Episode
#190 - Making Billions in Coworking, the Dark Side of Confidence, and the Future of Sports Recovery
1:00:26
Published: Fri Jun 11 2021
Description
WeWork isn’t the only game in coworking. In this episode, Shaan (@ShaanVP) and Sam (@theSamParr) break down the multi-billion dollar coworking industry and identify what you need to succeed. Shaan shares an awesome story about Steve Jobs and the guys talk about the future of sports recovery and where money is to be made with athletic endorsements. --------- * Want to be featured in a future episode? Drop your question/comment/criticism/love here: https://www.mfmpod.com/p/hotline/ * Support the pod by spreading the word, become a referrer here: https://refer.fm/million * Have you joined our private Facebook group yet? Go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/ourfirstmillion and join thousands of other entrepreneurs and founders scheming up ideas. --------- Show notes: * (1:24) - Episode Intro * (3:18) - Opportunities in coworking * (11:56) - The MFM co-working space? * (15:27) - The mystique of Adam Neumann * (19:34) - The duality of extreme confidence * (30:40) - You can't say no to Steve Jobs * (36:39) - Shaan's dream exercise for new hires * (38:47) - The Nike of sports recovery * (47:29) - Cryotherapy in a barrel * (51:13) - Saunas and sensory deprivation * (52:57) - Leveraging opportunities around pro athletes * (58:07) - Outro
Chapters
In this podcast episode, the hosts discuss their insights into the motivations and thought processes of entrepreneurs, as well as their experiences with co-working spaces and innovative products like Ice Barrel and the Nike of recovery.
00:00 - 00:49 (00:49)
Summary
In this podcast episode, the hosts discuss their insights into the motivations and thought processes of entrepreneurs, as well as their experiences with co-working spaces and innovative products like Ice Barrel and the Nike of recovery.
Episode#190 - Making Billions in Coworking, the Dark Side of Confidence, and the Future of Sports Recovery
PodcastMy First Million
The host discusses co-working with an expert who sold his co-working company, Spacious, to WeWork and was able to live comfortably afterward.
00:49 - 04:04 (03:14)
Summary
The host discusses co-working with an expert who sold his co-working company, Spacious, to WeWork and was able to live comfortably afterward.
Episode#190 - Making Billions in Coworking, the Dark Side of Confidence, and the Future of Sports Recovery
PodcastMy First Million
This podcast episode discusses the concept of co-working, with a focus on a company called Spacious that turned restaurants into co-working spaces for a fee of $29.
04:04 - 08:43 (04:39)
Summary
This podcast episode discusses the concept of co-working, with a focus on a company called Spacious that turned restaurants into co-working spaces for a fee of $29. The episode explores where the opportunities lie in the co-working space according to Preston, the founder of Spacious.
Episode#190 - Making Billions in Coworking, the Dark Side of Confidence, and the Future of Sports Recovery
PodcastMy First Million
The speaker questions the value proposition in traditional co-working, and suggests that co-working spaces designed around clustering people by industry may be a better business opportunity.
08:43 - 13:11 (04:27)
Summary
The speaker questions the value proposition in traditional co-working, and suggests that co-working spaces designed around clustering people by industry may be a better business opportunity.
Episode#190 - Making Billions in Coworking, the Dark Side of Confidence, and the Future of Sports Recovery
PodcastMy First Million
The speaker talks about dyslexia and how it can aid in entrepreneurship, referencing Steve Jobs and Richard Branson, but also mentions the potential negative connotations of dyslexia being associated with manipulation.
13:11 - 19:14 (06:02)
Summary
The speaker talks about dyslexia and how it can aid in entrepreneurship, referencing Steve Jobs and Richard Branson, but also mentions the potential negative connotations of dyslexia being associated with manipulation. They also suggest using space as a recruiting tool rather than solely relying on traditional methods.
Episode#190 - Making Billions in Coworking, the Dark Side of Confidence, and the Future of Sports Recovery
PodcastMy First Million
In this podcast episode, the guest shares stories about Conor McGregor's self-belief and motivation, emphasizing the importance of effort in achieving success.
19:14 - 23:21 (04:07)
Summary
In this podcast episode, the guest shares stories about Conor McGregor's self-belief and motivation, emphasizing the importance of effort in achieving success.
