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Your First Million
by Arlan Hamilton
A podcast by Arlan Hamilton that goes behind-the-scenes and teaches you how to make your first million dollars, get your first million downloads, or find your first million customers. Arlan is the Founder and Managing Partner of Backstage Capital, has raised more than $10M, and has invested in over 100 companies led by people of color, women, and/or LGBTQ.
Episodes
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Centering Women of Color - Arlan & Bridgid’s new podcast!
Help us think of a name:) Reach out on LinkedIn or Instagram — Bridgid Coulter Cheadle is a serial entrepreneur and philanthropist who developed Blackbird House. To schedule a tour, visit https://www.blackbird.house Arlan Hamilton is the founder and managing partner of Backstage Capital, a…
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It’s book launch day! Your First Million is officially out!
Your First Million: Why You Don’t Have to Be Born Into a Legacy of Wealth to Leave One Behind, is out now! Available in hardcover, audio, and kindle💜
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If you’re feeling stuck or don’t know where to start
My annual episode to YOU. You know who you are.
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I’m going on a book tour! Get the dates here…
HTTPS://yourfirstmillion.live
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Career advancement in the age of AI w/Valerie Capers Workman
Pre-order Arlan's new book, Your First Million, at https://www.amazon.com/Your-First-Million-Business_and-Generational/dp/0316507962 Order Valerie's book at...
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Is Sam Altman really out at ChatGPT’s OpenAI? “Prolly not,” says Arlan Hamilton
Sam Altman was ousted at OpenAi (the parent company of ChatGPT) on Friday in a shocking twist. But over the weekend, things have been developing fast and there may be another surprise on the horizon.
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Your journey to financial freedom w/Jamila Souffrant
Want to get out of debt, save a nest egg, and have enough to reinvest into your quality of life? This week, I had a chance to interview Jamila Souffrant (again!), and what she has to say will make a huge difference in many lives.
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This week in review - it’s a doozy
@ARLANWASHERE to share your thoughts + YourFirstMillion.live for tickets to my April 9-12, 2024 event
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Moving accounting off of your plate w/RevelCPA
Learn more about RevelCPA at https://revelcpa.com/arlan/ (Note: I receive credits for services as a customer with any leads that become customers.) "Your First Million" is a deep dive into the thoughts and experiences of some of your favorite entrepreneurs, athletes, actors, investors, musicians,...
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My thoughts on Israel, Gaza, and Hamas
Recording with love and respect.
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5 Steps to Making Your First Million in 24 Months!
I break down how I would start from scratch to make a $million in 24 months. Don’t forget to pre-order my new book, Your First Million (Jan 2, 2024), and grab your 3-year pass to Your First Million LIVE in LA at https://YourFirstMillion.live
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How to sell your online company!
Acquire.com has helped 1,000+ founders sell their online companies since 2021. I spoke with their founder, Andrew, to learn how anyone can sell their great company and why you don’t need venture capital to have a life-changing liquidity event.
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Oprah + A serendipitous moment in NYC:)
Welcome to what happens to me on a daily basis (when I leave the house). Love these moments and never take them for granted.
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Huge announcement about YFM LIVE!
YourFirstMillion.live has launched! And you don’t want to miss this announcement.
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Attracting Your Dream Customers
Attracting your dream customer and turning them into a loyal customer is the Holy Grail of business sustainability. How can we apply lessons learned from a sold out concert in LA to our company’s success?
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Zapier: From $1M to $140M ARR
Learn the top 100+ ways to use Zapier to make your life easier today: https://zapier.com/blog/all-articles/... First Million" is a deep dive into the thoughts and experiences of some of your favorite entrepreneurs, athletes, actors, investors, musicians, and more. Watch as they sit down with…
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A tiny man sues Fearless Fund
Hear the latest and what you should know about this important lawsuit.
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“Your First Million” LIVE in LA, April 9-12, 2024!
It’s on! Main site: YourFirstMillion.live (temp bumpsale is on ArlansAcademy.com)
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Win tickets to Beyoncé’s tour!
You heard the (wo)man! Listen in :)
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Advice from Arlan to GaryVee’s Veefriends apprentice pass holders
Visit https://www.ArlansAcademy.com for free curriculum! This week, I spent an hour with 3 of #garyvee's #veefriends mentees (who are all kicking major butt, btw). The advice I gave them could help a lot of entrpereneurs and career professionals, so with everyone's permission, I am replaying this...
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Do this for 90 days and see how your world changes
I need you to listen to this and more importantly, I need you to hear me. Whether I’m on 1x or 2x speed or anything in between, this episode is really important if you’re feeling stuck or frustrated.
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Sam Altman on Elon, Zuck, and robots ruling the world
A ChatGPT beginner? Take Arlan's "Unleashing AI" course: https://arlansunleashingai.com This interview was recorded on July 7, 2023, and there are no edits. Sam Altman is the CEO of OpenAi, the company that runs ChatGPT, and formerly ran Y Combinator, the tech accelerator responsible for the…
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Hear what it’s like to take my challenge!
Since I started giving away the on-demand version of the "Write Your Own Headlines" Challenge last week, more than 700 people have started their journey! I can tell you all about it, but it's best coming from those who are IN the challenge right now. Some of us met up for a bonus group coaching...
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My new book! “Your First Million”!
I’ve known since launching this podcast, Your First Million, in the summer of 2019, that I’d have a book with this title one day. I’m so thrilled to share the cover, release date, and special event news with you in this special episode.
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Should you raise capital for marketing?
In this quick episode, I share an Arlan’s All-Access member question that I hear from entrepreneurs often. ARLANSALLACCESS.com to join
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What I learned about successful people and Saturday nights
Many wealthy and/or successful people do a couple of things consistently. Listen in to learn what I’ve noticed they are. + Hack: Join my “Write Your Own Headlines” challenge for free by visiting the links in my Instagram @ARLANWASHERE.
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Jodie Comer’s Broadway understudy, Dani Arlington
Dani has arguably the toughest understudy gig on Broadway today, as Jodie Comer (Killing Eve)’s play, Prima Facie is a one-woman, 100-minute tour de force, athletic performance with a heavy topic.
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Why I want you to make your first $ million
Learn more at ArlansAcademy.com & ArlansAllAccess.com
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“Unleashing AI” w/Monique Hinton: A Deep Dive into ChatGPT
Join my new course, "Unleashing AI: How to Make an Extra $100k/yr Using ChatGPT" https://arlansacademy.com/p/how-to-au... 🎙️ In this enlightening conversation, we explore the ever-evolving world of AI, with a special focus on OpenAI's ChatGPT. What is ChatGPT, you ask? It’s a groundbreaking...
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Brand new dates in your city!
I can’t wait to see you in person!
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Huge announcement re: "The Valley" podcast!
Learn what's happening with my very first scripted podcast series, The Valley, and how YOU fit in!
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How to Sell to Corporations and Big Brands w/Community.com's CEO, Diankha Linear
Community.com's CEO, Diankha Linear is a mastermind when it comes to running a large startup. Listen in as she gives invaluable advice for any founders looking to scale their company to thousands of customers and millions in revenue. Join Arlan's "Write Your Own Headlines" challenge:...
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98. How she generated $20M as a woman of color
Danielle Leslie has earned $20M and has taught thousands of others to live the life they've always wanted.Join Arlan's "Write Your Own Headlines" challenge! http://www.writeyourownheadlines.com"Your First Million" is a deep dive into the thoughts and experiences of some of your favorite...
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Ep. 97 Nike Air Jordan Shoe Designer Reveals Secrets of Success
Jason Mayden is a designer, educator, and entrepreneur dedicated to the advancement of diverse creative youth. Hear what he thinks of Michael Jordan, Nike, the "Air" movie, and find out how many shoes he owns. (It's more than you think.) Join Arlan's 30-Day Challenge:...
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Ep. 96 The Truth About Alcohol
Annie Grace is the author of "This Naked Mind," a book that Arlan credits with saving her life. In this interview, she shares the myths we've been taught about alcohol, why it's not your fault if you're addicted to alcohol, and how quitting changed her life.
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95. Women's soccer is BIG business w/Angel City FC's GM
From Angel City's website: "General Manager Angela Hucles Mangano is a retired USWNT player, two-time Olympic gold medalist, and Angel City founding investor. In her critical role as GM, Hucles Mangano oversees the sporting vision of the club, coaching and the first team, player care, medical and...
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94. How to make money in med-tech sales w/Montee Kelly
Montee Kelly is a seasoned med-tech salesperson (specializing in the spine) and angel investor with an intriguing history in basketball. With thousands of hours of experience in the operating room AND on the court, he's worked with world-renowned surgeons AND your favorite NBA all-stars, like…
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Breaking: Samir Kaji on viral SVB tweets, and what will happen next
Samir Kaji's SVB (Silicon Valley Bank) and FRB (First Republic Bank) tweets are regarded by most experts and insiders as the most informed and balanced of the past 4 days. They've provided clarity and calm in a time of chaos. His original viral tweet thread is here:...
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SVB (Silicon Valley Bank) situation explained w/Softbank Head of Growth Investments, Gosia Karas
Gosia Karas is a banking risk management expert. She is also the Investment Director and Head of Growth Stage Investments at SB (Softbank) Opportunity Fund. We had this conversation at around 3pm PT today (Sunday, March 12). This is a quickly evolving situation, so please look at the latest news...
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93. Michael Fishman on Betrayal, Forgiveness, and the Next 40 Years of His Hollywood Career
Michael Fishman played the beloved character, "DJ", on Roseanne and The Connors. In this episode, he reveals how he has experienced betrayal (including from his own family), and how learning to forgive has helped him heal and thrive in Hollywood. Watch the video at:...
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92. Yvette Nicole Brown on Janet Jackson, her father’s health, and her faith in God
See the video version on the Youtube ‘ArlansYourFirstMillion’ account. Yvette Nicole Brown is an actress, comedian, writer and host. She is known for starring as Shirley in Community. She received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for her role in A Black Lady Sketch Show.
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91. How she made $15M in online sales last year! W/Amy Porterfield
Amy Porterfield is an online marketing expert and the host of the podcast Online Marketing Made Easy.
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90. Hollywood's $10B Blind Spot w/Franklin Leonard
Franklin Leonard is a film executive best known for founding The Black List, a publication featuring Hollywood's most popular unproduced screenplays. View the video of this interview at: https://youtu.be/_Ra95Ju1B1w !
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89. Anjali Bhimani - Actors don't have to be "starving artists"
Anjali Bhimani is an American actress, she is known for voicing Symmetra in the video game Overwatch and Rampart in the video game Apex Legends, as well as for playing Aunt Ruby in Ms. Marvel. With over 100 acting and voiceover credits to her name, she's one of the most prolific actors of our…
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88. The NFL’s Bobby Wagner: I Didn’t Want to End Up Broke and Divorced
Bobby Wagner, an inside linebacker for the Los Angeles Rams, is in rarefied air: he’s twice negotiated a mid-8-figure contract for himself, without the use of an agent or manager. In this new episode (the first to be accompanied by a fully produced video version on YouTube!), Bobby tells us how...
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Introducing: The 'Your First Million' VIDEO series! Debuts Feb 1! youtube.com/@ARLANsyourfirstmillion
Introducing: The 'Your First Million' VIDEO series! Debuts Feb 1! Subscribe now at youtube.com/@ARLANsyourfirstmillion to be the first to know when new episodes drop. After reaching 1 million downloads of the Your First Million audio podcast, I decided to launch a brand new video version (that…
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Listen to this to feel less alone during the holidays
I record something like this each year around this time for those of us who want to feel a bit more connected. It's ok to feel lonely even when you're not alone.
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My thoughts on Elon, Paul Graham, and Twitter
Since 280 characters are indeed not enough...
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My Afrotech recap + All-Access Pass membership details
I spoke in front of thousands at Afrotech this week and wanted to give you a behind the scenes recap. Also, want to pick my brain? I’ve got an “app” for that:)
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3 secrets to generating income anytime you want to or need to!
In this detailed episode, I break down my 3 secrets to generating income anytime you want or need to. You’ll want to break out the notebook for this one. This episode is brought to you by arlansallaccess.com!
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
A podcast by Arlan Hamilton that goes behind-the-scenes and teaches you how to make your first million dollars, get your first million downloads, or find your first million customers. Arlan is the Founder and Managing Partner of Backstage Capital, has raised more than $10M, and has invested in over 100 companies led by people of color, women, and/or LGBTQ.
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A podcast by Arlan Hamilton that goes behind-the-scenes and teaches you how to make your first million dollars, get your first million downloads, or find your first million customers. Arlan is the Founder and Managing Partner of Backstage Capital, has raised more than $10M, and has invested in over...
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