Creator Science

#70: Nick Huber – What online creators can learn from sweaty startups

Aug 24, 2021

Nick Huber, Founder of Sweaty Startup, shares his journey from college entrepreneur to successful business owner with over $20 million in self-storage assets. He discusses the importance of grassroots marketing and hands-on experience in launching a 'sweaty startup.' Huber emphasizes using Twitter to build a following, arguing it's accelerated his career dramatically. He also explores the growing demand for service-based businesses and the necessity of combining creativity with entrepreneurial skills for success in today’s economy.

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Episode notes

Intro

2min

From College to Cash: The Sweaty Startup Journey

5min

Navigating the Startup Landscape

20min

Bridging the Gap Between Craft and Entrepreneurship in the Creative Economy

3min

Navigating Creator Business Complexities

12min

The Rising Demand for Service-Based Businesses in a Changing Economy

2min

Embracing Creativity through Business Insights

2min

Nick Huber started Sweaty Startup in December of 2018 because he believed the Shark Tank and TechCrunch culture was ruining the real spirit of low-risk entrepreneurship.

Today, Nick has more than 140,000 followers on Twitter, two podcasts, a Real Estate Masterclass, and more than $20 million in self storage assets under management.

He founded a pickup and delivery student storage company with a partner in 2011 as an undergrad in college. The company has grown to 34 major colleges in 9 states and we service over 10,000 customers each year with a team of 5 full-time employees and over 200 part-time employees.

In this episode, we talk about Nick’s experience building a “sweaty startup,” Nick’s approach to building a following on Twitter, why Twitter has accelerated his career 20 years, and how you can make your creative business stand out by getting a little sweaty.

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