The Industrial Real Estate Podcast

In this episode of The Industrial Real Estate Show, I had the honor of interviewing Nick Huber about his new book and his entrepreneurial philosophy. We discuss why speed matters more than over-preparation early in a career, the danger of chasing status over real opportunity, and how decision-making and sales are critical muscles to build for long-term success. About Nick: Nick Huber is an entrepreneur and real estate investor who resides in Athens, Georgia with his wife and three children. He started his first business, Storage Squad in 2011 and grew it to 25 major college towns before he sold the business in 2021 for $1.7M. While running the service business, Nick built his first self storage facility in Ithaca NY from the ground up for $2.4M. That facility is worth over $10M+ today. After Storage Squad, Nick started a real estate private equity and self storage operations firm called Bolt Storage. With his business partner Dan Hagberg, Bolt Storage now owns 2M square feet of self storage across 68 locations in 11 states. There is no mark to market in real-estate but the portfolio is worth well over $100M dollars today. More recently, Nick acquired a controlling stake with a group of investors in Somewhere.com for $52 million dollars in May of 2024. Somewhere has helped over 3500 businesses hire more than 6000 remote workers for 80% less than US equivalents. The business has 200 employees located worldwide across 9 countries including the US, Latin America, South Africa, the Philippines and more. In total, Nick’s businesses do more than $30 million in annual revenue and employ over 325 people. Alongside his portfolio of businesses, Nick is a content creator and has more than 780,000 followers across channels. Nick’s content has received more than 2 billion views online across platforms in the last few years. Nick's companies / websites: www.sweatystartup.com www.nickhuber.com www.sweatystartupbook.com www.somewhere.com www.boltstorage.com www.recostseg.com www.adrhino.com www.spidexx.com www.boldseo.com www.webrun.com www.titanrisk.com www.recruitjet.com www.hubermethod.com Connect with Nick: www.x.com/sweatystartup www.instagram.com/sweatystartup www.linkedin.com/in/sweatystartup / sweatystartup www.tiktok.com/sweatystartup www.threads.net/@sweatystartup.com https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Link to buy the book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4bLazjW Link to buy the book in the UK: https://bit.ly/422njPW -- 🚨 New! "Industrialize: The Insider's Guide to Industrial Real Estate" is now available: https://mybook.to/industrialize -- 🚩 Subscribe: / @industrialize

In this week's episode of the Industrial Real Estate podcast, supply chain veteran Les Brand joined me and co-host Matt Carroll to unpack what’s really happening across global logistics. With over 50 years in the industry, Les shares front-line insights on tariffs, reshoring, nearshoring, and how geopolitical tensions are reshaping trade routes and warehousing strategies. The conversation explores how 3PLs are adapting, why companies are pausing shipments, and what industrial real estate professionals need to know to navigate uncertainty. If you’re interested in global supply chains, trade dynamics, and how they impact warehouse demand, this is a must-watch. About Les: Leslie G. Brand III is the Chief Executive Officer of Supply Chain Solutions, Inc. (SCS), a global supply chain and transportation management solutions company headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He also serves on SCS's board of directors. Les is the President of the West Michigan Chapter of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) and is involved in various community and industry organizations including the Grand Rapids and Holland Chamber of Commerce. Supply Chain Solutions, Inc. has established a leadership position in the area of supply chain integration, collaboration and lean supply management. Both national and local business and trade publications including Inbound Logistics, Global Logistics, the Grand Rapids Press, Mi Biz, and Business Update and have featured articles sharing the innovative approach and client success that has been achieved in partnership with the Supply Chain Solutions team. Mr. Brand has been a keynote speaker at several industry conferences including the West Michigan Global Trade Center conference, the LogicTools Symposium and the Right Place Sunrise Series and has been a contributing presenter at a variety of seminars and business conferences during his career. Connect with Les: Supply Chain Solutions Website: https://scsolutionsinc.com/ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbGtiMlJEbGh5MXRncDl0SjdvUHhtOHAxNnZOUXxBQ3Jtc0tsdkdMXzMtQ04zemYwYkVHUk91OXdwck1VMkp3Yi1JeDRiYU1KRUtPRmtnZ1pReHpuZWxoMXFtU2ExbFJTVkF3Wks3SF8xMGxoLXRxQU5aalZGUDB3TmlUeHhyWmlMRzM4MUF0SEN3Vld0RXBEQnlKdw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fscsolutionsinc.com%2F&v=A_lX-d477ZM] LinkedIn:   / lgbrand   [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqblV3Y3lZdUI0RVhjTGVEUGRiMmhkVHlCSHZzd3xBQ3Jtc0ttcHNvdVlqV3hsY3hlVmNGenBDZ0NabEpDQ29uc2VnVWh4bEhWYjNGdkZhYkVLNXhnT1lVTjhWaEs5Ri16eGMwVDV3enFTMVNPUk53OTZVMGxQcG1SUDFhX0pvM3Rvb09HQ3BITUEzVXU5dHR0bkFaQQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Flgbrand%2F&v=A_lX-d477ZM] About Matt:Driven leader with fifteen years of international business experience in Logistics and Supply Chain. I am multilingual, speak fluently in Spanish and German, while having an in-depth understanding of the complex dynamics of supply chain management, contract negotiations and thought leadership after spending more than a decade managing operations in China, Europe, Australia, Canada, and the USA. My understanding of global business environments, monetary impacts, and rules of engagement for real estate integration for successful business results, benefit the clients I work with. I am a graduate of Purdue University, where I played NCAA basketball. I was a 4-time Academic All-Big Ten honoree, the recipient of the Distinguished Scholar-Athlete award for outstanding academic achievements, and the Ward Lambert academic award. My traits of working well with a team, focusing on a positive result, and coordinating critical processes to ensure success, are my calling card for new client opportunities and servicing of my extensive existing base of relationships. Connect with Matt:  / matthewcarroll1   [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa1gteHFGLWRBWVhfQVl1bFh4bzJwRDhvZ3dmUXxBQ3Jtc0trMWowb2d6UXNTUWc1anhVdVlTX29UYVEzZU1uaVdvUHlhS1dyQ2FvOWRTa0hnVjJKNTg1TlZXcktMS29kQzhSb3hPR1BXamJGbkgycE5yZU5PX1ROb0RaM3ZwZ3VXWUVaajlSYzE2OTFLM1BLNlNOVQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Fmatthewcarroll1&v=A_lX-d477ZM]-- 🚨 New! "Industrialize: The Insider's Guide to Industrial Real Estate" is now available: https://mybook.to/industrialize [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa1VDdXFWcDJxV0s3UUFXaDJlVHM2UWVrZS1WQXxBQ3Jtc0ttODhxRWlFeEVZSlB0WUFoSWxXbjhLaWhseHlPMGY3Rk9fUTA5Ylg5ZnYxZjdVRlhRVlVNRllKc0pmMnV6WlUxT3RFdUFRYnRRUG9SbVFuSFIxWDFZLTBPR2Vsb3RCQVZkeFE1WGxXbV9UODYxd2ttdw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fmybook.to%2Findustrialize&v=A_lX-d477ZM] -- 🚩 Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@industrialize?sub_confirmation=1 #industrialize #industrialinsiders #industrialrealestate

