Sam Parr (@theSamParr) sits down with Steph Smith (@StephSmithio), indie creator and host of the "Sh*t You Didn't Learn in School" podcast, to talk about Tyler Perry and how he was able to become a billionaire in the entertainment industry. _____ * Do you love MFM and want to see Sam and Shaan's smiling faces? Subscribe to our Youtube channel. * Would you like to participate in our clips contest? Earn up to $10k by remixing My First Million episodes. To learn more, go to mfmpod.com/clips. * Want more insights like MFM? Check out Shaan's newsletter.
Tyler Perry's success as a filmmaker and media mogul has made him a billionaire, but despite his widespread fame, some people still haven't even heard of him.
The Lionsgate CEO was happy with their movie's release after making $20 million from a $5 million budget. There were also discussions about the host touring and making $50k a night in Atlanta, although the validity of the claims remains uncertain.
This episode discusses Iceland's cultural influence through Bjork and how an Atlanta native made a big bet in 2015 growing the production industry in Iceland.
The speaker reflects on meeting successful people at HustleCon and realizing that they may not necessarily be significantly smarter or hardworking, but rather incredibly skilled and dedicated to their craft.
The speaker expresses uncertainty about whether they truly want to become a billionaire, reflecting on the immense amount of drive and determination it takes to reach that level of success.