The only funny business show. Co-hosts Nick and Omid are here to make your favorite founders laugh and share their greatest secrets. They'll also (shamelessly) ask for help along the way because, much like you, they're learning, too.
Welcome to My First Exit or MFE!
How to Actually Get Rich in the AI Gold Rush with Rockwell Shah | MFE! #14
Rockwell Shah is a seasoned founder with several 8-figure exits under his belt.Resources Mentioned: - Rockwell’s Favorite AI Prompt: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yNKrBbe0vVpn6yAfammJQetaskB4oNlg/view?usp=sharing - “High Agency In 30 Minutes” by George Mack: https://www.highagency.com/ - Art Williams - JUST DO IT SPEECH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G05QtiHP1lI -- Time Stamps:00:00 - Opening: Meet Rockwell Shaw02:45 - Should You Get Personal with Your Team?05:50 - Skydiving & Trillionaire Dreams09:50 - Getting into Cornell Against the Odds17:15 - Buy the Dip? Rockwell’s Personal Finance Philosophy21:30 - How Rockwell Mastered Tennis as an Adult25:45 - Making Your First Million with Fulfillment34:00 - What the Market Cares About (and Why You Should Too)42:25 - High Agency: How to Manifest Your Will into Reality54:05 - The True Path to Happiness: Inner Narrative, Not Optimization-- Check out Nick (https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickcsingh/) and Omid (https://www.instagram.com/kazravan/) -- MFE! is the only funny business show. Co-hosts Nick and Omid are here to make your favorite founders laugh and share their greatest secrets. They'll also (shamelessly) ask for help along the way because, much like you, they're learning, too. Welcome to My First Exit or MFE!
26 Jun 2025
The Toilet Paper Millionaire with Jake Berk | MFE! #13
Jake Berk, founder of Burke International, joins hosts Omid and Nick to discuss the profitability of focusing on simple businesses like disposable cleaning products, offering insights into efficiency and long-term entrepreneurial success in this interview.
19 Jun 2025
Watch 2 non coders build an app in 10 mins with AI Nick and Omid | MFE! #12
Hosts Nick Singh and Omid Kazravan demonstrate how non-coders can leverage artificial intelligence to build an application, revealing AI's potential to enhance productivity and streamline workflows in this episode.
10 Apr 2025
How we're going from $100k to $1M this year with Nick and Omid | MFE! #11
In this episode, co-hosts Nick and Omid dive deep into their journey from the "Thousandnaire Club" to aspiring millionaires. They share stories of past wins, painful flops, and the business lessons they've learned the hard way.
Watch as they break down what actually works when starting a business, the biggest mistakes to avoid, “gray-area strategies” no one talks about (but probably should), and their personal roadmap to hitting their first million.Time Stamps: 00:00 The $1M Mission Begins
02:03 The Real Reason We Want to Make $1M
06:10 Choosing Business Ideas That Actually Matter
07:25 Book Publishing: From Success to Lessons Learned
09:06 Losing $30K and the Power of Validation
11:27 How to Validate a Business Idea for Under $1K
13:05 Water Filter Startup: From Concept to Market Test
16:00 Why We Walked Away From a Validated Idea
17:57 Book Business 2.0: Lean, Profitable, Scalable
20:00 Buying a Boring Business (And Why We Didn’t)
23:18 Adding AI & Marketing Layers to Old-School Businesses
26:30 Starting a Crypto Hedge Fund (and Losing It All)
33:09 New Idea: AI-Powered Content Intelligence Tool
36:43 Finding Problems Worth Solving First
42:05 Why Content Might Be the Real $1M Opportunity
44:56 Final Thoughts: Choose Happiness, Not Just Money-- Learn more about Nick and Omid: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickcsingh/https://www.instagram.com/kazravan/-- Check out Nick (https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickcsingh/) and Omid (https://www.instagram.com/kazravan/) -- MFE! is the only funny business show. Co-hosts Nick and Omid are here to make your favorite founders laugh and share their greatest secrets. They'll also (shamelessly) ask for help along the way because, much like you, they're learning, too. Welcome to My First Exit or MFE!
28 Mar 2025
Boring Businesses are making people rich and no ones paying attention with Donald Spunn | MFE! #10
Donald Spann https://www.linkedin.com/in/donald2/ is a technology and service business entrepreneur and investor. He is the Founder of Call Canna, a contact center serving the Cannabis industry.-- Time Stamps: 00:00 Why Boring Businesses Are Making People Rich04:25 How Simple Services Generate Millions08:55 Real Examples of Low-Competition, High-Profit Ventures13:30 Why Passion Isn't Necessary for Wealth15:45 Common Myths About Starting a Business20:20 The Surprising Advantages of Low-Tech Businesses24:50 Realistic Steps to Start Your Own "Boring" Business29:20 Avoiding Costly Mistakes in These Industries32:20 How to Automate and Systematize for Growth37:00 Avoiding Common Pitfalls That Kill Profits40:30 How to Get Started with Minimal Investment43:30 How to Create a Business That Runs Itself44:40 The Final Steps to Long-Term Success47:00 Common Myths About "Unsexy" Businesses49:20 Why Execution Beats a “Perfect” Idea51:40 How to Take Action and Get Started Today52:50 Closing Thoughts: Should You Start a Boring Business?55:50 Final Thoughts: Why This Opportunity is Overlooked57:00 Closing Advice for Future Entrepreneurs-- Learn more about [guest name]: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donald2/-- Check out Nick (https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickcsingh/) and Omid (https://www.instagram.com/kazravan/) -- MFE! is the only funny business show. Co-hosts Nick and Omid are here to make your favorite founders laugh and share their greatest secrets. They'll also (shamelessly) ask for help along the way because, much like you, they're learning, too. Welcome to My First Exit or MFE!
