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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…

Arlan Hamilton


    • Mar 21, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 29m AVG DURATION
    • 321 EPISODES

    4.9 from 349 ratings Listeners of Your First Million that love the show mention: first million, arlan hamilton, mel robbins, sage wisdom, therese, listening to your first, bootstrapped, vc, forbes, jewel, jolly, personal story, many gems, tenacity, pamela, aspiring entrepreneur, wyatt, capitalist, founders, jodi.


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    The Your First Million podcast hosted by Arlan Hamilton is an incredibly inspiring and informative show that delves into the journeys of successful entrepreneurs and their paths to making their first million. Arlan's openness, knowledge, and humor make for engaging and relatable conversations with her guests. The podcast covers a wide range of topics, from habits and rituals for success to venture capital and maintaining humility. Each episode offers valuable insights and authentic stories that leave listeners feeling motivated and mentored.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is Arlan's ability to captivate the audience with her raw, uncensored humor. Whether it's through her bonus episode rants or her genuine curiosity in interviewing her guests, Arlan's personality shines through and keeps listeners engaged. Additionally, the show features a diverse range of guests who have worked hard to overcome obstacles on their journey to success. Their authentic and inspiring stories provide valuable lessons for listeners looking to learn from their experiences.

    While there are so many positive aspects of this podcast, one potential downside is that it may not appeal to everyone. Some listeners might prefer a more traditional interview format or find Arlan's style too casual. However, for those who appreciate a laid-back conversational approach, this podcast is a gem.

    In conclusion, The Your First Million podcast with Arlan Hamilton is highly recommended for anyone looking for inspiration, practical advice, and insights into the world of entrepreneurship. Arlan's ability to connect with her guests and bring out their stories is commendable, making each episode enjoyable and thought-provoking. Whether you're a gritty entrepreneur or simply curious about what it takes to make your first million, this podcast offers something for everyone. Don't miss out on the opportunity to learn from Arlan and her incredible lineup of guests!



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    Latest episodes from Your First Million

    Centering Women of Color - Arlan & Bridgid's new podcast!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2024 64:11


    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 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 comment and let us know what we should name our podcast? :) "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 miss these magical moments. It will get real. It will get deep, and hopefully, it will inspire you.

    It's book launch day! Your First Million is officially out!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2024 6:55


    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

    If you're feeling stuck or don't know where to start

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2023 52:10


    My annual episode to YOU. You know who you are.

    I'm going on a book tour! Get the dates here…

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2023 5:39


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    Career advancement in the age of AI w/Valerie Capers Workman

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2023 35:25


    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 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, 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. It will get deep, and hopefully, it will inspire you. #elonmusk #elon #openai #samaltman #chatgpt #ai #jobsearch #aijobs #blackintech #tesla

    Is Sam Altman really out at ChatGPT's OpenAI? “Prolly not,” says Arlan Hamilton

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2023 37:28


    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.

    Your journey to financial freedom w/Jamila Souffrant

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2023 26:38


    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.

    This week in review - it's a doozy

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2023 48:49


    @ARLANWASHERE to share your thoughts + YourFirstMillion.live for tickets to my April 9-12, 2024 event

    Moving accounting off of your plate w/RevelCPA

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2023 18:38


    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, 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. It will get deep, and hopefully, it will inspire you.

    My thoughts on Israel, Gaza, and Hamas

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2023 12:40


    Recording with love and respect.

    5 Steps to Making Your First Million in 24 Months!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2023 42:13


    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

    How to sell your online company!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2023 25:17


    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.

    Oprah + A serendipitous moment in NYC:)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2023 3:45


    Welcome 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!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2023 17:59


    YourFirstMillion.live has launched! And you don't want to miss this announcement.

    Attracting Your Dream Customers

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2023 29:35


    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?

    Zapier: From $1M to $140M ARR

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2023 37:12


    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 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. It will get deep, and hopefully, it will inspire you. Follow Arlan INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/arlanwashere

    A tiny man sues Fearless Fund

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2023 21:26


    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!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2023 31:58


    It's on! Main site: YourFirstMillion.live (temp bumpsale is on ArlansAcademy.com)

    Win tickets to Beyoncé's tour!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2023 2:53


    You heard the (wo)man! Listen in :)

    Advice from Arlan to GaryVee's Veefriends apprentice pass holders

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2023 52:05


    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 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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2023 28:01


    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.

    Sam Altman on Elon, Zuck, and robots ruling the world

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2023 25:13


    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 early success of Airbnb, Dropbox, Stripe and dozens more unicorns. #openai #chatgpt #samaltman #ycombinator #threads #twitter #markzuckerberg #elonmusk #diversityintech #ai #arlanhamilton Sam and Arlan have known each other for nearly 10 years.

