Episode
#90 - How a Newsletter Generates $2m With Only 5,000 Subscribers
54:11
Published: Wed Jul 08 2020
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Joined our private FB group yet? It's a page where people share each others million dollar ideas or what they're already working on: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ourfirstmillion. This episode Shaan and Sam talk: leadership in turbulent times, the business of roof racks, a newsletter generating $2m, the opportunities in eCommerce, employee surveillance and the rift between Silicon Valley and the media. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Chapters
HubSpot CRM offers all the necessary tools to automate tasks, keep track of contacts and deals, and help your team work efficiently in serving customers and reaching your goals, all while being easy to use and free to get started.
00:00 - 01:00 (01:00)
Summary
HubSpot CRM offers all the necessary tools to automate tasks, keep track of contacts and deals, and help your team work efficiently in serving customers and reaching your goals, all while being easy to use and free to get started.
Episode#90 - How a Newsletter Generates $2m With Only 5,000 Subscribers
PodcastMy First Million
The speaker talks about how he finds motivational stories about people's struggles to be effective and inspiring, even when he initially thinks he doesn't want to hear them.
01:00 - 04:58 (03:58)
Summary
The speaker talks about how he finds motivational stories about people's struggles to be effective and inspiring, even when he initially thinks he doesn't want to hear them. He emphasizes the importance of resiliency in the face of failure, and encourages the listener to view setbacks as opportunities to start anew.
Episode#90 - How a Newsletter Generates $2m With Only 5,000 Subscribers
PodcastMy First Million
In this podcast episode, the hosts discuss different adventure books and rank them based on their level of interest and impact.
04:58 - 07:42 (02:43)
Summary
In this podcast episode, the hosts discuss different adventure books and rank them based on their level of interest and impact. They mention a book about the first white Americans who discovered a new area and debate whether it is merely a cool read or a life-changing book.
Episode#90 - How a Newsletter Generates $2m With Only 5,000 Subscribers
PodcastMy First Million
The speaker explores how to make a million dollars in two months with only a 10K budget by discussing starting small and expanding through good practices and ideas.
07:42 - 10:49 (03:06)
Summary
The speaker explores how to make a million dollars in two months with only a 10K budget by discussing starting small and expanding through good practices and ideas.
Episode#90 - How a Newsletter Generates $2m With Only 5,000 Subscribers
PodcastMy First Million
American consumers are purchasing car roof racks at a high rate, but a study shows that the additional fuel consumption caused by these racks is about six times larger than the anticipated fuel savings from fuel cell vehicles and 40% of anticipated savings from electric battery vehicles in 2040.
10:49 - 14:07 (03:17)
Summary
American consumers are purchasing car roof racks at a high rate, but a study shows that the additional fuel consumption caused by these racks is about six times larger than the anticipated fuel savings from fuel cell vehicles and 40% of anticipated savings from electric battery vehicles in 2040.
Episode#90 - How a Newsletter Generates $2m With Only 5,000 Subscribers
PodcastMy First Million
The speaker discusses the value of investing in quality outdoor gear and questions the existence of a vertical marketplace for outdoor equipment.
14:07 - 17:23 (03:15)
Summary
The speaker discusses the value of investing in quality outdoor gear and questions the existence of a vertical marketplace for outdoor equipment.
Episode#90 - How a Newsletter Generates $2m With Only 5,000 Subscribers
PodcastMy First Million
The pandemic has accelerated the shift towards e-commerce, with more people now using online platforms to purchase items they would have previous bought in-person.
17:23 - 22:36 (05:13)
Summary
The pandemic has accelerated the shift towards e-commerce, with more people now using online platforms to purchase items they would have previous bought in-person. This trend is expected to continue as online market share increases.
Episode#90 - How a Newsletter Generates $2m With Only 5,000 Subscribers
PodcastMy First Million
The diamond industry has come under scrutiny for ethical issues in sourcing diamonds.
22:36 - 25:27 (02:51)
Summary
The diamond industry has come under scrutiny for ethical issues in sourcing diamonds. Finding alternative rings can be difficult, as many people default to buying from a limited selection from someone they know.
