This is a clip from a podcast that I did last year. In it, I discuss why following your passion is the wrong way to do business. Instead, you should think about business more like a poker player that has to take calculated bets with the cards that you are dealt. You need to take the emotion out of business and chase opportunity now and your passions later. It’s a giant marshmallow test where you have delay gratification to get what you really want. Thanks for listening! Like this episode? I thin...
Jul 31, 2024•10 min•Ep 394•Transcript available on Metacast Stress is relative. Here’s why I’m no longer as stressed out when things get “hard” or go wrong in my business today. This is my story of one of the hardest moments in my early entrepreneurial career. At the time, I thought the experience would break me. Today, I'm incredibly grateful because a lot seems "easy" compared to that. Thanks for listening! Like this episode? I think you’ll love my newsletter. I write a long form essay on how to build wealth and succeed to 250K+ readers each week. Subs...
Jul 24, 2024•11 min•Ep 393•Transcript available on Metacast New idea entrepreneurship is hard. Educating a market on a new way to live or work is hard. Raising money is hard. The risk is high and the odds of success are low. Here’s why you don’t need to reinvent the wheel to make money as an entrepreneur. Thanks for listening! Like this episode? I think you’ll love my newsletter. I write a long form essay on how to build wealth and succeed to 250K+ readers each week. Subscribe here: www.nickhuber.com/newsletter Want to see all of my companies? Click here...
Jul 18, 2024•7 min•Ep 392•Transcript available on Metacast In business, there are two levels of delegation. Tasks and decisions. Here’s exactly how you can go from level 1 delegation (tasks) to level 2 delegation (decisions) over time. Thanks for listening! Like this episode? I think you’ll love my newsletter. I write a long form essay on how to build wealth and succeed to 250K+ readers each week. Subscribe here: www.nickhuber.com/newsletter Want to see all of my companies? Click here: www.nickhuber.com/portfolio Want more of my content? I’m @SweatyStar...
Jul 10, 2024•7 min•Ep 391•Transcript available on Metacast Everyone says that making money doesn’t matter until you want to buy a house or move to be closer to family or have a safe, functional car or eat where you want to eat or go on a vacation or a family member gets sick and needs help. Then money really matters a lot! This is my 2 cents on why making money is a good thing. Thanks for listening! Like this episode? I think you’ll love my newsletter. I write a long form essay on how to build wealth and succeed to 250K+ readers each week. Subscribe her...
Jul 03, 2024•9 min•Ep 390•Transcript available on Metacast You hear often, "Living in a business-friendly state, is an advantage". That's why a lot of entrepreneurs settle down in not too competitive location to start a business. However, business-friendly locations does not mean profit! Thanks for listening! Like this episode? I think you’ll love my newsletter. I write a long form essay on how to build wealth and succeed to 250K+ readers each week. Subscribe here: www.nickhuber.com/newsletter Want to see all of my companies? Click here: www.nickhuber.c...
Jun 21, 2024•12 min•Ep 389•Transcript available on Metacast Entrepreneurship isn't all glamour; it's about solving problems and dealing with constant challenges. I faced sleepless nights, overwhelming stress, and even a breakdown, but these experiences have shaped me and taught me invaluable lessons on this journey. Thanks for listening! Like this episode? I think you’ll love my newsletter. I write a long form essay on how to build wealth and succeed to 250K+ readers each week. Subscribe here: www.nickhuber.com/newsletter Want to see all of my companies?...
Jun 06, 2024•14 min•Ep 388•Transcript available on Metacast This is a 10 minute clip from my recent workshop on how to get found on google with SEO. My business partner Barrett O'Neill explains how Google ranks companies and how to build enduring equity into your website/business through relevant backlinks. If you want to talk to my team about how SEO can supercharge your own business by using these strategies, just reach out to them here: www.boldseo.com Thanks for listening! Like this episode? I think you’ll love my newsletter. I write a long form essa...
May 31, 2024•16 min•Ep 387•Transcript available on Metacast This is a short clip from my recent workshop on how to get found on google using SEO. My business partner Simon Purdon explains how to build an SEO optimized website. He talks about links, content, and structure. If you want to talk to Simon about how SEO can supercharge your own business by implementing these exact strategies, just reach out to him here: www.boldseo.com Thanks for listening! Like this episode? I think you’ll love my newsletter. I write a long form essay on how to build wealth a...
May 24, 2024•9 min•Ep 386•Transcript available on Metacast Entrepreneurship involves a multitude of decisions, with some being critical and others more minor, but making mistakes is inevitable. The key lies in focusing on the core decisions that can make or break the company, managing expectations, and accepting that stress is an integral part of striving for success and taking risks. Thanks for listening! Like this episode? I think you’ll love my newsletter. I write a long form essay on how to build wealth and succeed to 250K+ readers each week. Subscr...
