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Sam Parr is the epitome of what it means to be an entrepreneur. He started his first company at the young age of 20 and has since launched and sold multiple companies. He is the founder of one of the fastest-growing media companies in America, The Hustle, and the creator of the popular business conference, Hustle Con. He is also a co-host on the My First Million podcast. A firm believer in adopting a balanced approach to life and having a ton of fun along the way, Sam is an entrepreneurial force to be reckoned with. In today’s episode, Sam walks us through his journey of entrepreneurship, building a cult-following and engaged community, bootstrapping business, and advice for creating a holistic approach to life where you can be successful and enjoy the journey along the way.
“The fun part about business is… it’s not really the money that’s cool. It’s the fact that you dreamt up something and it’s actually being pulled off.”
– Sam Parr
In this episode we cover:
- Sam walks us through his entrepreneurial journey and how it all began.
- How Mike Wolfe, host of American Pickers, was the catalyst for the launch of Sam’s first business.
- Sam’s life motto when facing a setback.
- Sam fills us in on how he started Hustle Con and what it is all about.
- What spurred Sam to travel across America on his motorcycle and the insights he gained from his travels.
- Sam shares about the business model behind The Hustle.
- How Sam grew The Hustle’s email list to over 1.5 million subscribers.
- Sam speaks to transparency and helping other people succeed in business.
- How Sam’s fascination with history and his knack for research led to the creation of Trends.
- The power of community and how to build a strong one.
- How Sam connected with the founders of some of the biggest and most successful companies — something Sam believes might not be readily available in 50 years.
- Sam’s advice for what to do when you don’t receive a response from a cold email.
- Advice for someone who wants to start their own company but does not have any funding.
- Sam fills us in on his balanced approach to life and what is most important to him.
- Sam’s ultimate goal and vision with The Hustle
- How to grow a successful business and enjoy the journey along the way.
- An important thing to note when starting something for the first time.
Resources from this episode:
- For FREE business and tech news in 5 minutes or less, subscribe to The Hustle.
- Expand your network and discover the next big business idea before it explodes by joining the Trends community. It will cost you $1 to join and then $300 per year thereafter.
- You can listen to the My First Million podcast on Apple Podcasts, Castro, or Spotify.
- Book mentioned: Autobiography of John Rockefeller
Connect with Sam:
Twitter: @theSamParr
Website: The Hustle
The Hustle’s Instagram: @thehustledaily
Connect with Olivia:
Instagram: @DontTellSummer
Website: DontTellSummer
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