20 Mar 2025
The Man Behind Gary Vee's Many Businesses with Tyler Schmitt | MFE! #9
Tyler Schmitt https://www.instagram.com/tyler/ has been an integral part of Gary Vee’s team, spending years closely working alongside him. After serving as Gary’s executive assistant for years, Tyler has transitioned into a significant role within the office of the CEO at VaynerMedia, contributing to the company’s strategic initiatives and operations.-- Time Stamps: 00:00 The Hustle Mentality of Gary Vee
00:44 Introducing Tyler Schmitt: Gary Vee’s Right Hand
01:30 Inside Look at Gary Vee’s Growth & Business Strategy
02:12 Playing Basketball with Gary Vee: A Competitive Edge
03:40 How Tyler Met Gary Vee Through Basketball
07:02 The Power of Social Media in Business Growth
12:22 From Community Manager to Chief of Staff
17:43 The Birth of DailyVee and Early Social Media Marketing
24:08 Staying Committed: The Journey of 11 Years with Gary Vee
29:02 Learning vs. Earning: A Career Growth Perspective
36:42 Managing 137PM and Scaling a Media Brand
46:52 The Intensity of the All-In Challenge During COVID
50:08 Tyler’s Personal Goal: Buying His Mom a Horse
56:04 The Future of Influencer Marketing & Brand Relationships-- Learn more about Tyler Schmitt: https://www.instagram.com/tyler/ -- Check out Nick (https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickcsingh/) and Omid (https://www.instagram.com/kazravan/) -- MFE! is the only funny business show. Co-hosts Nick and Omid are here to make your favorite founders laugh and share their greatest secrets. They'll also (shamelessly) ask for help along the way because, much like you, they're learning, too. Welcome to My First Exit or MFE!
27 Feb 2025
Meet the least busy millionaire (who only work 2 hours a week) with Jason Vander Griendt | MFE! #8
Jason Vander Griendt https://www.instagram.com/jasonvandergriendt/ is an entrepreneur and specialist in mechanical engineering. He built his product design firm J-CAD Inc. into a $1,000,000+ one-man online business.-- Time Stamps: 00:00 Success Is Enjoyment00:11 Meet Jason Vander Griendt00:41 The Least Busy Millionaire01:27 Why Not Scale to $50M?02:16 From Employee to Entrepreneur03:32 Building a $3M ARR Business05:10 Automation: The Key to Scaling06:26 Finding Your Slice of the Market09:05 The Moment Jason Knew to Quit12:49 First Client & Overcoming Imposter Syndrome16:04 Lessons from "The 4-Hour Workweek"24:06 Pushing Through the Hardest Moments31:09 Passion, Freedom & Business Success40:59 $300K to $3M Per Year Growth50:01 Work Less, Live More-- Learn more about Jason Vander Griendt: https://www.instagram.com/jasonvandergriendt/ https://jasonvandergriendt.com/-- Check out Nick (https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickcsingh/) and Omid (https://www.instagram.com/kazravan/) -- MFE! is the only funny business show. Co-hosts Nick and Omid are here to make your favorite founders laugh and share their greatest secrets. They'll also (shamelessly) ask for help along the way because, much like you, they're learning, too. Welcome to My First Exit or MFE!
5 Feb 2025
How to grow your first million-dollar business with Joe Stolte | MFE! #7
Joe Stotle https://www.instagram.com/joestoltelive/ is a serial entrepreneur, business strategist, coach and creator of the Limitless Mind Business Coaching Program. He is the CEO of Daily.ai.
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Time Stamps:
00:00 Understanding the Entrepreneurial Mindset
00:06 The Power of Selling Businesses, Not Just Products
00:30 Introducing the Guest: Joel Stte’s Business Journey
01:09 Lessons from $500M and $60M Exits
01:35 Why Business Operations Matter More Than Ideas
02:16 Podcast Prospecting and Sales Strategy
03:08 The Concept of "Prime Minds" and Learning from the Best
04:42 Building Relationships and Offline Networking Strategies
06:12 The Myth of Big-Name Clients for Business Growth
07:58 How to Validate a Business Idea Before Scaling
09:19 Creative Growth Hacks: Direct Mail and Email Marketing
11:32 The Power of Email and AI in Modern Marketing
14:12 The Importance of Proprietary Data in AI Business Models
17:55 From Failure to Success: The Story of a First Exit
19:46 How to Successfully Sell a Business: The ‘Rembrandt in the Attic’ Approach
26:58 How to Position Your Business for Maximum Valuation
31:40 The Key Elements That Make a Business Attractive to Buyers
35:58 Common Startup Advice That Doesn't Always Work
40:12 Mastering Sales, Marketing, and Business Strategy
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Learn more about Joe Stolte:
https://www.instagram.com/joestoltelive/
https://daily.ai/
https://x.com/joestoltelive?lang=en
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Check out Nick (https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickcsingh/) and Omid (https://www.instagram.com/kazravan/)
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MFE! is the only funny business show. Co-hosts Nick and Omid are here to make your favorite founders laugh and share their greatest secrets. They'll also (shamelessly) ask for help along the way because, much like you, they're learning, too.
