Episode
#243: Sam Parr – From Jail To $20+ Million By 32
1:46:26
Published: Wed Aug 03 2022
Description
Sam Parr is the creator of The Hustle – a media company that has sold for tens of millions by the time he turned 32. In this conversation, we spoke about why Sam was nervous to talk to Ariel Helwani, how he met his wife, some of his spiciest tweets, what he really thinks about psychedelics, how to get rich before your 32nd birthday, and why getting sober was the key that set him free. (0:00) Hasan Minhaj (3:45) Ted Turner (4:37) Sacrifices worth it? (5:44) Anti MBA (first blog) (8:32) Big cities (9:50) Individual sports (11:10) Ariel Helwani (13:13) Cross-country motorcycle trip (16:16) Seeking out new experiences (17:33) How to manifest (19:53) Quitting (20:24) Energy (21:03) Living in Austin/NYC (23:38) Sober (26:45) Almost hired Airbnb (29:03) Chip on shoulder (31:14) Early days of The Hustle (33:33) Copywork (35:28) Hypnotherapy (38:01) Ross Ulbricht (41:20) Crypto (42:50) $10,000,000 by 30 (46:31) Craigslist office (48:50) Manifestation of $20m by 30 (52:49) Online vs. offline balance (53:50) Getting jacked (58:22) Meeting Shaan Puri (1:00:50) Successful people (1:04:19) Sam’s weird habits (1:08:01) Psychedelics (1:11:10) Getting knocked out (1:12:29) Modern cigarettes (1:15:20) Big Restaurant Energy (1:16:30) How Sam met his wife (1:19:11) Successful people (1:23:45) Sam as a criminal (1:25:20) The right spouse (1:30:05) Asking questions (1:32:09) Less is more (1:38:36) USA (1:42:40) 80-year-old Sam’s advice to present-day Sam (1:45:45) Outro - Resources Mentioned https://trycopythat.com/ https://gracesmithtv.com/ American Kingpin by Nick Bilton – https://www.amazon.com/American-Kingpin-Criminal-Mastermind-Behind/dp/0143129023 Instagram post – https://www.instagram.com/p/sRM0m3g9Ul/?hl=en 30 Lessons For Living by Karl Pillemer – https://www.amazon.com/30-Lessons-Living-Advice-Americans/dp/0452298482 - Sam on Twitter – https://twitter.com/thesamparr Sam's Podcast – https://www.mfmpod.com/ - Continue the conversation with me... 🎙 Podcast: https://podfollow.com/1532160275/view 🐣 Twitter: https://twitter.com/heydannymiranda 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/heydannymiranda 🕺 TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@heydannymiranda 🚨 Newsletter: https://dannymiranda.com/tuesday-treasure
Chapters
The speaker shares a experience where they mistakenly assumed a woman was pregnant, causing embarrassment and anxiety.
00:00 - 02:21 (02:21)
Summary
The speaker shares a experience where they mistakenly assumed a woman was pregnant, causing embarrassment and anxiety.
Episode#243: Sam Parr – From Jail To $20+ Million By 32
PodcastThe Danny Miranda Podcast
The founder of Hustle Con shares stories of successful entrepreneurs who struggle with imposter syndrome and how they deal with it.
02:21 - 06:15 (03:54)
Summary
The founder of Hustle Con shares stories of successful entrepreneurs who struggle with imposter syndrome and how they deal with it. They discuss the importance of recognizing that you are just human and sharing experiences with others who feel the same way.
Episode#243: Sam Parr – From Jail To $20+ Million By 32
PodcastThe Danny Miranda Podcast
The podcast discusses the experiences of growing up outside of the city and not being exposed to the same level of culture and education as those who grew up within it.
06:15 - 09:05 (02:50)
Summary
The podcast discusses the experiences of growing up outside of the city and not being exposed to the same level of culture and education as those who grew up within it. The guest speaker highlights the stark differences between her experiences and those who attended Ivy League schools.
Episode#243: Sam Parr – From Jail To $20+ Million By 32
PodcastThe Danny Miranda Podcast
Running a successful business takes practice and dedication, just like any sport.
09:05 - 12:02 (02:56)
Summary
Running a successful business takes practice and dedication, just like any sport. It may take years of daily effort before seeing results.
Episode#243: Sam Parr – From Jail To $20+ Million By 32
PodcastThe Danny Miranda Podcast
The speaker discusses the nerves associated with meeting someone famous and the desire to impress them, but also touches on how most major American cities are similar despite regional differences.
12:02 - 16:07 (04:04)
Summary
The speaker discusses the nerves associated with meeting someone famous and the desire to impress them, but also touches on how most major American cities are similar despite regional differences.
Episode#243: Sam Parr – From Jail To $20+ Million By 32
PodcastThe Danny Miranda Podcast
The speaker discusses the concept of manifesting and scheduling pursuits, both big and small, to achieve personal goals.
16:07 - 19:10 (03:03)
Summary
The speaker discusses the concept of manifesting and scheduling pursuits, both big and small, to achieve personal goals.
