*Get Shaan's $0-$1M guide:* https://clickhubspot.com/bzj1
Episode 823: Sam Parr ( https://x.com/theSamParr ) and Shaan Puri ( https://x.com/ShaanVP ) talk about their billy of the week, childhood passions and people making millions on TikTok selling stuff.
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Show Notes:
(0:00) Billy of the week
(8:25) Raising kids with an edge
(13:37) childhood passions
(26:44) Random TikTok People Are Making Millions Selling Hoodies
(42:11) the best brands start janky
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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 /
How to manufacture a billionaire childhood
Here's a shocking truth: many billionaires didn’t start with a clear plan — they often built their fortunes by turning childhood passions into businesses. According to My First Million, the secret isn’t just about having big ideas; it’s about nurturing what you love early on. Sam Parr highlights that the most successful entrepreneurs often began tinkering or selling things as kids — think selling hoodies on TikTok or running small ventures. And get this — these founders often embrace a rough-around-the-edges approach, starting with janky but authentic brands that resonate. ((slower)) The pattern is clear: cultivating a genuine passion from a young age creates a mindset that turns into a billion-dollar business later. So what does this actually mean for you? It’s about recognizing your childhood interests and seeing them as seeds, not distractions. If this pattern holds, the next wave of billionaires might be those who simply didn’t give up on what they loved as kids. ((upbeat)) That’s the real blueprint — passion, persistence, and a little messy authenticity.
Audio Transcript
*Get Shaan's $0-$1M guide:* https://clickhubspot.com/bzj1
Episode 823: Sam Parr ( https://x.com/theSamParr ) and Shaan Puri ( https://x.com/ShaanVP ) talk about their billy of the week, childhood passions and people making millions on TikTok selling stuff.
—
Show Notes:
(0:00) Billy of the week
(8:25) Raising kids with an edge
(13:37) childhood passions
(26:44) Random TikTok People Are Making Millions Selling Hoodies
(42:11) the best brands start janky
—
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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