In this episode of the Industrial Real Estate Show, I sit down with Dave Riess, CEO of Wonder, to unpack the real-world opportunities and challenges of putting solar on industrial rooftops. From navigating aging roofs and structural concerns to understanding how rooftop solar can boost NOI, Dave explains it all in plain language. We also dive into how demand for electricity is rapidly outpacing supply — and why smart real estate owners should start thinking about solar and power infrastructure now. Whether you're solar-curious or already deep in the weeds, this conversation is packed with practical insights and surprising takeaways. About Dave: Dave holds a B.A. and B.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of San Diego. Before co-founding Wunder in 2014, he worked in platform development for venture-backed technology organizations and with the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory's Energy Technologies and Grid Integrations divisions. Under his leadership, Wunder has managed over $1 billion in commercial and industrial solar transactions. Connect with Dave: LinkedIn: / davidriess Website: https://www.wunderpower.com/ -- 🚨 New! "Industrialize: The Insider's Guide to Industrial Real Estate" is now available: https://mybook.to/industrialize -- 🚩 Subscribe: / @industrialize #industrialize #industrialinsiders #industrialrealestate

Tune in to this week's episode of the Industrial Real Estate Show to hear why @RonaldRohdeLaw is selling a couple of his industrial properties. -- 🚨 New! "Industrialize: The Insider's Guide to Industrial Real Estate" is now available: https://mybook.to/industrialize -- 🚩 Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@industrialize?sub_confirmation=1 #industrialize #industrialinsiders #industrialrealestate

Great timing for this interview as I was able to chat with Matthew Rand, Managing Director of Research and Analytics for Link Logistics the day after President Trump's Liberation Day.Naturally we chatted about tariffs but we also did a deep dive into how Link Logistics looks at opportunities in the industrial real estate market.About Matthew:Matthew is Link Logistics’ managing director, Research & Analytics. He is responsible for generating actionable insights that drive investment and operational decision making. He examines supply chain and logistics trends and changes, as well as builds models that consider property features, locations and larger market forces to analyze and predict long-term growth and investment potential. Connect with Matthew: Link Logistics: ⁠https://www.linklogistics.com/leaders...⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa1ByOUVlRmhjUFNMb3F0RVJxVkF4T0wtV1RfUXxBQ3Jtc0tsc2UwOGlyRno0UXRkNTNkTzhvTTdMalVhLXF6U2FFMF9tYk9OM3lpRUtlbGY5VmpubktZNVVnVkRXcS1ibG5SMGpabjFfWEFZVVVQTk1ZNUhEWGFZTHF1STRTVXNySmxyc3dIWFNZdGdDcTkzb3hLQQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linklogistics.com%2Fleadership%2Fmatthew-i-rand%2F&v=tmSjvi8jmh8]LinkedIn: ⁠  / matthew-rand-07b6782b  ⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbW1GME1IWnFmalpWR21HZG5rSW5jcE5WTDNiQXxBQ3Jtc0tsek1kcnlZY3d5a2xPR05BWWNxOG4wOUxwZXNOc0RndEhyN1l0WFNnTHNWYXpYc3Z5TnV2ZHk4dmk1WmVJaHl1b2tHNE52UFVteG5aUnh2emQ2VE5sbkJaTjZ5NFdaeFpreWZfSTZ4bFlnLWtpaTZzcw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Fmatthew-rand-07b6782b&v=tmSjvi8jmh8] -- 🚩 Subscribe: ⁠   / @industrialize  ⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRc7fHYWp9ThYaReiz8jhyQ] #industrialize [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/industrialize] #industrialinsiders [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/industrialinsiders] #industrialrealestate [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/industrialrealestate]