Episode#243: Sam Parr – From Jail To $20+ Million By 32
PodcastThe Danny Miranda Podcast
The speaker reflects on following where they get energy and their initial desire to buy a house to store a race car before being approached by HubSpot in October.
19:10 - 22:01 (02:51)
Summary
The speaker reflects on following where they get energy and their initial desire to buy a house to store a race car before being approached by HubSpot in October.
Episode#243: Sam Parr – From Jail To $20+ Million By 32
PodcastThe Danny Miranda Podcast
The speaker shares his struggles with addiction, recounting a time when he was repeatedly arrested and spent time in jail, while still continuing to abuse substances for several months afterwards.
22:02 - 27:01 (04:59)
Summary
The speaker shares his struggles with addiction, recounting a time when he was repeatedly arrested and spent time in jail, while still continuing to abuse substances for several months afterwards.
Episode#243: Sam Parr – From Jail To $20+ Million By 32
PodcastThe Danny Miranda Podcast
A person shares their experience of job hunting by emailing the CEO of a company directly and getting a job by impressing him with a hack.
27:01 - 29:38 (02:36)
Summary
A person shares their experience of job hunting by emailing the CEO of a company directly and getting a job by impressing him with a hack.
Episode#243: Sam Parr – From Jail To $20+ Million By 32
PodcastThe Danny Miranda Podcast
The speaker and their team decided to live on Soylent only, a meal replacement drink, for 30 days while building their startup, which eventually earned them millions of dollars a month.
29:38 - 32:16 (02:38)
Summary
The speaker and their team decided to live on Soylent only, a meal replacement drink, for 30 days while building their startup, which eventually earned them millions of dollars a month.
Episode#243: Sam Parr – From Jail To $20+ Million By 32
PodcastThe Danny Miranda Podcast
The podcast discusses affordable meditation options for beginners, including an inexpensive program and an app that features 10 bits of guided meditation.
32:16 - 37:53 (05:37)
Summary
The podcast discusses affordable meditation options for beginners, including an inexpensive program and an app that features 10 bits of guided meditation. It compares learning how to meditate to learning a new instrument.
Episode#243: Sam Parr – From Jail To $20+ Million By 32
PodcastThe Danny Miranda Podcast
The speaker expresses their lack of understanding on the topic of crypto and shares their knowledge of the illicit online marketplace, Silk Road.
37:53 - 42:35 (04:42)
Summary
The speaker expresses their lack of understanding on the topic of crypto and shares their knowledge of the illicit online marketplace, Silk Road. They also recall a Facebook friend who worked as a derivatives trade or currency trader.
Episode#243: Sam Parr – From Jail To $20+ Million By 32
PodcastThe Danny Miranda Podcast
The ability to focus and speed are two key factors in building a successful business, as hopping from idea to idea may hinder progress.
42:35 - 47:17 (04:41)
Summary
The ability to focus and speed are two key factors in building a successful business, as hopping from idea to idea may hinder progress. After dedicating several years to one idea, it becomes easier to manage and create a sense of discipline needed to succeed.
Episode#243: Sam Parr – From Jail To $20+ Million By 32
PodcastThe Danny Miranda Podcast
The hosts discuss how to make $20 million through selling a business, calculating typical multiples for different businesses, and finding one's own skill set.
47:17 - 53:01 (05:44)
Summary
The hosts discuss how to make $20 million through selling a business, calculating typical multiples for different businesses, and finding one's own skill set. They also share a memory of a neighborhood CEO known for his long hair.
Episode#243: Sam Parr – From Jail To $20+ Million By 32
PodcastThe Danny Miranda Podcast
This podcast episode features a casual conversation about the daily routine of the speaker, including their dating life, diet, and work calls that take place in public spaces.
53:01 - 55:51 (02:50)
Summary
This podcast episode features a casual conversation about the daily routine of the speaker, including their dating life, diet, and work calls that take place in public spaces.
Episode#243: Sam Parr – From Jail To $20+ Million By 32
PodcastThe Danny Miranda Podcast
Two people discuss nutrition, including identifying possible lactose intolerance and the benefits of digesting food slower through whole foods versus protein powder.
55:51 - 58:30 (02:38)
Summary
Two people discuss nutrition, including identifying possible lactose intolerance and the benefits of digesting food slower through whole foods versus protein powder.
Episode#243: Sam Parr – From Jail To $20+ Million By 32
PodcastThe Danny Miranda Podcast
The creator of the internet forum, Something Awful, mentions in a podcast the company, Monkey Inferno - a tech lab with a budget of approximately $5 million annually that built various tech products.
58:30 - 1:02:14 (03:44)
Summary
The creator of the internet forum, Something Awful, mentions in a podcast the company, Monkey Inferno - a tech lab with a budget of approximately $5 million annually that built various tech products. He says it was considered cool to be autistic like Mark Zuckerberg because it meant you were a better programmer.
