The Nick Huber show is a short-form podcast on real estate, entrepreneurship and wealth. You won't find a lot of long-form interviews or unorganized banter. My goal is to be short and to the point and deliver value as quickly as possible. We'll cover things like terminology, deal overviews, acquisitions, structuring deals, raising money, operations, hiring and more. Nick Huber owns a real estate private equity company (http://boltstorage.com) in the self storage space. He owns 24 properties and over 630,000 rentable square feet in 4 states. He employees a team of 17 individuals and has raised over $10m in outside capital. Follow...
Latest episodes
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12 min
Management fees and why building a sustainable management company is important
I discuss my management fees and why so many investors need to raise the fees they charge to manage their properties. This is a rerun from an episode originally published on Februa…
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2 min
I have a BIG announcement...
My book, “The Sweaty Startup” is out TODAY. I worked on it for 18 months. You can buy it here: https://amzn.to/4aWyrAF It’s the how-to business guide I wish I had when building my…
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9 min
How To Make Key Decisions & Manage Stress
Entrepreneurship involves a multitude of decisions, with some being critical and others more minor, but making mistakes is inevitable. The key lies in focusing on the core decision…
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10 min
How Twitter/X supercharged my life as an entrepreneur
There is nothing on earth more powerful than the internet. Here’s how I used Twitter and my email newsletter to scale my portfolio of brands into what they are today. This episode…
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10 min
How entrepreneurship can birth real estate empires
How almost all real-estate empires were started. The answer? Entrepreneurship. After that, Nick talks about his own portfolio of self-storage and how his investing, operating, and…
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10 min
Unlocking Tax Savings - What is Bonus Depreciation?
This episode explains bonus depreciation—certain assets like computers or fuel can be fully deducted at the time of purchase, while buildings are depreciated over time unless compo…
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11 min
Property management - the X factor
I highlight how property management is key to real estate success. Starting small is essential, but real growth comes from managing operations in-house, which keeps costs low, boos…
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14 min
The red button rule
I explain how I built my business and life to ensure no one person has control over me, securing my success and happiness. I emphasize reducing dependence on external factors, cult…
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13 min
Finding true market rent and how to generate huge revenue
This episode is a rerun from one of the most downloaded episodes in The Nick Huber Show. I share my strategy on how I find true market rent and generate huge revenue. This episode…
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15 min
Impostor Syndrome and the fear or failure
Life is going so fast, but I would be lying to you if I didn't tell you that there's a lot of insecurity regarding this stuff. In this episode, we will discuss how to deal with Imp…
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18 min
How to get started in real estate
People always ask: “how do I get started in real estate investing?" and my initial reaction is how much cash do you have? Because most people's mistake is that they don’t accumulat…
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10 min
Raising money - one big check or a lot of small checks?
Real estate sponsors or GP (General Partner) can chase big checks from a few or stack smaller ones from many. Spread out your investors, keep control, and never let one LP call the…
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15 min
The real cost to buy and sell real estate
Real estate investing isn’t just buying low and selling high. Unlike stocks, it’s not liquid—you can’t panic sell, forcing long-term thinking. This episode was originally posted on…
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16 min
How self storage investing works
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 4,9…
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12 min
The secret to finding deals and real estate acquisition
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 an…
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15 min
Change your mind on something today
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.…
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20 min
The cold hard truth about real estate - it takes money to make money
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 ha…
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10 min
How to raise more money for your deals
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 inve…
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16 min
Real Estate Private Equity 101
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.…
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9 min
The golden rule of real estate and small business
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…