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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
- The Sweaty Startup
#29 Listen before you bring on a 50/50 partner
50/50 cofounder business partnerships are as important as getting married. Many jump into it without the proper due diligence and it destroys their businesses…
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#28 Lead generation and consulting - is there opportunity?
I've been getting a lot of questions on lead generation and consulting setups from people who have spotted holes in digital marketing for established…
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#27 What we can all learn from Chick-fil-A
Simplicity, speed and eager professionalism.
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#26 Should I buy a business?
Buying a business is sometimes a great option. Here is what to think about and consider if you are exploring that route.
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#25 How to name your business (and secure a domain)
I share my method for creatively naming your business while checking domain availability.
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#24 The art of the email
Communication skills are key. Email is taking over modern day communication. Understanding email etiquette and getting your point across as quickly and…
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#23 Building a lean business and putting your money where it matters
Every dollar invested in your business will become 2 or 3 dollars in the near future. Every dollar invested in everything else will either be gone or worth…
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#22 Make customer service your competitive advantage
Customer service is notoriously bad among service businesses. Lucky for us we know how to provide professional and jaw dropping customer service.
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#21 Listen if you are a techy (or if you aren't)
Technology focused people have a huge advantage on the service side of things. Digital marketing, software tools, analyzing data and more. Embrace it and join…
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#20 What if I don't have any skills?
It might seem like most service based companies out there require a lot of skill to get involved. Experience and maybe some permitting too. Its all about the…
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#19 Have a job? Build a business on the side to replace it
Starting a business while you have a full time job is the lowest risk route and the route most successful entrepreneurs take.
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#18 How to come up with a great idea
This is my analytical approach to vetting ideas, analyzing opportunity, studying the market and launching a company that has extremely high odds of success…
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#17 How to get promoted and make more money at work
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…
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#16 How I earned my valuable network
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…
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#15 Protect the #1 asset
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…
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#14 The most important episode I'l ever record
Your time is your greatest asset. In this episode we treat how to fail quickly, learn quickly, and succeed quickly. Time management is difficult and…
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#13 Never compete on price again
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…
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#12 Resolutions for the New Year
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…
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#11 Managing stress and thriving under pressure
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…
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#10 Great advice
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…
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#9 Bad advice
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…
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#8 How to hire and manage your first employee
The first employee is tricky. When? How? We discuss the timing and methods you should keep in mind when hiring and training your first employees. We talk about…
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#7 The secret to gaining unstoppable momentum
Momentum is the key to life and business and we discuss the ways delaying your gratification can jumpstart your business in the early days. Its all about…
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#6 Market like a guerrilla
Marketing is tricky but if you find and target the customers that are most valuable to you it will pay dividends. Find out who your target is, locate them and…
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#5 How to maximize your output
Time is your most valuable resource and in this episode we discuss where you should spend it. We go over my two favorite business principles - the 80/20 rule…
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#4 The essential tools to start a business
We talk about the tools that you can utilize that are either free or cheap as you begin to offer your service and hit the market. From Websites to Google's…
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#3 The most important traits of an entrepreneur
In this episode we talk about the most important traits of an entrepreneur. What to consider when naming your company and how to think about finding cofounders…
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#2 My founding story
In this episode I tell my founding story and we talk about the three ways you can add value when considering sectors for your new business. We also discuss…
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#1 The service revolution
Today is the greatest time in American History to start a business but most entrepreneurs are looking for opportunities in all the wrong places. In this…