My First Million
The best business ideas come from noticing what's working and doing it better, faster, or for a different audience.
Two guys talking about business. We've done it (sold our companies), and now we talk about new ideas, opportunities, and investments. Hosted by Shaan Puri & Sam Parr, produced by HubSpot. Sometimes we bring on guests ranging from billionaires to stay-at-home moms with side hustles bringing in $10k a month. We like to have fun and talk about business stuff.
Use these skills to write, think, and decide like My First Million.
Business Idea Validator
Comprehensive framework for validating and developing business ideas using MFM lessons.
Founder Psychology
Mental frameworks for the entrepreneurial mindset, dealing with uncertainty, and building resilience.
Negotiation Mastery
Tactics and strategies for negotiating deals, contracts, and business relationships.
Content & Audience Growth
Strategies for building an audience, creating content, and monetizing attention.
Distribution Tactics
Playbooks for getting products and content in front of customers.
Annual Report Intelligence
How to extract business insights and opportunities from company annual reports.
Business Acquisition
Framework for finding, evaluating, and acquiring existing businesses.
Category Creation
How to create and dominate new market categories instead of competing in existing ones.
M&A Exit Planning
Strategies for positioning and selling your company for maximum value.
Negative CAC Strategy
Build businesses where customer acquisition generates profit instead of cost.
Relationship & Conflict Mastery
Navigate co-founder dynamics, difficult conversations, and business relationships.
Strategic Networking
Build valuable relationships and networks that accelerate business growth.