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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.
Episodes
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You Don't Deserve a Business Until You've Done the Dirty Work
In this episode, Chris Koerner and I talk about what it actually takes to build something meaningful. Not the social media version. The real version. We talk…
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432: Why goal setting is overrated
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…
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I have a BIG announcement...
My book, "The Sweaty Startup" is out TODAY. 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…
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Why Urgency Beats Strategy Every Time
In this episode, I sat down with Ryan Hawk to talk about the one thing that separates winners from everyone else, urgency. You don't need another meeting, you…
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431: Earning is more powerful than saving
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…
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How I Learned to Love Sales (After Hating It)
In this episode, I talked with Ryan Hawk about one of the biggest wake-up calls of my career: if you don't like sales, you're in trouble. I used to think I…
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How to Make Better Decisions
In this video, I talk to Ryan Hawk about how decision-making is something you get better at by actually doing it, not just reading about it. I share how my dad…
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Why Hiring Is A Lot Like Hunting
In this episode I talked to Ryan Hawk about how hiring is a lot like hunting. You're not passively reviewing resumes, you are actively searching for top talent…
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This Mindset Shift Will Change How You Approach Business
Everyone is selfish. Once you understand this, the way you approach business, networking, and relationships completely changes. In this clip I explain why most…
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430: The hardest thing about entrepreneurship
Everybody wants the reward, but not everybody wants the process. That's what makes entrepreneurship difficult and challenging. You'll be working for countless…
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429: Why I Hate Tech Startups
I received a question from Frank, asking me "What's the beef with tech?" In this episode of Sweaty Startup, join me as I'm going to answer this awesome…
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428: Why business friendly locations aren't always the best opportunities
You hear often, "Living in a business-friendly state, is an advantage". That's why a lot of entrepreneurs settle down in not too competitive location to start…
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How to build an audience, career goal setting, how to hire and more
Want to ask me something? You can submit questions to me about business, real estate, life, or your career here: https://sweatystartup.com/ask In today's…
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427: Are you working smart or working hard?
There is a difference. One makes you successful and earns you a lot of money - and one ends in frustration and doesn't produce results. Join Shaan Puri and I…
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426: The most important rule of real estate and small business
Life is a numbers game, just like dating. The more you put yourself out there, the more chances you have to find the right match. Over time, you learn to…
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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…
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424: Why business IS NOT all about finding good people
Successful people always say that they were lucky to find good people who helped them with their business but it's a lie! In this episode of the Sweaty…
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423: The secret to making good decisions in times of uncertainty
Do you find yourself struggling to make good decisions in tough times? I'm doing a rerun of one of my favorite episode about the topic of having a Radical…
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422: How to Beat 'Analysis Paralysis' and start achieving
I'm sharing how to get unstuck in "analysis paralysis". Deciding which business opportunity to pursue is extremely difficult. The resources to study are…
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421: 3 of the most important lessons I've learned in the past 10 years
I will share 3 of the most important lessons I've learned in more than 10-years of being an entrepreneur. I believe these lessons will help you as it helped me…
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420: Keep it simple
At pitch competitions, you'll hear, "What makes you different?" and "What makes you better?" But after selling a business and running a real estate firm, I've…
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419: Don't try to reinvent the wheel with entrepreneurship
There are a lot of bad businesses out there right now making good money. Some of them suck at sales. Some suck at recruiting, marketing, or SEO. Maybe they run…
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418: How to not compete on price again
The on-demand economy thrives on speed. Customers want service now, not later. Avoid competing on price—someone will always be cheaper. Gain an edge by…
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417: How to come up with a great business idea in 2025
Starting a business but unsure where to begin? I share a proven method to vet ideas, analyze opportunities, and launch a market-ready company for 2025. Learn…
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416: Focus - why its critical and why you aren't wired to get it right
The thing about business and entrepreneurship is that there's a sweet spot that's really hard to find which is to find a profitable business model. In this…
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415: What if my passion doesn't pay the bills?
