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#191April 30, 20211:15:58

#178 - How a City Tour is Making Millions, Selling Manhood & the…

About This Episode

Sam Parr and Shaan Puri discuss recent podcast growth strategies and brainstorm a wide variety of business ideas focused on media, experiences, and blue-collar side hustles. They explore concepts like a Barstool Sports for the tech industry, internal corporate podcasting, and the growing demand for physical manhood as a service events.

Episode Description

Shaan (@ShaanVP) and Sam (@TheSamParr) might have set a record with this episode in terms of ideas! We start with Shaan laying out his case for why a "Barstool for tech and business" would work and how it should be done. Sam pushed back a little bit but admits it's possible. The guys then talk about the booming software course business. Valuations are sky-high for some companies in this sector -- Shaan explains why. The guys also revisit internal media companies (they'll invest if you're doing it). The guys also break down: a NYC tours business pulling in $1m annually, "Manhood as a Service" businesses, and renting chickens! --------- * Want to be featured in a future episode? Drop your question/comment/criticism/love here: https://www.mfmpod.com/p/hotline/ * Support the pod by spreading the word, become a referrer here: https://refer.fm/million * Have you joined our private Facebook group yet? Go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/ourfirstmillion and join thousands of other entrepreneurs and founders scheming up ideas. ---------

Show Notes

  • * (1:58) Podcast growth
  • * (7:34) "Barstool for Tech/Business"
  • * (16:07) Why course software companies are booming
  • * (27:18) Internal newsletters and podcasts
  • * (33:38) Millions being made with city and company tours
  • * (45:05) Manhood as a Service
  • * (50:51) Museum of Ice Cream and Museum Hack
  • * (52:50) Rent the Chicken
  • * (58:44) How Shaan and Sam get things done

Key Takeaways

1

Focus on effective productivity by identifying the one high-impact task that drives 80% of results rather than just clearing a long to-do list.

2

Marketing growth is often driven by simple and direct requests, such as asking listeners to subscribe, rather than over-engineered strategies.

3

Professional experience businesses, like crime tours or chicken rentals, are highly viable because they satisfy a modern craving for authentic, physical connection.

Business Ideas Mentioned

Barstool for the Tech Industry

Content & Media

Internal Corporate Media Communication Platform

SaaS

Retired Professional Guided Speciality Tours

Marketplace

Manhood as a Service Physical Event

Boring Business

Suburban Backyard Chicken Rental Service

Boring Business

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Duration1:15:58
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