How Mr Beast Got 100M Views in Less Than 4 Days, The $25M Chrome…
About This Episode
Sam and Shaan analyze the massive success of MrBeast's Squid Games recreation and the high-margin business model of AppSumo. They explore the 'treadmill' nature of content creation versus more passive, lifestyle-friendly businesses like real estate projects, high-revenue Chrome extensions, and niche platform roll-ups.
Episode Description
Show Notes
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- 00:26- Recapping Sam's conversation with Noah Kagan.
- 05:38- Recapping and breaking down the Mr. Beast Squid Games
- 22:45- Sam's real estate YouTube project
- 30:55- Ad Block and chrome extensions
- 36:20- Rolling up gaming platforms
- 44:05- QVC for mobile
- 47:48- How to get numbers out of someone who's reluctant to share
- 52:25- Levels.io and remote work
Key Takeaways
Aim for high-ambition, 'epic' projects because they attract disproportionately better talent, sponsors, and motivation compared to small-scale ventures.
Acquire and consolidate high-margin utility plugins or apps on established B2B platforms like Salesforce or Zoho instead of building from scratch.
Utilize the 'open startup' model of radical transparency to build a unique brand personality and trust that corporate competitors cannot replicate.
Business Ideas Mentioned
Enterprise Platform Plugin Roll-up
Acquisitions
Live Expert Shopping Concierge
E-commerce
Gaming Creator Economy Roll-up
Acquisitions