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At the event, the host, Romin, organized a gathering of athletes and wealthy investors, including sports team owners and retired athletes. This networking event was an opportunity for high-profile individuals to connect and build relationships. The event had around 100-120 attendees, including billionaires and well-known figures in their respective industries.
Ben, the business partner of the speaker, possesses a unique superpower. People are naturally drawn to Ben and feel comfortable opening up to him. He has a genuine interest in others and maintains a friendly and positive demeanor. Ben's incredible ability to connect with people and make them feel valued and heard has garnered trust and admiration from various individuals, even those with significant accomplishments.
During a recent interview with Martin Shkreli, the speaker reflected on the importance of maintaining authentic conversations. Instead of resorting to scripted responses or generic podcasting techniques, the speaker acknowledged the value of being genuine and curious. By engaging in spontaneous and sincere discussions, meaningful moments and unexpected insights can arise.
Relativity Space is a company that 3D prints rockets, making them cheaper and more efficient than traditional rocket construction. With only a few extra parts, Relativity Space can print an entire rocket, while other companies require hundreds of specialty parts. They are currently the third largest company in the rocket launch market, competing with SpaceX and Blue Origin. Their unique 3D printing capabilities position them well to serve the growing demand for rocket launches, with a mission of making humanity multiplanetary.
According to the podcast, there are key elements to building a billion dollar company. One element is finding emerging waves, such as the increased demand for mental health coverage or the adoption of telemedicine during the pandemic. Another element is having a high velocity customer acquisition model, focusing on sales and building a strong sales team. Additionally, the podcast highlights the importance of vulnerability and doing memorable things that stand out. These factors, combined with a significant presence in the market and a talented team, are essential in achieving success.
Shaan Puri (@ShaanVP) and Sam Parr (@TheSamParr) discuss lessons from Shaan's ultra-exclusive event about what it takes to build a billion dollar company, the Nelk Boys, and doing memorable things.
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Show Notes:
(10:35) - The economics of big giveaways
(15:00) - Sam's friend who went from $60M to homeless
(18:35) - Elon and Sergey Brin's wife
(21:30) - Shaan's ultra-exclusive event
(48:40) - Do memorable things
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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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• #218 - Why You Should Take a Think Week Like Bill Gates
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