How to Win in Business Without Getting Trapped in Your Own Job
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I sat down with Amy Calandrino to talk about one of the biggest traps in small business, owning a job instead of an asset. We unpacked the real difference between momentum and just being stuck on a treadmill, how real estate can either unlock freedom or bury you, and why most people overcomplicate entrepreneurship. If you’re serious about building something durable, not just flashy, this conversation is worth your time. Grow your business: Book: Newsletter: My Companies: Offshore recruiting – ...
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How I Raised Twenty Million to Take Control of a Fifty Million Dollar Company
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Tom and I talk about the moment I turned down a multimillion dollar cash-out offer and instead decided to raise twenty million dollars and buy control of Somewhere.com. I walk through how that deal came together, how I borrowed nine million from the founder, structured the investor tranches, and rebuilt the leadership team while still running Bolt Storage and RE Cost Seg. We get into why I believed the company could become a publicly traded business and how my media brand helped me raise over forty million for storage, somewhere and other deals. I also explain how I split my time across...
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How I Pulled Off a $52M Acquisition | with Acquiring Minds
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This is the full conversation I had with Will Smith and Niklas James on the Acquiring Minds podcast in April of 2025. We broke down how I bought , how I run my real estate private equity firm, and how I leverage offshore talent to scale revenue while saving costs. We discussed how I think about building teams, why sales is the foundation of all businesses, and why buying a company isn’t a shortcut, it’s a challenge most people aren’t ready for.If you're thinking about buying a business, this episode will show you the side of acquisitions people rarely talk about. Big thanks to...
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From Chaos to Capital: How I Built Wealth Through Grit and Smart Bets
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Nick Lamagna and I sat down to talk about what really happens when you're in the trenches, when the deals are falling apart, the pressure’s on, and you’re questioning everything. We got into the difference between chasing shiny objects and building real wealth through boring businesses, why the best opportunities aren’t always the loudest, and how who you surround yourself with can either push you forward or keep you stuck. If you’re trying to figure out how to play the long game in business and life, this one’s worth your time. Grow your business: ...
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Controversial Takes That Might Save Your Life
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Elijah and I dive into some of my most controversial takes, things I believe today that most people will agree with in 20 years. From mouth breathing and marriage to AI and heart disease, this episode is packed with stuff nobody’s talking about but probably should be. No fluff, just sharp takes and honest conversation. Grow your business: Book: Newsletter: My Companies: Offshore recruiting – Cost segregation – Self storage – RE development – Brokerage –...
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How I Bought a Business, Built a Global Team, and Survived Internet Hate
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I went from running a student storage company out of college to owning 63 self-storage facilities, building a global team across five continents, and acquiring a multi-million dollar recruiting business. In this episode, I sat down with Will Smith and Niklas from Acquiring Minds to break down how I structure deals, why offshoring changed everything for my operations, and how I think about building in public, despite the hate that comes with it. We also talk through the tradeoffs of chasing internet fame vs. quietly building real businesses. This one goes deep. Grow your business: ...
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How Great Founders Build Stress Tolerance and Teams That Win
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Alisa and I dug deep into what separates great founders from the rest. We talked about building stress tolerance like a muscle, hiring people who actually care, and the difference between delegation and abdication. We also got into the trap of chasing arbitrary net worth goals and why most entrepreneurs dramatically overshoot what they really need. This episode is full of real stories, honest takes, and a look at how I think about leadership, wealth, and building companies that last. Grow your business: Book: Newsletter: ...
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How to Make Millions as a Solo Operator Without Building a Big Team
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In this episode, I sat down with Rod Santomassimo to talk about building a lean, profitable business without chasing scale for the sake of ego. Rod’s a master at helping solo operators punch above their weight by focusing on systems, discipline, and value. We get into why bigger isn’t always better, how to grow revenue without growing headaches, and the underrated power of operating with clarity and intention. Grow your business: Book: Newsletter: My Companies: Offshore recruiting – Cost...
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How Discipline at Home Builds Winners in Business and Life
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Dustin Burnham and I sat down to talk about parenting, leadership, and the hard lessons that shape resilient people. We dug into what it really takes to raise kids who can think for themselves, handle stress, and create value in the world. From letting them feel real consequences to building habits that outlast trends, this one’s about long-term thinking, at home and in business. Grow your business: Book: Newsletter: My Companies: Offshore recruiting – Cost segregation – Self storage...
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How to Raise Your First Invoice, Survive Chaos, and Sell Without Being Pushy
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info_outlineMy 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 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 6pm at Barnes and Noble.
RSVP here:
https://lu.ma/8m0di1yz
Beers on me afterwards at Mel’s.
Audiobook:
I recorded the audiobook myself.
Listen here:
https://amzn.to/4aWyrAF
Let me know what you think!
Buying Perks / Bulk Orders:
1 book = 1 year access to my small business community ($25/mo value)
3 books = Access to my Hiring Course ($299 value)
https://nickhuber.podia.com/hiring
5 books = Access to my Twitter/X Growth Course ($499 value)
https://nickhuber.podia.com/twitter-growth-course-100k-followers-in-10-months
10 books = Access to my Real Estate Masterclass ($2,500 value)
https://nickhuber.podia.com/realestate
40 books = I’ll do a 30-minute virtual coaching call with you or your team
75 books = Join me in Athens, GA for a round of golf at Athens Country Club.
Beer and green fee on me. Don’t play golf? We’ll swap it for dinner.
Want me to speak at your event?
Send an email to: nick@sweatystartup.com
Include proof of purchase.
Use the subject line:
“1 book”, “5 books”, or “50 books”, depending on how many you bought.
Thank you for the support.
Onward and upward,
Nick