I had a caller who was interested in a few things that are tough to monetize. How should someone handle a situation like that? In this episode, I share my…
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414: Three important habits that will change your life and your business
I discuss life and happiness, drawing insights from How to Win Friends and Influence People as I reflect on the book and my own experiences. I share three…
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413: How to market your business effectively
Effective marketing means targeting your most valuable customers, adding value, and staying in your wheelhouse. This episode covers being likable, creating…
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412: What if entrepreneurship isn't the best option for you
Not everyone is suited for entrepreneurship. Many business owners face being overworked, underpaid, and struggling with work-life balance. Success requires…
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411: How to Hire & Delegate
This is a speech I gave at Codie Sanchez's event in Austin, Texas in 2024. Thanks for listening! Like this episode? I think you'll love my newsletter. I write…
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410: Be careful about the advice you get
I discuss the type of person you are and the type of people you seek to get advice from. Whether you are in that Messy Middle, or just beginning your own…
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409: How to delegate
I discuss a crucial skill for entrepreneurs: delegation. While challenging, effective delegation is key to building wealth in business. Most founders struggle…
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408: The hardest part of building a successful company
I share what I believe is the hardest part of building a successful startup: the "Messy Middle"—a crucial trial by fire that tests every entrepreneur's path to…
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407: Making Money - The skill you need to develop
I explore the idea of making money as a skill that requires practice, much like playing a sport. Just as athletes develop through hands-on experience, building…
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406: Why entrepreneurship culture sucks
In this episode, I dive into what's wrong with entrepreneurship culture. The media glorifies startups, but starting a business is simple: go out, sell a…
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405: 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. I faced sleepless nights, overwhelming stress, and even a…
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404: The secret to building a sustainable business
I'm sharing the secret how to scale your business and make it sustainable. Dominate the service-base business and build your empire! Thanks for listening! Like…
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403: How the wealthiest people that I know started
Entrepreneurship is often glamorized, but for most, it's not about huge ideas or big investments. It's about spotting opportunities and carving out a niche…
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402: The importance of Content in your Business Website
In this clip, join Nick, and Barrett on how to get found on Google with SEO! They cover the fundamentals of content in your website and why it matters for…
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401: Tips on how to make Google notice your business website
In this clip, join Nick, and Barrett on how to get found on Google with SEO! They cover the fundamentals of link building and why it matters for growing SMB…
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400: How to Delegate with Nick Huber and Sieva Kozinsky
In this video Sieva Kozinsky and I discuss why delegation is the key to leverage and growth for all businesses. We talk about how we've personally used…
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399: Set your site up for SEO and Win
In this clip, join Nick, and Barrett on how to get found on Google with SEO! They cover the fundamentals of link building and why it matters for growing SMB…
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398: The Mindset Shift that Changed my Life
In this episode, I want to discuss one of the most important moments that changed the way I think and made the biggest difference in my life as an…
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397: How self-doubt sabotages you
One of the toughest things about life is that if you have self-doubt, and insecurity and you think that you're not good enough, that manifests itself and holds…
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396: How I'm Building My Holding Company
In this clip, I talk with Chris Powers about how I'm building my holding company and all of my businesses Thanks for listening! Like this episode? I think…
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395: 8 Minutes of Rapid Fire Questions & Answers
Here's a clip from a podcast that I did last year. I talk about building businesses, various challenges, what I'd do with more cash, productivity hacks, what…
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394: Why Following Your Passion is The Wrong Way To Do Business
This is a clip from a podcast that I did last year. In it, I discuss why following your passion is the wrong way to do business. Instead, you should think…
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393: Why a High Stress Tolerance is Essential For Entrepreneurship
Stress is relative. Here's why I'm no longer as stressed out when things get "hard" or go wrong in my business today. This is my story of one of the hardest…
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392: You Don't Need To Reinvent The Wheel To Make Money as an Entrepreneur
New idea entrepreneurship is hard. Educating a market on a new way to live or work is hard. Raising money is hard. The risk is high and the odds of success are…
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391: How to Delegate The Right Way
In business, there are two levels of delegation. Tasks and decisions. Here's exactly how you can go from level 1 delegation (tasks) to level 2 delegation…
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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…
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389: Why business friendly locations aren't always the best opportunities
You hear often, "Living in a business-friendly state, is an advantage". That's why a lot of entrepreneurs settle down in not too competitive location to start…
- The Sweaty Startup
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. I faced sleepless nights, overwhelming stress, and even a…
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387: How Does Google Rank Your Website?
This is a 10 minute clip from my recent workshop on how to get found on google with SEO. My business partner Barrett O'Neill explains how Google ranks…
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386: How to build an SEO optimized website
This is a short clip from my recent workshop on how to get found on google using SEO. My business partner Simon Purdon explains how to build an SEO optimized…
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385: How to Make Key Decisions and Manage Stress
Entrepreneurship involves a multitude of decisions, with some being critical and others more minor, but making mistakes is inevitable. The key lies in focusing…
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384: How To Do Business on Easy Mode in 2024
These are the 3 things that you need to do business on easy mode in 2024. An audience, capital, and talent. If you have these 3 things, you can basically build…
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383: My 9 Businesses & What They Do
In this short clip, I share a breakdown of my business portfolio. If you add up all the numbers and annualize out from this month's metrics, we're at about 44M…
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382: What to look for in a CEO
In this short clip, Sieva and I talk about what to look for in hiring a CEO. Sieva runs a fund/holding company that invests in and owns stakes in 20+…
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381: How to Hire Exceptional Talent in 2024
A great employee in the US is going to cost you $60-200K. But not everyone needs that when you get started. Here's how entrepreneurs should hire in 2024. Start…