How Great Founders Build Stress Tolerance and Teams That Win
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:  https://sweatystartup.com/events  Book:  https://www.amazon.com/Sweaty-Startup-Doing-Boring-Things/dp/006338762X   Newsletter:  https://www.nickhuber.com/newsletter   My Companies:  Offshore recruiting – https://somewhere.com  Cost segregation – https://recostseg.com  Self storage – https://boltstorage.com  RE development – http://www.boltbuilders.com  Brokerage – https://nickhuber.com  Paid ads – https://adrhino.com  SEO – https://boldseo.com  Insurance – https://titanrisk.com  Pest control – https://spidexx.com   Sell a business:  http://nickhuber.com/sell   Buy a business:  https://www.nickhuber.com/buy   Invest with me:  http://nickhuber.com/invest   Social Profiles:  X – https://www.x.com/sweatystartup  Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/sweatystartup  TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/404?fromUrl=/sweatystartup  LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/sweatystartup   Podcasts:  The Sweaty Startup & The Nick Huber Show  https://open.spotify.com/show/7L5zQxijU81xq4SbVYNs81   Free PDF – How to analyze a self-storage deal:  https://sweatystartup.ck.page/79046c9b03 Â
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How to Make Millions as a Solo Operator Without Building a Big Team
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:  https://sweatystartup.com/events  Book:  https://www.amazon.com/Sweaty-Startup-Doing-Boring-Things/dp/006338762X   Newsletter:  https://www.nickhuber.com/newsletter   My Companies:  Offshore recruiting – https://somewhere.com  Cost segregation – https://recostseg.com  Self storage – https://boltstorage.com  RE development – http://www.boltbuilders.com  Brokerage – https://nickhuber.com  Paid ads – https://adrhino.com  SEO – https://boldseo.com  Insurance – https://titanrisk.com  Pest control – https://spidexx.com   Sell a business:  http://nickhuber.com/sell   Buy a business:  https://www.nickhuber.com/buy   Invest with me:  http://nickhuber.com/invest   Social Profiles:  X – https://www.x.com/sweatystartup  Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/sweatystartup  TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/404?fromUrl=/sweatystartup  LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/sweatystartup   Podcasts:  The Sweaty Startup & The Nick Huber Show  https://open.spotify.com/show/7L5zQxijU81xq4SbVYNs81   Free PDF – How to analyze a self-storage deal:  https://sweatystartup.ck.page/79046c9b03 Â
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How Discipline at Home Builds Winners in Business and Life
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:  https://sweatystartup.com/events  Book:  https://www.amazon.com/Sweaty-Startup-Doing-Boring-Things/dp/006338762X   Newsletter:  https://www.nickhuber.com/newsletter   My Companies:  Offshore recruiting – https://somewhere.com  Cost segregation – https://recostseg.com  Self storage – https://boltstorage.com  RE development – http://www.boltbuilders.com  Brokerage – https://nickhuber.com  Paid ads – https://adrhino.com  SEO – https://boldseo.com  Insurance – https://titanrisk.com  Pest control – https://spidexx.com   Sell a business:  http://nickhuber.com/sell   Buy a business:  https://www.nickhuber.com/buy   Invest with me:  http://nickhuber.com/invest   Social Profiles:  X – https://www.x.com/sweatystartup  Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/sweatystartup  TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/404?fromUrl=/sweatystartup  LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/sweatystartup   Podcasts:  The Sweaty Startup & The Nick Huber Show  https://open.spotify.com/show/7L5zQxijU81xq4SbVYNs81   Free PDF – How to analyze a self-storage deal:  https://sweatystartup.ck.page/79046c9b03 Â
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How to Raise Your First Invoice, Survive Chaos, and Sell Without Being Pushy
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Building Lean Teams and Big Empires with Brandon Turner
Brandon and I dive deep into what it actually takes to build real businesses that last. We talk about hiring global talent, keeping overhead lean, scaling across multiple companies, and why most people overcomplicate everything. This conversation is packed with practical insights from two guys who have been through the fire and figured out how to win by keeping it simple and moving fast. Grow your business:  https://sweatystartup.com/events  Book:  https://www.amazon.com/Sweaty-Startup-Doing-Boring-Things/dp/006338762X   Newsletter:  https://www.nickhuber.com/newsletter   My Companies:  Offshore recruiting – https://somewhere.com  Cost segregation – https://recostseg.com  Self storage – https://boltstorage.com  RE development – http://www.boltbuilders.com  Brokerage – https://nickhuber.com  Paid ads – https://adrhino.com  SEO – https://boldseo.com  Insurance – https://titanrisk.com  Pest control – https://spidexx.com   Sell a business:  http://nickhuber.com/sell   Buy a business:  https://www.nickhuber.com/buy   Invest with me:  http://nickhuber.com/invest   Social Profiles:  X – https://www.x.com/sweatystartup  Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/sweatystartup  TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/404?fromUrl=/sweatystartup  LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/sweatystartup   Podcasts:  The Sweaty Startup & The Nick Huber Show  https://open.spotify.com/show/7L5zQxijU81xq4SbVYNs81   Free PDF – How to analyze a self-storage deal:  https://sweatystartup.ck.page/79046c9b03 Â
Want to build a successful business? Packed with the principles, strategies, and methods used to grow successful companies, The Sweaty Startup will help you make your vision a reality. Hosted by successful entrepreneur Nick Huber. Short, to the point and no fluff.
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