Your First Million
336 episodes - English - Latest episode: 29 days ago - ★★★★★ - 353 ratingsA 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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Centering Women of Color - Arlan & Bridgid’s new podcast!
March 21, 2024 14:30 - 1 hour - 118 MBHelp 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 boutique venture fund that invests in underestimated founders (women, BIPOC, LGBTQ+). To join 2,000+ attendees of her Your First Million LIVE event, visit https://arlansfirstmillion.com/YFML Leave a comm...
It’s book launch day! Your First Million is officially out!
January 02, 2024 11:35 - 6 minutes - 6.4 MBYour 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💜
If you’re feeling stuck or don’t know where to start
December 25, 2023 16:04 - 52 minutes - 26.2 MBMy annual episode to YOU. You know who you are.
I’m going on a book tour! Get the dates here…
December 19, 2023 20:41 - 5 minutes - 5.24 MBHTTPS://yourfirstmillion.live
Career advancement in the age of AI
December 17, 2023 21:19 - 35 minutes - 81.1 MBPre-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 https://www.amazon.com/Quantum-Progression-Science-Advancement-I/dp/B0CK3L5NNC/ref=sr_1_4?crid=HEDXX0KDUWGO&keywords=valerie+book+quantum&qid=1702417672&s=books&sprefix=valerie+book+quantam%2Cstripbooks%2C137&sr=1-4 "Your First Million" is a deep dive into the thoughts and experiences of some of your favorite entrepreneurs, athletes...
Career advancement in the age of AI w/Valerie Capers Workman
December 17, 2023 21:19 - 35 minutes - 81.1 MBPre-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 https://www.amazon.com/Quantum-Progression-Science-Advancement-I/dp/B0CK3L5NNC/ref=sr_1_4?crid=HEDXX0KDUWGO&keywords=valerie+book+quantum&qid=1702417672&s=books&sprefix=valerie+book+quantam%2Cstripbooks%2C137&sr=1-4 "Your First Million" is a deep dive into the thoughts and experiences of some of your favorite entrepreneurs, athletes...
Is Sam Altman really out at ChatGPT’s OpenAI? “Prolly not,” says Arlan Hamilton
November 20, 2023 04:37 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MBSam 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.
Your journey to financial freedom w/Jamila Souffrant
November 17, 2023 00:43 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBWant 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.
This week in review - it’s a doozy
October 28, 2023 17:34 - 48 minutes - 45.2 MB@ARLANWASHERE to share your thoughts + YourFirstMillion.live for tickets to my April 9-12, 2024 event
Moving accounting off of your plate w/RevelCPA
October 24, 2023 00:00 - 18 minutes - 17 MBLearn 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, and more. Watch as they sit down with Arlan Hamilton, venture capitalist, entrepreneur, and author, to discuss their first million -- whether it is Dollars, Views, or Followers! You don't want to...
My thoughts on Israel, Gaza, and Hamas
October 12, 2023 16:58 - 12 minutes - 6.03 MBRecording with love and respect.
5 Steps to Making Your First Million in 24 Months!
September 23, 2023 23:20 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBI 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
How to sell your online company!
September 16, 2023 22:50 - 25 minutes - 57.9 MBAcquire.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.
Oprah + A serendipitous moment in NYC:)
September 09, 2023 17:53 - 3 minutes - 3.48 MBWelcome to what happens to me on a daily basis (when I leave the house). Love these moments and never take them for granted.
Huge announcement about YFM LIVE!
August 31, 2023 11:28 - 17 minutes - 8.86 MBYourFirstMillion.live has launched! And you don’t want to miss this announcement.
Attracting Your Dream Customers
August 29, 2023 03:55 - 29 minutes - 14.6 MBAttracting 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?
Zapier: From $1M to $140M ARR
August 23, 2023 02:05 - 37 minutes - 33.9 MBLearn 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 Arlan Hamilton, venture capitalist, entrepreneur, and author, to discuss their first million -- whether it is Dollars, Views, or Followers! You don't want to miss these magical moments. It will get real....
A tiny man sues Fearless Fund
August 10, 2023 00:18 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBHear the latest and what you should know about this important lawsuit.
“Your First Million” LIVE in LA, April 9-12, 2024!
August 06, 2023 23:58 - 31 minutes - 16.1 MBIt’s on! Main site: YourFirstMillion.live (temp bumpsale is on ArlansAcademy.com)
Win tickets to Beyoncé’s tour!
August 06, 2023 23:14 - 2 minutes - 1.42 MBYou heard the (wo)man! Listen in :)
Advice from Arlan to GaryVee’s Veefriends apprentice pass holders
July 13, 2023 17:51 - 52 minutes - 119 MBVisit 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 behind the scenes conversation here. #garyvaynerchuk #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship #nonprofit #advice #venturecapital #bootstrap #arlanhamilton #founders
Do this for 90 days and see how your world changes
July 12, 2023 03:42 - 28 minutes - 14.1 MBI 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.
Sam Altman on Elon, Zuck, and robots ruling the world
July 07, 2023 19:48 - 25 minutes - 20.3 MBA 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 early success of Airbnb, Dropbox, Stripe and dozens more unicorns. #openai #chatgpt #samaltman #ycombinator #threads #twitter #markzuckerberg #elonmusk #diversityintech #ai #arlanhamilton Sam and Arla...
Hear what it’s like to take my challenge!
June 29, 2023 19:40 - 8 minutes - 8.97 MBSince 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 session yesterday, and I captured some of the highlights here (you can see the full video replay inside the free challenge). Visit the link in my Instagram bio (@ARLANWASHERE) page to join! They al...
