Episode of My First Million with Sam Parr and Shaan Puri.
Topics
- Samir’s Origin Story: From Film Student to YouTuber
- The Lacrosse Network and the Early YouTube Business Model
- The Business Operations of Colin & Samir Today
- Creator Monetization: Courses, E-commerce, and SaaS
- Business Idea: Creator Collectives and Retail Brands
- Growth Strategy: Time in Market and Underserved Niches
- YouTube Packaging: Titles, Thumbnails, and Story Frames
- Business Idea: Back-Office Tools for Creators
- The Athlete Analogy: Personal Brands vs. Scalable Assets
- Weird YouTube Niches and the Power of Visual Relief
- TikTok vs. YouTube: Content Accelerator vs. Relationship Builder
- Engagement Hacks and the Power of Shorts