The Sweaty Startup

Discover why most people miss the mark in their careers, often chasing the wrong paths. Hear a powerful story of a top attorney who, despite success, found himself miserable. Learn how to choose the right game and redefine success by aligning your values with your work. Explore the influence of wealth on risk-taking and the importance of fostering a healthy workplace culture. Finally, uncover hidden talent and the value of problem-solving skills in unexpected places.

Adam Lush, the mind behind Mind Branches, joins Nick Huber for a candid conversation about success, stress tolerance, and the pitfalls of pride. They tackle why confidence stems from confronting challenges and emphasize the importance of achieving wealth through mastery of simple tasks. The duo shares insights on navigating the entrepreneurial landscape, debunking the myth of overnight success, and the need for resilience. Lush and Huber also redefine success, urging listeners to prioritize personal fulfillment and community over mere financial gain.

Chris Koerner, an entrepreneur renowned for his practical insights, joins the discussion on building a meaningful business beyond online glamor. He shares the harsh realities of facing criticism and stress, emphasizing that genuine confidence comes from hard work. The conversation covers the pitfalls of pride in decision-making and illustrates effective, low-cost strategies for attracting initial customers. Koerner also contrasts CEO responsibilities, arguing for hands-on leadership, and discusses the parallels between entrepreneurship and parenting, advocating for resilience.

Goals are important. Yes, you should have a direction that you are rowing your boat. But I feel like the world out there right now have a bunch of people who are stuck in making goals.   This episode originally aired on Oct 14, 2020   My book, “The Sweaty Startup” is OUT! I worked on it for 18 months. You can buy it here: https://amzn.to/4aWyrAF It’s the how-to business guide I wish I had when building my first business. Most business books have 2–3 gold nuggets total. I aimed for 2–3 per page. This is a short, concise guide on how to: – Pick a business idea – Grow that business – Out-operate your competition Sales, hiring, management, delegation, and more — with 30+ untold stories from my own experience and people in my network on how to get rich. Live Book Signing I'm hosting a live book signing in Athens on May 8th at 6pm at Barnes and Noble. RSVP here: https://lu.ma/8m0di1yz Beers on me afterwards at Mel’s. Audiobook: I recorded the audiobook myself. Listen here: https://amzn.to/4aWyrAF Let me know what you think! Buying Perks / Bulk Orders: 1 book = 1 year access to my small business community ($25/mo value) 3 books = Access to my Hiring Course ($299 value) https://nickhuber.podia.com/hiring 5 books = Access to my Twitter/X Growth Course ($499 value) https://nickhuber.podia.com/twitter-growth-course-100k-followers-in-10-months 10 books = Access to my Real Estate Masterclass ($2,500 value) https://nickhuber.podia.com/realestate 40 books = I’ll do a 30-minute virtual coaching call with you or your team 75 books = Join me in Athens, GA for a round of golf at Athens Country Club. Beer and green fee on me. Don’t play golf? We’ll swap it for dinner. Want me to speak at your event? Send an email to: nick@sweatystartup.com Include proof of purchase. Use the subject line: “1 book”, “5 books”, or “50 books”, depending on how many you bought. Join Shaan Puri and I for a free CEO bootcamp on May 1st, here: https://hubs.ly/Q03cWPrk0   Thanks for listening!   Like this video? I think you’ll love my newsletter. I write a long form essay on how to build wealth and succeed to 250K+ readers each week. Subscribe here: https://www.nickhuber.com/newsletter   Order my book on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Sweaty-Startup-Doing-Boring-Things/dp/006338762X   Want to see all of my companies? Click here: https://www.nickhuber.com/portfolio   Want more of my content? I’m @SweatyStartup everywhere:   Say hello on X: https://www.x.com/sweatystartup LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sweatystartup Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sweatystartup TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/sweatystartup Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-nick-huber-show/id1576120606 https://sweatystartup.ck.page Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7L5zQxijU81xq4SbVYNs81   Want my team and I to help sell your business? Click here: https://www.nickhuber.com/sell   Want to buy a business that my brokerage represents? Click here: https://www.nickhuber.com/buy   Are you an accredited investor and interested in learning more about potential deals? Fill out this form: https://www.nickhuber.com/invest   Want my free PDF on how to analyze a self-storage facility? Click here: https://sweatystartup.ck.page/79046c9b03   Want to hire me as a consultant? Click here: https://sweatystartup.com/storage   Here are the links to my businesses: Business Brokerage - https://nickhuber.com/ Personal Brand - https://sweatystartup.com/ Self Storage - https://boltstorage.com/ Bold SEO - https://boldseo.com/ Insurance - https://titanrisk.com/ Overseas Staffing - https://somewhere.com/ Tax Credit - https://taxcredithunter.com/ Cost Segregation - https://recostseg.com/ Performance Marketing - https://adrhino.com/ Pest control - https://spidexx.com/   That's all for now. Thank you again for joining me on my Sweaty Startup journey.   Onward and upward! -Nick