My new book! “Your First Million”!
June 26, 2023 14:55 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MBI’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.
Should you raise capital for marketing?
June 25, 2023 17:31 - 11 minutes - 5.59 MBIn this quick episode, I share an Arlan’s All-Access member question that I hear from entrepreneurs often. ARLANSALLACCESS.com to join
What I learned about successful people and Saturday nights
June 25, 2023 02:28 - 16 minutes - 8.31 MBMany 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.
Jodie Comer’s Broadway understudy, Dani Arlington
June 20, 2023 21:21 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MBDani 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.
Why I want you to make your first $ million
June 19, 2023 23:03 - 32 minutes - 15.9 MBLearn more at ArlansAcademy.com & ArlansAllAccess.com
“Unleashing AI” w/Monique Hinton: A Deep Dive into ChatGPT
June 15, 2023 16:52 - 16 minutes - 14.6 MBJoin 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 language model that has captivated minds across the globe. From composing emails and answering queries to creating stories and poetry, ChatGPT is reshaping the way we think about technology. 🧐 🔥 What to ...
Brand new dates in your city!
May 27, 2023 14:55 - 11 minutes - 6 MBI can’t wait to see you in person!
Huge announcement re: "The Valley" podcast!
May 04, 2023 17:20 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MBLearn what's happening with my very first scripted podcast series, The Valley, and how YOU fit in!
How to Sell to Corporations and Big Brands w/Community.com's CEO, Diankha Linear
April 19, 2023 17:04 - 43 minutes - 99 MBCommunity.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: http://www.writeyourownheadlines.com "Your 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 the...
98. How she generated $20M as a woman of color
April 13, 2023 18:54 - 51 minutes - 117 MBDanielle 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 entrepreneurs, athletes, actors, investors, musicians, and more. Watch as they sit down with Arlan Hamilton, venture capitalist, entrepreneur, and author, to discuss their first million -- whether it is Dolla...
Ep. 97 Nike Air Jordan Shoe Designer Reveals Secrets of Success
April 05, 2023 15:00 - 28 minutes - 64.9 MBJason 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: http://www.writeyourownheadlines.com "Your 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 ...
Ep. 96 The Truth About Alcohol
March 29, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 139 MBAnnie 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.
95. Women's soccer is BIG business w/Angel City FC's GM
March 22, 2023 14:00 - 33 minutes - 75.6 MBFrom 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 performance, sports science, soccer operations, and all wellness programs and resources. A longstanding member of the US Women’s National Team, Hucles Mangano's international career included 109 ca...
94. How to make money in med-tech sales w/Montee Kelly
March 15, 2023 14:55 - 36 minutes - 84.1 MBMontee 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 Kobe and Jordan. More Montee https://www.monteekelly.com
Breaking: Samir Kaji on viral SVB tweets, and what will happen next
March 13, 2023 23:22 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBSamir 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: https://twitter.com/Samirkaji/status/1634324800901623808?s=20
SVB (Silicon Valley Bank) situation explained w/Softbank Head of Growth Investments, Gosia Karas
March 13, 2023 18:57 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MBGosia 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 for updates. Follow Gosia at https://twitter.com/Gosia_Karas_ Update: moments after this video was published, the Federal Reserve released this positive news: https://www.federalreserve.gov/newsevent...
93. Michael Fishman on Betrayal, Forgiveness, and the Next 40 Years of His Hollywood Career
March 08, 2023 15:00 - 49 minutes - 114 MBMichael 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: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_x_eHYxxY0 Timeline 0:00 intro 0:37 how Michael knows Arlan 1:18 getting recognized 1:56 "nicest person in Hollywood" 5:03 directing "The Connors" 5:59 Being on "Roseanne" 8:30 M...
92. Yvette Nicole Brown on Janet Jackson, her father’s health, and her faith in God
March 01, 2023 15:30 - 1 hour - 182 MBSee 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.
91. How she made $15M in online sales last year! W/Amy Porterfield
February 21, 2023 18:10 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBAmy Porterfield is an online marketing expert and the host of the podcast Online Marketing Made Easy.
90. Hollywood's $10B Blind Spot w/Franklin Leonard
February 15, 2023 15:30 - 40 minutes - 91.6 MBFranklin 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 !
89. Anjali Bhimani - Actors don't have to be "starving artists"
February 08, 2023 13:30 - 46 minutes - 42.2 MBAnjali 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 time. See the video at https://youtu.be/jDowSFfdaCk!
88. The NFL’s Bobby Wagner: I Didn’t Want to End Up Broke and Divorced
February 01, 2023 13:45 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBBobby 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 (and more importantly, why) he did it; what tech investments he’s making, and how he plans to do something in the NFL that has never been done before! Bobby played college football at Utah State, and w...
Introducing: The 'Your First Million' VIDEO series! Debuts Feb 1! youtube.com/@ARLANsyourfirstmillion
January 29, 2023 16:55 - 33 seconds - 533 KBIntroducing: 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 will always accompanied by the audio version the same day). I cannot wait for you to see and hear these amazing interviews. Subscribe today!
Introducing Runner 2.0 + VIP Day in LA!
January 10, 2023 22:40 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MBThe LA rain has got me a little wacky, so stay til the end to hear an important correction. But in general, this is probably the best episode of my life, so step into a Slim Jim! Powered by hirerunner.co --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yfm/message
Listen to this to feel less alone during the holidays
December 22, 2022 20:35 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBI 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.
My thoughts on Elon, Paul Graham, and Twitter
December 18, 2022 23:37 - 21 minutes - 10.4 MBSince 280 characters are indeed not enough...