In this episode, I sat down with Travis Chappell to talk about the real game of entrepreneurship, one that doesn’t start with passion, but with leverage, discipline, and picking battles you can actually win. We got into why boring businesses outperform flashy ones, why real estate isn’t passive, and how I ended up buying a $52 million company without anyone’s permission. If you’ve ever been told to follow your dreams and hope it works out, this conversation will show you a more honest and more effective path. 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
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No One Will Give You Permission. Take Action Anyway
In this clip, I sat down with Seth Stevens to talk about what it really takes to build something great. We covered why waiting for permission is a trap, how I went from broke and overlooked to building a much larger net worth and the truth about what successful people actually do to buy back their time. 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
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Why I Went All In on the Hardest Business I've Ever Built
In this episode, I sat down with Nick Hulewsky to break down the real story behind why I walked away from a secure win and went all in on building the hardest business of my career. We covered how I bought out my partner, why outsourcing talent changed everything for me, and what it actually takes to raise money and scale a company when you're betting on yourself. I shared what most people get wrong about hiring, the pressure of managing other people’s money, and where I think AI is headed in all of this. If you're serious about building a real business, this one’s for you. 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
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This is Why Most People Never Get Rich
Most people are playing the wrong game. I used to think everyone should start a business. I don't think that anymore. In this episode with Al Elliot, we talked about why chasing the wrong career or business can leave you miserable, even if you win. I shared the story of a friend who did everything right, top law school, high-paying job, but realized he hated his life. We talked about how to pick the right game, why trying to change the world too early is a losing move, and how spotting real talent can change everything. If you have ever felt stuck, this episode is for you. 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
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The Hard Truth About Success.
In this episode, Nick Huber and Adam Lush (@MindBranches) discuss life, business, and success during a live X.com Spaces conversation. They pull back the curtain on why most people underestimate their stress tolerance, how confidence is built by doing hard things, and why pride is the silent killer of great decisions. Nick explains why trying to invent something revolutionary is usually a losing game and why doing the simple things exceptionally well is the real path to wealth. Throughout this live X Spaces, Nick also answers audience questions in real-time, breaking down exactly why most people fail, how to pick winning opportunities, and the one mindset shift that separates successful entrepreneurs from those who fail or quit. 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
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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