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A common lie in the real estate business (and the key to sales)
My least favorite saying in real estate: “If you aren’t a buyer at these prices then you should be a seller.” It simply isn’t true.Transacting real estate is extremely expensive and time consuming. You can't just trade in and out of it at the click of a button like a public equity.The people you have to pay to[...]
I had a mental breakdown on the side of the road in 2013.
Entrepreneurship is undoubtedly the best way (and arguably the only way) to get wealthy. If you want to make a ton of money, trading your time for money won’t get you there. You can’t “save” your way to private jet money. But the truth is that it isn’t meant for everyone. This is something I’ve changed my mind[...]
How to grow a business the old fashioned way
How to grow a business the old fashioned way: IMO, way too many entrepreneurs are obsessed with shiny objects. They want the next great AI tool or the next sexy software startup to solve all of their problems. They read endless posts on X and LinkedIn about the latest "growth hacks" and obsess over "doing things[...]
Ep 127: Learn this Short-Term Rental Loophole
How to buy a house in a hot market (and how an immigrant came to America 18 months ago and makes $20k a month)
One quick promo before we jump in: ​ Bold SEO is an ace up my sleeve right now. All of my companies are using Bold for link building and our search ranking on Google and organic traffic keep improving. My property insurance company is getting several quality leads a week from Google search and we've owned the[...]
How to start a pressure washing company
Get on your computer and buy a web domain. I like Go downtown with the sidewalk chalk and write "pressure washing and home cleaning 888-555-1234" as many times as you can in high traffic areas. Go to a middle class or high end neighborhood and hand out flyers on porches and wherever else. Get creative. You might[...]
376: Get Found on Google! SEO Workshop with Bold SEO
This event was brought to you by   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...
137: #137 Businesses I HATE with Jim Flannery - Online yoga instructing and other remote coaching
Nick and Jim dive into a few business ideas that Nick hates.
144: #142 How to build a web development agency - Adam Grim from Sparrow Websites
Adam tells his founding story and how he has built a web development agency that does $55k a month in revenue with 6 full time employees. He founded in 2016 as a 30 year old with 10k in the bank.
335: Why business-friendly locations aren't always the best opportunities
You often hear, "Living in a business-friendly state, is an advantage". That's why many entrepreneurs settle down in not-too-competitive locations to start a business. However, business-friendly locations do not mean profit!   FREE PDF - How to...
123: #123 My favorite book - Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss
This book outlines and reinforces the fact that business, negotiation and any human interaction is inherently very emotional. It’s centered around negotiation but this book has so many solid management and leadership principles. Mirroring, tactical...
194: 194. What my middle-class father taught me that set me up for generational wealth
In today’s episode, Nick talks about the impact his father had on his life and career. Nick comes from a middle-class family; they didn’t struggle for money, but they also didn’t own investment properties or have much saved up. But because of...
398: 398: The Mindset Shift that Changed my Life
In this episode, I want to discuss one of the most important moments that changed the way I think and made the biggest difference in my life as an entrepreneur. This was some of the best advice I could have received! It not only brought me the...
278: The secret for making good decisions in times of uncertainty
Do you find yourself struggling making good decisions in tough times? In this exciting episode of The Sweaty Startup. I'm doing a rerun of one of my favorite episode about the topic of having a Radical Mindedness. This helped me and I believe this...
Episode 18: Negotiate the Best LOAN Terms
Being able to negotiate loan terms is a skill! So today's topic is just a quick tip on leverage, on debt, on dealing with your banker because, in this competitive environment, interest-only periods are key.
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