Episode
Why Everyone Is Wrong About the Metaverse, Gaingels, Companies that Don't Advertise, and More
1:12:19
Published: Tue Nov 09 2021
Description
MFM hosts Sam Parr (@theSamParr) and Shaan Puri (@ShaanVP) talk about the Metaverse and what everyone is getting wrong about it, the billion-dollar investment group that no one knows about, companies that are able to achieve viral growth without marketing, and much more. _____ * Do you love MFM and want to see Sam and Shaan's smiling faces? Subscribe to our Youtube channel. * Want more insights like MFM? Check out Shaan's newsletter. _____ Show Notes: (00:18) - Corporal punishment in schools (04:56) - Shaan's viral tweet and what everyone gets wrong about the Metaverse (30:18) - The UFC and Rose Namajunas (39:00) - Real estate agent networks (43:30) - Gaingels: The giant investment group that no one has heard of (51:45) - Companies that don't advertise (58:00) - What should MFM do to advertise and grow? _____ Links: * Gaingels * BiggerPockets * Shaan's viral tweet
Chapters
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00:00 - 01:01 (01:01)
Summary
HubSpot CRM is a modern CRM choice for growing businesses as it offers all the necessary tools to automate tedious tasks, track contact info and deals, and provide your team with access to the same data to better serve customers and reach your goals, all while being easy to use and free to get started.
EpisodeWhy Everyone Is Wrong About the Metaverse, Gaingels, Companies that Don't Advertise, and More
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01:01 - 05:17 (04:16)
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The speaker expresses his worries about teachers in specialty discipline schools being too tough on students, and not wanting those with aggressive tendencies to work in such schools.
EpisodeWhy Everyone Is Wrong About the Metaverse, Gaingels, Companies that Don't Advertise, and More
PodcastMy First Million
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EpisodeWhy Everyone Is Wrong About the Metaverse, Gaingels, Companies that Don't Advertise, and More
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11:04 - 13:34 (02:29)
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The podcast discusses how a seemingly nerdy idea of connecting Hollywood and computer science started gaining traction, leading to an unexpected invitation to hang out in San Francisco.
EpisodeWhy Everyone Is Wrong About the Metaverse, Gaingels, Companies that Don't Advertise, and More
PodcastMy First Million
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13:34 - 16:13 (02:39)
Summary
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EpisodeWhy Everyone Is Wrong About the Metaverse, Gaingels, Companies that Don't Advertise, and More
PodcastMy First Million
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16:13 - 20:54 (04:41)
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EpisodeWhy Everyone Is Wrong About the Metaverse, Gaingels, Companies that Don't Advertise, and More
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20:54 - 23:41 (02:47)
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EpisodeWhy Everyone Is Wrong About the Metaverse, Gaingels, Companies that Don't Advertise, and More
PodcastMy First Million
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23:41 - 28:13 (04:31)
Summary
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EpisodeWhy Everyone Is Wrong About the Metaverse, Gaingels, Companies that Don't Advertise, and More
PodcastMy First Million
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28:13 - 32:08 (03:55)
Summary
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EpisodeWhy Everyone Is Wrong About the Metaverse, Gaingels, Companies that Don't Advertise, and More
PodcastMy First Million
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EpisodeWhy Everyone Is Wrong About the Metaverse, Gaingels, Companies that Don't Advertise, and More
PodcastMy First Million
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37:50 - 41:31 (03:41)
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EpisodeWhy Everyone Is Wrong About the Metaverse, Gaingels, Companies that Don't Advertise, and More
PodcastMy First Million
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41:32 - 45:12 (03:40)
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The podcast discusses a real estate media company consistently ranking high in the business categories with a focus on educating people about making money in real estate.
EpisodeWhy Everyone Is Wrong About the Metaverse, Gaingels, Companies that Don't Advertise, and More
PodcastMy First Million
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45:12 - 48:13 (03:00)
Summary
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EpisodeWhy Everyone Is Wrong About the Metaverse, Gaingels, Companies that Don't Advertise, and More
PodcastMy First Million
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48:13 - 55:16 (07:03)
Summary
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EpisodeWhy Everyone Is Wrong About the Metaverse, Gaingels, Companies that Don't Advertise, and More
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55:17 - 58:21 (03:04)
Summary
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EpisodeWhy Everyone Is Wrong About the Metaverse, Gaingels, Companies that Don't Advertise, and More
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58:21 - 1:01:30 (03:08)
Summary
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EpisodeWhy Everyone Is Wrong About the Metaverse, Gaingels, Companies that Don't Advertise, and More
PodcastMy First Million
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1:01:30 - 1:06:50 (05:19)
Summary
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EpisodeWhy Everyone Is Wrong About the Metaverse, Gaingels, Companies that Don't Advertise, and More
PodcastMy First Million
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EpisodeWhy Everyone Is Wrong About the Metaverse, Gaingels, Companies that Don't Advertise, and More
PodcastMy First Million
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