The Sweaty Startup
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.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 17 minutes
- Episodes
- 460
- Years Active
- 2018 - 2025
#40 The dangers of building a business dependent on someone elses platform and why you should consider ignoring social media
Amazon, Google, Youtube, Facebook are all businesses that many small business owners depend on to make money but its a dangerous game and you should tread lightly.
#39 Mentoring notes with a roofing company, dried fruit business and a cleaning company
Answering some questions from the followers about their businesses.
#38 Why you should focus on value and not money
Successful entrepreneurs focus on value and not money. Value is long term while money is short term.
#37 The best way to get on the first page of Google - Content Marketing
Content marketing is important and not many small businesses are doing it. Write great content with the goal of helping out your potential customers and you will be rewarded!
#36 How to push through when business is not fun anymore
Knowing when to keep going and knowing when to give up is a tough thing. In this episode I ask a few questions that can help you with your decision.
#35 Beer in Vermont
New England IPA craze was interesting. The best players mastered the art of marketing scarcity and status.
#34 How I made $10k in one weekend as a college student with no cash
A funny story from the college days.
#33 Nick gets interviewed - more on his story and some great conversation
Tom Cochrane interviewed me for his podcast and we ended up having a great conversation so I thought I'd share!
We talk about tech business, partners, books, lessons learned and a lot more about my p…
#32 Firewood delivery service mentoring session - target market identification, creative marketing and eager professionalism
Conference call with Ward in Belgium talking about firewood delivery and how he can target his ideal customer, creatively market to them and how he can differentiate himself with eager professionalis…
#31 The best opportunities are in the most expensive cities
High cost of living scares away most small business owners. How can I afford to pay my labor $20 or $30 per hour? In reality its a huge advantage to operate in these markets. If you can operate well …
#30 Overcoming anxiety and the fear of failure
Entrepreneurship isn't easy. Its scary. Its uncertain. Dealing with the anxiety and the voice in the back of your head telling you to stop and run for cover is something everyone deals with. Heres my…
#29 Listen before you bring on a 50/50 partner
50/50 cofounder business partnerships are as important as getting married. Many jump into it without the proper due diligence and it destroys their businesses down the road. Its all about character a…
#28 Lead generation and consulting - is there opportunity?
I've been getting a lot of questions on lead generation and consulting setups from people who have spotted holes in digital marketing for established companies. Is it a real opportunity?
#27 What we can all learn from Chick-fil-A
Simplicity, speed and eager professionalism.
#26 Should I buy a business?
Buying a business is sometimes a great option. Here is what to think about and consider if you are exploring that route.
#25 How to name your business (and secure a domain)
I share my method for creatively naming your business while checking domain availability.
#24 The art of the email
Communication skills are key. Email is taking over modern day communication. Understanding email etiquette and getting your point across as quickly and efficiently as possible is a skill that will he…
#23 Building a lean business and putting your money where it matters
Every dollar invested in your business will become 2 or 3 dollars in the near future. Every dollar invested in everything else will either be gone or worth pennies. Free up your capital so it can wor…
#22 Make customer service your competitive advantage
Customer service is notoriously bad among service businesses. Lucky for us we know how to provide professional and jaw dropping customer service.
#21 Listen if you are a techy (or if you aren't)
Technology focused people have a huge advantage on the service side of things. Digital marketing, software tools, analyzing data and more. Embrace it and join the fun.