Acquiring Minds How a First-Timer Pulled Off a $52m Acquisition
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Jun 19, 2025 
Nick Huber, the 'Sweaty Startup' entrepreneur and self-storage expert, discusses his impressive acquisition of Support Shepherd, a recruiting agency specializing in Filipino talent. He shares his unique journey into offshoring and how social media affects business growth. The conversation covers challenges in managing remote teams and why building a Twitter following can be a double-edged sword for entrepreneurs. Huber also dives into the intricacies of negotiation during acquisitions and reflects on the balance between business and personal life.
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Entrepreneurship Beyond Tech
- Nick Huber emphasizes entrepreneurship beyond tech startups as most wealthy entrepreneurs succeed in "sweaty startups" or boring businesses.
- Most media coverage focuses on tech, ignoring where real generational wealth is created.
Twitter Changed Nick's Career
- Nick found Twitter initially skeptical, but after joining, his follower count exploded, drastically accelerating his career.
- Twitter connected him to investors, co-founders, hires, and amplified his voice beyond traditional channels.
Brutal Early Startup Experience
- Nick shares a brutal experience running a college storage startup with health and operational crises that tested him deeply.
- This hardship built his operator mindset essential for future success but came with personal cost.
