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28: #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?
31: #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 you will win.
142: Throwback! Start a web development firm
In this episode from last year, listen to Nick talk to Adam Sparrow about how to launch a successful web development firm.
Why every business is the same once you grow
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#177 - Business idea- $1000 a week installing hitches
Show notes from episode #177 of The Sweaty Startup Podcast . One of Nick’s favorite things to do is look for simple businesses that you can charge upwards of $100 an hour. This week he discovered another option with hitch installations. Nick recently bought a truck and realized it didn’t have a trailer hitch[...]
183. Starting a business without physically doing any work?
In today’s episode, Nick answers a question about starting a business as a handicapped person, or a person who can’t physically do labor. If you have any questions, or want to join Nick’s new consultation program, reach out to Nick@sweatystartup.com to get more info! We are offering ongoing consultation, one time[...]
Ep 101: Real Estate Tax 101 - How to defer taxes as a real estate investor
Nick discusses raising good kids and how hard it can be when striving to earn generational wealth, how to protect the downside in real estate, and how to think about advice you get through the lens of the person giving you the advice   Follow my...
99: #99 How to start a furniture refurbishing business - live call session
Ashlee calls in from Tacoma Washington to discuss her furniture refurbishing hobby she would like to turn into a business.
67: #67 The three wealthiest people I know and what we can learn from them
Start small and start local. Entrepreneurship isn't about trying to change the world on the first go.
Ep 81: The two levels of delegation - how to empower your employees to make decisions
Nick discusses raising good kids and how hard it can be when striving to earn generational wealth, how to protect the downside in real estate, and how to think about advice you get through the lens of the person giving you the advice   Follow my...
How to launch and build a videography business - applicable to any B2B service and most home services (ep 64)
Show notes from Podcast Episode 65 . "Hey Nick this is Andy from Louisville KY and I'm a wedding videographer. I'm looking to expand into the corporate market making videos for small businesses, real estate developments and similar things. How can I break into this market?" Get lots of advice from people in the[...]
Ep 63: Should I try to time the market in real estate?
Nick discusses raising good kids and how hard it can be when striving to earn generational wealth, how to protect the downside in real estate, and how to think about advice you get through the lens of the person giving you the advice   Follow my...
How is it realistic for me to offer a high skilled service?
How would you start a service business where you have to have specialized knowledge? A business like yours anyone who can drive can start. But let's say a business like HVAC or appliance repair, traditionally people that have a lot of experience working in that area eventually decide to go solo and start a[...]
250: How to Analyze Businesses For Sale - Self Storage and a Moving Company
Before buying a company, make sure you’re not getting a bad deal. In this cross-posted episode of The Sweaty Startup, I sit down with the guys from "Acquisitions Anonymous" where we break down Self Storage and Moving Companies.
Ep 96: How to get started in Real Estate
Nick discusses raising good kids and how hard it can be when striving to earn generational wealth, how to protect the downside in real estate, and how to think about advice you get through the lens of the person giving you the advice   Follow my...
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