April 28, 2025

159 - From Storage Units to $52 Million: An Entrepreneur's Playbook with Nick Huber

48 minutes

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Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), as I interview Nick Huber (https://x.com/sweatystartup). We dive deep into Nick's incredible entrepreneurial journey, from his early days in the moving and storage business to building a self-storage empire and his latest venture: the acquisition of the global talent company, Somewhere.

We explore his unique approach to business, his no-nonsense "sweaty startup" philosophy, and how he built a massive online audience. We also chat about his brand new book, "The Sweaty Startup, how to get rich doing boring things". Get ready for an insightful conversation packed with real-world business wisdom!

Questions This Episode Answers:
How did you get started in entrepreneurship?
What was the "massive win" early in your career?
Why did you decide to buy Somewhere?
What's your philosophy on building an audience online?
What's one key thing you look for when hiring?
Enjoy the conversation!

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This week we covered:

00:00 Building a Self-Storage Empire
02:53 The Journey of Entrepreneurship
05:46 Leveraging Social Media for Growth
09:11 Acquisition and Business Expansion
12:03 Navigating Financial Decisions
14:55 The Future of Outsourcing Talent
24:01 The Weight of Responsibility in Entrepreneurship
25:28 Navigating the AI Landscape
30:49 The Challenge of Hiring Executives
34:13 The Art of Leadership and Team Building
38:05 Competition and Market Dynamics
43:54 The Journey of Writing a Book
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