The Sweaty Startup

This morning routine has changed my life. I hope it helps you as well!

Max Maher submitted a question about managing his employees in a way that sets them up for success. Its all about simplifying the job! Here are a few examples that might get you thinking!

Ronnell is a dynamic entrepreneur out of Atlanta. We discuss the critical aspects of closing deals and making it happen.

Resourcefullness. Solving problems when other's can't find a solution.

Rock Thomas doesn't have 50 million YouTube views for nothing. He's incredible. This episode will have you ready to grab life by the horns.

Live stream #1 of many. This was fun! Email [email protected] to submit a question and call in.

You have a lot more control over your business, your job or your life than you think you do. Grab it by the horns!

20% of your customers cause 80% of your stress. Find out which 20% and initiate the purge!

Sales is tough - why not turn it around and let the customer sell you? Bestselling author Oren Klaff tells us how to approach customers and let them convince themselves to buy from you.

Great entrepreneurs know how to measure value even when it isn't equal to money.

Eager professionalism. It wins.

You have no excuse not to start a business.

Nick and Michelle talk about the humble beginnings and why her support and trust was Nick's greatest asset.

Having a full time job is hard. Running a business on the side is hard. Bringing a new baby home is hard. Doing all three at the same time takes smart work. Here are Nick's thoughts on the subject and how to get sleep at night with a new baby.

Nick gets on the horn with Luke from Minnesota to discuss growing his appliance repair business to the point of quitting his full time job.

Another episode with my long time partner Dan where we discuss our own partnership, failed partnerships within our business and what can make partnerships really work.

#1 charge more money for your services. #2 simplify the job so average employees can thrive. #3 foster resourcefulness and teach your employees to solve problems

Becoming an entrepreneur has this mythical stigma. It's scary. It's different. Half the battle is just trying something.

Time is the most important thing you have and the only thing you can never get back. This conversation is our outlook on time and what it means to us.

Don't forget about what is important to you. Don't forget to be present during the moments that matter most. Don't forget to devote some emotional energy to your significant other, friend or child instead of going through the motions with a hollow look in your eyes and a mind somewhere else.

Opportunities are all around us.

Buying a franchise can be a great way to start a local business with the backing of a major brand. Here are some things you should think about before diving in and investing in a franchise.

Furkan Yuce from Baltimore Maryland joins us on the show today to talk about how he has built his flooring business and the lessons he has learned along the way.

Start small and start local. Entrepreneurship isn't about trying to change the world on the first go.

Buying or being gifted a family business can get complicated. Its all about communication and managing expectations.

People think building a videography is about making great video. Wrong. Its about sales and marketing. In this episode we talk about how to do it and how to win!

Learn how to start or grow a mobile mechanic business in this value packed episode. I apologize for the quality - we're working on that.

Max joined us for episode back in April (#44) to talk about how guerrilla marketing earned him a lot of sales and it has been the favorite episode and most downloaded episode we've done so far. So we had Max back to discuss how he staffs 9 moving crews and hires over 30 full time labor employees at his moving company.

What businesses are best for high schoolers to consider and what else should they think about before starting a business? How do you raise entrepreneurial children?

It seams as if the big dogs are trying to take a bite out of local markets. Is it a real risk and how can we protect ourselves?

Set up a shell company and start testing the market. Launch later when the timing is right!

This would be a heck of a challenge but with the right execution it can be done!

Doing the things that don't scale well. In this episode I tell more of our story and how sidewalk chalk, of all things, gave us the momentum to build a healthy business.

Real estate is the end goal. In this episode we talk about how to approach it.

Some common themes on the podcast and a reminder from what we've talked about so far.

Here is my shot at a motivational speech?

I'm not claiming a recession is coming. I just think you an do a few things that will make your business stronger all around.

Likes and follows aren't as valuable as you think they are.

I'm sure you've heard of the "blue ocean strategy". It was coined by W. Chan Kim in his book of the same name and expanded in the more recent book "blue ocean shift". The concept makes a lot of sense on the surface. A red ocean is an overcrowded market with cutthroat competition. The books main premise is that there is a third area to compete beyond price and value - finding a new untapped market through innovation. The blue ocean is a market without competition. Instead of competing head to head with other companies you find a new untapped market and take it all for yourself. You innovate and add value in a totally new way to create a league of your own. You create a new market through creative disruption. Overcome old technology to gain a huge competitive advantage. This episode is a critique of this concept.

What do you do when employees constantly ask you for help? The way you handle these situations makes all the difference.

What do you look for in a hire? How do you interview? Are you hiring based on experience or soft skills?

Hiring is tough. Job boards aren't enough. In this episode we talk about guerrilla marketing and why you should devote just as much energy to recruiting as you do your marketing strategy. We go over identifying your ideal job candidate and some strategies to find off market talent and get creative with your recruiting.

Hiring is complicated and very stressful. Trusting your brand in the hands of an employee can be tough. Do these 5 things and you'll be better off when the time comes to hire an employee.

Ray Dalio says - imagine that in order to have a great life you have to cross a dangerous jungle. You can stay safe where you are and have an ordinary life, or you can risk crossing the jungle to have a terrific life. I think what is separating you from a great life is more like a padded obstacle course you see on American Ninja Warrior.

Copying in school is frowned upon but copying in business is the way to succeed. The best way to achieve success is to emulate success.

A brutal week of business leaves me in a reflective mood. I share a recent failure and how I'm coping.

An interview with Max Maher - a serial entrepreneur and 23 year old small business owner living in Phoenix Arizona. We talk about the 500 business connections he made to earn an extra $30k in revenue every month, his entrepreneurial journey, building a pool business, his habits and routines and more.

Its no secret a few early wins sets you up to do great things and accelerate your wealth. There are a few things to keep in mind before you get too cocky, however.

Deciding which business opportunity to pursue is extremely difficult. The resources to study are endless and there is never a perfect moment. This episode will help you get over that hump and start something.

Are you reactionary or do you call the shots when it comes to your time?