The Company You Would Build If You Had the Time, the $5M Questio…
About This Episode
Sam and Shaan explore the massive profitability of content empires, suggesting that high-level creators should build theatrical IP like Hamilton to scale beyond their own physical presence. They also introduce the concept of FUDware—products sold based on fear, uncertainty, and doubt—and brainstorm niche businesses around international gifting and specialized labor markets.
Episode Description
Show Notes
- 00:20- Sam threw up at a waterpark
- 02:55- YouTube creators for kids
- 9:50- The business model of touring
- 18:20- Creating a Y Combinator of content
- 22:12- The company you would build if you had the energy and the time
- 25:30- Starting a company based on who you want to employ
- 31:15- VR therapy
- 36:30- What would you do with $5M per year?
- 41:30- Sending gifts internationally to business partners
- 55:20- The man pretending to be Satoshi
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Key Takeaways
Leverage Broadway-style business models to create enduring IP that generates revenue through touring casts without requiring the celebrity founder's constant participation.
Build businesses around specific underutilized workforces, such as stay-at-home moms or military spouses, to create both economic value and a strong company mission.
Capitalize on the FUDware trend by developing products that solve modern anxieties, such as radiation-blocking apparel or advanced water filtration systems.
Business Ideas Mentioned
Hamilton for Specific Demographics
Content & Media
Y-Combinator for Content Creators
Creator Tools
Localized International Gifting Platform
E-commerce
FUDware Radiation Protection Apparel
E-commerce
TikTok Style Job Board for Teens
Marketplace