
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.
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Aug 28, 2024 • 9min
397: How self-doubt sabotages you
Self-doubt can be a major roadblock to success, often holding back even the most accomplished individuals. Embracing risk and stepping outside your comfort zone are essential for personal and professional growth. The discussion also includes insights on real estate investment, emphasizing the importance of confidence and taking calculated risks to unlock true potential. Dive into strategies for overcoming insecurities and find inspiration to achieve your goals!

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Aug 21, 2024 • 12min
396: How I'm Building My Holding Company
Chris Powers, an entrepreneur and holding company builder, shares his insights on managing multiple businesses. He discusses the complexities and benefits of creating a holding company, emphasizing tax-efficient strategies and the challenges of customer acquisition. Chris also reflects on the evolution of a design agency into a successful enterprise valued at over $800 million, highlighting the importance of strategic leadership and team development for sustainable growth.

Aug 14, 2024 • 10min
395: 8 Minutes of Rapid Fire Questions & Answers
Delve into the world of entrepreneurship with insights on effective writing and communication. Discover strategies for real estate investment and balancing personal well-being with professional growth. Learn about essential personality traits that drive success, along with practical productivity tips. The discussion also highlights the significance of insightful leadership literature and how to strike a balance between wealth and fulfilling relationships.

Jul 31, 2024 • 10min
394: Why Following Your Passion is The Wrong Way To Do Business
Explore why pursuing your passion might derail your business success. Learn to approach entrepreneurship like a poker player, making strategic bets rather than emotional decisions. Discover the power of delayed gratification and how it shapes a rewarding career journey. Personal anecdotes reveal the value of hard work and the impact of serving others on the path to success.

Jul 24, 2024 • 11min
393: Why a High Stress Tolerance is Essential For Entrepreneurship
The podcast discusses the importance of high stress tolerance in entrepreneurship, sharing personal experiences on overcoming challenges and how they can lead to resilience and improved problem-solving skills. It also touches on analyzing self storage facilities and features a sponsor for real estate cost segregation studies.

Jul 18, 2024 • 7min
392: You Don’t Need To Reinvent The Wheel To Make Money as an Entrepreneur
Learn why new idea entrepreneurship is hard and why you don't need to reinvent the wheel to make money as an entrepreneur. Follow the speaker's journey from starting small to building success, emphasizing the value of cash, skills, and networking in entrepreneurship.

Jul 10, 2024 • 7min
391: How to Delegate The Right Way
Learn about the importance of delegating decisions, not just tasks, in business to empower employees and foster growth. Discover how to transition from level 1 delegation (tasks) to level 2 delegation (decisions) over time.

Jul 3, 2024 • 9min
390: Why Making Money is a Good Thing
Everyone says that making money doesn’t matter until you want to buy a house or move to be closer to family or have a safe, functional car or eat where you want to eat or go on a vacation or a family member gets sick and needs help. Then money really matters a lot! This is my 2 cents on why making money is a good thing. Thanks for listening! Like this episode? 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: www.nickhuber.com/newsletter Want to see all of my companies? Click here: www.nickhuber.com/portfolio Want more of my content? I’m @SweatyStartup everywhere: Say hello on X: www.x.com/sweatystartup LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/sweatystartup Instagram: www.instagram.com/sweatystartup TikTok: www.tiktok.com/sweatystartup Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-nick-huber-show/id1576120606 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7L5zQxijU81xq4SbVYNs81 Want my team and I to help sell your business? Click here: www.nickhuber.com/sell Want to buy a business that my brokerage represents? Click here: www.nickhuber.com/buy Are you an accredited investor and interested in learning more about potential deals? Fill out this form: 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: usiness Brokerage - https://nickhuber.com/ Personal Brand - https://sweatystartup.com/ Self Storage - https://boltstorage.com/ Bold SEO - https://boldseo.com/ Insurance - https://titanrisk.com/ Recruiting - https://recruitjet.com/ Landing Page / Web Development - https://webrun.com/ Overseas Staffing - https://supportshepherd.com/ Debt and Equity - https://bluekeycapital.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

Jun 21, 2024 • 12min
389: Why business friendly locations aren't always the best opportunities
The podcast discusses how business-friendly locations may not always lead to profit, challenging the common belief. It explores the advantages of operating in challenging locations with high barriers to entry, offering lucrative opportunities for entrepreneurs.

Jun 6, 2024 • 14min
388: Entrepreneurship isn't as fun as everyone thinks it is
Entrepreneurship isn't all glamour; it's about solving problems and dealing with constant challenges. The podcast discusses sleepless nights, overwhelming stress, and even a breakdown, highlighting the harsh realities faced by entrepreneurs on their journey to success.
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