The Sweaty Startup

Today's episode is a repost of episode 290 which was originally published on June 06, 2022. In this episode, I discuss how my company of 45 employees, located all over the world, is structured. How I sources talent with the help of supportshepherd.com and the strategies I implement to effectively manage the team.   Join us on June 7, 2023, for a deep-dive workshop with Shaan Puri. Whether you're a...

Not everyone is cut out to be a business owner. My fear is that people who start businesses may end up underpaid, overworked, and with a business that lacks value. Many business owners struggle with work-life balance, working long hours and sacrificing personal relationships. Delegation is key to success and happiness, allowing tasks to be assigned to capable individuals. Being an entrepreneur req...

Life is a numbers game. Like in dating, when you're getting into the game, your goal is to see as many people as possible and market yourself to the dating pool. The more dates you have, the more opportunities you'll have to find the one. As you continue dating, what you want in a relationship becomes clearer, and as a result, you start to see and filter out the good and bad dating opportunities t...

Do you find yourself struggling to make good decisions in tough times? In this exciting episode of The Sweaty Startup. I'm doing a rerun of one of my favorite episodes about the topic of having a Radical Mindedness. This helped me and I believe this will help you too! Enjoy! Join the two leading experts in real estate investing and taxation, Nick Huber and Mitchell Baldridge this May 18th as they...

I'm going to talk about hiring your replacement. Maybe you're growing. Maybe there's an opportunity to scale up, do more, go to the town next door, do more stuff, different stuff, whatever it might be. I've been there, and I'm going through it now with our real estate private equity company that we're building. And I just want to talk a little bit about some mistakes that I see people make all the...

You often hear, "Living in a business-friendly state, is an advantage". That's why many entrepreneurs settle down in not-too-competitive locations to start a business. However, business-friendly locations do not mean profit!   Thanks for listening!   Like this episode? 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...

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. Check the show notes here: https://sweatystartup.com/the-sweaty-startup/ Thanks for listening!   Like this episode? I think you'll love...

When it comes to entrepreneurship, big or small business ownership, you hear the same advice all the time: Do what you say you are going to do, and you will succeed as a business owner. It sounds so easy, but the real problem is that most of us are terrible at managing expectations. It's bad business advice to just do what you said you'd do regardless of the evolving circumstances. Find out in thi...

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 locations to start a business. However, business-friendly locations do not mean profit!   Thanks for listening!   Like this episode? 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. Su...

If you've been to Pitch Competitions, you would be familiar with these questions, "What makes you different?" and "What makes you better?". As someone who successfully sold a company that I built with my business partner and currently running a real estate private equity firm. I can definitely say it's not what makes you different. It's about the execution. You don't need to complicate stuff. You...

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!   Thanks for listening!   Like this episode? I think you'll love my newsletter. I write a long form essay on how to build wealth and succeed to...

Time is your most valuable resource and in this episode, we will discuss where you should spend it. I'm going to share my favorite business principles that I believe would help you maximize your output this year!   Thanks for listening!   Like this episode? 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: ww...

One of the toughest things about life is that if you have self-doubt, and insecurity and you think that you're not good enough, that manifests itself and holds you back so significantly. I know you are familiar with insecurity and that's what we're going to talk about in this episode.   Thanks for listening!   Like this episode? I think you'll love my newsletter. I write a long form essay on how t...

In this short episode of the Sweaty Startup, I want to ask questions that would enable you to evaluate and get you back on track. Take some time and answer these questions and be a better entrepreneur.   Thanks for listening!   Like this episode? 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: www.nickhuber...

If you are the owner of a company or the manager of a division, this episode is for you. As a guy who has hired over 500 people and fired probably seven people. I'm going to tell you something that's very important and you need to hear it. I'm talking about that employee that always seems to let you down, always seems to make these small little mistakes. Listen up, you need to let them go.   Find...

Delegation is not only important for Real Estate, but it is so incredibly important for small businesses and operations. In my experience as an entrepreneur and a business owner, I've come to the conclusion that there are two levels of delegation, and I'm going to share it here in this episode.   Thanks for listening!   Like this episode? I think you'll love my newsletter. I write a long form essa...

You may know me as someone who bought over $50 million worth of self-storage in 2021 but I sure started small. I didn't start with a get-rich-quick idea. From mowing lawns at the age of 13 to now owning 62 self-storage properties with my business partner. It's been a journey and I'm going to share my story.   Thanks for listening!   Like this episode? I think you'll love my newsletter. I write a l...

The reasons why the best employees might dislike their job could be diverse and complex, but two reasons that I notice are: #1: Indecisiveness from above - a boss that doesn't make decisions or take quick action. #2: Being surrounded by C players - colleagues who drag others down and coast along at work.   Thanks for listening!   Like this episode? I think you'll love my newsletter. I write a long...

This is one of the most uncomfortable parts of being a business owner and why a lot of people don't want to be one. In this episode, I'm going to share how to fire an employee the right way.   Thanks for listening!   Like this episode? 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: www.nickhuber.com/newsle...

In this episode of The Sweaty Startup, I will discuss the most challenging aspect of creating a thriving and successful startup. I believe it is crucial for entrepreneurs to experience this difficult phase, and how they navigate it will determine their overall success.   Thanks for listening!   Like this episode? I think you'll love my newsletter. I write a long form essay on how to build wealth a...

A little quick episode about what sucks in entrepreneurship culture. I've been trying to be positive and avoid being negative. So, let me rant for a bit. I notice lately how the media are romanticizing the idea of building a "start-up" business and gaining hype around starting a business with these "new" ideas. Frankly, I call BS. Find out more about why Entrepreneurship Culture is terrible in thi...

In this episode we're going to talk about money. I was raised to think about money differently than most people. My parents taught me the value of money, how hard you have to work for money, and how money is the means to an end. Money doesn't have to be the end goal, but it can be what allows you to reach your end goal. Find out more how important Money Making skill is in this episode!   Thanks fo...

Employees get frustrated for two main reasons:   #1: Indecisiveness from above - a boss that doesn't make decisions or take quick action. #2: Being surrounded by C players who drag others down and coast along at work.   Check the show notes here: https://sweatystartup.com/the-sweaty-startup/ Join our Real Estate community: https://sweatystartup.com/rec Special thanks to the sponsor: https://launch...

The most important part of delegating is making sure the job that the person has to do is very simple and that they can use a framework to make decisions in a good way.   Check out my free Delegation / Hiring 101 course! Click here: https://nickhuber.podia.com/delegation-hiring-101   Work with us! Click here to apply: sweatystartup.com/apply   Check the show notes here: https://sweatystartup.com/t...

In this episode I'm going to share two observations today. I want you to take away some things, and I want you to actually think about this because it applies to everybody a lot differently. I want you to understand that there are two types of employees that work for you, and, two types of people in this world. There are people who get stuff done and then there are thinkers and messengers. Find ou...