MrBeast of Gardening!? How The Plant Daddy Built A $27M+ Garden
Mar 13, 2024
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From a $27M/yr gardening empire to how avocados became popular, fruit marketing, man camps, and search engines innovation are discussed. The journey of a startup founder creating perfect round mangoes with logistical challenges is also explored.
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Quick takeaways
From niche blog to $27M gardening empire success story showcases exponential growth and business acumen.
Innovation and dedication in pursuing unique avocado variety reflects entrepreneur's passion for gardening.
Emergence of ad-free search engine models like Kaji signals a transformative wave in tech industry.
Deep dives
Building a Business Amidst Growth Challenges
Starting from quitting his job with an early goal of five grand a month, this entrepreneur exceeded expectations year by year, hitting over 30 million a year. Despite facing challenges and dedicating the podcast to two special groups, his journey of growth showcased remarkable success and continuous expansion.
The Quest for Creating a Better Avocado Variety
Inspired by a tweet about a unique avocado, Kevin Espiritu embarked on a quest to create a new landmark avocado variety. Motivated by this noble mission, he shared his story, intertwining dedication, innovation, and a passion for gardening that led to significant business growth and acquisition pursuits.
Exploring Alternative Search Engines and the Landscapes of Innovation
Amidst frustration with mainstream search engines, the emergence of alternatives like Kaji offers an ad-free subscription-based search platform. Positioned against the search engine giants, such endeavours aim to provide a humane and transparent search experience, challenging traditional industry norms.
Unconventional Entrepreneurial Strategies and Transparent Operations
Vladimir, the mind behind Kaji, employs unconventional entrepreneurial tactics, including transparent business operations and a commitment to a humane web experience. By focusing on user subscription models and ad-free search functionalities, Kaji stands as a pioneering venture in the search engine realm.
Challenges and Evolution in Tech Innovation Landscape
As tech giants like Google face evolving landscapes and emerging competitors, the shift towards AI-driven search experiences and innovative search engine models like Kaji signals a transformative wave in the tech industry. The essence lies in adapting to user needs, transparency, and avant-garde business strategies to navigate the dynamic tech landscape.
Episode 561: Shaan Puri (https://twitter.com/ShaanVP) and Sam Parr (https://twitter.com/theSamParr) tell the story of a niche plant blog becoming a $27M/yr gardening empire.
Want to see Sam and Shaan’s smiling faces? Head to the MFM YouTube Channel and subscribe - http://tinyurl.com/5n7ftsy5
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Show Notes:
(0:00) Intro
(2:00) $27M ARR gardening influencer
(14:30) Fruit Marketing: How Hass avocados became #1
(23:30) New Movement: Man Camps
(31:00) Search Engines - Best Business In The World
(44:00) Sergey Brin and Larry Page Stories You've Never Heard
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Links:
• Plant Daddy on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@epicgardening
• Epic Gardening - https://www.epicgardening.com/
• Kagi - https://kagi.com/
• Camp MFM Sizzle - https://tinyurl.com/5bam77eb
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My First Million is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Production by Arie Desormeaux // Editing by Ezra Bakker Trupiano
Past guests on My First Million include Rob Dyrdek, Hasan Minhaj, Balaji Srinivasan, Jake Paul, Dr. Andrew Huberman, Gary Vee, Lance Armstrong, Sophia Amoruso, Ariel Helwani, Ramit Sethi, Stanley Druckenmiller, Peter Diamandis, Dharmesh Shah, Brian Halligan, Marc Lore, Jason Calacanis, Andrew Wilkinson, Julian Shapiro, Kat Cole, Codie Sanchez, Nader Al-Naji, Steph Smith, Trung Phan, Nick Huber, Anthony Pompliano, Ben Askren, Ramon Van Meer, Brianne Kimmel, Andrew Gazdecki, Scott Belsky, Moiz Ali, Dan Held, Elaine Zelby, Michael Saylor, Ryan Begelman, Jack Butcher, Reed Duchscher, Tai Lopez, Harley Finkelstein, Alexa von Tobel, Noah Kagan, Nick Bare, Greg Isenberg, James Altucher, Randy Hetrick and more.