*Get our CEO lessons in one guide:* https://clickhubspot.com/nxx0
Episode 813: Shaan Puri ( https://x.com/ShaanVP ) talks to Jon McNeill about his time running Tesla and working side-by-side with Elon Musk.
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Show Notes:
(0:00) Intro
(1:18) a job interview with Elon Musk
(5:07) Being a sniper for talent
(8:20) solve a real problem, right now.
(11:23) solving Tesla's sales problem
(23:41) One size fits all opportunities
(26:50) the power of noticing
(31:45) order of magnitude goals
(38:34) 3 sentence emails
(43:24) identifying $50B industry
(49:05) AI
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Links:
• The Algorithm - https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/799958/the-algorithm-by-jon-mcneill/
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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 /
Ex-Tesla President: The Unconventional Ideas Behind Tesla's Hypergrowth
Ever wonder how Tesla managed to grow so fast? It’s not just about Elon’s big ideas — according to Shaan Puri from My First Million, Tesla’s secret sauce is their unconventional approach to solving real problems quickly. Instead of spreading resources thin, Tesla focuses on tackling specific issues head-on, like fixing their sales process or catching industry shifts early. Shaan points out that Elon’s team emphasizes noticing opportunities others miss — like a sniper picking off targets — allowing Tesla to stay ahead. They set order-of-magnitude goals that push boundaries, not just incremental improvements. And here’s the kicker — Tesla’s emails are often just three sentences, yet they pack punch and clarity. But the real game-changer? Recognizing industries worth billions, then jumping in with bold, targeted moves. As Shaan highlights, Tesla’s ability to see and act on these opportunities, combined with their focus on solving urgent problems, fuels their hypergrowth. So the question is — what's your industry missing that’s worth $50 billion or more?
Audio Transcript
*Get our CEO lessons in one guide:* https://clickhubspot.com/nxx0
Episode 813: Shaan Puri ( https://x.com/ShaanVP ) talks to Jon McNeill about his time running Tesla and working side-by-side with Elon Musk.
—
Show Notes:
(0:00) Intro
(1:18) a job interview with Elon Musk
(5:07) Being a sniper for talent
(8:20) solve a real problem, right now.
(11:23) solving Tesla's sales problem
(23:41) One size fits all opportunities
(26:50) the power of noticing
(31:45) order of magnitude goals
(38:34) 3 sentence emails
(43:24) identifying $50B industry
(49:05) AI
—
Links:
• The Algorithm - https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/799958/the-algorithm-by-jon-mcneill/
—
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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