My First Million We react to Bill Ackman's advice to young men
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Nov 20, 2025 Sam and Shaan unpack Bill Ackman's dating advice, debating its relevance in today's world. They highlight an impressive young entrepreneur making $300K monthly from street interviews, driven by boldness. The duo shares insights on how to elevate small ideas into monumental visions, using inspiring examples from leaders like Elon Musk. They discuss the importance of patience and persistence in startups, and how keen observation can lead to success in various fields. Plus, they touch on the thrilling advancements in AI.
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Try A Polite, Formal Opener
- Try a polite, formal opener like “May I meet you?” to overcome awkwardness in public introductions.
- Shaan and Sam note proper grammar and politeness often yield surprisingly few refusals.
Street Interviews Scaled To A Real Business
- Josh dropped out of Syracuse and turned paid man-on-the-street interviews into a $300K/month business.
- He DM'd founders, did free work, then scaled to dozens of freelancers in multiple cities.
Start With A 'White Belt' Business
- Start with a 'white belt' business to build fundamentals and hustle before tackling big ideas.
- Sam urges listeners to act now and not bluff if they claim they want success.
