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Why you should fire 20% of your customers right now (ep 83)

There’s a good chance there are a few customers that aren’t paying you enough and generate most of your stress. Figure out who they are, fire them and spend that energy growing your business and finding more of your ideal clients.

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August 23, 2019 1 min read

The Sweaty Startup Podcast surpassed 100,000 downloads today!

Going on 9 months without missing an episode and scheduled the 87th episode for release. Growing steadily. Thank you for following along! Here are my statistics between the podcast, website, email newsletter, YouTube and reddit. I made the decision to ignore Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and I that has been a good one. — I […]

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August 21, 2019 3 mins read

Oren Klaff tells us how to Flip the Script and close the deal

Show notes from podcast episode 82! How do we name our price and get the kind of clients that set us up for growth and scaling? Oren talks about how to appeal to the high end market. Its all about low neediness and putting the ball in the customer’s court to close the deal. Making […]

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Why you should update your voicemail greeting right now

Show notes from podcast episode 80. Your voicemail recording, especially if you’re busy and can’t answer the phone all the time, is your greatest weapon. It’s the first time a potential customer or client hears your voice and as well all know first impressions are incredibly powerful. So why do we invest about 30 seconds […]

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August 20, 2019 1 min read

Naval’s tweetstorm and principles, challenged

If you don’t know who Naval is then apply this to any tech founder from silicon valley you know and worship and read about. I listened to Naval on Joe Rogan during my travels this week. I’d be interested in hearing your thoughts on this stuff. His tweetstorm and the JRE podcast. I’m a fan of Naval. I […]

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August 18, 2019 5 mins read

How to start a business right now with no money – the framework

Show notes from podcast episode 79. This is an analytical approach to identifying and exploring new business opportunities. This is designed around service based businesses but the concepts can be applied to any business. In order to compete you need to have a competitive advantage in one of three areas: speed, price or quality. The […]

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August 14, 2019 8 mins read

A supportive significant other is your greatest asset – a conversation with Nick’s wife Michelle (Ep 78)

Show notes from podcast episode 78. Having support on the home front is critical. In this episode of the podcast Nick talks with his wife Michelle about the struggles along the way and how they were able to overcome the unique lifestyle that is entrepreneurship. A few key takeaways: #1 – Communication Being on the […]

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August 12, 2019 2 mins read

How to balance your business with a growing family (ep 77)

Show notes from Podcast episode 77. Its not easy. There will be sleepless nights. Its definitely a sacrifice. Kids are tough. I’m no expert. Take this with a grain of salt and get a lot of advice on this. Going without sleep makes you delusional and emotional and it kills your critical thinking and decision […]

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6 mins read

How to start a mobile appliance repair business – mentoring session (ep 76)

Luke is currently a 32 year old salaried employee from a national beverage dispenser repair company in the St. Paul/ Minneapolis area of Minnesota. In his current position as a “machine technician,” he has gained an invaluable skill set that will provide economic opportunity for the rest of his life. He also owns two rental […]

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August 7, 2019 3 mins read

The three keys to hiring great employees and scaling your business (ep 74)

Show notes for podcast episode 74. Hiring good employees is hard. Most service businesses grow to the workload capabilities of their owners and then stall. How do you break through that barrier? #1 Charge more for your service Provide a great service on a quick timeline and you can justify charging a premium. Then you […]

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August 1, 2019 2 mins read
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