"Quitting - It wouldn't have existed if it didn't have a function. It's easy to quit when everything is failing. The hard thing to quit is the slow burn of mediocrity. The thing that is not taking up all your attention but taking up some. The thing that is not totally working in achieving your goals but it's not totally failing . It's the middle zone .The danger zone. The things that are failing are easy to stop . The things that are working are easy to keep working, you shouldn't stop them it's the things in the middle zone that people are bad at quitting "
An episode on Burning Man would be insane. I know they aren't supposed to sell things there, but who created it? Who pays for it all? Thanks in advance, Shaan
The discussion on the economics of revenue per employee for ecomm was spot on. For those diving into e-commerce, remember that customer lifetime value (CLV) optimization can dramatically increase profitability. Tactics like personalized email marketing and loyalty programs can significantly boost CLV beyond typical acquisition strategies.
30:11 I’ve seen this guys commercials at least 100 times. I asked my wife one day. Have you seen this guy? Nope never seen him and she’s on social media all the time.
Quick public math edit.. $1.3M Rev/employee translates to ~$195K Profit/Employee @ 15% EBITDA margin which is decent. My guess is that the avg DTC business is closer to 10%
Great pod! I don’t think you’ve talked about her before, but along the same lines as Dr. Becky, I think it would be interesting for you to cover or interview Ms Rachel. She makes RUclips videos for toddlers and young children. The limited story I’ve heard about her is interesting and she seems to be extremely successful. Several of her videos have hundreds of millions of views, and one that I saw recently has over 700 million!
We have a very large extended family: 4 siblings, 4 aunts & uncles, lots of cousins. The prior generation had kids. But among all siblings and cousins, only one of my siblings and 2 cousins had kids. Everyone in our family (except one) is an entrepreneur, self-made. I think the frequency for having kids has been replaced by career intentions. This particular business might have appealed to the majority of our extended family, who remained childless for their careers, and with this kind of option, there might be a larger 'next generation.' Cool story, great episode. .
sometimes you are not sure about the tempo you are progressing with :/ if its too slow or that's just normal... that's why people often decide to stick and also why they often quit too early :/
Wow, you guys just described my brother, who is 50 now, but back in his 30's he helped some friends, and yes, they actually did use a turkey baster, not even kidding! The kid is in his 20s and might be a fan.
I’d like to imagine this podcast in a dark Rick and Morty parallel universe where they talk about great illicit business ideas. Like Saam saying: “check out this sweaty startup founder making $45mil a year owning 23 brothels” 😅😂
Guys, that thumbnail is outstanding. Maybe you can do some content like business insider? That stuff gets mega views on here (because everyone watches YT on their TV now). Also it's hard for me to watch your podcasts on my TV without annoying my GF. Great strategic play moving over to YT.
I don't think you need to immediately stop doing a mediocre business. You can take a little time to sell it, even if it isn't worth as much as you'd hope.
Sam - PLEASE add variance to your Hubspot ad. As a long time viewer, its starting to be *too* repetitive. Love you guys!
I second this
I third this 😅
bruh when new videos? make solana ones
Agreed.
Click past it maybe?
“Not to toot my own horn but beep beep” pretty much lost it there. 😂
WE TOOK YOUR ADVICE TO HEART AT THAT DINNER.
"Quitting - It wouldn't have existed if it didn't have a function. It's easy to quit when everything is failing. The hard thing to quit is the slow burn of mediocrity. The thing that is not taking up all your attention but taking up some. The thing that is not totally working in achieving your goals but it's not totally failing . It's the middle zone .The danger zone. The things that are failing are easy to stop . The things that are working are easy to keep working, you shouldn't stop them it's the things in the middle zone that people are bad at quitting "
“ he’s like the uncle “ lol he is the father 😂
The tucked earphone wires takes me back to my high school days.
An episode on Burning Man would be insane. I know they aren't supposed to sell things there, but who created it? Who pays for it all? Thanks in advance, Shaan
16:25 - "Grew up in Scarsdale, NY... a really nice suburb on Long Island" 🙃
I hate to see Sam fumble the exposition like that.
Hey Sam, Just a quick correction Scarsdale is not in long island. It is in Westchester
Gem of the day - value of quitting when theirs mediocrity; I did this last week and I feel so relieved and energized!
