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#202May 21, 20211:11:31

#184 - Making Millions Improving Mobility, How to Beat Linkedin …

About This Episode

Sam and Shaan discuss the rapid growth of the podcast and upcoming live events in Austin and Miami before diving into high-potential business opportunities. They brainstorm ideas for video editing tools, the rising 'mobility' fitness trend, and location-based professional networking as a way to unbundle LinkedIn.

Episode Description

Canva is awesome, so why hasn't anyone pulled off Canva for video? Shaan (@ShaanVP) and Sam (@TheSamParr) dive into the opportunities in this space and how a huge company can be built by making it easier to create videos. The guys then talk mobility. This is a huge market opportunity with companies like GOWOD and The Ready State making millions helping people improve their mobility. Next, the guys brainstorm on creating a better Linkedin and a few companies doing it. --------- * 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

  • * (11:42) Canva for video explained
  • * (24:25) Why we need super joints
  • * (39:37) The local Linkedin?
  • * (45:08) How to build a better Linkedin
  • * (1:00:03) Even when you're late, you're early

Key Takeaways

1

To build a strong content brand, use the 'Red Pill' strategy by challenging industry myths and providing a harsh, counter-intuitive truth that people want to hear.

2

Compete 'orthogonally' against massive incumbents like PowerPoint or LinkedIn by solving the user's core problem through a different format, such as automated dashboards or niche job boards.

3

Mega-trends like cloud, mobile, and crypto play out over decades; the simplest and most effective investment strategy is often identifying these trends and holding them long-term rather than over-trading.

Business Ideas Mentioned

Canva for Short-Form Video

SaaS

Mobility Training and Equipment Brand

E-commerce

Location-Based Local Professional Network

Marketplace

Internet University Apparel Line

E-commerce

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Sam Parr

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Duration1:11:31
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