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Ep 3. From Roof Work to Ring Fights: Nick Monty's Journey
Every great success story begins with a moment of decision—that crucial turning point where someone chooses to bet on themselves despite overwhelming odds. Nick Monty's story exemplifies this courage in action.
When COVID shut down the world and employment opportunities vanished, Nick faced a critical decision with two children and a pregnant girlfriend depending on him. Rather than wait for circumstances to improve, he launched Monarch Roofing and Carpentry with nothing but his skills and determination. "It's survival at this point," Nick explains. "You have no choice but to grind and figure it out."
Growing up in New Hampshire's Lakes Region in what he describes as a "lower middle class" household, Nick witnessed his father's unwavering work ethic—never missing a day, never being late. This foundation of discipline became the blueprint for Nick's own path, though he adapted it to fit his entrepreneurial spirit. "When you're working as an employee, you know you're making that company a lot more money than what you're getting paid," he observes. "If you do that same exact work for yourself, you could end up in a better position."
What makes Nick's journey particularly remarkable is his simultaneous pursuit of professional boxing at age 29. Drawing on the resilience built through grueling roofing work—whether in freezing temperatures or sweltering heat—he applies that same grit to fighting. After his first professional bout in Springfield, Massachusetts, he's already looking forward to his next challenge, demonstrating the fighter's mentality that permeates every aspect of his life.
Nick's advice for aspiring entrepreneurs cuts to the heart of success: "You better be ready to commit to it because you can't just have one foot in, one foot out." His story proves that when you're willing to push through fear, doubt, and uncertainty, you can transform your circumstances and create something meaningful. Subscribe to hear more inspiring stories of hustle, heart, and the relentless pursuit of dreams on the Lakeside Hustle.
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By Corey CazaEvery great success story begins with a moment of decision—that crucial turning point where someone chooses to bet on themselves despite overwhelming odds. Nick Monty's story exemplifies this courage in action.
When COVID shut down the world and employment opportunities vanished, Nick faced a critical decision with two children and a pregnant girlfriend depending on him. Rather than wait for circumstances to improve, he launched Monarch Roofing and Carpentry with nothing but his skills and determination. "It's survival at this point," Nick explains. "You have no choice but to grind and figure it out."
Growing up in New Hampshire's Lakes Region in what he describes as a "lower middle class" household, Nick witnessed his father's unwavering work ethic—never missing a day, never being late. This foundation of discipline became the blueprint for Nick's own path, though he adapted it to fit his entrepreneurial spirit. "When you're working as an employee, you know you're making that company a lot more money than what you're getting paid," he observes. "If you do that same exact work for yourself, you could end up in a better position."
What makes Nick's journey particularly remarkable is his simultaneous pursuit of professional boxing at age 29. Drawing on the resilience built through grueling roofing work—whether in freezing temperatures or sweltering heat—he applies that same grit to fighting. After his first professional bout in Springfield, Massachusetts, he's already looking forward to his next challenge, demonstrating the fighter's mentality that permeates every aspect of his life.
Nick's advice for aspiring entrepreneurs cuts to the heart of success: "You better be ready to commit to it because you can't just have one foot in, one foot out." His story proves that when you're willing to push through fear, doubt, and uncertainty, you can transform your circumstances and create something meaningful. Subscribe to hear more inspiring stories of hustle, heart, and the relentless pursuit of dreams on the Lakeside Hustle.