$2.4M In ONE Day?!
About This Episode
The hosts discuss the massive $500 million acquisition of Follow Up Boss and the long-term persistence required to scale a niche CRM. They also explore character-led brands like Bryan Johnson's Blueprint and the concept of the 'intentional internet' to avoid algorithmic distractions.
Episode Description
Show Notes
- 0:00Intro
- 1:00Follow Up Boss sold for $500M
- 4:00Boring Mattress
- 17:00Pieter Levels is insane
- 23:50Bryan Johnson: Zero to $200M Hero
- 34:00OpenAI's new App Store
- 38:00Vertical Google for research papers
- 43:00Shaan's season of intentional internet
- 50:30Joe Speiser's hyper-growth to failure
- (53:30 Partnership agreements
- 59:00Shaan's nighttime routine
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Key Takeaways
Evaluate whether to pivot or persevere by identifying which specific metric keeps you up at night versus which one gives you the most faith in the business.
Utilize the 'less is more' business blueprint by creating a stripped-down, lower-cost version of a complex, feature-heavy product like mattresses or project management software.
Adopt an 'intentional internet' strategy by writing down a specific goal or question on paper before opening a browser to avoid falling into algorithmic rabbit holes.
Business Ideas Mentioned
Vertical Industry Financial Benchmarking Platform
SaaS
OpenAI GPT Store App Studio
AI & Automation