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Nick Huber
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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#118 Local SEO for your service business with Kevin Graham - Part 1

#118 Local SEO for your service business with Kevin Graham - Part 1

Kevin Graham, the SEO master and founder of sitearrow.com joins us on the podcast today to talk about local search engine optimization and how to get found on Google.
38:1227/11/2019
#117 How to start a junk hauling business with Sam Evans

#117 How to start a junk hauling business with Sam Evans

Sam graduated from Penn State in May (less than 6 months ago) and is on pace to do $180k in 2019 in revenue hauling junk around Harrisburg PA. We hear from him on how he did it!
20:2625/11/2019
#116 Building a Self Storage Empire Part 1 - 4 closings and a big ol' auction

#116 Building a Self Storage Empire Part 1 - 4 closings and a big ol' auction

Nick and Dan get on the podcast together for a long form podcast on the current developments in their self storage expansion efforts.  They discuss the first deal that has been so successful, how they structured their first real estate partnership, how it has appreciated over time and the new plans for expansion.
49:2220/11/2019
#115 How to build a real estate empire using other people's money

#115 How to build a real estate empire using other people's money

Moses comes on the podcast to tell us how he has built a real estate empire in southern California. He also shares his thoughts on the status of the local service business environment and where there are opportunities today!
52:3118/11/2019
#114 How to grow a mobile mechanic business - a mentoring session

#114 How to grow a mobile mechanic business - a mentoring session

Justin Peterson from Peterson Automotive joins the show to talk about his mobile mechanic company and the ways he has drummed up early business. Google My Business, Craigslist and handwritten notes have been some key strategies for him in the early days.
36:4613/11/2019
#113 - How to just pick something - dealing with analysis paralysis

#113 - How to just pick something - dealing with analysis paralysis

The opportunities are endless. What business should you start? What opportunity is worth chasing? Here is the framework for dealing with analysis paralysis.
13:3311/11/2019
#112 How to launch and grow a digital marketing agency - a mentoring call

#112 How to launch and grow a digital marketing agency - a mentoring call

Nico from Vancouver is 21 years old and he is crushing it. He brings in nearly $10k a month in revenue managing marketing for several high end businesses including Farrari, Maserati and a high end real estate developer. This is a great episode about time management and focusing on what you are best at to get your business ready to scale.
34:4806/11/2019
#111 Why growing your business might be a bad decision with Paul Jarvis

#111 Why growing your business might be a bad decision with Paul Jarvis

Paul Jarvis is a personal hero of mine. He joins us on the show to discuss his book "Company of One" and why he believes that staying small could be the right decision for many entrepreneurs.
48:2404/11/2019
#110 How to launch a moving company - a mentoring session

#110 How to launch a moving company - a mentoring session

Ahmed was so kind to call in from the Twin Cities in MN to talk about his moving company concept. We talk a lot about partners and how to start a lean business. 
28:1530/10/2019
#109 The motivational interview - how to find out what factors drive your potential employee

#109 The motivational interview - how to find out what factors drive your potential employee

Add this to your interview structure. You won't be sorry you did it.
05:3628/10/2019
#108 How to earn $250k a year as a loan officer (or in real estate in general)

#108 How to earn $250k a year as a loan officer (or in real estate in general)

A lot of gold nuggets in this episode from a good friend of mine who is crushing it in the local real estate game.
30:1523/10/2019
#107 How to start and grow a power washing / window cleaning business

#107 How to start and grow a power washing / window cleaning business

We get a live call from an entrepreneur who has had a lot of success washing windows in Southern California.
21:3021/10/2019
#106 What if my passion doesn't pay the bills?

#106 What if my passion doesn't pay the bills?

A caller is interested in a few things that are tough to monetize. How should someone approach that situation? Nick gives his thoughts.
14:3916/10/2019
#105 How Casey Walsh built a $4MM a year junk removal business with no outside investment

#105 How Casey Walsh built a $4MM a year junk removal business with no outside investment

Casey Walsh is a special dude. He joins us for this episode of the sweaty startup to talk about founding his junk removal business and building it up to 6 cities in 5 states and $4MM a year in revenue.
54:5114/10/2019
#104 A powerful episode - why you should say THANK YOU to somebody today

#104 A powerful episode - why you should say THANK YOU to somebody today

I tell the story of a thank you note I wrote to my grandfather in 2016.
11:3309/10/2019
#103 Massage therapy, event (wedding) planning, dog walking and how I would market them

