From Start-Up to Grown-Up #101 Nick Huber — Building Wealth in “Boring” Businesses
Nick Huber is an entrepreneur and real estate investor who resides in Athens, Georgia, with his wife and three children. He owns Somewhere.com, Bolt Storage, RE Cost Seg, and several other businesses. His real estate portfolio currently includes sixty-eight self-storage properties, covering two million square feet. His portfolio of companies employs over 325 people and makes over $35 million annually. He’s the author of “The Sweaty Startup: How to Get Rich Doing Boring Things.”
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Timestamps:
(00:00) Introduction to Boring Businesses
(02:46) The Value of Boring Startups
(05:59) The Journey of Entrepreneurship
(08:58) Understanding Stress in Entrepreneurship
(11:53) Sales as a Core Skill
(14:57) Building Resilience in Kids and Employees
(17:57) Effective Delegation and Decision Making
(20:50) The Importance of Self-Awareness in Leadership
23:59) Navigating Employee Dynamics
(26:44) The Role of Mentorship in Growth
(29:37) Sales Strategies for Entrepreneurs
(36:07) Mastering Sales Through Practice
(40:56) Hiring Strategies for Entrepreneurs
(49:20) Understanding Financial Goals
(55:05) Balancing Ambition and Personal Life
(01:00:12) Building Your Brand on Social Media
(01:07:41) Advice for Aspiring Founders
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