My First Million
The best business ideas come from noticing what's working and doing it better, faster, or for a different audience.
Volume Beats Quality in Content Markets
Evidence
Parcast built $50M podcast empire through volume production rather than perfection, search algorithms reward publishing frequency
Implication
Content creators should prioritize consistent output over individual piece quality to build sustainable audiences
Counter Belief
Quality content builds premium brand value and lasting audience loyalty that volume cannot achieve
Example Application
Podcast company produces 40 weekly shows with good-enough voice acting instead of 4 perfect shows, dominates search and audience habits
Related Knowledge
Crisis Window Opportunity Model
Major crisis events create temporary market inefficiencies with massive profit potential, but only for those who act wit
Savage vs Beautiful Execution Model
Two distinct approaches to business execution: 'Beautiful' focuses on craftsmanship and perfection; 'Savage' focuses on volume and speed.
Crisis Pivot Framework
A systematic approach to rapidly shifting business operations during crisis events to capture emergency demand in new ma
Savage Scaling Framework
A rapid content/product scaling approach that prioritizes volume and speed over perfection to dominate a market category
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