In this episode Shaan (@ShaanVP) and Sam (@theSamParr) debate the merits of owning and operating a direct-to-consumer e-commerce business. Shaan breaks down some of the basic ins-and-outs you should look for with ad spends and purchase multipliers. They also discuss the state of economy and whether or not we are in a bubble (or rather, many bubbles), a new N ... Show More
Oct 2022
S2 E3: The Easy Way to Make $500,000 A Year / Sniff Collab / Grove Collaborative Decimation
Nik and Moiz get into some of the hard truths facing DTC business, In this no BS, straight talking episode. You’ll hear hot takes on why pre-orders are way better than wait lists, the easiest way you’ll ever make half a million dollars, and how elections impact ad sales on social ... Show More
57m 34s
May 2024
Business, Marketing & Investing Insights You Need | My First Million Podcast
<p>Today's episode is a podcast interview I did with the incredible Sam Paar and Shaan Puri on their podcast The First Million. We talk about business, investing, marketing, and the opportunities on social media today. I also talk about Day Trading Attention and why it's ... Show More
1h 2m
Nov 2025
How to Build a Real Business in the Creator Economy: Q&A With Top Creators
In this episode, I sit down with some of the top creators using Stan (garyvee.com/stan) to talk about building real businesses in the new creator economy. We go deep on how to pick the path that actually excites you, why reinvesting profits beats buying dumb sh*t, and how to hire ... Show More
1h 2m
Sep 2021
Understanding The Digital Economy
<p>Today's episode is an interview that I gave on the FYI podcast. In this interview, I share several hot takes on the future of advertising, social media, and the creator economy. I shine a light on how both executives and consumers have contributed to the recent shift in COVID- ... Show More
32m 54s
May 2020
Nothing Beats A Great Product | Coffee & Commerce Episode 2
<p>Today’s episode debuts a new series, Coffee & Commerce. I’m joined by Moiz Ali, the founder of Native, and we unpack the state of eCommerce in a post-pandemic world. Plus, we discuss the abundance of opportunity for small businesses in niche markets. Enjoy! Let me know wha ... Show More
40m 24s