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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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#89 A case study on simplifying the job so your employees can thrive
Max Maher submitted a question about managing his employees in a way that sets them up for success. Its all about simplifying the job! Here are a few examples…
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#88 Ronnell Richards talks about sales and bouncing back after a major setback
Ronnell is a dynamic entrepreneur out of Atlanta. We discuss the critical aspects of closing deals and making it happen.
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#87 A quick episode on the skill successful people all have
Resourcefullness. Solving problems when other's can't find a solution.
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#86 Rock Thomas tells us how to frame our personal narratives to support our goals
Rock Thomas doesn't have 50 million YouTube views for nothing. He's incredible. This episode will have you ready to grab life by the horns.
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#85 Live Stream #1 - A painter, an indecisive guy and Max Maher call in to chat with Nick
Live stream #1 of many. This was fun! Email nick@sweatystartup.com to submit a question and call in.
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#84 Focus on what you can control - a rant about victim mentality
You have a lot more control over your business, your job or your life than you think you do. Grab it by the horns!
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#83 Why you should fire 20% of your customers right now (or at least consider it)
20% of your customers cause 80% of your stress. Find out which 20% and initiate the purge!
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#82 Oren Klaff - how to Flip the Script and close the deal
Sales is tough - why not turn it around and let the customer sell you? Bestselling author Oren Klaff tells us how to approach customers and let them convince…
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#81 What successful entrepreneurs understand that others don't - value vs money
Great entrepreneurs know how to measure value even when it isn't equal to money.
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#80 Why you should update your voicemail greeting right now
Eager professionalism. It wins.
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#79 How to start a business right now with no money - the framework
You have no excuse not to start a business.
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#78 A supportive significant other is your greatest asset - a conversation with Nick's wife Michelle
Nick and Michelle talk about the humble beginnings and why her support and trust was Nick's greatest asset.
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#77 How to balance a growing family with your entrepreneurial journey
Having a full time job is hard. Running a business on the side is hard. Bringing a new baby home is hard. Doing all three at the same time takes smart work…
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#76 How to launch and grow a mobile appliance repair business - a mentoring session
Nick gets on the horn with Luke from Minnesota to discuss growing his appliance repair business to the point of quitting his full time job.
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#75 Partnerships - how to make them work and what can cause them to fail
Another episode with my long time partner Dan where we discuss our own partnership, failed partnerships within our business and what can make partnerships…
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#74 The three keys to hiring great employees and scaling your business
#1 charge more money for your services. #2 simplify the job so average employees can thrive. #3 foster resourcefulness and teach your employees to solve…
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#73 So you don't know any entrepreneurs - but do you know anyone who has tried?
Becoming an entrepreneur has this mythical stigma. It's scary. It's different. Half the battle is just trying something.
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#72 Time - the finite resource and how to think about it - guest appearance from Nick's partner Dan
Time is the most important thing you have and the only thing you can never get back. This conversation is our outlook on time and what it means to us.
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#71 Don't get so focused on business that you miss the important stuff
Don't forget about what is important to you. Don't forget to be present during the moments that matter most. Don't forget to devote some emotional energy to…
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#69 Should I buy a franchise? What are the advantages and disadvantages? What questions should I ask?
Buying a franchise can be a great way to start a local business with the backing of a major brand. Here are some things you should think about before diving in…
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#68 How a 24 year old entrepreneur built a multi-million dollar commercial flooring business
Furkan Yuce from Baltimore Maryland joins us on the show today to talk about how he has built his flooring business and the lessons he has learned along the…
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#67 The three wealthiest people I know and what we can learn from them
Start small and start local. Entrepreneurship isn't about trying to change the world on the first go.
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#66 Should I take over a family business? What steps should I take and what questions should I ask before I jump in?
Buying or being gifted a family business can get complicated. Its all about communication and managing expectations.
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#65 How to launch and grow a videography business (or a social media marketing business, bookkeeping, or any similar service)
People think building a videography is about making great video. Wrong. Its about sales and marketing. In this episode we talk about how to do it and how to…
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#64 Consulting call with a mobile car mechanic
Learn how to start or grow a mobile mechanic business in this value packed episode. I apologize for the quality - we're working on that.
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#63 Recruiting and hiring great labor employees with Max Maher
Max joined us for episode back in April (#44) to talk about how guerrilla marketing earned him a lot of sales and it has been the favorite episode and most…
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#62 Advice for young entrepreneurs and parents of young entrepreneurs
What businesses are best for high schoolers to consider and what else should they think about before starting a business? How do you raise entrepreneurial…
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#61 Are companies like Taskrabbit and Amazon Home Services real threats to our local empires?
It seams as if the big dogs are trying to take a bite out of local markets. Is it a real risk and how can we protect ourselves?
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#60 Are you moving soon or is the timing just not right to start a business? Build a business that is waiting for you when you're ready
Set up a shell company and start testing the market. Launch later when the timing is right!
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#59 Is geography really a limiting factor with today's technology? Is it possible to start and manage a business 100% remotely?