Episode#90 - How a Newsletter Generates $2m With Only 5,000 Subscribers
PodcastMy First Million
Productivity trackers, which some companies are installing on their employees' laptops, are raising privacy concerns as they can be perceived as "spyware" and an invasion of workers' privacy.
25:27 - 27:53 (02:25)
Summary
Productivity trackers, which some companies are installing on their employees' laptops, are raising privacy concerns as they can be perceived as "spyware" and an invasion of workers' privacy. This practice is particularly controversial in light of work from home policies, with some businesses using these trackers to ensure their employees are still working during remote hours.
Episode#90 - How a Newsletter Generates $2m With Only 5,000 Subscribers
PodcastMy First Million
The competitive job market in Silicon Valley has led companies to offer perks like laundry services and unlimited vacation days in order to retain talent.
27:53 - 31:28 (03:35)
Summary
The competitive job market in Silicon Valley has led companies to offer perks like laundry services and unlimited vacation days in order to retain talent. However, the pendulum is swinging back as companies now focus on retaining US talent and diva engineers who demand more than just high salaries.
Episode#90 - How a Newsletter Generates $2m With Only 5,000 Subscribers
PodcastMy First Million
It's easy to lose sight of how hard work can be, among the expectations of diversity coaches and gender-neutral bathrooms in the work environment.
31:28 - 36:03 (04:34)
Summary
It's easy to lose sight of how hard work can be, among the expectations of diversity coaches and gender-neutral bathrooms in the work environment. It's important to remember that a job is a job, and it is not always easy.
Episode#90 - How a Newsletter Generates $2m With Only 5,000 Subscribers
PodcastMy First Million
Some employees mistakenly believe that the company's top priority should be making a happy workplace, while in reality, the focus should be on building a successful company with cool products.
36:03 - 41:20 (05:17)
Summary
Some employees mistakenly believe that the company's top priority should be making a happy workplace, while in reality, the focus should be on building a successful company with cool products. It's important to value commitment to the team's goals over individual disagreements for success.
Episode#90 - How a Newsletter Generates $2m With Only 5,000 Subscribers
PodcastMy First Million
The speaker discusses the current issue of backlash and cancel culture and how people often have to censor and apologize for things they did decades ago.
41:21 - 45:18 (03:57)
Summary
The speaker discusses the current issue of backlash and cancel culture and how people often have to censor and apologize for things they did decades ago.
Episode#90 - How a Newsletter Generates $2m With Only 5,000 Subscribers
PodcastMy First Million
The debate surrounding the 'him too' movement and allegations of media companies' purposeful instigation of outrage to drive revenues and clicks.
45:19 - 48:19 (03:00)
Summary
The debate surrounding the 'him too' movement and allegations of media companies' purposeful instigation of outrage to drive revenues and clicks. Discussion of the controversy surrounding the Bitcoin bounty offered by a non-white, non-male individual as part of the situation.
Episode#90 - How a Newsletter Generates $2m With Only 5,000 Subscribers
PodcastMy First Million
The New York Times is owned partially by a billionaire named Carlos Slim and caters to a group of highly educated, elite, coastal people who prioritize personal media companies over corporate journalism and are anti-business and anti-capitalism.
48:19 - 52:04 (03:45)
Summary
The New York Times is owned partially by a billionaire named Carlos Slim and caters to a group of highly educated, elite, coastal people who prioritize personal media companies over corporate journalism and are anti-business and anti-capitalism.
Episode#90 - How a Newsletter Generates $2m With Only 5,000 Subscribers
PodcastMy First Million
The speaker shares their fascination with things like car wrecks, fights on Youtube, and reality TV and believes that it's a part of human nature to be drawn to them; he also argues that gossip and outrage are integral to why certain content goes viral.
52:04 - 54:12 (02:07)
Summary
The speaker shares their fascination with things like car wrecks, fights on Youtube, and reality TV and believes that it's a part of human nature to be drawn to them; he also argues that gossip and outrage are integral to why certain content goes viral.