#103 Massage therapy, event (wedding) planning, dog walking and how I would market them

Some Q and A.
11:0307/10/2019
#102 How to start and grow an aquarium maintenance business

#102 How to start and grow an aquarium maintenance business

Jacob from Gainesville Florida calls in to discuss taking his aquatics service business to the next level.
26:3704/10/2019
#101 How to avoid getting sued when hiring and paying employees and contractors

#101 How to avoid getting sued when hiring and paying employees and contractors

Lawyer Todd Stanton comes on the show to talk about how service business owners can avoid getting sued and hire and pay employees the right way.
34:0202/10/2019
#100 Thoughts for a recent graduate exploring entrepreneurship

#100 Thoughts for a recent graduate exploring entrepreneurship

Ben calls in to discuss his current situation and how he should approach entrepreneurship.
15:5230/09/2019
#99 How to start a furniture refurbishing business - live call session

#99 How to start a furniture refurbishing business - live call session

Ashlee calls in from Tacoma Washington to discuss her furniture refurbishing hobby she would like to turn into a business.
16:0527/09/2019
#98 Why real estate should be your end goal and how to get started with J Scott

#98 Why real estate should be your end goal and how to get started with J Scott

J Scott is a bestselling author and host of the BiggerPockets business podcast. He interviewed me on the show (ep 14) and I was lucky enough to get him on mine. This is an action packed interview on how one can go about finding deals in today's tough real estate market.
53:4125/09/2019
#97 Nick's journey to $15MM in real estate holdings - big things are happening as we speak

#97 Nick's journey to $15MM in real estate holdings - big things are happening as we speak

A little look at what my partner and I are doing right now. I'll be documenting the entire journey.
10:3423/09/2019
#96 How to start a videography business - live call session

#96 How to start a videography business - live call session

Cam Hoover calls in from Atlanta and Nick talks about the importance of sales when building a videography business.
25:3320/09/2019
#95 Why right now is the best time in history to buy a business and how to make it happen with Nick Bradley

#95 Why right now is the best time in history to buy a business and how to make it happen with Nick Bradley

Nick Bradley hosts my favorite podcast - Scale Up Your Business. Today he joins us to talk about the massive opportunity when it comes to buying a business and how he goes about doing it.
35:5018/09/2019
#94 Don't just read a book - how to get the most out of the content you consume

#94 Don't just read a book - how to get the most out of the content you consume

Don't just read a book. Study it. Thats how you get the most out of what you hear here and what you read elsewhere.
11:0316/09/2019
#93 How to start a window washing company - live call session

#93 How to start a window washing company - live call session

Today we talk to Dan the Window Man about his window cleaning company in Crawfordsville Indiana. 
24:2413/09/2019
#92 Nick's longtime friend and mentor talks business, real estate and life

#92 Nick's longtime friend and mentor talks business, real estate and life

Ryan Ramsey joins us on the show for a great episode with a ton of wisdom. Enjoy!
01:18:1811/09/2019
#91 Customer entitlement and how to deal with it - the customer ISN'T always right

#91 Customer entitlement and how to deal with it - the customer ISN'T always right

Customers can be down right mean. How do you deal with it? This is how I handle it.
17:0309/09/2019
#90 The ultimate morning routine for entrepreneurs and business owners

#90 The ultimate morning routine for entrepreneurs and business owners

This morning routine has changed my life. I hope it helps you as well!
17:3706/09/2019
#89 A case study on simplifying the job so your employees can thrive

#89 A case study on simplifying the job so your employees can thrive

Max Maher submitted a question about managing his employees in a way that sets them up for success. Its all about simplifying the job! Here are a few examples that might get you thinking!
06:5204/09/2019
#88 Ronnell Richards talks about sales and bouncing back after a major setback

#88 Ronnell Richards talks about sales and bouncing back after a major setback

Ronnell is a dynamic entrepreneur out of Atlanta. We discuss the critical aspects of closing deals and making it happen.
31:5202/09/2019
#87 A quick episode on the skill successful people all have

#87 A quick episode on the skill successful people all have

Resourcefullness. Solving problems when other's can't find a solution.
06:1430/08/2019
#86 Rock Thomas tells us how to frame our personal narratives to support our goals

#86 Rock Thomas tells us how to frame our personal narratives to support our goals

