$1M By 19, $100M+ By 35 -- Here's How He Did It

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Sam Parr (@theSamParr) sits down with Val Katayev (@ValKatayev) to talk about how he got his start making millions from a ringtone business, why he's currently launching a startup in the jewelry industry, what has fueled him to greatness along the way, and much more.
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Show Notes:
(00:00) - Val going viral on Twitter
(1:35) - How he got his start
(19:15) - How he builds launches new products
(37:40) - Are you driven by money?
(42:30) - How Sam accidentally exposed Val

[@privateequityguy]

To everyone who has started or is thinking of starting their own business: *Believe in yourself and never give up.* If you can work 8 hours for someone else. You can work 2 hours for yourself..

[@prembutter]

These are the episodes that make watching this show worth it. Listening to this guy for an hour about trying 10 different things, indifferent to the failed outcomes, transforms my mindset and shuts out self-doubt which many of us suffer from (we are our own worst enemies). Also hearing "millions", "8-figures", "multi-billions" so casually encourages our minds to think bigger & have a broader perspective on things. Thanks, Sam/Shaan/Ben

[@TheVibeMindset]

100%

[@herogebrial]

No doubt. Just go for it

[@simplyInvent]

I'm totally on the same page, this ep was transformative and will change the trajectory of my life, it's crazy

[@JayEs31]

Also as someone that has basically watched ALL of your podcasts, have to say that BEN is great too! Hope you can have him on more….

[@yvetteowo5318]

Best one to date. Second only to the interview with Alex Hormozi. Love how much you let Val just talk ... that let his esthetic really come through

[@reecegregory-smma]

Could u let him speak pls

[@Yankzy]

Love you Sam, but can you let him talk?

[@johnbuenger]

Berkshire Hathaway owns Helzberg Diamonds. Seems like they might be big enough to acquire your company.

[@NickBarner]

This is an incredible video. Huge motivation/inspiration for me to keep grinding on KZbin! Keep up the great content.

[@joe_fabricator]

One of my best resources for inspiration. Thanks guys. Great episode.

[@JayEs31]

Awesome discussion….hope for more like this!

[@brandonparris7577]

Val's story is inspiring and learned a lot. Thank you

[@denisshatalin]

It’s the most insightful video I watched this year. Thanks you Sam!

[@mariomaro7]

Remarkable story. I think genetics and family play a huge role, but more so genetics. Some people are just born with a "eh, I'll try it out, who cares" kind of personality. Others are born more analytical and "rational". Both, or rather, all types of personalities can become successful because humans are capable of learning, growing, and seeking out opportunities, but for some people it just comes more naturally, like Val over here. Is there some luck involved? Certainly. But at the end of the day the core steps to success are largely the same. Experiment, learn, see what works, be consistent, and kick ass.

[@mamotivated]

This was one of the most inspiring podcasts I have ever listened to especially for immigrants.

[@pccrypto]

awesome episode - thanks!

[@estebangodoy386]

I haven't seen it yet, but.... I'm really excited to watch it as soon as I get home

[@artyomnovikov2728]

@valkataev Thank you for your story! I worked with Uzbekistan guys, great culture and mentality.

[@snorider686]

Great stuff, Gents! I’m usually upset about the KZbin ads every 5min, but it feels appropriate for this episode.

[@DuraanAli]

It would have been great if he just told his story from start to end and then ask questions to point out things.

[@elliotwood]

Crazy story, love it

[@brandontu549]

By far my favourite episode and I just found it now

[@khanhnh1]

instant subscribe due to this episode alone

[@Romain_Petitjean]

Loved it !

[@alexNGMI]

ill quit my job and start working for free for this guy right now!

[@jewishbusinessadvice6043]

Really interesting

[@gcp21]

how is that dude so far from his mic but i can hear every inner working of his body lmao. i feel like i listened to this while in someone’s throat

[@3030MusicGroup]

I thought I was the only one who ran on those hours...

[@MrSpencScott]

Val reminds me of Musk. Even the way he talks sounds like Elon. Dude is amazing!

[@danweis68]

Very insightful interview! Val is a lot like GaryVee...in their own ways!

[@adam23sp]

I think he just looks like him

[@islandliving3745]

Did we watch the same episode? This guy is a dud.

[@mahindersingh-wb3ik]

I wonder why I wasn't successful at 19. Just realized I got access to internet when I was 18 in 2017. But 23 now and I still broke lol. So internet wasn't the problem may be. What are your thoughts?

[@williamgriffin61]

YES !

[@joshuadarrington.]

lit

[@moahmet8104]

This podcast has only 15k views?

[@mathews8670]

Sam, time to sort some flowers and a nice couple of bottles of wine for Val and his wife..

[@Elite_Employee]

Good to see baker mayfield diversify his talents off the field

[@Elite_Employee]

Sam looks like Andrew hale from lawhf just with glasses

[@sayfami3927]

💯🙌🏾👈🏾🚀🏆

[@matthewbradberry3702]

"Do you...recognize that you're a weirdo?" 😆

[@DJV94022]

What min?

[@altfiwithleighlommen310]

Dubious

[@gordondenilson2666]

nteresting but it felt like you only really scratched the surface

[@gordondenilson2666]

need more

[@imrivmos]

wassup sam?

[@YasinNabi]

If money is your hope for independence you will never have it. The only real security that a man will have in this world is a reserve of knowledge, experience, and ability. --Henry Ford....

[@boatsoar2557]

I can drive better than the driver that drives zig zagging in my rear view mirror. People lie about driving..they suck engines with their cars..them be linking with the opposing traffic. That car ya see in ya mirror..why it not pass. Why it there. Mirror mirror on the wall..coookey weird stuff. Me always see cool cars. They never allow strangers to enjoy the cat inside or give a ride. It's so mundane. Almost inverted. So you buy a drop top. Then give zero strangers rides?..it looks nice. What do ya think people think? Me poor. Me say a nice car pull up, or in a grocery store parking lot. Them ones are like snowman then want to see my face be happy or jealous. Me time is worth less than them ones. Wayyy far less. Way less. Ahh. A Jewelry behaver. Me say, significantly less than felt above. Gosh. One ring must be worth a gazillion. I'm not even going to waste your time, nice car drivers in public. It's worth less than the time to meet cold savagish non friendliness.

[@micahneely6542]

Sounds fake

[@darcymason319]

Zero value.

[@JamesTudsbury]

How far did you listen?

[@darcymason319]

@@JamesTudsbury The entire thing.

[@islandliving3745]

Thank you. This guy is a dud. He clearly struck gold early and has paroled that success. He doesn’t have anything of value for people beginning today.

[@funkymonkey7202]

@@islandliving3745 there definitely was some things that could have been valuable