This would be a heck of a challenge but with the right execution it can be done!
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#58 Sidewalk chalk and the power of guerrilla marketing
Doing the things that don't scale well. In this episode I tell more of our story and how sidewalk chalk, of all things, gave us the momentum to build a healthy…
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#57 Should I get into rental properties?
Real estate is the end goal. In this episode we talk about how to approach it.
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#56 A few thoughts on the podcast so far and a recap
Some common themes on the podcast and a reminder from what we've talked about so far.
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#55 Are you making things happen or wondering what happened?
Here is my shot at a motivational speech?
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#54 How to build a company that can survive a recession
I'm not claiming a recession is coming. I just think you an do a few things that will make your business stronger all around.
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#53 A few reasons why you should consider TOTALLY IGNORING social media
Likes and follows aren't as valuable as you think they are.
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#52 The "idea fallacy" and finding your pink ocean
I'm sure you've heard of the "blue ocean strategy". It was coined by W. Chan Kim in his book of the same name and expanded in the more recent book "blue ocean…
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#51 THE HIRING SERIES - Part 4 - Answering the early questions and nurturing your own talent
What do you do when employees constantly ask you for help? The way you handle these situations makes all the difference.
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#50 THE HIRING SERIES - Part 3 - What to look for in your early employees and why experience isn't that important
What do you look for in a hire? How do you interview? Are you hiring based on experience or soft skills?
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#49 THE HIRING SERIES - Part 2 - Finding the ideal employee and convincing them to work for you
Hiring is tough. Job boards aren't enough. In this episode we talk about guerrilla marketing and why you should devote just as much energy to recruiting as you…
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#48 THE HIRING SERIES - Part 1 - 5 things you need to do before you hire your first employee
Hiring is complicated and very stressful. Trusting your brand in the hands of an employee can be tough. Do these 5 things and you'll be better off when the…
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#47 An analytical approach to the risks and rewards of entrepreneurship and how to manage fear
Ray Dalio says - imagine that in order to have a great life you have to cross a dangerous jungle. You can stay safe where you are and have an ordinary life, or…
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#46 How to build a "frankenbusiness" by taking best practices from all of the most successful businesses in your space
Copying in school is frowned upon but copying in business is the way to succeed. The best way to achieve success is to emulate success.
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#45 24 months of work and $100k down the drain - the ups and downs of entrepreneurship
A brutal week of business leaves me in a reflective mood. I share a recent failure and how I'm coping.
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#44 How guerrilla marketing earned a moving company an extra $30k a month in sales
An interview with Max Maher - a serial entrepreneur and 23 year old small business owner living in Phoenix Arizona. We talk about the 500 business connections…
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#43 The ways early success can set you up for future failure - a warning for the people who have a few wins
Its no secret a few early wins sets you up to do great things and accelerate your wealth. There are a few things to keep in mind before you get too cocky…
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#42 How to get over "analysis paralysis" and actually start something
Deciding which business opportunity to pursue is extremely difficult. The resources to study are endless and there is never a perfect moment. This episode will…
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#41 Why successful business owners aren't busy and why you need to shift from playing defense to playing offense
Are you reactionary or do you call the shots when it comes to your time?
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#40 The dangers of building a business dependent on someone elses platform and why you should consider ignoring social media
Amazon, Google, Youtube, Facebook are all businesses that many small business owners depend on to make money but its a dangerous game and you should tread…
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#39 Mentoring notes with a roofing company, dried fruit business and a cleaning company
Answering some questions from the followers about their businesses.
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#38 Why you should focus on value and not money
Successful entrepreneurs focus on value and not money. Value is long term while money is short term.
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#37 The best way to get on the first page of Google - Content Marketing
Content marketing is important and not many small businesses are doing it. Write great content with the goal of helping out your potential customers and you…
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#36 How to push through when business is not fun anymore
Knowing when to keep going and knowing when to give up is a tough thing. In this episode I ask a few questions that can help you with your decision.
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#35 Beer in Vermont
New England IPA craze was interesting. The best players mastered the art of marketing scarcity and status.
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#34 How I made $10k in one weekend as a college student with no cash
A funny story from the college days.
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#33 Nick gets interviewed - more on his story and some great conversation
Tom Cochrane interviewed me for his podcast and we ended up having a great conversation so I thought I'd share! We talk about tech business, partners, books…
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#32 Firewood delivery service mentoring session - target market identification, creative marketing and eager professionalism
Conference call with Ward in Belgium talking about firewood delivery and how he can target his ideal customer, creatively market to them and how he can…
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#31 The best opportunities are in the most expensive cities
High cost of living scares away most small business owners. How can I afford to pay my labor $20 or $30 per hour? In reality its a huge advantage to operate in…
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#30 Overcoming anxiety and the fear of failure
Entrepreneurship isn't easy. Its scary. Its uncertain. Dealing with the anxiety and the voice in the back of your head telling you to stop and run for cover is…