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Episode 850: Sam Parr ( https://x.com/theSamParr ) and Shaan Puri ( https://x.com/ShaanVP ) talk about massive businesses hidden in plain sight.
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Show Notes:
(0:00) The wild economics of lab testing on monkeys
(11:01) Salad oil crisis
(15:35) the art of noticing
(24:38) enthusiasm
(27:39) know thy 8-year old self
(32:32) be shameless
(37:08) Sam goes to SF for 7 days
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Links:
• Qoves - https://www.qoves.com/
• Charles River - https://www.criver.com/
• How To Do Great Work - https://www.paulgraham.com/greatwork.html
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Summary
This episode of the My First Million podcast, titled "3 killer businesses hiding in plain sight," features hosts Sam Parr and Shaan Puri discussing intriguing business ventures that are less commonly recognized. They dive into the economics of lab testing on monkeys, the strange salad oil crisis, and the importance of the art of noticing opportunities in everyday life. They explore the idea of being shameless about one's passions and how revisiting childhood interests can lead to entrepreneurial success. The episode highlights stories of unconventional business ideas, like a startup that services generators and another that aids dental offices with insurance claims, emphasizing how seemingly niche markets can hold significant business potential. This episode encourages entrepreneurs to explore obscure opportunities that others overlook and embrace enthusiasm and creativity in their ventures.