May 16, 2024•8 min•Ep 385•Transcript available on Metacast These are the 3 things that you need to do business on easy mode in 2024. An audience, capital, and talent. If you have these 3 things, you can basically build anything you want faster and easier than ever before. Thanks for listening! Like this episode? I think you’ll love my newsletter. I write a long form essay on how to build wealth and succeed to 250K+ readers each week. Subscribe here: www.nickhuber.com/newsletter Want to see all of my companies? Click here: www.nickhuber.com/portfolio Wan...
May 10, 2024•7 min•Ep 384•Transcript available on Metacast In this short clip, I share a breakdown of my business portfolio. If you add up all the numbers and annualize out from this month’s metrics, we’re at about 44M in revenue and 282 employees. I also explain how my personal brand and content has fueled it all. Thanks for listening! Like this episode? I think you’ll love my newsletter. I write a long form essay on how to build wealth and succeed to 250K+ readers each week. Subscribe here: www.nickhuber.com/newsletter Want to see all of my companies?...
May 01, 2024•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this short clip, Sieva and I talk about what to look for in hiring a CEO. Sieva runs a fund/holding company that invests in and owns stakes in 20+ businesses. We both share the main traits that we look for when recruiting and placing CEOs into various companies within our respective portfolios. Thanks for listening! Like this episode? I think you’ll love my newsletter. I write a long form essay on how to build wealth and succeed to 250K+ readers each week. Subscribe here: www.nickhuber.com/ne...
Apr 24, 2024•6 min•Ep 382•Transcript available on Metacast A great employee in the US is going to cost you $60-200K. But not everyone needs that when you get started. Here’s how entrepreneurs should hire in 2024. Start with a low cost, low risk hire in LATAM or the Philippines who can do great work for you for 50-90% less than US equivalents. If you are looking for one of these folks, go to www.supportshepherd.com and set up a call. I've hired 50+ with them and it's changed my life and career. Thanks for listening! Like this episode? I think you’ll love...
Apr 17, 2024•9 min•Ep 381•Transcript available on Metacast New idea entrepreneurship is hard. Educating a market on a new way to live or work is hard. Raising money is hard. The risk is high and the odds of success are low. Here’s why you don’t need to reinvent the wheel to make money as an entrepreneur. Thanks for listening! Like this episode? I think you’ll love my newsletter. I write a long form essay on how to build wealth and succeed to 250K+ readers each week. Subscribe here: www.nickhuber.com/newsletter Want to see all of my companies? Click here...
Apr 10, 2024•7 min•Ep 380•Transcript available on Metacast Here’s the truth. My first business was tough! When I look back, I’m shocked at the amount of risk we took. But it gave me the foundation, cashflow, and the operational chops to do what was next which was building a large self storage portfolio. Here’s the story in a short clip. Listen to the full podcast with Kyle Mathews if you want the rest. Thanks for listening! Like this episode? I think you’ll love my newsletter. I write a long form essay on how to build wealth and succeed to 250K+ readers...
Apr 03, 2024•7 min•Ep 379•Transcript available on Metacast This is my framework for how to scale your business from 0-$5M+ in revenue. I also talk about the importance of sales and why you need to master it if you want to become a successful entrepreneur. Thanks for listening! Like this episode? I think you’ll love my newsletter. I write a long form essay on how to build wealth and succeed to 250K+ readers each week. Subscribe here: www.nickhuber.com/newsletter Want to see all of my companies? Click here: www.nickhuber.com/portfolio Want more of my cont...
Mar 28, 2024•9 min•Ep 378•Transcript available on Metacast Learn why empowering employees to make decisions is vital for business growth. Discover how to shift your mindset and delegate effectively for success. Thanks for listening! Like this episode? I think you’ll love my newsletter. I write a long form essay on how to build wealth and succeed to 250K+ readers each week. Subscribe here: www.nickhuber.com/newsletter Want to see all of my companies? Click here: www.nickhuber.com/portfolio Want more of my content? I’m @SweatyStartup everywhere: Say hello...
Mar 20, 2024•8 min•Ep 377•Transcript available on Metacast This is a story about the single biggest mindset shift that changed my life. After a year of chaos in 2012, my business partner Dan and I decided it was time to change. This is what we did to turn things around, reinvent our business, and then manage it toward a successful 7 figure sale. Thanks for listening! Like this episode? I think you’ll love my newsletter. I write a long form essay on how to build wealth and succeed to 250K+ readers each week. Subscribe here: www.nickhuber.com/newsletter W...
Mar 13, 2024•11 min•Ep 376•Transcript available on Metacast This event was brought to you by www.boldseo.com In this 1 hour workshop, Nick, Barrett, and Simon discuss how to get found on Google with SEO! They cover the fundamentals of link building and why it matters for growing SMB and RE businesses. In the episode, they discuss: -How Google ranks companies -Organic rankings -Map pack -Off-page vs On-page SEO -How to structure your web page to rank -The importance of Google Reviews and how to get them -Directory Listings -Organic Links -GMB ...