The host unveils their new book packed with actionable business insights, promising 2–3 golden nuggets per page. They discuss how to choose a business idea, outpace competitors, and master essential skills like sales and management. The episode also features details about exclusive perks for readers, including access to valuable courses and personal coaching. An exciting live book signing event in Athens adds to the buzz—complete with drinks! Get ready to take your entrepreneurial journey to a new level!

Explore the essence of urgency and how it drives success. Decisions shouldn’t be delayed by more meetings; act quickly and adapt when new information arises. Discover the importance of fostering a culture where team members can challenge leadership. Honest feedback can prevent costly mistakes in business. Embrace change and encourage adaptability for strong leadership. Tune in for personal insights and stories that underline these crucial business principles.

Being frugal taught me to spend wisely and budget well, but I’ve recently learned that earning is even more powerful. In this episode of Sweaty Startup, I’ll share why earning matters more than saving.   This episode originally aired on Oct 7, 2020   Join Shaan Puri and I for a free CEO bootcamp on May 1st, here: https://hubs.ly/Q03cWPrk0   Thanks for listening!   Like this video? I think you’ll love my newsletter. I write a long form essay on how to build wealth and succeed to 250K+ readers each week. Subscribe here: https://www.nickhuber.com/newsletter   Order my book on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Sweaty-Startup-Doing-Boring-Things/dp/006338762X   Want to see all of my companies? Click here: https://www.nickhuber.com/portfolio   Want more of my content? I’m @SweatyStartup everywhere:   Say hello on X: https://www.x.com/sweatystartup LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sweatystartup Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sweatystartup TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/sweatystartup Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-nick-huber-show/id1576120606 https://sweatystartup.ck.page Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7L5zQxijU81xq4SbVYNs81   Want my team and I to help sell your business? Click here: https://www.nickhuber.com/sell   Want to buy a business that my brokerage represents? Click here: https://www.nickhuber.com/buy   Are you an accredited investor and interested in learning more about potential deals? Fill out this form: https://www.nickhuber.com/invest   Want my free PDF on how to analyze a self-storage facility? Click here: https://sweatystartup.ck.page/79046c9b03   Want to hire me as a consultant? Click here: https://sweatystartup.com/storage   Here are the links to my businesses: Business Brokerage - https://nickhuber.com/ Personal Brand - https://sweatystartup.com/ Self Storage - https://boltstorage.com/ Bold SEO - https://boldseo.com/ Insurance - https://titanrisk.com/ Overseas Staffing - https://somewhere.com/ Tax Credit - https://taxcredithunter.com/ Cost Segregation - https://recostseg.com/ Performance Marketing - https://adrhino.com/ Pest control - https://spidexx.com/   That's all for now. Thank you again for joining me on my Sweaty Startup journey.   Onward and upward! -Nick

Sales isn't just a part of business; it's the backbone of success in life. The host shares a personal journey from hating sales to recognizing its importance for team building and investment. With an emphasis on discomfort and rejection, listeners learn that embracing sales skills is essential for entrepreneurial growth. Transforming from a behind-the-scenes role to a confident seller can be life-changing. Mastering this skill can make everything else in life easier and more rewarding.

Dive into the art of decision-making by embracing discomfort and learning through experience. Discover how small, low-stakes choices can foster confidence and judgment from a young age. Reflect on lessons from the decathlon, highlighting resilience and adaptability as key traits for success. The conversation emphasizes that trying to shield others from challenges can hinder growth. Real decision-making comes from facing pressure, making choices, and learning from the outcomes.

Discover how hiring is like hunting, where proactive talent scouting is key to building a successful team. Dive into the tough reality that tolerating underperformers can drive away your top talent. Gain insights from a transformative story that reshapes decision-making in hiring and firing. Learn why prioritizing business success over comfort is essential in managing personnel.