1872: [Part 1] Killing My Baby: Why I Shut Down My Longest-Running Business by Nick Loper of Side Hustle Nation

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1872: Nick Loper reflects on the emotional and strategic decision to shut down his first and longest-running business, ShoeSniper, after a decade of operation. This candid story challenges the myth of never quitting by showing how shifting market forces, rising ad costs, and declining commissions can turn a once-profitable venture into a slow bleed, making quitting not just okay, but necessary. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.sidehustlenation.com/shoesniper-postmortem/ Quotes to ponder: "Most of what you read in the entrepreneurship world is about perseverance and 'never giving up.' But it’s not true." "Quitters never win and winners never quit." Episode references: PriceGrabber: https://www.pricegrabber.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices