The Sweaty Startup

My 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, hirin...

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...

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: https://hubs.ly/Q03cWPrk0   Thanks for listening!   Like this video? I think you'll l...

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...

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...

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...

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:   https://www.amazon.com/Sweaty-Startup-Doing-Boring-Things/dp/006338762X     Newsletter:   https://www.nickh...

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...

I received a question from Frank, asking me "What's the beef with tech?" In this episode of Sweaty Startup, join me as I'm going to answer this awesome question.    This episode originally aired on May 18, 2022 Join Shaan Puri and I for a free CEO bootcamp on April 16th, here:  https://hubs.ly/Q03cWPrk0   Thanks for listening!   Like this video? I think you'll love my newsletter. I write a long fo...

You hear often, "Living in a business-friendly state, is an advantage". That's why a lot of entrepreneurs settle down in not too competitive location to start a business. However, business-friendly locations does not mean profit!   This episode was originally posted on November 5, 2022   Join Shaan Puri and I for a free CEO bootcamp on April 16th, here:  https://hubs.ly/Q03cWPrk0   Thanks for list...

Want to ask me something? You can submit questions to me about business, real estate, life, or your career here: https://sweatystartup.com/ask In today's episode I cover: - What are you most focused on as far as your career goals for 2035?  - If you had to start over building an audience today, what if anything, would you do differently and what platforms would you focus on now? - Where is the bes...

There is a difference. One makes you successful and earns you a lot of money - and one ends in frustration and doesn't produce results.   Join Shaan Puri and I for a free CEO bootcamp on April 16th, here: https://hubs.ly/Q03cWPrk0   This episode was originally posted on April 28, 2021   Thanks for listening!   Like this video? I think you'll love my newsletter. I write a long form essay on how to...

Life is a numbers game, just like dating. The more you put yourself out there, the more chances you have to find the right match. Over time, you learn to filter opportunities, focusing on quality over quantity. In this episode of Sweaty Startup, I'll share the key rule for real estate and small business to help you do just that.   This episode was originally posted on May 26, 2021   Thanks for lis...

A lot of people tend to think that entrepreneurship is risky. That's why the majority of people decide to just look for a job they think is safe and secure. In this short but valuable episode, I'm sharing why entrepreneurship isn't as risky as you think.   This episode was originally posted on October 21, 2020   Thanks for listening!   Like this video? I think you'll love my newsletter. I write a...

Successful people always say that they were lucky to find good people who helped them with their business but it's a lie! In this episode of the Sweaty Startup, I'm sharing why finding a unicorn employee is not enough for a business to succeed!    This episode was originally posted on August 20, 2020   Thanks for listening!   Like this video? I think you'll love my newsletter. I write a long form...

Do you find yourself struggling to make good decisions in tough times? I'm doing a rerun of one of my favorite episode about the topic of having a Radical Mindedness. This helped me and I believe this will help you too! Enjoy!   This episode was originally posted on April 17, 2020   Thanks for listening!   Like this video? I think you'll love my newsletter. I write a long form essay on how to buil...

I'm sharing how to get unstuck in "analysis paralysis". 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.   This episode was originally posted on November 11, 2019   Thanks for listening!   Like this video? I think you'll love my newsletter....

I will share 3 of the most important lessons I've learned in more than 10-years of being an entrepreneur. I believe these lessons will help you as it helped me to become who I am today.   This episode was originally posted on March 16, 2022   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 eac...

At pitch competitions, you'll hear, "What makes you different?" and "What makes you better?" But after selling a business and running a real estate firm, I've learned—it's not about being different, it's about execution. Keep it simple!   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 we...

There are a lot of bad businesses out there right now making good money. Some of them suck at  sales . Some suck at  recruiting , marketing, or SEO . Maybe they run their businesses like its 1980's.  Yet they still make really good money! So don't stress yourself by reinventing the wheel, instead, listen to this episode to get ideas to start your business!   Here's the link for Businesses I Love -...

The on-demand economy thrives on speed. Customers want service now, not later. Avoid competing on price—someone will always be cheaper. Gain an edge by offering same-day service. Frontload your business to grow faster and win.   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. Subscr...

Starting a business but unsure where to begin? I share a proven method to vet ideas, analyze opportunities, and launch a market-ready company for 2025. Learn how to list, analyze, and spot market gaps for success!   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: htt...

The 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   Thanks for listening!   Like this video? I think you'll love my newsletter. I write a...

I had a caller who was interested in a few things that are tough to monetize. How should someone handle a situation like that? In this episode, I share my thoughts. This is actually a rerun of one of the most downloaded episodes on Sweaty Startup, and I hope you'll enjoy it!   This episode was originally posted on October 16, 2019   Thanks for listening!   Like this video? I think you'll love my n...

I discuss life and happiness, drawing insights from How to Win Friends and Influence People as I reflect on the book and my own experiences. I share three powerful habits that transform my life and business.   This episode was originally posted on July 1, 2020   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...