The Side Hustle Show The Sweaty Startup: How to Start a Local Service Business (Greatest Hits)
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Jan 13, 2025 
Nick Huber, co-founder of Storage Squad and a local service business guru, shares his expertise on launching low-risk, service-based ventures. He reveals tactics for identifying market opportunities and securing initial customers. Nick emphasizes the importance of modernizing traditional services and highlights niche markets like deep cleaning and parking lot striping. He also discusses creative marketing strategies and the pivotal moment of realizing when to hire help. Tune in for humor, insight, and a roadmap to entrepreneurial success!
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Proven Business Models
- Look for proven, existing business ideas.
- Execute better than the competition instead of searching for a magical idea.
Outsourcing Trend
- Homeowners are increasingly outsourcing tasks like cleaning, repairs, and maintenance.
- This creates opportunities for service businesses to cater to this growing demand.
Passion vs. Profit
- Avoid business ideas in areas where people are passionate.
- High passion often leads to high competition and lower chances of success.