*Get Sam & Shaan's CEO lessons in one guide:* https://clickhubspot.com/1ema
Episode 826: Sam Parr ( https://x.com/theSamParr ) and Shaan Puri ( https://x.com/ShaanVP ) chop it up with Gary Vee.
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Show Notes:
(0:00) Intro
(2:40) Nick Dio, VP of friendships
(6:47) How to invest $1M on yourself
(10:06) being long term greedy
(17:53) Gary breaks down his companies and revenue
(21:43) day in the life of Gary v
(26:19) breaking down the 15-minute meeting
(29:07) eat shit and firefight
(31:00) picking projects
(32:31) 5-year bets gary is making
(34:04) missed fat pitches
(38:00) vetting shady people
(42:55) Mimetic rivals
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Links:
• https://vaynersports.com/
• https://www.vaynerwatt.com/
• https://winelibrary.com/
• https://empathywines.com/
• https://resy.com/
• https://vcrgroup.com/
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Check Out Sam's Stuff:
• Hampton (joinhampton.com): My community for founders. Average member does $25m/year. Many of the guests are members. Get after it...apply: http://joinhampton.com/mfm
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Check Out Shaan's Stuff:
• Shaan's weekly email - https://www.shaanpuri.com
• Visit https://www.somewhere.com/mfm to hire worldwide talent like Shaan and get $500 off for being an MFM listener. Hire developers, assistants, marketing pros, sales teams and more for 80% less than US equivalents.
• Mercury - Need a bank for your company? Go check out Mercury (mercury.com). Shaan uses it for all of his companies!
Mercury is a financial technology company, not an FDIC-insured bank. Banking services provided by Choice Financial Group, Column, N.A., and Evolve Bank & Trust, Members FDIC
• I run all my newsletters on Beehiiv and you should too + we're giving away $10k to our favorite newsletter, check it out:
beehiiv.com/mfm-challenge
My First Million is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by HubSpot Media // Production by Arie Desormeaux // Editing by Ezra Bakker Trupiano /
Gary Vee runs 7 businesses doing $10M+ each
Ever wonder how someone runs seven businesses pulling in over $10 million each? Well, Gary Vee isn’t just throwing money at random ventures — he’s highly strategic. According to My First Million, Gary's secret isn’t just hustle; it’s about deep focus and knowing where to invest his energy. He breaks down his companies, from Vaynermedia to VaynerSports, showing how each adds to his empire without one overshadowing the other. And here’s the kicker — Gary’s daily routine is ultra-disciplined, with short, intense meetings and time-blocked days that maximize productivity. But what really stands out is his long-term mindset — he’s not chasing quick wins but planting seeds for future growth. As My First Million notes, it’s this mix of focus, discipline, and patience that powers his multi-million-dollar ventures. So, the real question is — how are you stacking your own projects to build something that lasts?
Audio Transcript
*Get Sam & Shaan's CEO lessons in one guide:* https://clickhubspot.com/1ema
Episode 826: Sam Parr ( https://x.com/theSamParr ) and Shaan Puri ( https://x.com/ShaanVP ) chop it up with Gary Vee.
—
Show Notes:
(0:00) Intro
(2:40) Nick Dio, VP of friendships
(6:47) How to invest $1M on yourself
(10:06) being long term greedy
(17:53) Gary breaks down his companies and revenue
(21:43) day in the life of Gary v
(26:19) breaking down the 15-minute meeting
(29:07) eat shit and firefight
(31:00) picking projects
(32:31) 5-year bets gary is making
(34:04) missed fat pitches
(38:00) vetting shady people
(42:55) Mimetic rivals
—
Links:
• https://vaynersports.com/
• https://www.vaynerwatt.com/
• https://winelibrary.com/
• https://empathywines.com/
• https://resy.com/
• https://vcrgroup.com/
—
Check Out Sam's Stuff:
• Hampton (joinhampton.com): My community for founders. Average member does $25m/year. Many of the guests are members. Get after it...apply: http://joinhampton.com/mfm
—
Check Out Shaan's Stuff:
• Shaan's weekly email - https://www.shaanpuri.com
• Visit https://www.somewhere.com/mfm to hire worldwide talent like Shaan and get $500 off for being an MFM listener. Hire developers, assistants, marketing pros, sales teams and more for 80% less than US equivalents.
• Mercury - Need a bank for your company? Go check out Mercury (mercury.com). Shaan uses it for all of his companies!
Mercury is a financial technology company, not an FDIC-insured bank. Banking services provided by Choice Financial Group, Column, N.A., and Evolve Bank & Trust, Members FDIC
• I run all my newsletters on Beehiiv and you should too + we're giving away $10k to our favorite newsletter, check it out:
beehiiv.com/mfm-challenge
My First Million is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by HubSpot Media // Production by Arie Desormeaux // Editing by Ezra Bakker Trupiano /
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