
The Nick Huber Show
The Nick Huber show is a short-form podcast on real estate, entrepreneurship and wealth.
You won't find a lot of long-form interviews or unorganized banter. My goal is to be short and to the point and deliver value as quickly as possible. We'll cover things like terminology, deal overviews, acquisitions, structuring deals, raising money, operations, hiring and more.
Nick Huber owns a real estate private equity company (http://boltstorage.com) in the self storage space. He owns 24 properties and over 630,000 rentable square feet in 4 states. He employees a team of 17 individuals and has raised over $10m in outside capital.
Follow along and become a better real estate investor. Show notes available at http://sweatystartup.com/
Latest episodes

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Dec 9, 2024 • 15min
Ep 172: What people fail to understand about real estate
Explore how starting with a low-risk, hands-on business can build capital and operational skills for success in real estate. Discover the fragmented landscape of real estate markets and how individual investors can thrive by leveraging personal experiences and effective risk management. Delve into the challenges and strategies of investing in the self-storage sector, emphasizing the importance of community engagement and collaboration. This insightful discussion reveals how small steps can lead to significant growth and opportunities.

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Dec 2, 2024 • 9min
EP 171: The true cost of a paid off house
Exploring the dilemma of paying off your home versus keeping cash on hand, the host emphasizes the importance of liquidity for entrepreneurs. He illustrates how accessible funds can unlock investment opportunities and provide financial security. Additionally, listeners learn about maximizing investments through cash liquidity and connect with resources for assessing self-storage properties, while also discovering a vibrant community for commercial real estate investors.

Nov 18, 2024 • 18min
Ep 170: Why real estate should be the end goal for every entrepreneur
Real estate is presented as a crucial long-term goal for entrepreneurs. Starting a small business can generate the cash needed for initial real estate investments. The benefits of tax strategies, such as bonus depreciation, are highlighted, along with the appeal of low-stress investments like self-storage facilities. Additionally, investing in smaller properties can offer substantial tax advantages. Combining skills from service businesses can also lead to success in niche real estate markets, paving the way for financial growth.

Nov 11, 2024 • 12min
Ep 169: What is the key to scaling a real estate portfolio
Discover the secrets to scaling a real estate portfolio with insights on deal flow and sourcing debt. Explore the challenges of growth in this competitive market and the importance of operational excellence. Learn about effective team management strategies and resource recommendations, like self-storage analysis tools. This discussion emphasizes critical skills for risk management and offers a glimpse into networking opportunities for investors.

Nov 5, 2024 • 12min
EP 168: Starting a real estate firm is different than scaling it
Explore the essential differences between starting a real estate firm and scaling it. Discover the crucial stages of business growth, emphasizing foundational skills and the shift towards effective delegation. Learn how high-level decision-making becomes vital as the business expands. This insightful discussion highlights the distinct mindsets required for each phase, making it clear that growth demands a whole new set of strategies.

Oct 29, 2024 • 9min
Ep 167: The biggest mistake you can make when scaling a real estate company
Explore the real-world lessons in entrepreneurship and why practical experience beats theoretical knowledge. Discover the pitfalls of over-structuring your business too early. The conversation stresses the importance of taking action, making key hires, and focusing on revenue generation rather than just systematizing everything. Tune in for insights that could reshape your approach to scaling a real estate company!

Oct 21, 2024 • 17min
Ep 166: A reflection on what is really important in life
This discussion shines a light on the chaos of parenting three kids while balancing professional growth. The speaker shares heartfelt reflections on the emotional rollercoaster of modern parenthood. They emphasize the significance of a positive mindset and resilience in both children and parents. Throughout the journey, maintaining a healthy lifestyle emerges as a crucial theme. With humor and honesty, this conversation reveals the beautiful messiness of family life and the transformative lessons it brings.

Oct 14, 2024 • 11min
Ep 165: Property Management: Your Competitive Edge
Discover the pivotal role of property management in real estate success. Learn why starting small can lead to greater growth, especially when managing operations in-house. Dive into strategies that enhance revenue for self-storage and multifamily properties. Explore the contrast between passive and proactive management approaches, and uncover innovative methods for analyzing self-storage facilities. Perfect insights for both new and experienced investors!

Oct 7, 2024 • 13min
Ep 164: The urge to do bigger and bigger deals
A real estate investor makes their first real taste of money. They sponsored a deal and either sold it or refinanced it and made a million bucks. Maybe more. Maybe their net worth is suddenly $5 or $10 million and they are still young, energetic and hungry for more. What happens next? Join me in this week's episode as we discuss about the urge to do bigger and go bigger! If you or someone that you know needs a cost segregation and depreciation study done for your real estate property or portfolio, please reach out to https://www.recostseg.com (note, I'm a partner and investor) Thanks for listening! If you or someone that you know needs a cost segregation and depreciation study done for your real estate property or portfolio, please reach out to https://www.recostseg.com (note, I'm a partner and investor) 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

Sep 30, 2024 • 9min
Ep 163: Real Estate Tax hacks and STR Loophole
In today’s video, my friend and business partner Mitchell Baldridge and I discuss other real estate tax hacks and str loophole. If you liked this clip, you can watch the full 90 minute discussion on my YouTube channel. Click here: https://youtu.be/stL485eRh78 Thanks for listening! If you or someone that you know needs a cost segregation and depreciation study done for your real estate property or portfolio, please reach out to https://www.recostseg.com (note, I'm a partner and investor) 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
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