Welcome to My First Exit or MFE!
24 Jan 2025
Meet The Multi-Millionaire Who Is Never Busy & Has Never “Burnt Out” with Sam Corcos | MFE! #6
Sam Corcos https://x.com/samcorcos?lang=en (https://x.com/samcorcos?lang=en) is the Co-Founder and CEO at Levels. He is a successful entrepreneur, CGM enthusiast, minimalist.
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Time Stamps:
00:00 Opening Banter & Introducing the Co-Host
00:34 Guest Introduction: Meet Sam Corcos, Founder of Levels
01:10 Why Blood Glucose Monitoring Matters
02:01 The Secret to Sam’s Tactical Approach to Life
03:28 Building High-Trust Relationships for Success
07:04 Sam’s Simple CRM System for Managing 2,500 Connections
10:06 Why Time Management is Key: Lessons from a Busy CEO
14:54 Choosing the Right Tools: Airtable vs. Notion
19:23 The Importance of Prioritizing Relationships Over Tasks
23:00 Busy is a Choice: How to Focus on What Really Matters
28:05 Delegation Done Right: Avoiding Fire Drills in Business
34:04 Communication is Key: Setting Priorities with Teams
42:08 Breaking Free of Corporate Busywork: Experimentation Tips
46:10 Managing Energy and Motivation Through Passion Projects
53:09 Addressing Resentment: A Framework for Tough Conversations
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Learn more about Sam Corcos:
https://www.levels.com/ (https://www.levels.com/)
https://x.com/samcorcos?lang=en (https://x.com/samcorcos?lang=en)
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Check out Nick (https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickcsingh/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickcsingh/)) and Omid (https://www.instagram.com/kazravan/)
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MFE! is the only funny business show. Co-hosts Nick and Omid are here to make your favorite founders laugh and share their greatest secrets. They'll also (shamelessly) ask for help along the way because, much like you, they're learning, too.
Welcome to My First Exit or MFE!
21 Jan 2025
Meet the self-made Billionaire that wants you to be rich with Naveen Jain | MFE! #5
Naveen Jain (https://www.instagram.com/naveenjainceo/) is an entrepreneur and philanthropist. He is the author of The Youth Formula: Outsmart Your Genes and Unlock the Secret to Longevity.
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Time Stamps:
00:00 - Meet Billionaire Naveen Jain
01:27 - Leveraging Unfair Advantages
03:01 - Success Through Helping Others
04:52 - Optimizing Sleep and Productivity
06:41 - Apple Vision Pro Insights
08:09 - Staying Ahead in Technology
11:38 - Wealth Creation Made Simple
14:09 - Nonprofits vs. For-Profit Impact
19:32 - Big Visions Drive Ventures
22:53 - Viome: Early Disease Detection
27:04 - Parenting Future Entrepreneurs
30:11 - Passion vs. Obsession
40:28 - Innovating with First Principles
55:03 - Focus Beyond Competition
59:08 - Questions for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
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Learn more about Naveen Jain:
https://x.com/naveen_jain_ceo?lang=en
https://www.viome.com/
https://www.biltrewards.com/
https://www.evvy.com/
https://naveenjain.com/theyouthformula/
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Check out Nick (https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickcsingh/) and Omid (https://www.instagram.com/kazravan/)
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MFE! is the only funny business show. Co-hosts Nick and Omid are here to make your favorite founders laugh and share their greatest secrets. They'll also (shamelessly) ask for help along the way because, much like you, they're learning, too.
Welcome to My First Exit or MFE!
7 Jan 2025
POV - You just started a podcast | MFE! #1
Nick Singh and Omid Kazerooni share their own startup journeys and reveal the secrets to success, from idea to exit, in this hilarious and insightful podcast.
7 Jan 2025
POV - We just recorded our first podcast | MFE #4
Nick Singh and Omid Kazerooni share their own embarrassing stories, reflect on past conversations, and dish out practical advice for building and validating an e-commerce business.
7 Jan 2025
How to Market Things in 2025 with Neil Patel | MFE! #3
Neil Patel shares actionable marketing strategies and entrepreneurial insights on scaling online presence, brand building, and AI's future prospects in the ever-changing digital landscape.
7 Jan 2025TRANSCRIPT
How anyone can make their first Million with James Altucher | MFE #2
James Altucher shares his unconventional insights on making a million dollars, leveraging personal experience, writing, and investing to achieve financial freedom.
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