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Show notes from . Determination and energy, keys to a successful entrepreneur, can also lead to overcommitment. Letting scope creep get the best of you can lead to clients demanding more of your time for the same price, and may negatively impact the work you’re producing. Today’s caller, Nico, is just a few[...]

I've spent the last 2 weeks talking to as many smart people as I can about the economy, what they're afraid of, and what they think will happen. Here is a breakdown.

There are a lot of bad businesses out there right now making good money. Some of them suck at . Some suck at , marketing, or . Maybe they run their businesses like its 1980's.  Yet they still make really good money! So don't stress...

In this episode I tell my founding story and we talk about the three ways you can add value when considering sectors for your new business. We also discuss some early steps you can take to getting a head start on the skills you will need down the road.

In today’s episode of The Sweaty Startup , Nick talks about the importance of starting a business small. Many entrepreneurs today don’t realize that what they are doing now isn’t necessarily what they’ll be doing in 10 years. It’s about momentum, not starting large and strong. Starting small is the best way to[...]

What skill is underrated or ignored that you think is and important key to success? 269 billion emails are sent and received every single day but nobody talks about email etiquette. The people who are good at it shine. The people who aren't have a disadvantage and they often don't even know it. Email contents[...]

The self storage acquisitions market is tough, but the properties we own are performing well. Last week we closed a refinance on one of our earliest (and toughest) deals - a 3 property portfolio in western Pennsylvania. We acquired the 25,090 square foot portfolio at public auction in October of 2019 for $635,000[...]

What if entrepreneurship isn’t the best option for you? The truth is it’s not for everyone. Tune in to one of the top entrepreneur podcasts to learn more.

Hiring is tough. Job boards aren't enough. In this episode we talk about guerrilla marketing and why you should devote just as much energy to recruiting as you do your marketing strategy. We go over identifying your ideal job candidate and some...

Before we jump in: Ranking your business at the top of Google search can make all of the difference between your phone ringing with new customers and you struggling to grow. My team at Bold SEO has cracked the code for local service businesses to do just that. They're offering a complimentary on-page SEO refresh[...]

Nick and Max talk about more business ideas in this part three episode. Tune in to the top entrepreneur podcast today!

The way people treat their money is one of the most important traits in entrepreneurship. Frugality wins because every dollar you save personally and invest in the company the right way becomes three dollars a few years later. Having cash reserves because you live in a responsible way allows the company to[...]

ea·ger pro·fes·sion·al·ism - /ˈēɡər/ /prəˈfeSHənlˌizəm/ (of a business) the strong desire and excitement to exude competence and skill. Invest in the customer experience and you will reap the rewards. It starts by answering the phone with a smile on your face, excitement in your tone and a genuine desire to add[...]