Episode of My First Million with Sam Parr and Shaan Puri.

Topics

  • Introduction to Michael Girdley and the $100M Holdco
  • The Brutal Economics of the Fireworks Business
  • Finding Business Ideas Through Curiosity and Travel
  • The Berkshire Hathaway Pilgrimage and Low-Stress Success
  • Building ‘Near’ and the Associate Training Program
  • Structuring Equity and Partnerships for Operators
  • The Ali Corp Model: Kevin Ryan’s Venture Studio
  • Why Holdcos are Harder Than They Look
  • HEB and the Philosophy of Long-Term Family Ownership
  • The ‘Dope Shit’ Philosophy and Lifestyle Brands
  • Pop Sockets: The Power of Patents and High Margins
  • Personal Branding and the ‘Chili’s’ Strategy