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Investment Education Workshops
Investment Education Workshops: Workshops focused on teaching individuals about effective investment strategies, diversification, and understanding market behavior, drawing from the speaker's extensive experience. It was pitched on My First Million, hosted by Sam Parr and Shaan Puri, in the episode "Ray Dalio: The principles that made me a billionaire" (aired July 17, 2026).
At a glance
| Podcast | My First Million |
|---|---|
| Hosted by | Sam Parr and Shaan Puri |
| Episode | Ray Dalio: The principles that made me a billionaire |
| Aired | July 17, 2026 |
| Category | Education |
| Real companies on the episode | Tesla, Bridgewater Associates, Principles You, Hampton |
The problem it solves
Many individuals lack the knowledge and skills needed to make informed investment decisions, leading to financial losses.
How it makes money
One-time purchase model for workshops, with options for follow-up sessions and online resources available for an additional fee.
Skills you need
Expertise in finance and investing, public speaking skills, and experience in educational program development.
The market, and why this works now
Many people assume investment education is only for the wealthy. The rise of online platforms like Meetup allows facilitators to gather groups interested in investment workshops, providing a low-cost venue for first-time sessions. A potential first revenue move is to promote workshops through targeted ads on Facebook, focusing on local investment groups. A challenge in the first year will be the high customer acquisition cost, particularly as education-focused events often require extensive marketing to attract participants.
Our analysis, written after the episode. Not a quote from the show.
Real companies discussed on this episode
- Tesla
Tesla, Inc. is an American electric vehicle and clean energy company founded by Elon Musk and others, known for its innovative electric cars and renewable energy products.
- Bridgewater Associates
Bridgewater Associates is one of the world's largest hedge funds, founded by Ray Dalio in 1975.
- Principles You
Principles You is an online platform created by Ray Dalio that offers personality tests to help individuals understand their nature and work effectively with others.
- Hampton
A company that connects entrepreneurs with similar revenue levels to form peer groups for sharing insights and experiences.
Where this idea came from
Podcast: My First Million, hosted by Sam Parr and Shaan Puri
Episode: Ray Dalio: The principles that made me a billionaire
Aired:
Summarized from the episode transcript. The show does not say which speaker raised each idea, so we credit the show, not a person.