{"podcast":{"title":"First Principles","slug":"first-principles-7708985","podcast_index_feed_id":7708985,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/PODAGEN4765221373","website_url":null,"image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/06eebd2a-0779-11f1-826e-37926ac18342/image/fca7c8febd1441fc3b0d54084418b06d.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Adrian Wells","episode_count":426,"summary":"First Principles isn't another business podcast recycling the same startup stories. Adrian Wells takes the fundamentals that actually matter and breaks them down like you're having coffee with the smartest professor you ever had. Wells spent twelve years teaching philosophy and critical thinking before ditching the lecture hall for the microphone. Turns out, the same principles that help you think clearly about ancient Greek ethics also work pretty well for modern business decisions. Who knew? Every episode strips away the latest trends and buzzwords to focus on the core ideas that don't change. How to actually evaluate evidence when everyone's throwing around statistics. Why most \"revolutionary\" business advice is just old wine in new bottles. The thinking patterns that separate smart decisions from lucky guesses. You won't get hyped-up success stories or flavor-of-the-month strategies. Instead, you'll learn how to think through problems the way philosophers have for centuries, applied to the stuff that matters in your work and life right now. Multiple new episodes drop daily, so there's always something fresh when you need it. Follow now if you're ready to think better, not just…","last_synced_at":"2026-09-20T02:18:54.580675+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/first-principles-7708985"},"episode":{"title":"I Used Daniel Priestley's 7,11,4 Method for 30 Days. Here's What Happened.","slug":"i-used-daniel-priestley-s-7-11-4-method-for-30-days-here-s-what-happened","published_at":"2026-09-05T16:12:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/first-principles-7708985/i-used-daniel-priestley-s-7-11-4-method-for-30-days-here-s-what-happened","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/first-principles-7708985","url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/PODAGEN5298918141.mp3?updated=1776258772","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/PODAGEN5298918141.mp3?updated=1776258772","summary":"What if I told you there's a proven formula that can turn $1 into $10,000 per month? Adrian Wells tested Daniel Priestley's legendary 7,11,4 method for 30 days straight, and the results might surprise you. This isn't another get-rich-quick scheme: it's a systematic approach used by entrepreneurs who've generated over $50 million in revenue. 🎯 What You'll Learn: • The psychology behind \"7 touches\" and why most people fail after contact #3 • How to position yourself as a Key Person of Influence in just 11 days • The 4-step process that turns expertise into consistent monthly income • Why 80% of business success comes from positioning, not product 👤 Perfect for: lifelong learners and anyone passionate about personal growth who wants to understand how real wealth gets built through strategic thinking, not luck. 📍 Chapters: [00:00] Adrian Wells introduces the $1 to $10K challenge [01:45] Breaking down Priestley's 7 touches theory [03:30] The 11-day positioning strategy that actually works [05:15] Why most entrepreneurs quit before the magic happens [07:00] The 4-step monetization framework [09:30] Real results from Adrian's 30-day experiment [11:00] Key takeaways you can implement today This episode strips away the hype to show you exactly how positioning and trust-building create sustainable income streams. Priestley's methodology has been taught to over 10,000 entrepreneurs across multiple countries, and the core principles haven't changed because they're based on fundamental human psychology. You'll walk away understanding why traditional marketing advice fails and how to think about business building the way philosophers approach timeless problems: with clarity, evidence, and systematic thinking. 🔔 Never miss an episode: Follow First Principles on Spotify and Apple Podc…","meta_description":"What if I told you there's a proven formula that can turn $1 into $10,000 per month? 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