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#694October 23, 20241:01:31

You Have 70 Days to Win the Year

About This Episode

Shaan and Sam discuss a 70-day year-end sprint strategy, highlighting Shaan's personal health habits and the concept of a 'single-word priority.' They analyze the success of Jamie Beaton's Crimson Education and Ken Fisher's multi-billion dollar marketing machine, while also exploring the surprising profitability of national monuments.

Episode Description

Episode 640: Sam Parr ( https://x.com/theSamParr ) and Shaan Puri ( https://x.com/ShaanVP ) talk about setting one priority–one sprint–to turn your entire year into a win. It’s time for life or death mode.

Show Notes

  • 0:0070 days left to win 2024
  • 10:27The prestige hacking of Jamie Beaton
  • 25:32Billy of the Week: Ken Fisher (and his marketing playbook)
  • 39:25The shocking economics of public monuments
  • 46:19Pro tip for founders: Find a banker
  • 54:28The double standard of VCs

Key Takeaways

1

Adopt the 'Priority is a Single Word' rule by focusing exclusively on one major objective during the final 70 days of the year to ensure a win.

2

Consult with investment bankers at least a year before an intended exit to identify business weaknesses and create a roadmap for maximizing valuation.

3

Apply high-volume direct response marketing and 'personality-led' advertising to traditional industries like wealth management or senior living to dominate less sophisticated competitors.

Business Ideas Mentioned

Direct Response Marketing for Senior Living

Boring Business

Commercial Tourist Monument Development

Real Estate

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