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#705November 19, 20241:04:08

3 Stories Of People Making Millions In Weird Ways

About This Episode

Sam Parr discusses the 'ruthless' business journey of Martha Stewart, from her stockbroker beginnings to her rise as a billionaire and her subsequent legal battles. Shaan Puri introduces the concept of 'Ozempic for sleep' based on genetic research and explains how a French trader used the 'neighbor method' and prediction markets to profit $80 million on the US election.

Episode Description

Episode 651: Sam Parr ( https://x.com/theSamParr ) and Shaan Puri ( https://x.com/ShaanVP ) talk about the Polymarket whale who made millions off the election, Ozempic for sleep and why Martha Stewart would have been our Billy of the Week in 1999.

Show Notes

  • 0:00The rise and fall of Martha Stewart
  • 19:04Ozempic for sleep
  • 33:10The guts and brains of Polymarket's whale
  • 44:55Betting vs gambling

Key Takeaways

1

Implement the 'neighbor method' in market research—asking people what they think others will do—to bypass social desirability bias and get more accurate data on sensitive topics.

2

Monitor prediction markets as a high-fidelity news source; since participants have 'skin in the game,' these platforms often provide more accurate real-time forecasts than traditional polls.

3

Utilize 'Info Finance' concepts to improve corporate decision-making by creating internal betting markets to forecast the success of major strategic moves like executive hires.

Business Ideas Mentioned

Corporate Decision Markets Platform

SaaS

The Neighbor Method Polling Agency

Agency

Scientific Study Replication Marketplace

Marketplace

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Isaac Freeman

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