Episode#190 - Making Billions in Coworking, the Dark Side of Confidence, and the Future of Sports Recovery
PodcastMy First Million
A personal trainer works for over 6 hours straight with a client, fully engaged and motivating, without taking a break or even pausing for a sip of water, leaving the client impressed by his exceptional work ethic.
23:21 - 28:43 (05:22)
Summary
A personal trainer works for over 6 hours straight with a client, fully engaged and motivating, without taking a break or even pausing for a sip of water, leaving the client impressed by his exceptional work ethic.
Episode#190 - Making Billions in Coworking, the Dark Side of Confidence, and the Future of Sports Recovery
PodcastMy First Million
The speaker shares an anecdote about Steve Jobs dismissing a vice president during an interview and reading questions from a sheet after scoffing at them.
28:43 - 33:30 (04:46)
Summary
The speaker shares an anecdote about Steve Jobs dismissing a vice president during an interview and reading questions from a sheet after scoffing at them. He also talks about reading "The Laws of Human Nature" to influence people better.
Episode#190 - Making Billions in Coworking, the Dark Side of Confidence, and the Future of Sports Recovery
PodcastMy First Million
The speaker recounts a story of meeting Steve Jobs who gave the whole spiel of how they're making some great stuff there and the guy got wrapped up in Jobs' charisma.
33:30 - 35:56 (02:26)
Summary
The speaker recounts a story of meeting Steve Jobs who gave the whole spiel of how they're making some great stuff there and the guy got wrapped up in Jobs' charisma.
Episode#190 - Making Billions in Coworking, the Dark Side of Confidence, and the Future of Sports Recovery
PodcastMy First Million
A Dream exercise to identify the potential of anyone working in the team.
35:57 - 38:53 (02:55)
Summary
A Dream exercise to identify the potential of anyone working in the team.
Episode#190 - Making Billions in Coworking, the Dark Side of Confidence, and the Future of Sports Recovery
PodcastMy First Million
The speaker discusses the inspiration behind a new cooling product that aims to replace traditional ice packs and provide better pressure for users while icing.
38:53 - 44:47 (05:54)
Summary
The speaker discusses the inspiration behind a new cooling product that aims to replace traditional ice packs and provide better pressure for users while icing.
Episode#190 - Making Billions in Coworking, the Dark Side of Confidence, and the Future of Sports Recovery
PodcastMy First Million
The hosts discuss the effectiveness of athlete endorsements and marketing, touching on examples like Gatorade and Beats by Dre, and share a story about a unique ice barrel product endorsement.
44:47 - 48:15 (03:27)
Summary
The hosts discuss the effectiveness of athlete endorsements and marketing, touching on examples like Gatorade and Beats by Dre, and share a story about a unique ice barrel product endorsement.
Episode#190 - Making Billions in Coworking, the Dark Side of Confidence, and the Future of Sports Recovery
PodcastMy First Million
In this podcast episode, the speaker discusses the convenience of using a $2000 storage unit for ice baths and how the cost may not be a concern for those who take ice baths regularly.
48:16 - 50:28 (02:12)
Summary
In this podcast episode, the speaker discusses the convenience of using a $2000 storage unit for ice baths and how the cost may not be a concern for those who take ice baths regularly.
Episode#190 - Making Billions in Coworking, the Dark Side of Confidence, and the Future of Sports Recovery
PodcastMy First Million
The speaker shares their personal experience with isolation tanks and the benefits of balance training for micro muscle activation.
50:28 - 54:09 (03:40)
Summary
The speaker shares their personal experience with isolation tanks and the benefits of balance training for micro muscle activation.
Episode#190 - Making Billions in Coworking, the Dark Side of Confidence, and the Future of Sports Recovery
PodcastMy First Million
Injury prevention equipment and rehab gear could use a style upgrade to make them less clinical and less nerve-racking.
54:09 - 58:20 (04:11)
Summary
Injury prevention equipment and rehab gear could use a style upgrade to make them less clinical and less nerve-racking. Sexing up these items could encourage people to take a more proactive approach to healing.
Episode#190 - Making Billions in Coworking, the Dark Side of Confidence, and the Future of Sports Recovery
PodcastMy First Million
The guest and host discuss the benefits of cold therapy and training with Wim Hof, with the guest expressing an interest in paying to train at Hof's facility if he had the time.
58:21 - 59:10 (00:48)
Summary
The guest and host discuss the benefits of cold therapy and training with Wim Hof, with the guest expressing an interest in paying to train at Hof's facility if he had the time.