DiscoverOWNR OPS PodcastHOW TO BUILD A SWEATY START UP w/ Nick Huber
HOW TO BUILD A SWEATY START UP w/ Nick Huber

HOW TO BUILD A SWEATY START UP w/ Nick Huber

Update: 2025-05-23
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How do you build a $50M+ portfolio without VC money or a tech background? 


Nick Huber—founder of Sweaty Startup—did just that. 


In this episode, Nick shares how he went from scraping sidewalks and hiring Walmart employees to raising $52M for real estate and growing a remote team of 325+.


We cover:


  • His “Sweaty Startup” mindset (and why he avoids the tech trap) 

  • The first hire every service business should make

  • How to delegate, hire, and fire with confidence

  • Why decision-making and selling are the two most critical skills

  • A full playbook for going from $0 to $1M and beyond

Whether you're just starting your service business or trying to scale without stress, this episode is your blueprint for high-output, no-fluff growth.


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Nick's Free Resources!

🔗 Explore 200+ business ideas: sweatystartup.com/ideas

🔗 Hire amazing talent at: somewhere.com

🔗 Follow Nick: @sweatystartup

🔗 Get the book: “The Sweaty Startup” on Amazon


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HOW TO BUILD A SWEATY START UP w/ Nick Huber

HOW TO BUILD A SWEATY START UP w/ Nick Huber

Austin Gray @theownerop