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The Sweaty Startup

Nick Huber
Delegation
Hiring
Entrepreneurship
SEO
Self-Storage
Business Growth
Cost Segregation
Business Management
Decision Making
Sales
Google My Business
Backlink Building
Local SEO
Business Ownership
Domain Authority
Holding Company
Hiring Strategies
Employee Training
Hiring Process
Networking

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

Mikk and I sat down to talk about what it really means to build a business that supports the life you want instead of trapping you in a cycle of stress and burnout. I walked him through the lessons I've learned from operating service companies, inves... more

Matt and I talked about the kind of businesses that actually build wealth and why most people overlook them chasing trends that never pay off. I shared my story from Storage Squad to Somewhere and broke down how trading time for money is still the be... more

Cody and I dug into the real side of entrepreneurship, what it actually takes to build wealth without chasing shiny ideas. I shared why I walked away from the tech startup fantasy and leaned into simple businesses that solve real problems. We talked ... more

This is the full conversation I had with James Laidlaw about how he walked away from a high-paying commission job and built InHome Golf from scratch. We broke down how he scaled a golf simulator business during COVID, reinvested everything back into ... more

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James Laidlaw
Founder of InHome Golf, a company that builds custom golf simulator rooms
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Episode: How James Laidlaw Built InHomeGolf into a Multi Million Dollar Business
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Episode: How I Built a Multi-Million Dollar Company by Hiring Talent in Walmart Parking Lots
Shaan Parry
Host of the My First Million podcast
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Episode: 375: Smart Hiring Tactics for Success
Shaan Puri
Entrepreneur and co-host of My First Million podcast
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 648 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
    Canada9 months ago
  • Priceless!

    great information, education and motivation!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kvnmnnng
    United States10 months 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.
Some reviews mention a high volume of advertisements, which detracted from the overall experience for a few listeners.

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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.
How I Built Wealth by Doing the Boring Work That Actually Pays
Q: How do you apply the sweaty startup mindset to digital businesses without chasing something flashy or new?
The approach starts with recognizing the profitability of existing, service-based work and then scaling through delegation and systematization rather than chasing the latest tech unicorn. Start by offering clear, high-value services to individuals or small clients, prove the model, then gradually add team members to handle growth while you focus on revenue-driving activities.
How to Get Unstuck and Build a Career You Actually Want
Q: What are some ways that a business would go wrong?
Some missteps include underestimating the expertise of established operators and overestimating the ease of implementing technology in traditional businesses.
How James Laidlaw Built InHomeGolf into a Multi Million Dollar Business
Q: Do you have any advice for the entrepreneurs out there who are a couple of years behind you and trying to build a brand?
Just do it. You have to trust your own instincts, and ensure your spouse is on your side before proceeding with your business idea.
Why I Stopped Chasing Billion Dollar Ideas and Started Optimizing for Real Freedom
Q: What caused the shift?
The host realized the importance of health as he had much to lose, including family and businesses, prompting him to explore longevity.

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Focused on entrepreneurship and building successful businesses, this podcast offers listeners practical strategies and insights into the world of small business ownership. The host emphasizes straightforward advice, often drawn from personal experiences and real-life case studies, removing the fluff commonly found in discussions about entrepreneurship. Notable topics include health and longevity in business, simplicity in operations, wealth perspectives, and identifying local market opportunities. The format is concise, making it accessible for busy entrepreneurs seeking actionable guidance without unnecessary complexities.

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