Love how you guys seamlessly went from talking about “women and children first” to abs and swords. 😂
I was taking RUclips to watch some of your old podcast so i can learn & brainstorm ideas i open RUclips i see this😂🤝❤️
The discussion on the economics of revenue per employee for ecomm was spot on. For those diving into e-commerce, remember that customer lifetime value (CLV) optimization can dramatically increase profitability. Tactics like personalized email marketing and loyalty programs can significantly boost CLV beyond typical acquisition strategies.
24:07 yep that’s exactly why my videos look so creepy. Going for authentic!
| I love a good MFM Monday. Thanks guys.
YOU LEGENDS
Anyone know of a Reddit group or telegram to discuss the podcast?
41:46 Anyone else think of Pennywise from It when Sam kept saying "Beep Beep" at the end of the show? Maybe it's just childhood trauma 😅
"My parents approve" mom only shows up 😂
Shaan has such a relaxed vibe. I could listen to him all day.
30:11 I’ve seen this guys commercials at least 100 times. I asked my wife one day. Have you seen this guy? Nope never seen him and she’s on social media all the time.
Quick public math edit.. $1.3M Rev/employee translates to ~$195K Profit/Employee @ 15% EBITDA margin which is decent. My guess is that the avg DTC business is closer to 10%
I love episodes like this more than ones with a guest 😶
This podcast has become my #1! Look forward to each new release - keep up the great work guys!!
Great pod! I don’t think you’ve talked about her before, but along the same lines as Dr. Becky, I think it would be interesting for you to cover or interview Ms Rachel. She makes RUclips videos for toddlers and young children. The limited story I’ve heard about her is interesting and she seems to be extremely successful. Several of her videos have hundreds of millions of views, and one that I saw recently has over 700 million!
We have a very large extended family: 4 siblings, 4 aunts & uncles, lots of cousins. The prior generation had kids. But among all siblings and cousins, only one of my siblings and 2 cousins had kids. Everyone in our family (except one) is an entrepreneur, self-made. I think the frequency for having kids has been replaced by career intentions. This particular business might have appealed to the majority of our extended family, who remained childless for their careers, and with this kind of option, there might be a larger 'next generation.' Cool story, great episode.
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The mini katana was a modern day pet rock
sometimes you are not sure about the tempo you are progressing with :/ if its too slow or that's just normal... that's why people often decide to stick and also why they often quit too early :/
Wow, you guys just described my brother, who is 50 now, but back in his 30's he helped some friends, and yes, they actually did use a turkey baster, not even kidding! The kid is in his 20s and might be a fan.
You are the best. There is no podcast even close. Please don’t change.
“not to toot my own horn but toot toot” is from Free Birds movie. Pretty awesome animated movie
This intro got me😂
it was hilarious
how did you find this topic?
This company is going to make so MUCH money
The weather was great that day -shaan
I’d like to imagine this podcast in a dark Rick and Morty parallel universe where they talk about great illicit business ideas. Like Saam saying: “check out this sweaty startup founder making $45mil a year owning 23 brothels” 😅😂
Sam needs to fix his mic settings, it hurts my ears. Not sure if it's just the volume or if it's something else. That VShred guy is an actor?
Banger!! “Not to toot my horn, but BEEP BEEP” ❤
Gotta beep beep for sure 😂😂😂😂
Guys, that thumbnail is outstanding.
Maybe you can do some content like business insider? That stuff gets mega views on here (because everyone watches YT on their TV now). Also it's hard for me to watch your podcasts on my TV without annoying my GF.
Great strategic play moving over to YT.
Social media parenting, see Ruby Franke.
Rough timing for all the Huberman references
The future called. They said "keep it weird"
Wazzup my homie!
I don't think you need to immediately stop doing a mediocre business. You can take a little time to sell it, even if it isn't worth as much as you'd hope.
🎉
beep beep!
the most tabooo business model is adrenochome for sure.
Watch Sam close down Hampton in order to spin up his own V-Shred
Lets goooo
you sure they didn't do the deed? austin is weird you said
And now David is on child support
no 1
Yahoo first
Beep beep
Beep beep 😂
Vshred looks like underrated Alex Harmozi
I'm surprised that Sam isn't already a VShred customer
Day 1 of asking for less annoying hubspot ads.
40:55 I've been watching this pod for over 2 years and I've never seen Shaan laugh so hard. Nice one Sam “beep beep” 😅
MyParentingTutor (MyBodyTutor like) can be a high-ticket price more personalized with a higher LTV
I mean for GoodInsight
You guys HAVE to get Becky on the pod!!