Mar 08, 2024•55 min•Ep 376•Transcript available on Metacast This content was brought to you by supportshepherd.com In this 1 hour workshop, Nick and Shaan discuss the power of hiring, leadership, delegation, management and more to grow your business. Whether you work for yourself or are working to earn more money at your W2, Nick and Shaan explain why delegation is the key to leverage and growth. If you are interested in making a new hire for your team, check out www.supportshepherd.com to learn more. Thanks for watching! Like this video? I think you’ll ...
Feb 26, 2024•54 min•Ep 375•Transcript available on Metacast In this clip, my friend Shaan and I share practical insights on effective delegation and hiring strategies. Learn how to shrink the gap between learning and doing, write job descriptions that attract the right candidates, and spot potential employees in everyday situations. Thanks for listening! Like this episode? I think you’ll love my newsletter. I write a long form essay on how to build wealth and succeed to 250K+ readers each week. Subscribe here: www.nickhuber.com/newsletter Want to see all...
Feb 22, 2024•12 min•Ep 375•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, Shaan and I discuss the key to turning a job into a successful asset. We delve into the challenges of hiring and delegating, and how effective management can make all the difference in business growth and success. Thanks for listening! Like this episode? I think you’ll love my newsletter. I write a long form essay on how to build wealth and succeed to 250K+ readers each week. Subscribe here: www.nickhuber.com/newsletter Want to see all of my companies? Click here: www.nickhuber....
Feb 22, 2024•12 min•Ep 374•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, Matthew and I discuss why delaying gratification is the key to success and how to spot good opportunities. We also discuss the biggest reason why people don't experience success. Thanks for listening! Like this episode? I think you’ll love my newsletter. I write a long form essay on how to build wealth and succeed to 250K+ readers each week. Subscribe here: www.nickhuber.com/newsletter Want to see all of my companies? Click here: www.nickhuber.com/portfolio Want more of my conte...
Feb 07, 2024•9 min•Ep 373•Transcript available on Metacast In this clip I talk about how my content is a funnel to attract the right people. Customers, operators, employees, investors. That’s why I post. My messaging is all about bringing the right people in the door to do business with me. The second thing we talk about is the concept of your career as a snowball and why delayed gratification is the best way to succeed Thanks for listening! Like this episode? I think you’ll love my newsletter. I write a long form essay on how to build wealth and succee...
Jan 31, 2024•8 min•Ep 372•Transcript available on Metacast Early on in my career I crushed myself. I'd work 70 hours per week and run myself into the ground. Today, I'm focused on high-leverage, high-value work. Recruiting, fundraising, selling, building distribution, sending leads to my companies etc. It's less about my total hours worked vs how many good decisions I can make inside of my org. This clip talks about that + how I think about building an audience online Thanks for listening! Like this episode? I think you’ll love my newsletter. I write a ...
Jan 25, 2024•12 min•Ep 371•Transcript available on Metacast This is the story of how I started a simple pick up and student storage moving business with my friend and now longtime business partner Dan Hagberg in college. This was never our plan but the opportunity presented itself and we decided to go all in. Through a lot of grit and hard work, we ended up building the company to multiple 7 figures in revenue and eventually exited in 2020. This business taught me almost everything I know about how to operate, hire, manage, delegate, and succeed. It late...
Jan 17, 2024•12 min•Ep 370•Transcript available on Metacast In this clip, I talk with my friend Sieva Kozinsky about experiencing success and building a business that can sell. This is part 2. Check out the first part here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6hKGK4XrjR17AONKSyVnjd?si=c00e27f0a5b0473e Thanks for listening! Like this episode? I think you’ll love my newsletter. I write a long form essay on how to build wealth and succeed to 250K+ readers each week. Subscribe here: www.nickhuber.com/newsletter Want to see all of my companies? Click here: www.n...
Jan 10, 2024•10 min•Ep 369•Transcript available on Metacast In this clip, I talk with my friend Sieva Kozinsky about our experience in scaling our business. We cover useful tips about hiring and cultivating meaningful partnerships. Thanks for listening! Like this episode? I think you’ll love my newsletter. I write a long form essay on how to build wealth and succeed to 250K+ readers each week. Subscribe here: www.nickhuber.com/newsletter Want to see all of my companies? Click here: www.nickhuber.com/portfolio Want more of my content? I’m @SweatyStartup e...
Dec 20, 2023•12 min•Ep 368•Transcript available on Metacast In this clip, I talk with my friend Sieva Kozinsky about experiencing success and building a business that sell. Thanks for listening! Like this episode? I think you’ll love my newsletter. I write a long form essay on how to build wealth and succeed to 250K+ readers each week. Subscribe here: www.nickhuber.com/newsletter Want to see all of my companies? Click here: www.nickhuber.com/portfolio Want more of my content? I’m @SweatyStartup everywhere: Say hello on X: www.x.com/sweatystartup LinkedIn...
Dec 13, 2023•15 min•Ep 367•Transcript available on Metacast 
