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Episode 814: In this special episode, we’re pulling our best moments with the trends queen herself, Steph Smith ( https://x.com/stephsmithio ).
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Show Notes:
(0:00) Intro
(0:44) Silver Tsunami
(8:05) Sports
(11:39) Mega trends (declining birthrate, air quality)
(21:41) Nerd Neck
(25:49) Nature
(32:02) Breakup Spending
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• 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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• 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.
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Steph Smith: “This opportunity is totally overlooked”
Here's something that might surprise you: Steph Smith argues that a huge opportunity is completely overlooked — yet it could reshape how we think about future trends. According to My First Million, she points out that many are missing the fact that the ‘Silver Tsunami’ — the aging population — isn't just a challenge, but a massive shift in opportunities. But here’s where it gets interesting — Steph highlights how this isn’t just about healthcare or retirement. It’s about reimagining industries like housing, tech, and even entertainment for an older demographic that’s more active and connected than ever. As she explains, the real game-changer is how companies can innovate around longevity, wellness, and community-building to thrive in this new era. So what does this mean for you? The next wave of winners won’t be those chasing new tech alone — they’ll be those designing solutions that serve an aging, engaged population. If Steph Smith’s insights hold true, next decade’s success stories will be built on overlooked opportunities in plain sight.
Audio Transcript
*Get Steph's database with 100+ stats that will shape the next decade:* https://clickhubspot.com/dts
Episode 814: In this special episode, we’re pulling our best moments with the trends queen herself, Steph Smith ( https://x.com/stephsmithio ).
—
Show Notes:
(0:00) Intro
(0:44) Silver Tsunami
(8:05) Sports
(11:39) Mega trends (declining birthrate, air quality)
(21:41) Nerd Neck
(25:49) Nature
(32:02) Breakup Spending
—
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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