Episode#243: Sam Parr – From Jail To $20+ Million By 32
PodcastThe Danny Miranda Podcast
The speaker shares how his lack of social etiquette and personal boundaries have caused discomfort for his wife and others around him in social situations.
1:02:14 - 1:06:25 (04:11)
Summary
The speaker shares how his lack of social etiquette and personal boundaries have caused discomfort for his wife and others around him in social situations.
Episode#243: Sam Parr – From Jail To $20+ Million By 32
PodcastThe Danny Miranda Podcast
The speaker ponders on the idea of the meaning of life and suggests that everything seems to be geared towards sex.
1:06:25 - 1:10:27 (04:01)
Summary
The speaker ponders on the idea of the meaning of life and suggests that everything seems to be geared towards sex.
Episode#243: Sam Parr – From Jail To $20+ Million By 32
PodcastThe Danny Miranda Podcast
The podcast host discusses the importance of getting tested for health issues before it's too late and how it will become something we regret not doing in the future.
1:10:27 - 1:15:05 (04:38)
Summary
The podcast host discusses the importance of getting tested for health issues before it's too late and how it will become something we regret not doing in the future.
Episode#243: Sam Parr – From Jail To $20+ Million By 32
PodcastThe Danny Miranda Podcast
The speaker reflects on his past experiences trying to impress people, specifically in the context of a restaurant he worked in.
1:15:05 - 1:18:54 (03:49)
Summary
The speaker reflects on his past experiences trying to impress people, specifically in the context of a restaurant he worked in. He wonders what future generations will think of our current methods of trying to court someone we're interested in.
Episode#243: Sam Parr – From Jail To $20+ Million By 32
PodcastThe Danny Miranda Podcast
The ability to have a strong will and an unwavering commitment to one's craft is respected regardless of the endeavor.
1:18:54 - 1:24:24 (05:30)
Summary
The ability to have a strong will and an unwavering commitment to one's craft is respected regardless of the endeavor. Financial success aside, individuals who have the determination and drive to make their vision a reality are admirable.
Episode#243: Sam Parr – From Jail To $20+ Million By 32
PodcastThe Danny Miranda Podcast
The conversation between two individuals covered different topics such as Long Island public schools, men pursuing good-looking women, and knowing what one wants in a relationship.
1:24:24 - 1:29:14 (04:50)
Summary
The conversation between two individuals covered different topics such as Long Island public schools, men pursuing good-looking women, and knowing what one wants in a relationship.
Episode#243: Sam Parr – From Jail To $20+ Million By 32
PodcastThe Danny Miranda Podcast
The speaker discusses how early on in their relationship, they had discussions about the type of life they wanted, as well as how they read a book on how to manipulate people because they believed it was a skill they possessed.
1:29:14 - 1:33:17 (04:03)
Summary
The speaker discusses how early on in their relationship, they had discussions about the type of life they wanted, as well as how they read a book on how to manipulate people because they believed it was a skill they possessed.
Episode#243: Sam Parr – From Jail To $20+ Million By 32
PodcastThe Danny Miranda Podcast
According to data from the last 50 years, it is better to rent and put remaining money in S&P 500 rather than buying a house when compared with rising home prices, which have increased only 3%.
1:33:17 - 1:37:48 (04:31)
Summary
According to data from the last 50 years, it is better to rent and put remaining money in S&P 500 rather than buying a house when compared with rising home prices, which have increased only 3%.
Episode#243: Sam Parr – From Jail To $20+ Million By 32
PodcastThe Danny Miranda Podcast
The speaker reflects on the role of luck in his business success and how a last-minute mishap could have ruined a major deal.
1:37:48 - 1:39:42 (01:54)
Summary
The speaker reflects on the role of luck in his business success and how a last-minute mishap could have ruined a major deal. Despite the idea of making his own destiny, he recognizes the influence of luck in his entrepreneurial journey.
Episode#243: Sam Parr – From Jail To $20+ Million By 32
PodcastThe Danny Miranda Podcast
The speaker emphasizes the importance of taking care of one's body early on in life to avoid physical pain in old age.
1:39:42 - 1:43:14 (03:32)
Summary
The speaker emphasizes the importance of taking care of one's body early on in life to avoid physical pain in old age. They reference a book that interviewed 10,000 people in nursing homes and found a handful of traits that led to a fulfilling life.
Episode#243: Sam Parr – From Jail To $20+ Million By 32
PodcastThe Danny Miranda Podcast
The speaker regrets not spending enough time with their loved ones when they were younger and now purposely lives close to them to make up for it.
1:43:14 - 1:45:57 (02:43)
Summary
The speaker regrets not spending enough time with their loved ones when they were younger and now purposely lives close to them to make up for it.
Episode#243: Sam Parr – From Jail To $20+ Million By 32
PodcastThe Danny Miranda Podcast
The podcast guest promotes his social media handles and website to the audience.
1:45:57 - 1:46:25 (00:28)
Summary
The podcast guest promotes his social media handles and website to the audience.