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195. Why innovation is overrated in entrepreneurship
In today’s episode of the Sweaty Startup, Nick talks about innovative and creative entrepreneurship. Those words get thrown around so much these days, but Nick talks about how those types of entrepreneurs aren’t the ones getting paid. This topic has always been close to Nick, because he started the Sweaty Startup[...]
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The bigger you get, the easier business becomes
Quick note before we dive in: I hosted a CEO Bootcamp last week live for 180 entrepreneurs. It was basically a 1 hour consulting session on how I build businesses. I covered: How to delegate and empower your employees How I set goals with my teams that actually work My #1 competitive advantage How to design[...]
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360: Making My Father Proud & Building a HoldCo To Support My 11 Companies
Today's episode is a very special interview with one of my mentors, Chris Powers. We talked about my upbringing, how to raise great kids, our relationships with our families and fathers, building large businesses, the pressure on men in today's world...
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164: #164 How to make great decisions in times of uncertainty with radical open-mindedness
Ray Dalio, in his book Principles, talks about the search for truth over the desire to be right and convince other people of your way of thinking. Things are changing fast. The close-minded folks are getting left in the dust. The radically open-minded...
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Why I want to become a billionaire
Last week I shared my net worth to the public and told everyone that I would like to become a Billionaire someday. Note: I know this isn't likely to happen. I would need to 40x my net worth in the next 16 years. If it doesn't happen I'll be fine but I set it as a big ass personal goal because I think it might[...]
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The four quadrants of time management - important but not urgent
Time is your most valuable asset and there are four areas that you can spend your time in life. The first quadrant is important and urgent. A crisis. An emergency. You must do it now. The second is important but not urgent. Prevention. Planning. Forward thinking about how to improve. Not important but urgent.[...]
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This is Why Most People Never Get Rich
Most people are playing the wrong game. I used to think everyone should start a business. I don't think that anymore. In this episode with Al Elliot, we talked about why chasing the wrong career or business can leave you miserable, even if you win. I...
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#167 - Three businesses that you should NOT start right now
Show notes from Episode #167 of the . People have been asking about businesses that Nick thinks they should start right now. At the start of the COVID pandemic, he that would open up as the world changes. Right now, it’s time to talk about businesses you should absolutely not be dealing in for the time being.[...]
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Don't read this (it will make a lot of people angry)
What I'm about to say will upset a lot of people. If this offends you, I'm sorry. But here goes: Entrepreneurship culture in America is all messed up and it’s a shame. TechCrunch. Product Hunt. Shark Tank. It’s all about new ideas. Changing the world. Innovation. 0 to 1. Blue ocean. Venture capital and exits and[...]
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