Generating Lifestyle Business Ideas That Work
Jesse Krieger is THE Lifestyle Entrepreneur, and author of the book of the same name, subtitled Live Your Dreams, Ignite Your Passions and Run Your Business From Anywhere in The World. Today we're chatting about how aspiring side hustlers can come up with new business ideas, validate them quickly, and begin earning money outside of their day job. It's a fun session with a lot of brainstorming...
35m Jul 24, 2014
35m
How Ryan Quit His $50k/year Job to Sell Online Full-Time
In this edition of The Side Hustle Show I'm joined by Ryan Grant, founder of OnlineSellingExperiment.com, and a guy who turned his online selling side hustle into a full time gig. Ryan and I connected on Twitter after I published a post from Travis Scott on how he earns $500 per month with Amazon's FBA program. I'm pretty fascinated by this opportunity, but by how smart Amazon is to crowdsour...
34m Jul 17, 2014
34m
Punching Fear in the Face and Escaping Average, with Jon Acuff
Through his best-selling books, Jon Acuff may be one of the most prominent advocates for the side hustle "brand" of entrepreneurship. Jon's a sought-after author, speaker, and consultant, with a share of side hustle stories to tell. While some flopped, one was almost an overnight success: his Stuff Christians Like blog. We talk about all that and more during our call.
31m Jul 10, 2014
31m
How to Start a Side Hustle Consulting Business that Gets Paid
Consulting can be a beautiful business model because it transitions you from selling what you do to selling what you know. So what do you know that other businesses might pay for? What could you consult on? We cover all that and more with Kai Davis this week on The Side Hustle Show. We talk everything from landing more clients, increasing your rates, getting paid to do work you used to do for...
38m Jul 03, 2014
38m
Engineering a 20,000 Download Kindle Launch: My Tactics, Takeaways, and Biggest Mistakes
I've been anxious to share the results of my Work Smarter Kindle launch with you, including all the behind-the-scenes work and strategy that went into it. In this special edition of The Side Hustle Show, I break down start-to-finish everything I did to create the book, market it, and set it up for success on Amazon after the free promotional period ended.
58m Jun 27, 2014
58m
How to Launch, Grow, and Scale a Speaking Business
What do you do when your side hustle demands being available (and even traveling) during normal business hours? It's a challenge that a lot of us are facing and this week on The Side Hustle Show my guest shares is unique way to get around it and build a successful business. Grant Baldwin is a youth motivational speaker and host of the "How Did You Get Into That?" podcast. We talk about how en...
38m Jun 26, 2014
38m
From Miserable and $100,000 in Debt to Self-Employed Author, Speaker, and Coach
This edition of The Side Hustle Show is probably one of the most inspiring yet. I'm joined by Kimanzi Constable, who shares his story about the struggle of entrepreneurship and his dream of becoming a writer. We talk about the specific steps he took to get out of debt, build an audience of buyers for his books. This is powerful one because Kimanzi opens up how serious he needed to make some ch...
48m Jun 19, 2014
48m
How Side Hustlers Can Get More Done in Less Time
In this edition of The Side Hustle Show, I'm joined by Chandler Bolt, co-author of The Productive Person: A how-to guide book filled with productivity hacks & daily schedules for entrepreneurs, students or anyone struggling with work-life balance. When Chandler first reached out, I was excited to learn we had a lot in common, including both being Eagle Scouts and both having run house painting...
44m Jun 12, 2014
44m
Passive Income on Etsy, Scoring Book Deals, and Recession-Proofing Your Life
Kim Palmer stopped by The Side Hustle Show this week to talk about her various side hustles and how you can get started. As the author of The Economy of You: Discover Your Inner Entrepreneur and Recession-Proof Your Life, Kim has connected with dozens of part-time entrepreneurs and is one of the biggest advocates for having a "side gig" as part of your financial backup plan.Even though she love...
33m Jun 05, 2014
33m
How to Earn Your First $1000 as a Freelancer
In this edition of The Side Hustle Show, I'm joined by Cameron Rambert all the way from Melbourne Australia! He's a freelance marketing strategist and the founder of DigitalMined.com, a growing resource for struggling freelancers. We talk about how aspiring side hustlers can get started earning their first dollars outside of their day job as freelancers -- and I agree -- freelancing is one of ...
