416: Focus - why its critical and why you aren't wired to get it right
Release Date: 01/08/2025
Why I Went All In on the Hardest Business I've Ever Built
The Sweaty Startup
In this episode, I sat down with Nick Hulewsky to break down the real story behind why I walked away from a secure win and went all in on building the hardest business of my career. We covered how I bought out my partner, why outsourcing talent changed everything for me, and what it actually takes to raise money and scale a company when you're betting on yourself. I shared what most people get wrong about hiring, the pressure of managing other people’s money, and where I think AI is headed in all of this. If you're serious about building a real business, this one’s for you. ...
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This is Why Most People Never Get Rich
The Sweaty Startup
Most people are playing the wrong game. I used to think everyone should start a business. I don't think that anymore. In this episode with Al Elliot, we talked about why chasing the wrong career or business can leave you miserable, even if you win. I shared the story of a friend who did everything right, top law school, high-paying job, but realized he hated his life. We talked about how to pick the right game, why trying to change the world too early is a losing move, and how spotting real talent can change everything. If you have ever felt stuck, this episode is for you. ...
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The Hard Truth About Success.
The Sweaty Startup
In this episode, Nick Huber and Adam Lush (@MindBranches) discuss life, business, and success during a live X.com Spaces conversation. They pull back the curtain on why most people underestimate their stress tolerance, how confidence is built by doing hard things, and why pride is the silent killer of great decisions. Nick explains why trying to invent something revolutionary is usually a losing game and why doing the simple things exceptionally well is the real path to wealth. Throughout this live X Spaces, Nick also answers audience questions in real-time, breaking down exactly why most...
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You Don’t Deserve a Business Until You’ve Done the Dirty Work
The Sweaty Startup
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 about taking punches in business, dealing with hate online, and why most people have no clue what their stress limit really is. We talk about how real confidence comes from doing hard things and why most networking is a waste of time. We break down the role of a CEO, why delegation is a skill you earn, and why pride can ruin everything. No fluff. Just real talk on building, operating, and surviving in business. Book: ...
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432: Why goal setting is overrated
The Sweaty Startup
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 are stuck in making goals. This episode originally aired on Oct 14, 2020 My book, “The Sweaty Startup” is OUT! I worked on it for 18 months. You can buy it here: It’s the how-to business guide I wish I had when building my first business. Most business books have 2–3 gold nuggets total. I aimed for 2–3 per page. This is a short, concise guide on how to: – Pick a business idea – Grow that business –...
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I have a BIG announcement...
The Sweaty Startup
My book, “The Sweaty Startup” is out TODAY. I worked on it for 18 months. You can buy it here: It’s the how-to business guide I wish I had when building my first business. Most business books have 2–3 gold nuggets total. I aimed for 2–3 per page. This is a short, concise guide on how to: – Pick a business idea – Grow that business – Out-operate your competition Sales, hiring, management, delegation, and more — with 30+ untold stories from my own experience and people in my network on how to get rich. Live Book Signing I'm hosting a live book signing in Athens on May 8th at...
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Why Urgency Beats Strategy Every Time
The Sweaty Startup
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 need to make a decision and get it done by lunch. I also shared the story of how my VP of Finance called me out on a bad deal, and why creating a culture where your team can challenge you is non-negotiable. If you can move fast, change your mind when new info hits, and reward people who tell you the truth. Book: Newsletter: My Companies: Offshore recruiting – ...
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431: Earning is more powerful than saving
The Sweaty Startup
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 share why earning matters more than saving. This episode originally aired on Oct 7, 2020 Join Shaan Puri and I for a free CEO bootcamp on May 1st, here: Thanks for listening! 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 Order my book on Amazon....
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How I Learned to Love Sales (After Hating It)
The Sweaty Startup
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 could just be the visionary. The builder. The guy behind the scenes making things happen. But that only works in theory. In reality, every meaningful result in life requires sales, whether it’s getting someone to join your team, invest in your business, or just believe in the idea. Early on, I hated rejection, avoided uncomfortable conversations, and thought I could just “build” without ever having to sell. But the truth is,...
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How to Make Better Decisions
The Sweaty Startup
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 let me make small, low-risk decisions as a kid, which helped me build that skill early. Now I’m doing the same with my own kids. We also touched on what I learned from college sports and how trying to protect people from every struggle they face can backfire over time. You can’t outsource judgment. You can’t simulate pressure. The only way to build that muscle is to make the call, see what happens, and learn from it. Most people...
info_outlineThe 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 episode, I'm going to share what you can do if you found your business model and make it successful!
This episode was originally posted on February 9, 2022
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