Rock Thomas doesn't have 50 million YouTube views for nothing. He's incredible. This episode will have you ready to grab life by the horns.
44:1528/08/2019
#85 Live Stream #1 - A painter, an indecisive guy and Max Maher call in to chat with Nick

#85 Live Stream #1 - A painter, an indecisive guy and Max Maher call in to chat with Nick

Live stream #1 of many. This was fun! Email [email protected] to submit a question and call in. 
28:3627/08/2019
#84 Focus on what you can control - a rant about victim mentality

#84 Focus on what you can control - a rant about victim mentality

You have a lot more control over your business, your job or your life than you think you do. Grab it by the horns!
11:3326/08/2019
#83 Why you should fire 20% of your customers right now (or at least consider it)

#83 Why you should fire 20% of your customers right now (or at least consider it)

20% of your customers cause 80% of your stress. Find out which 20% and initiate the purge!
05:1423/08/2019
#82 Oren Klaff - how to Flip the Script and close the deal

#82 Oren Klaff - how to Flip the Script and close the deal

Sales is tough - why not turn it around and let the customer sell you? Bestselling author Oren Klaff tells us how to approach customers and let them convince themselves to buy from you.
49:4321/08/2019
#81 What successful entrepreneurs understand that others don't - value vs money

#81 What successful entrepreneurs understand that others don't - value vs money

Great entrepreneurs know how to measure value even when it isn't equal to money.
09:2419/08/2019
#80 Why you should update your voicemail greeting right now

#80 Why you should update your voicemail greeting right now

Eager professionalism. It wins.
05:4816/08/2019
#79 How to start a business right now with no money - the framework

#79 How to start a business right now with no money - the framework

You have no excuse not to start a business. 
18:5114/08/2019
#78 A supportive significant other is your greatest asset - a conversation with Nick's wife Michelle

#78 A supportive significant other is your greatest asset - a conversation with Nick's wife Michelle

Nick and Michelle talk about the humble beginnings and why her support and trust was Nick's greatest asset.
24:2612/08/2019
#77 How to balance a growing family with your entrepreneurial journey

#77 How to balance a growing family with your entrepreneurial journey

Having a full time job is hard. Running a business on the side is hard. Bringing a new baby home is hard. Doing all three at the same time takes smart work. Here are Nick's thoughts on the subject and how to get sleep at night with a new baby.
14:2709/08/2019
#76 How to launch and grow a mobile appliance repair business - a mentoring session

#76 How to launch and grow a mobile appliance repair business - a mentoring session

Nick gets on the horn with Luke from Minnesota to discuss growing his appliance repair business to the point of quitting his full time job.
33:5207/08/2019
#75 Partnerships - how to make them work and what can cause them to fail

#75 Partnerships - how to make them work and what can cause them to fail

Another episode with my long time partner Dan where we discuss our own partnership, failed partnerships within our business and what can make partnerships really work.
25:4705/08/2019
#74 The three keys to hiring great employees and scaling your business

#74 The three keys to hiring great employees and scaling your business

#1 charge more money for your services. #2 simplify the job so average employees can thrive. #3 foster resourcefulness and teach your employees to solve problems
14:2202/08/2019
#73 So you don't know any entrepreneurs - but do you know anyone who has tried?

#73 So you don't know any entrepreneurs - but do you know anyone who has tried?

Becoming an entrepreneur has this mythical stigma. It's scary. It's different. Half the battle is just trying something.
23:5531/07/2019
#72 Time - the finite resource and how to think about it - guest appearance from Nick's partner Dan

#72 Time - the finite resource and how to think about it - guest appearance from Nick's partner Dan

Time is the most important thing you have and the only thing you can never get back. This conversation is our outlook on time and what it means to us. 
22:3429/07/2019
#71 Don't get so focused on business that you miss the important stuff

#71 Don't get so focused on business that you miss the important stuff

Don't forget about what is important to you. Don't forget to be present during the moments that matter most. Don't forget to devote some emotional energy to your significant other, friend or child instead of going through the motions with a hollow look in your eyes and a mind somewhere else.
14:4824/07/2019
#70 Look up from your computer screen

#70 Look up from your computer screen

Opportunities are all around us.
11:3422/07/2019
#69 Should I buy a franchise? What are the advantages and disadvantages? What questions should I ask?

#69 Should I buy a franchise? What are the advantages and disadvantages? What questions should I ask?

Buying a franchise can be a great way to start a local business with the backing of a major brand. Here are some things you should think about before diving in and investing in a franchise.
21:0817/07/2019