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#276November 9, 20211:11:55

Why Everyone Is Wrong About the Metaverse, Gaingels, Companies t…

About This Episode

Shaan Puri discusses his viral tweet defining the Metaverse as a point in time where digital identity surpasses physical reality and analyzes the strategic reasons behind Facebook's rebrand to Meta. The hosts also explore high-cash-flow business models like the Bigger Pockets community, the psychological tactics behind the UFC's success, and the massive growth of the investment group Gaingels.

Episode Description

MFM hosts Sam Parr (@theSamParr) and Shaan Puri (@ShaanVP) talk about the Metaverse and what everyone is getting wrong about it, the billion-dollar investment group that no one knows about, companies that are able to achieve viral growth without marketing, and much more.  _____ * Do you love MFM and want to see Sam and Shaan's smiling faces? Subscribe to our Youtube channel. * Want more insights like MFM? Check out Shaan's newsletter. _____

Show Notes

  • 00:18- Corporal punishment in schools
  • 04:56- Shaan's viral tweet and what everyone gets wrong about the Metaverse
  • 30:18- The UFC and Rose Namajunas
  • 39:00- Real estate agent networks
  • 43:30- Gaingels: The giant investment group that no one has heard of
  • 51:45- Companies that don't advertise
  • 58:00- What should MFM do to advertise and grow?
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Links

  • * Gaingels
  • * BiggerPockets
  • * Shaan's viral tweet

Key Takeaways

1

Define the Metaverse as a psychological tipping point when digital assets and reputation matter more to an individual than their real-world equivalents.

2

Build serendipity engines by sharing unique insights publicly to attract high-level networking opportunities with industry titans and celebrities.

3

Identify 'mission-complete' moments in successful companies as triggers for necessary rebrands to maintain talent and expand the total addressable market.

Business Ideas Mentioned

Real Estate Buddy Referral Network

Marketplace

Modern Real Estate Investment Community

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