My First Million

This guy names billion dollar brands for a living, here’s his exact 3-step formula.

March 13, 2026·1h 0m·3-min readsolobusiness
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TLDR
A great startup name isn't just branding—it's a strategic lever that compounds over time, creates instant value, and can make the difference between a $500M brand and a $200M one, even with identical products.


THESIS

The right name—original, processing-fluent, and surprising—create

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Guest

D

David

solo on My First Million

Mentions

Books, people, and resources mentioned in this episode.

People

David

Books

Playing to Winby Roger Martin and A.G. Lafley

Companies

Procter & GambleCloroxMicrosoft

Products & Tools

SwifferBlackBerryImpossible BurgerAzurePredict

Topics

BrandingEntrepreneurshipLeadershipMarketingProduct ManagementStartups

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