33m May 29, 2014
33m
How to Use Freelancing to Find Business Ideas (and Cold Showers to Find Yourself)
Nick Reese is an accomplished entrepreneur and sought-after business coach. We set out to record an episode on the mindset necessary to succeed as an entrepreneur, and I think we reached that goal, but along the way, Nick shared a fascinating way to build a lucrative side hustle by starting out freelancing. And on top of that, he shares why he started taking cold showers 2 years ago, and why h...
34m May 22, 2014
34m
One Listener’s Year of Hustle: Apps, YouTube, Kindle, Udemy, Fiverr, and More
I'm excited to welcome Alex Genadinik back to The Side Hustle Show as the first-ever repeat guest. Alex reached out and told me how he'd applied many of the strategies and tactics discussed on the show over the past year, and I thought it would be fun to highlight some of those along with his progress. Alex's "year of hustle" has created at least 4 new income streams, including a couple more "...
58m May 15, 2014
58m
What I’ve Learned and Applied from 49 Awesome Entrepreneurs
The best thing about starting a podcast is the excuse to talk to awesome and inspiring people on a weekly basis. I've learned so much from The Side Hustle Show guests over the past year, I thought it would be an appropriate time to recap some of their shared wisdom, how I've applied it to my own projects, and how you can apply it to yours. This is episode 50 -- the big 5-0, and it's also my f...
24m May 08, 2014
24m
Blogging to a $1 Million and Staying Sexy
BudgetsAreSexy.com is one of the most popular personal finance blogs in the world, and surprise surprise, it started as a side hustle. In today's show (Episode 49 of The Side Hustle Show), I'm joined by J. Money, the mysterious author of the aforementioned blog. We talk blogging as a business model, monetization strategies, the Side Hustle Series, and how to stand out in the crowded online wor...
33m May 01, 2014
33m
5 Days to a New Income Stream, with Jeff Steinmann
Here we are in Episode 48 of The Side Hustle Show, and I'm joined by Jeff Steinmann from HowtoQuitWorking.com (and author of the book by the same name). Jeff's a real hustler who left his corporate gig a few years ago to pursue the entrepreneurial path. He's got a unique perspective on side hustle businesses, including how to bring them to market quickly to minimize your risk and failure rates...
34m Apr 24, 2014
34m
Building a $4260 per month Kindle Publishing Business
Nicklas Kingo joins me all the way from Copenhagen in Episode 47 of the Side Hustle Show to share how he's building a lucrative Amazon Kindle publishing business. He's made the public goal of earning $4260 per month from his Kindle business before he starts university in the fall. When we recorded this at end of February, he was already up to $1500 with big plans to continue growing.
34m Apr 17, 2014
34m
Blogging in Your Spare Time: From $0 to $17,000 a month
In episode 46 of The Side Hustle show, we get to hear the incredible story of Lindsay and Bjork Ostrom, who built PinchofYum.com up to a massive audience all while working a day job. In fact, they spent a full year volunteering in the Philippines but still managed to keep the site growing and thriving! In January, the site generated more than a million pageviews and earned over $17,000! In thi...
51m Apr 10, 2014
51m
How to Build Your Personal Brand and Maximize Your Time, with Chris Ducker
In Episode 45 of The Side Hustle Show, I'm joined by Chris Ducker to discuss personal branding and utilizing virtual team members to make the most of your time. As side hustlers, it makes a lot of sense since we only have limited time to work on our business projects. Why not buy some more time to accelerate your efforts? In addition to being a successful entrepreneur in the brick-and-mortar ...
37m Apr 03, 2014
37m
Side Hustling Hard, Even with a Dream Job
In Episode 44 of The Side Hustle Show I'm joined by James Swanwick, an anchor on ESPN's SportsCenter but also a super-busy side-hustler. I was intrigued by his story because by all accounts -- even his own -- he's got the dream job! I mean who would love working for ESPN? Why would someone like James still be all about the side hustle? He's got several projects going on outside of work, inclu...
36m Mar 27, 2014
36m
Building a 6-Figure Blog from Scratch, with Pat Flynn
In Episode 43 of The Side Hustle Show, I'm joined by Pat Flynn from ChroniclesOfStrength.com, one of the leading sites on "fitness minimalism." Pat is a kettlebell enthusiast who shares exactly how he built his blog from a side hustle hobby in college into a thriving business with multiple revenue streams. We talk how to generate traffic and email subscribers, how to craft viral facebook post...
