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...
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Why Hiring Is A Lot Like Hunting
The Sweaty Startup
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 and trying to recruit them to your team. The hard truth is that most people are incompetent, and if you tolerate C-Players, eventually your A-players will leave. I also shared a story from a mentor of mine, Chris Powers, that changed how I make hiring and firing decisions. Book: Newsletter: My Companies: Offshore recruiting – Cost segregation – Self...
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This Mindset Shift Will Change How You Approach Business
The Sweaty Startup
Everyone is selfish. Once you understand this, the way you approach business, networking, and relationships completely changes. In this clip I explain why most networking is a waste of time, why value creation is the only thing that really matters, and why nobody owes you anything. Book: Newsletter: My Companies: Offshore recruiting – Cost segregation – Self storage – RE development – Brokerage – Paid ads – SEO – Insurance – Pest control – ...
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430: The hardest thing about entrepreneurship
The Sweaty Startup
Everybody wants the reward, but not everybody wants the process. That's what makes entrepreneurship difficult and challenging. You'll be working for countless hours and only see the results after 3, 5, to 10 years. It's hard and difficult but that's where real entrepreneurs thrive. Listen to the full episode as I share about the hardest part about entrepreneurship. This episode originally aired on Nov 18, 2020 Join Shaan Puri and I for a free CEO bootcamp on April 16th, here: Thanks for listening! Like this video? I think you’ll love my newsletter. I write a...
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This episode was originally posted on April 28, 2021
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