13 Businesses Making +$1,000,000/Year With 0 Employees

Success Stories

Sam Parr and Shaan Puri highlight remarkable one-person businesses that generate millions in revenue. They discuss the story of Wargrafts, a company sold for $54 million, created by a single individual who developed a popular companion app for League of Legends 1. Shaan emphasizes the potential of such businesses, noting that they often fly under the radar yet achieve significant success 2. He mentions industries like gaming, apps, and data aggregation as common fields for these powerhouses 3.

The most common industries you see these one to two person businesses that crush are just like, thought leader on social media.

--- Shaan Puri

These businesses demonstrate how a small team or even a single person can create substantial impact and financial success.

   

Business Preferences

Shaan and Sam discuss the types of businesses they would prefer to own, focusing on low-maintenance and profitable ventures. Shaan highlights Milled.com, a simple yet effective email marketing compilation site that generates revenue through ads and affiliate links 4. Despite its under-monetized model, its simplicity and low maintenance make it appealing. Sam admires Joe Rogan's business model, which combines his passions with significant revenue generation, emphasizing the importance of enjoying one's work 5.

I think his business is absolutely a mighty business in that it's just let's Sam one, two to three people that is building a thing that does over $100 million in revenue.

--- Shaan Puri

These examples illustrate the hosts' preference for businesses that align with personal interests and require minimal oversight.