37m Mar 20, 2014
37m
Niche Down and Dominate
In Episode 42 of The Side Hustle Show, Alex Harris (aka AlexDesigns) joins me to talk niche service businesses. He shares how he built his business, AlexDesigns.com, in his spare time, how he landed his first customers, how he scores big name clients, how he prices his services, and how he's recovering from a Google algorithm update.
36m Mar 13, 2014
36m
How to Grow a Passive Income Online
In Episode 41 of The Side Hustle Show, I'm joined by Montina "Sparkwisdom" Portis, a fellow side hustler (soon to be "retired" from corporate life). She's an author, coach, and an online entrepreneur. And she's kind of a big deal on YouTube. We talk all about building a platform online, and all the doors that opens up to you.
37m Mar 06, 2014
37m
How (and why) to Build Your Own Mastermind Group, Plus How You Join One With Fellow Side Hustlers
I’m Nick and I have a confession. When I recorded this episode with Alex Barker from AlexBarker.org (The Leadership Dojo podcast), I had never been in any sort of formal mastermind group. Listen to the collective gasp in my blogger/podcaster/entrepreneur-type circles, that information is blasphemy! It’s totally my fault. Masterminds are something I see huge […]
44m Feb 27, 2014
44m
Hacking Your Side Hustle for Growth and Passive Income
In Episode 39 of The Side Hustle Show, I'm joined by Mike Newton from HackingPhotography.com. We discuss how to make a name for yourself in any business, how to score corporate clients (and why you'd want to), and how to generate passive income streams from a service business.
32m Feb 20, 2014
32m
Flipping Websites for Fun and Profit
Fellow side hustler Freddie Mixell from ProjectPassive.com joins me on Episode 38 of The Side Hustle Show to discuss how to flip digital real estate assets. We cover the criteria to build an income-producing website from scratch, what buyers are looking for, and how to use this strategy to accelerate your side hustle earnings. Freddie shares how to find profitable niches, avoid "webmaster welf...
42m Feb 13, 2014
42m
How to Build and Monetize an Online Forum
In this Episode 37 of The Side Hustle Show, I'm joined by Tess Strand, the founder of VirtualAssistantForums.com, the leading online forum for professional and aspiring virtual assistants. We cover how she built the membership up from 0 to more than 7000 members, the tools and strategies she uses, and how she monetizes the site.
34m Feb 06, 2014
34m
A Job-Killing Membership Business Around Your Passion
Melissa Witmer runs UltyResults.com, a strength and conditioning membership site for ultimate frisbee players that generates a full-time income. In episode 36 of The Side Hustle Show, learn how she took the concept from idea to side hustle to full-time business and how can replicate her success. A big thank you to David from ThePowerofPartTime.tv for the introduction!
31m Jan 30, 2014
31m
From $18 an Hour to $1000 an Hour in 60 Days
In episode 35 of The Side Hustle Show, I learn how Daniel DiPiazza from Rich20Something.com went from earning $18 an hour to $1000 an hour using his "Marsupial Method" for side hustle businesses. It sounds hype-y, but it happened. Pretty crazy stuff, with parallels you can takeaway and apply to your own biz.
32m Jan 23, 2014
32m
How to Build a 5-Figure Subscription-Based Service Business in Your Spare Time
In episode 34 of The Side Hustle Show, fellow side hustler Ryan Cote from WPAmplify.com discusses how he's built his part-time service business into a high-value recurring-revenue machine. We talk scoring customers, pricing, delivering the goods, retention, and much more.
27m Jan 16, 2014
27m
How to Build a Niche Coaching Business That Lets You Quit Your Job
In episode 33 of The Side Hustle Show, I'm joined by Virginia Roberts from TheHeartographer.com. Virginia shares an awesome story of side hustle success, turning a personal skill into a hobby, then into a part-time coaching business, eventually quitting her job to be a full-time entrepreneur.
37m Jan 09, 2014
37m
How to Build a High-Value Membership Site for Recurring Revenue
A subscription-based business is a beautiful thing, because you have a predictable recurring revenue stream you can grow over time. Online, one of the most popular subscription business models is a membership site, where customers pay for exclusive content, exclusive networking, and exclusive access to you, the site owner.
