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Self Storage
I run a self storage company with 44 properties, over 1 million square feet and 200 active investors. I share everything I know here!
Businesses I Love
The competition is weak. The market is growing. The costs and risks are low. The odds are good. You can win.
Businesses I Hate
I’m not saying you can’t be successful in these areas. You can win and win big. But, the odds are against you.
IDEA GENERATION 101
This is an analytical approach to identifying and exploring new business opportunities. Find your Sweaty Startup idea.
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Useful Resources
Guides, posts, and episodes to help you launch your sweaty startup
Quick Start Guides
- Lawn mowing / trimming / landscaping
- Pest control
- Firewood delivery
- Residential Painting
- Pressure washing / concrete cleaning
- Thermal imaging – utility saving
- Vacation rental management
- Custom closet build-outs
- Mobile car detailing /washing
- Mobile car mechanic
- Window cleaning
Blog Posts
- Essential tools to start a business (in an affordable way)
- Full list of business ideas I love
- My favorite books
- How to come up with an idea
- How to hire and train your first employee
- How to name your business
- Cargo van buying guide
- Cashflow projection model
- How to start a business somewhere else
Show Notes
- How to buy a business with Nick Bradley
- How to start a junk removal company with Casey Walsh
- How to frame the customer interaction with Oren Klaff
- How to get into real estate with J Scott (Biggerpockets)
- Get motivated with Rock Thomas
- 500 business connections and the ULTIMATE guide to guerrilla marketing with Max Maher
- How to hire great labor employees with Max Maher
Consulting Calls
- Mobile car mechanic
- Appliance repair
- A moving company
- Exterior cleaning company
- Aquarium cleaning / maintenance company
- A recent grad looking to explore entrepreneurship
- Videography business
SWEATY QUESTIONS
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why not a “shark tank” startup?
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How do I know if I am ready to start a business?
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How long does it take to grow a business?
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