I enjoy getting young guys on the podcast who are doing BIG things with their lives. Nathan Hirsch easily fits that criterion—you can tell by the passion in his voice that despite all his early successes, he’s just getting started.
Nate is the Co-Founder of FreeeUp, a business he started in 2015 with $5,000. FreeeUp is a marketplace for connecting business owners and virtual assistants & freelancers. Since we recorded this episode a few months ago, FreeeUp has been acquired by HOTH—congratulations buddy!
Nate started making money online while he was still in school. He viewed his college degree as a backup plan if his online businesses didn’t work out. They did. Massively!
Listen to him share exactly how he successfully built his current business in the eCommerce & Digital Marketing space to a powerhouse platform worthy of acquisition. Its new owners plan to grow the company from $20 million to $50 million in short order.
Not only will you come away impressed with Nate’s high energy and business acumen, but you might also be convinced you need a Virtual Assistant (VA). We discuss the value of VAs, which I didn’t realize until I read Tim Ferriss’ The 4-Hour Work Week.
He’s hooked me up with a VA—now I’m hooking you up! Just use this link to create an account. Then send an email to contact.manoverseas@gmail.com and we’ll send you a $20 credit.
Topics we discuss:
- Building businesses
- Jackpot hiring
- Pros & cons of going to college
- Nathan’s first eCommerce business
- How he started his current business
- What he looks for in a business partner
- Value of hiring virtual assistants
- Investments Nate & I have in common
- Whether you should buy $AAPL & $AMZN
- Why you should make some risky investments
- Brad’s recommendations for visiting the Philippines
The Questions
- Don’t you think that guys like us are destined for entrepreneurship?
- What do you think makes a good business partner?
- What do you look for [in a business partner]?
- Have you been to the Philippines?
- Do you feel good that you are providing people in the Philippines opportunities to increase their standard of living?
- Do you interview and vet the hundreds of applicants you receive on your platform?
- Where does the motivation come from—your drive to build, grow & succeed?
- Is there anything you do to maintain high energy levels?
- Is there anyone who has influenced you in terms of marketing?
- Can you talk about the value of a virtual assistant?
- Do you pay yourself a salary?
- How do you think about managing your money and income?
- Do you try to live on a set amount of money every month?
- Do you invest outside of funding your own business?
- How often do you look at the financials of your business
- How often do you look at your own personal net worth statement?
- Are you someone who purchases individual stocks or do you stick index funds, mutual funds, and real estate?
- If someone dropped $200,000 on your doorstep tomorrow morning, what would you do with it?
Fun Questions:
- Do you have a favorite blog that maybe people haven’t heard of?
- If you were to pick up a book tomorrow, what kind of book would you read?
- What app do you like that maybe people have not heard of?
- Who would be best to play you in a movie?
- What country have you visited that you would want to go back to?
- What story do you hope to tell your grandkids about your 30s?
- What are you most grateful for?
Listen here:
Connect with Nate on FreeeUp.com
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