-driven side hustles, featuring entrepreneur Chris Kerner sharing his insights and experiences.

1:14:10
Sep 15, 2025• My First Million

$30B Founder: How To Rank #1 In ChatGPT

Darmesh Shah shares insights on his early blogging days, the evolution of inbound marketing, and how he approaches building innovative projects with a focus on iteration and passion.

1:11:23
Sep 10, 2025• My First Million

This guy made millions by inventing the McFlurry & the $1 Menu

Tom Ryan, a food science innovator, invented iconic fast food items like the McFlurry, McGriddle, and stuffed crust pizza while working at major food companies like Pizza Hut and McDonald's. Through creative problem-solving and understanding consumer preferences, he transformed the fast food industry by developing unique and marketable food products.

58:09
Sep 5, 2025• My First Million

7 People Making $5M-$10M From Weird Hobbies

A deep dive into the world of successful "creator middle class" entrepreneurs who leverage their niche content and passionate audiences to build multi-million dollar businesses across diverse industries like woodworking, car reviews, ranch life, and more. The episode explores how creators can transform their online following into scalable ventures by staying authentic, understanding their audience, and developing innovative products.

1:10:13
Sep 3, 2025• My First Million

Giving founders brutally honest feedback

In this episode, Sam Parr provides brutally honest feedback to two blue-collar founders by highlighting three common entrepreneurial traps: overlooking obvious growth channels, not thoroughly testing marketing strategies, and prematurely expanding before optimizing core business systems. The conversation explores these insights through a detailed discussion of the founders' mobile emissions business and broader lessons about decision-making and business growth.

1:12:23