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Mentioned in 25 episodes

The Sweaty Startup

How to Get Rich Doing Boring Things

Book • 2025

Author

Nick Huber

In 'The Sweaty Startup', Nick Huber challenges conventional Silicon Valley wisdom by showing that success doesn't require revolutionary ideas or complex technology.

Instead, he advocates for focusing on proven markets and mastering essential business skills like sales and delegation.

The book offers actionable advice and real-life stories to help entrepreneurs build sustainable businesses.

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Mentioned in 25 episodes

Mentioned by Anand at the end of the podcast.

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He launched a sweaty startup in high school. Now he'll be a millionaire by 18

Mentioned by

Nick Huber

as his upcoming book, offering insights into building profitable businesses.

275 snips

The $1,000/Day boring business anyone can start tomorrow (Sweaty Startup Playbook)

Mentioned by

Nick Huber

as a guide for entrepreneurs to look at real businesses and opportunities in a different way.

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How Nick Huber Stays Humble with a $50m Net Worth and 25k Burn

Mentioned by

Nick Huber

as the book he wrote to help advance someone's career.

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How Nick Huber Turned 'Boring' Businesses Into a $30M Empire

Mentioned by

Ryan Hawk

as the author of the book, and the subject of the podcast episode.

43 snips

632: Nick Huber - The Attributes of Winners, Becoming Great at Sales, Changing Your Mind, & The Fundamental Truths of Life (Sweaty Startup)

Mentioned by

Greg Isenberg

in a metaphor, comparing competition to playing against LeBron James.

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Spotting Million Dollar Business Ideas Before Everyone Else

Mentioned by

Will Smith

as the book

Nick Huber

recently published on the topic of "sweaty startups".

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How a First-Timer Pulled Off a $52m Acquisition

Mentioned by

Nick Huber

, who wrote the book, as something he has out now.

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How to Build Leverage and Scale Without Losing Control

Mentioned by

Rod Santomassimo

as a book that listeners should read.

34 snips

How to Make Millions as a Solo Operator Without Building a Big Team

Mentioned by

Nick Huber

as a call out on Silicon Valley entrepreneurship and to convince people to do boring things.

30 snips

#366 Nick Huber - 25 Controversial Ideas For This Century

Mentioned by

Brandon Turner

as the title of his book.

30 snips

How To Build Wealth With "Boring" Businesses & Sweaty Startups | Nick Huber (EP 143)

Mentioned by

Chris Koerner

as a resource for aspiring entrepreneurs.

28 snips

You Don't Deserve a Business Until You've Done the Dirty Work

Mentioned in the episode description with a link, this book promotes the idea of building businesses through simple, often unglamorous, but profitable ventures.

28 snips

Why Most People Fail at Business and What the Winners Do Differently

Mentioned by

Nick Huber

as a book about entrepreneurship and leadership.

21 snips

This is Why Most People Never Get Rich

Mentioned by

Matt Ragland

and

Nick Huber

as a guide to building profitable businesses by focusing on proven models and trading time for money.