    Hear what it's like to take my challenge!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2023 8:02


    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 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 also refer to the All-Access membership and new course, "Unleashing AI: How to Make an Extra $100k/yr Using ChatGPT", both available at ARLANSACADEMY.com - Arlan

    My new book! “Your First Million”!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2023 13:08


    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?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2023 11:21


    In 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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2023 16:32


    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.

    Jodie Comer's Broadway understudy, Dani Arlington

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2023 36:19


    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.

    Why I want you to make your first $ million

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2023 32:37


    Learn more at ArlansAcademy.com & ArlansAllAccess.com

    “Unleashing AI” w/Monique Hinton: A Deep Dive into ChatGPT

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2023 16:02


    Join my new course, "Unleashing AI: How to Make an Extra $100k/yr Using ChatGPT" https://arlansacademy.com/p/how-to-au...

    Brand new dates in your city!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2023 11:54


    I can't wait to see you in person!

    Huge announcement re: "The Valley" podcast!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2023 17:10


    Learn 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

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2023 43:15


    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: 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 Dollars, Views, or Followers! You don't want to miss these magical moments. It will get real. It will get deep, and hopefully, it will inspire you.

    98. How she generated $20M as a woman of color

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2023 51:04


    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 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. It will get deep, and hopefully, it will inspire you.

    Ep. 97 Nike Air Jordan Shoe Designer Reveals Secrets of Success

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2023 28:21


    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: 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 Dollars, Views, or Followers! You don't want to miss these magical moments. It will get real. It will get deep, and hopefully, it will inspire you. Follow Arlan INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/arlanwashere TWITTER https://twitter.com/arlanwashere BACKSTAGE CAPITAL https://backstagecapital.com HIRE RUNNER https://www.hirerunner.co/

    Ep. 96 The Truth About Alcohol

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2023 60:42


    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.

    95. Women's soccer is BIG business w/Angel City FC's GM

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2023 33:01


    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 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 caps and two Olympic gold medals. In 2009, Hucles was named the U.S. Soccer Foundation Humanitarian of the Year."

    94. How to make money in med-tech sales w/Montee Kelly

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2023 36:43


    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 Kobe and Jordan. More Montee https://www.monteekelly.com

    Breaking: Samir Kaji on viral SVB tweets, and what will happen next

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2023 16:58


    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: https://twitter.com/Samirkaji/status/1634324800901623808?s=20

    SVB (Silicon Valley Bank) situation explained w/Softbank Head of Growth Investments, Gosia Karas

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2023 34:14


    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 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/newsevents/pressreleases/monetary20230312a.htm This is NOT accounting, legal, or financial advice.

    93. Michael Fishman on Betrayal, Forgiveness, and the Next 40 Years of His Hollywood Career

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2023 49:54


    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: 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 Michael surprises Arlan 9:55 Roseanne controversy 17:53 Is Michael rich? 21:11 working behind the scenes 23:25 advice to show biz parents 27:15 homeless at 15 33:33 his son passed away 38:14 an emotional moment 40:48 on racism 44:53 a big takeaway 48:28 Michael's social media 48:50 General Hospital

    92. Yvette Nicole Brown on Janet Jackson, her father's health, and her faith in God

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2023 79:41


    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. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yfm/message

    91. How she made $15M in online sales last year! W/Amy Porterfield

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2023 36:06


    Amy Porterfield is an online marketing expert and the host of the podcast Online Marketing Made Easy. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yfm/message

    90. Hollywood's $10B Blind Spot w/Franklin Leonard

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2023 40:00


    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 ! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yfm/message

    89. Anjali Bhimani - Actors don't have to be "starving artists"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2023 46:07


    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 time. See the video at https://youtu.be/jDowSFfdaCk! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yfm/message

    88. The NFL's Bobby Wagner: I Didn't Want to End Up Broke and Divorced

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2023 22:00


    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 (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 was drafted in the second round of the 2012 NFL Draft by the Seattle Seahawks, who he played for until the end of the 2021 season. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yfm/message

    Introducing: The 'Your First Million' VIDEO series! Debuts Feb 1! youtube.com/@ARLANsyourfirstmillion

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2023 0:33


    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 will always accompanied by the audio version the same day). I cannot wait for you to see and hear these amazing interviews. Subscribe today! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yfm/message

    Introducing Runner 2.0 + VIP Day in LA!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2023 12:31


    The 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

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2022 28:27


    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. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yfm/message

    My thoughts on Elon, Paul Graham, and Twitter

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2022 21:09


    Since 280 characters are indeed not enough... --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yfm/message

    My Afrotech recap + All-Access Pass membership details

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2022 22:06


    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:) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yfm/message

    3 secrets to generating income anytime you want to or need to!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2022 46:12


    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! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yfm/message

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