In this episode Sam (@theSamParr) and Shaan (@ShaanVP) discuss the latest news on the unfolding Ozy Media story, discuss why Google might not be a dominant tech giant in ten years, and place a bet on whether Shaan can make $10k in a day with a mall Santa scheme.---------Show notes:* (1:00) How to explain My First Million* (2:53) Why furniture-less design is the new style* (9:46) Shady sh*t of the week: Ozy Media* (19:44) The research power of Newspapers.com * (30:37) Blue-collar side hustle: Mall Santas* (38:46) Sam and Shaan make a $500 bet* (40:40) Royalty-free music and its AI-generated future* (43:04) Why NerdWallet persisted* (53:13) Why big companies shut down products worth $10s of millions* (58:48) Why Google and Facebook employees are soft

In this episode Shaan (@ShaanVP) breaks down all the numbers behind his Power Writing course (course link --> https://hi.switchy.io/5Cir) and gives Sam (@theSamParr) a walkthrough on how short squeezes work. The two of them later discuss the unbundling of YC, on-demand rental companies, and the future of gas stations.---------* Want to be featured in a future episode? Drop your question/comment/criticism/love here: https://www.mfmpod.com/p/hotline/* Support the pod by spreading the word, become a referrer here: https://refer.fm/million* Have you joined our private Facebook group yet? Go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/ourfirstmillion and join thousands of other entrepreneurs and founders scheming up ideas.---------Show notes:* (:47) Intro* (1:49) Sam's bullish on America* (5:52) A beginner's guide to short squeezes* (8:35) The programming language behind Ethereum smart contracts* (16:09) Meet Greg16676935420* (19:27) The unbundling of YC* (22:37) A breakdown of Shaan's Power Writing course* (32:55) Swimply and other rent-on-demand companies* (43:17) The future of gas stations

In this episode Shaan (@ShaanVP) shares why you should ask for that raise and Sam (@theSamParr) pokes holes in the $75K happiness study. They also debate whether it is better to own the entirety of a smaller company or a piece of a bigger one. The two also talk about MMA fights and how you can package that appeal, the future of maps, and a fractional vacation home company. Sam also shares the story around Wayne Huizenga, this week's Billy of the Week.---------* Want to be featured in a future episode? Drop your question/comment/criticism/love here: https://www.mfmpod.com/p/hotline/* Support the pod by spreading the word, become a referrer here: https://refer.fm/million* Have you joined our private Facebook group yet? Go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/ourfirstmillion and join thousands of other entrepreneurs and founders scheming up ideas.---------Show notes:* (1:48) Spending time in the Hamptons* (3:11) The Jake Paul fight* (6:59) The local MMA fight* (11:00) Chasing the sensation of feeling alive* (15:06) The $75K happiness study* (19:50) How Shaan got insights on his teams wellbeing* (24:08) The future of maps* (34:10) Billy of the Week: Wayne Huizenga* (44:48) Pacasso for your next vacation home* (49:48) To own all of a small company or a piece of a big one* (59:40) Ask for a raise today

Shaan (@shaanvp) talks about dealing with a crisis. He lost half a million in one day -- here's his mindset and how he dealt with it.---------* Want to be featured in a future episode? Drop your question/comment/criticism/love here: https://www.mfmpod.com/p/hotline/* Support the pod by spreading the word, become a referrer here: https://refer.fm/million* Have you joined our private Facebook group yet? Go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/ourfirstmillion and join thousands of other entrepreneurs and founders scheming up ideas.---------

Shaan (@ShaanVP) used to be super shy. Now he is known for his confidence. Talking on stage in front of thousands or starting new business takes confidence. In this 10 minute mini episode he talks about what the turning point was for him, and his unusual hack for building confidence.Like Shaan’s stories? Subscribe to his newsletter to get 1-2 stories like this a week at www.shaanpuri.com---------* Want to be featured in a future episode? Drop your question/comment/criticism/love here: https://www.mfmpod.com/p/hotline/* Support the pod by spreading the word, become a referrer here: https://refer.fm/million* Have you joined our private Facebook group yet? Go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/ourfirstmillion and join thousands of other entrepreneurs and founders scheming up ideas.