My First Million

Long-Lasting Companies, Pandemic Monitoring & Deepfake Businesses

Jun 27, 2023

Explore the secrets behind companies that have thrived for over a century and what it takes to build a lasting brand. Discover innovative business ideas around pandemic monitoring and the double-edged sword of deepfake technology. Dive into the journeys of entrepreneurs and athletes, highlighting the crossover between sports and tech. Uncover strategies for harnessing hard-to-reach customers and the potential of long-term government contracts. Join in on engaging discussions that reveal the essence of values in business and practical problem-solving.

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The Importance of Knowing Your Values for Decision-Making makes decisions easy

01:58

Admitting when you're wrong openly and quickly

03:16

6 inches in front of my face

02:16

The Importance of Progressive Ambition in Company Growth

01:54

Intro

2min

Building Lasting Brands and Progressive Ambitions

4min

The Evolution of Ambition in Businesses

16min

The Value of Hard-to-Acquire Customers in Business Strategy

2min

Investment Opportunities in Government Contracts

15min

The Power of Focused Collaboration in Creative Spaces

2min

Small Steps to Big Changes

16min

Innovative Problem Solving in Startups

5min

Episode 469: Sam Parr (@TheSamParr) and Shaan Puri (@ShaanVP) talk about companies that have lasted more than 100 years, business opportunities using deepfake technology, knowing your values, and one listener's question is answered.

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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

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Show Notes:

(00:00) - The "6 inches in front of your face" concept

(16:20) - Long lasting companies & values

(22:00) - Business Idea: Pandemic monitoring

(29:45) - Business Idea: Deep fake business opportunities + risk

(43:55) - Athletes who crossover into business & tech + Russell Okung 40-day water fast

(55:00) - Listener question

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Links:

* Lessons From Century Club Companies

* Okung Fast

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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.

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