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The Sweaty Startup

Nick Huber
Entrepreneurship
Self-Storage
Sales
Delegation
Real Estate
SEO
Leadership
Hiring
Decision Making
Business Management
Talent Acquisition
Self-Storage Business
Hiring Strategies
Business Growth
Stress Management
Self-Storage Industry
Cost Segregation
Business Strategy
Customer Service
Search Engine Optimization

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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Latest Episodes

In this conversation with Roohi, I break down why most entrepreneurs are chasing the wrong game. We talk about starting with the end in mind, setting a personal cash flow number, and building boring businesses that actually stack the odds in your fav... more

In this episode with Chris and Chris, I talk about overcoming doubt, building irrational confidence, and using fear setting to make hard decisions less scary. We unpack lessons from chaotic early business seasons, anxiety filled moments, and the mind... more

Jamie and I talked about why struggle is not something to avoid but something to embrace. We got into parenting, confidence, health, balance, and why giving yourself permission matters more than waiting for approval. We discussed what a good life act... more

Nick Aufenkamp and I dug into the real reasons most entrepreneurs end up overwhelmed, broke, or miserable. We talked about delegation, generational wealth, and why the "boring" businesses often lead to the most freedom. I shared how I built leverage ... more

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Host of the My First Million podcast
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Episode: 375: Smart Hiring Tactics for Success
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Episode: 366: How to manage new hires

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Nick Huber
Host and successful entrepreneur sharing practical insights on business strategies, with a focus on actionable advice and no fluff.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 649 ratings
  • Excellent, Practical Advice

    Nick does a terrific job of articulating his argument im favour of “unsexy” business.

    The advice he provides is an excellent mix of high-level strategic concepts and practical, tactical advice.

    His book is also terrific as well. Highly recommend.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sean Keown
    Canada10 months ago
  • Priceless!

    great information, education and motivation!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kvnmnnng
    United Statesa year ago
  • Had to unsubscribe for the ads

    I like the content, but you can tell this podcast is just Nick riffing off something for 10 minutes for content and then a bunch of ads

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    AlexSoDak
    United Statesa year ago
  • Practical advice

    I’ve been following Nick on several different platforms for a few years now. I really appreciate his insight and bluntness to business, as a owner of a tree care company I can’t relate 100% to what he says, but I can’t relate to a lot. He’s someone whose advice I consider strongly even if it’s not directly given to me.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BTC kid
    United Statesa year ago
  • Run of the mill

    Seems like it’s the same generic information that all these types say and us the right office work jargon. Seems like he’s a bit disingenuous and looks down on the average person/employee and sees them as disposable.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    DanDanDanDanDanDanDanFan
    United States2 years ago

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Many find the content inspiring and motivational, especially for small business owners.
Listeners appreciate the straightforward, no-fluff advice and practical strategies for entrepreneurship.
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Irrational Confidence, Extreme Ownership and Building Real Leverage
Q: What's the practical approach to building leverage for a growing business or solopreneur?
Leverage starts small, like hiring an international employee for basic tasks to free up time for higher-value work, and scales to creating systems and networks that prevent one person or partner from derailing the business. The ultimate leverage is achieving independence from detrimental actors through diversified assets and strong processes.
Irrational Confidence, Extreme Ownership and Building Real Leverage
Q: What can you tell us about overcoming doubt when pursuing your own path to success?
The guest emphasizes that many competent people earn significant money despite insecurities, and he himself relies on irrational confidence. He uses fear-setting to map out worst-case scenarios, tests his plans on paper, and then moves forward with a plan to mitigate those risks.
Why Struggle Is the Point
Q: Tell us about the moment you heard people doubting your idea in the locker room and how that shaped your approach to building Storage Squad.
Hearing the big wigs mock what I was doing was painful, but it hardened my resolve to prove the doubters wrong by sticking with the grind, refining the business model, and focusing on real-world traction rather than chasing status or externals.
Why Most Entrepreneurs Burn Out and How to Actually Build a Life You Want
Q: What keeps you going after multiple ventures and a big exit?
The drive comes from building something that lasts and from seeing real, tangible impact on employees, customers, and family; the process itself—the struggle and growth—is what keeps you moving forward, not just the rewards.
How I Built Wealth by Doing the Boring Work That Actually Pays
Q: What's the mindset around hiring early and scaling with global talent to reduce risk?
Hiring early is costly and risky, but when you can hire a small, capable team at a fraction of local costs (e.g., overseas assistants), you unlock time to focus on growth activities and repeatable revenue streams. It's about balancing overhead with the freedom to work on high-impact tasks.

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