In this special episode of My First Million, hosts Sam Parr and Sean Purdy record their private strategy session with team members Ari and Cassie. They review the podcast's current state, discuss what's working (the authentic duo format) and what's not (solo interviews, data-driven content), and outline a 90-day plan focusing on a 'clipper army' for social clips, a curated newsletter, and high-low guest booking—from mega-popular figures to total unknowns.
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The core MFM formula is a 'giving contest' based on 'Dude, have you seen this?' and the best content comes from genuine curiosity, not chasing metrics.
They plan to launch a 'clipper army' (paying creators per view) to produce and distribute short clips on X, Instagram, and TikTok—a tactic that previously drove 20M impressions/month but was abandoned.
New content formats include a 'Make It' style deep-dive into the backstories of everyday brands (like Stanley cups or Bitchin' Sauce) and a ritualistic closing question for guests.
They want to book guests from the extremes: super famous people talking about new topics vs. completely unknown but fascinating individuals (e.g., an Amish Keshman).
A curated event (not a mass live show) for the top 1% of listeners is proposed—small, intimate gatherings (like Tiny Desk) where they do on-the-spot business problem-solving.
"I wanted to do the selfish thing and have fun and learn and improve myself. I think others will enjoy that a lot more than us trying to appeal to them in an authentic way."
"The best way to serve your audience is to ignore them completely."
"We need to go higher and lower with guests—super mega popular people who talk about new stuff, or total nobodies who are the most insightful person you've ever met."