In 2015, my partner Dan and I started planning our self-storage business, taking two years to set it up. We launched in May 2017 with five investors. Since then, we’ve grown to 4,930 units across 24 properties in four states. With a team expanding into new markets, our goal is 50 units in 30+ states.

This episode was originally posted on August 09, 2021

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When it comes to investing in real estate, do you want to know what my secret is to finding the best deals? This videos covers the tools that I use and a bunch of important tips and tricks.

This episode was originally posted on February 08, 2021

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Overseas Staffing - https://somewhere.com/

Tax Credit - https://taxcredithunter.com/

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Changing your mind is key to growth, especially for entrepreneurs. It takes courage, openness, and adaptability. Embrace change, re-evaluate beliefs, and gain new insights to grow. Challenge yourself to see things differently today.

This episode was originally posted on January 30, 2023

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Self Storage - https://boltstorage.com/

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Insurance - https://titanrisk.com/

Overseas Staffing - https://somewhere.com/

Tax Credit - https://taxcredithunter.com/

Cost Segregation - https://recostseg.com/

Performance Marketing - https://adrhino.com/

Pest control - https://spidexx.com/

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When you are wealthy it is a really, really good way to multiply that wealth in a very tax-efficient manner. But if you don't have very much money, it's really hard to make that happen and I'm going to share in this episode what you can do about it.

This episode was originally posted on January 25, 2023

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Business Brokerage - https://nickhuber.com/

Personal Brand - https://sweatystartup.com/

Self Storage - https://boltstorage.com/

Bold SEO - https://boldseo.com/

Insurance - https://titanrisk.com/

Overseas Staffing - https://somewhere.com/

Tax Credit - https://taxcredithunter.com/

Cost Segregation - https://recostseg.com/

Performance Marketing - https://adrhino.com/

Pest control - https://spidexx.com/

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I discuss building trust with LPs by highlighting deal risks like taxes and population decline. Transparency fosters stronger partnerships and ensures alignment with long-term investors.

This episode was originally posted on July 26, 2021

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Business Brokerage - https://nickhuber.com/

Personal Brand - https://sweatystartup.com/

Self Storage - https://boltstorage.com/

Bold SEO - https://boldseo.com/

Insurance - https://titanrisk.com/

Overseas Staffing - https://somewhere.com/

Tax Credit - https://taxcredithunter.com/

Cost Segregation - https://recostseg.com/

Performance Marketing - https://adrhino.com/

Pest control - https://spidexx.com/

That's all for now. Thank you again for joining me on my Sweaty Startup journey.

Onward and upward!

-Nick

Is real estate a good investment? The short answer is, yes! Now, when it comes to structuring a real estate private equity deal, there are some details that need to be considered. Here, I talk about how a real estate private equity firm is structured and give you some more good, need-to-know terminology.

This episode was originally posted on July 16, 2021

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Here are the links to my businesses:

Business Brokerage - https://nickhuber.com/

Personal Brand - https://sweatystartup.com/

Self Storage - https://boltstorage.com/

Bold SEO - https://boldseo.com/

Insurance - https://titanrisk.com/

Overseas Staffing - https://somewhere.com/

Tax Credit - https://taxcredithunter.com/

Cost Segregation - https://recostseg.com/

Performance Marketing - https://adrhino.com/

Pest control - https://spidexx.com/

That's all for now. Thank you again for joining me on my Sweaty Startup journey.

Onward and upward!

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Success in many fields starts with quantity—casting a wide net—but thrives on quality. In real estate, one great deal can change your life, while a bad one can set you back. Start big, narrow down, and focus on what truly matters—quality over quantity.

This episode was originally posted onMay 26, 2021

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Here are the links to my businesses:

Business Brokerage - https://nickhuber.com/

Personal Brand - https://sweatystartup.com/

Self Storage - https://boltstorage.com/

Bold SEO - https://boldseo.com/

Insurance - https://titanrisk.com/

Overseas Staffing - https://somewhere.com/

Tax Credit - https://taxcredithunter.com/

Cost Segregation - https://recostseg.com/

Performance Marketing - https://adrhino.com/

Pest control - https://spidexx.com/

That's all for now. Thank you again for joining me on my Sweaty Startup journey.

Onward and upward!

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Many early-career professionals rush into real estate, chasing wealth without fully understanding the challenges. In this episode of the Nick Huber Show, I reveal where real estate wealth truly comes from and how to pursue it wisely.

This episode was originally posted on December 27, 2021

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Want to hire me as a consultant? Click here: https://sweatystartup.com/storage

Here are the links to my businesses:

Business Brokerage - https://nickhuber.com/

Personal Brand - https://sweatystartup.com/

Self Storage - https://boltstorage.com/

Bold SEO - https://boldseo.com/

Insurance - https://titanrisk.com/

Overseas Staffing - https://somewhere.com/

Tax Credit - https://taxcredithunter.com/

Cost Segregation - https://recostseg.com/

Performance Marketing - https://adrhino.com/

Pest control - https://spidexx.com/

That's all for now. Thank you again for joining me on my Sweaty Startup journey.

Onward and upward!

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I’ll share strategies we use to manage risk in real estate by focusing on controllable factors and minimizing reliance on uncontrollable ones.

This episode was originally posted on January 11, 2021

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Want to hire me as a consultant? Click here: https://sweatystartup.com/storage

Here are the links to my businesses:

Business Brokerage - https://nickhuber.com/

Personal Brand - https://sweatystartup.com/

Self Storage - https://boltstorage.com/

Bold SEO - https://boldseo.com/

Insurance - https://titanrisk.com/

Overseas Staffing - https://somewhere.com/

Tax Credit - https://taxcredithunter.com/

Cost Segregation - https://recostseg.com/

Performance Marketing - https://adrhino.com/

Pest control - https://spidexx.com/

That's all for now. Thank you again for joining me on my Sweaty Startup journey.

Onward and upward!

-Nick

Success in real estate often starts with a "sweaty" low-risk business that builds initial capital and teaches operational skills. By focusing on momentum, risk-adjusted returns, and steady growth, entrepreneurs can transition to real estate and create lasting success, one investment at a time.

This episode was originally posted on October 25, 2021

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Want my team and I to help sell your business? Click here: https://www.nickhuber.com/sell

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Are you an accredited investor and interested in learning more about potential deals? Fill out this form: https://www.nickhuber.com/invest

Want my free PDF on how to analyze a self-storage facility? Click here: https://sweatystartup.ck.page/79046c9b03

Want to hire me as a consultant? Click here: https://sweatystartup.com/storage

Here are the links to my businesses:

Business Brokerage - https://nickhuber.com/

Personal Brand - https://sweatystartup.com/

Self Storage - https://boltstorage.com/

Bold SEO - https://boldseo.com/

Insurance - https://titanrisk.com/

Overseas Staffing - https://somewhere.com/

Tax Credit - https://taxcredithunter.com/

Cost Segregation - https://recostseg.com/

Performance Marketing - https://adrhino.com/

Pest control - https://spidexx.com/

That's all for now. Thank you again for joining me on my Sweaty Startup journey.

Onward and upward!

-Nick