The Sweaty Startup

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.

A brutal week of business leaves me in a reflective mood. I share a recent failure and how I'm coping.

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 he made to earn an extra $30k in revenue every month, his entrepreneurial journey, building a pool business, his habits and routines and more. 

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, however.

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 help you get over that hump and start something.

Are you reactionary or do you call the shots when it comes to your time?

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 lightly.

Answering some questions from the followers about their businesses.

Successful entrepreneurs focus on value and not money. Value is long term while money is short term.

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 will be rewarded!

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.

New England IPA craze was interesting. The best players mastered the art of marketing scarcity and status.

A funny story from the college days.

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, lessons learned and a lot more about my personal life.

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 differentiate himself with eager professionalism.

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 these markets. If you can operate well you will win.

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 something everyone deals with. Heres my take.

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 down the road. Its all about character and value.

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 companies. Is it a real opportunity?

Simplicity, speed and eager professionalism.

Buying a business is sometimes a great option. Here is what to think about and consider if you are exploring that route.

I share my method for creatively naming your business while checking domain availability.

Communication skills are key. Email is taking over modern day communication. Understanding email etiquette and getting your point across as quickly and efficiently as possible is a skill that will help you get ahead.

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 pennies. Free up your capital so it can work for you. Reduce your overhead and make more of your expenses variable.

Customer service is notoriously bad among service businesses. Lucky for us we know how to provide professional and jaw dropping customer service.