
The Sweaty Startup
Want to build a successful business? Packed with the principles, strategies, and methods used to grow successful companies, The Sweaty Startup will help you make your vision a reality. Hosted by successful entrepreneur Nick Huber. Short, to the point and no fluff.
Latest episodes

Apr 20, 2025 • 6min
How to Make Better Decisions
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.

Apr 18, 2025 • 2min
Why Hiring Is A Lot Like Hunting
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.

Apr 16, 2025 • 5min
This Mindset Shift Will Change How You Approach Business
Explore the intriguing idea that everyone is inherently selfish. This mindset shift redefines business and networking, emphasizing the need for mutual benefit. Learn why traditional networking can be a waste and how focusing on value creation truly pays off. By prioritizing relationship-building over entitlement, you can foster genuine connections and trust. The real key to success lies in offering value, making this a game-changing perspective for anyone looking to thrive in business.

Apr 16, 2025 • 11min
430: The hardest thing about entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship is a long game, demanding patience and resilience. It’s not just about the rewarding outcomes, but the grueling process that can take years. The discussion touches on innovative hiring strategies, showcasing a case study on revamping a sales team. Additionally, the importance of delayed gratification is emphasized, contrasting the quick rewards of traditional jobs with the profound benefits of sticking it out in the entrepreneurial journey.

Apr 10, 2025 • 18min
429: Why I Hate Tech Startups
A deep dive into the downsides of tech startups reveals a preference for simple, proven business models. The discussion emphasizes the importance of real-world experience and networking over tech's complexity. Listeners are encouraged to engage and explore valuable resources for analyzing self-storage facilities. Get ready for an insightful exploration of sustainable business strategies!

Apr 4, 2025 • 13min
428: Why business friendly locations aren't always the best opportunities
Discover why business-friendly locations aren't always the best for profit. Learn how unconventional places can present hidden opportunities for savvy entrepreneurs. Dive into the advantages of thriving in less desirable environments where competition is light. Plus, hear about leveraging unique resources in the home service industry. This insightful discussion also offers a free resource to help you navigate the complexities of self-storage analysis.

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Mar 31, 2025 • 23min
How to build an audience, career goal setting, how to hire and more
Discover the secrets to effective career goal setting by looking ahead to 2035. Learn how to build an audience in today's social media landscape and explore the best industries for sales professionals. Delve into practical advice on managing both parenting and employee leadership. Hear insights on writing a book and the challenges that come with it. Finally, get pragmatic tips on fundraising and the right time to seek capital for your business ventures. This engaging discussion offers valuable wisdom for aspiring entrepreneurs.

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Mar 26, 2025 • 14min
427: Are you working smart or working hard?
Discover the crucial difference between working smart and working hard. Unpack the 80-20 rule, urging you to delegate low-value tasks and concentrate on impactful decision-making. Learn how to strike a balance between your unique strengths and time management for sustained wealth and personal satisfaction. This engaging discussion encourages listeners to rethink their approach to work for a more rewarding lifestyle.

Mar 20, 2025 • 9min
426: The most important rule of real estate and small business
Life is a numbers game, much like dating—more chances bring better matches. The importance of filtering opportunities emerges as a key strategy. Prioritizing quality over quantity can significantly impact success in real estate and small business. Real-life examples illustrate how focusing on high-quality opportunities leads to greater achievements.

Mar 13, 2025 • 8min
425: Why entrepreneurship isn't as risky as you think
A lot of people tend to think that entrepreneurship is risky. That's why the majority of people decide to just look for a job they think is safe and secure. In this short but valuable episode, I'm sharing why entrepreneurship isn't as risky as you think. This episode was originally posted on October 21, 2020 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 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