The Sweaty Startup

This is my analytical approach to vetting ideas, analyzing opportunity, studying the market and launching a company that has extremely high odds of success. Start by making a list of 10 business ideas based on the criteria provided. Then analyze them and study competitors and spot holes in the market.

The sure fire way to get opportunities, raises and promotions at work is to solve problems and relieve stress for the decision makers in your company. You'll be invaluable in no time. Apply the entrepreneurial spirit to what you do at work and you will win

Networks are tricky. There is a chicken and egg problem. So many young entrepreneurs focus on building a network but it rarely pays dividends and in this episode we discuss why that is and how you can earn a valuable network

Your health is the one thing that most entrepreneurs sacrifice in exchange for success. Take care of this area of your life with these tips and you will have a massive advantage over your competitors.

Discover the incredible power of time management and how it can propel your personal and business growth. Learn techniques for failing, learning, and succeeding faster. Embrace discomfort to reach ambitious goals and reclaim your focus by mastering the art of saying no. Prioritize what truly matters, eliminate distractions, and live more intentionally to enhance your relationships and overall success.

The on demand economy is taking over. Customers want service now. Not next week. Not tomorrow. Now. You have to find a way to avoid competing on price and racing to the bottom. There will always be somebody who is willing to do what you do cheaper. One way to gain a competitive advantage and name your price is to be faster. Same day service. Frontload your business so you can grow quicker and offer your service faster and you will win.

My short list of things to work on for the next year. Entrepreneurship and business is about constantly trying to improve. In this episode I discuss how I plan to improve.

Stress is part of entrepreneurship. The unexpected hits you and problems arise around every bend. Managing that isn't easy but there are some steps you can take to thrive under difficult situations. This episode is based around the concepts in the book The Obstacle is the Way by Ryan Holiday. A great read and I encourage you to pick it up. Winning in business is about managing your emotions and making good decisions under pressure.

These are some of the best principles and pieces of advice I have read or heard. How to manage your health, your time, your relationships, and your month. Add value first. Its not about the money. Its not about finding better employees. How to make decisions quicker and more efficiently. How gossip can kill your company. The importance of humility, honesty and integrity. How to expect change. How to manage your emotions. The importance of playing the long game. Understanding how risk effects your business. The email follow up. How under promising can reduce stress. How balance can help you be more productive. And how happiness is directly proportional to the amount of uncertainty in your life. This is an action packed episode on the best advice entrepreneurs can heed to succeed.

There is a lot of bad advice out there. Today we discuss the risks of following your passion, why its not hard to find good employees and why you should disregard a lot of the advice out there geared towards entrepreneurs. The customer isn't always right. You don't need a new idea to become an entrepreneur. You don't need an Ivy League degree. You don't need to work long hours. It often makes perfect sense to give up. Trying to change the world is a dumb idea.