35m Dec 19, 2013
35m
Pay What You Want Pricing for Side Hustlers
Could you actually earn more money for your side hustle work by letting customers choose their own price? Tom Morkes, author of The Complete Guide to Pay What You Want Pricing, shares why the strategy works and when to use it. His extensive research and case studies show how entrepreneurs can at once reach a wider audience by eliminating the price barrier, and earn more money from their bigge...
34m Dec 12, 2013
34m
How to Build a $10,000+ Per Deal Flipping Factory, with Nick Ruiz
In Episode 30 of The Side Hustle Show, we learn how to build a real estate wholesaling side hustle, without any experience and without risking your own money or credit score. Veteran investor Nick Ruiz shares how he earns $10,000+ per deal with his “Flipping Factory” system. This is definitely an interesting one! Subscribe to […]
44m Dec 05, 2013
44m
6 Productivity Hacks for Side Hustlers
In Episode 29 of The Side Hustle Show, Timo Kiander of ProductiveSuperdad.com shares his top 6 productivity hacks for side hustlers to maximize their time and output. We also get into a fun discussion about managing email, something I definitely have an unhealthy addiction to. This conversation is built on years of experience and research, […]
43m Nov 21, 2013
43m
How to Live Rent Free
In Episode 28 of The Side Hustle Show I sit down with Scott Bold to discuss how Airbnb bookings pay the majority of his rent. Just imagine, if a side hustle could cover your living expenses, would that give you a sense of freedom from your job? Airbnb.com is the peer-to-peer accommodations site where you […]
33m Nov 14, 2013
33m
Outsourcing for Side Hustlers
In Episode 27 of The Side Hustle Show, Jonathan Shank and I geek out over outsourcing, microsourcing, and crowdsourcing for side hustlers. This is an action-packed episode with some high-value takeaways for everyone looking to get started with outsourcing. Subscribe to The Side Hustle Show on iTunes! Subscribe to The Side Hustle Show on Stitcher! […]
45m Nov 07, 2013
45m
The 5 Pillars of Affiliate Marketing Success
In episode 26 of The Side Hustle Show, I’m joined by Josh and Jill Stanton from ScrewtheNinetoFive.com. This pair is living the digital nomad dream, coming to us all the way from Chiang Mai, Thailand! Thanks to Adam from TropicalNomad.com for the intro! They earn a living running their location-independent affiliate marketing business from their […]
57m Oct 31, 2013
57m
How to Create a Profitable Online Course, with Vasavi Kumar
Episode 25 — we made it to the quarter-century mark! Learn how to create valuable and profitable time-leveraged online courses utilizing the skills and experience you already have. Vasavi Kumar, a certified life coach, shares her transition from a one-to-one business model to a one-to-many model that funds her lifestyle and freedom. This is a […]
39m Oct 24, 2013
39m
6 Tips to Find the Right Side Hustle Idea for You
In this edition of The Side Hustle Show, Laurel Staples from GoFireYourself.com shares 6 questions and tips you can implement to determine the best side hustle idea for you. Laurel brings a wealth of business experience to the table, from retail to coaching to photography, and priceless education along the way. You’ll walk away from […]
37m Oct 17, 2013
37m
The Art of Non-Scammy MLM
Is all network marketing a scam? It can’t be, right? It’s a $176 billion industry, and one of the most popular side hustles on the planet. In this episode, Brian Swichkow of CatalystMLM.com shares the true recipe for MLM success, how to choose the right company for you, and pitfalls to avoid. Brian is on […]
32m Oct 10, 2013
32m
How to Start a 6-Figure Speaking Business, with Jullien Gordon
In Episode 22 of The Side Hustle Show, Jullien Gordon of SideHustla.com gives the detailed story about how he transitioned from employee to entrepreneur and built his speaking business into a 6-figure a year enterprise. I discovered his site through David Hutcherson from ThePowerofPartTime.tv, another awesome side hustler. Jullien is a super-smart guy, a talented […]
36m Oct 03, 2013
36m
Building a 7-Figure Blog, with Jim Wang
In Episode 21 of The Side Hustle Show, Jim Wang shares the strategies and tactics he used to take Bargaineering.com from a part-time hobby to a 7-figure business. In 2010, Jim sold Bargaineering to Bankrate for a reported $3 million, which probably makes him my wealthiest guest so far! We also discuss how the blogging […]
36m Sep 26, 2013
36m
How to Generate Unlimited Local Leads for Your Side Hustle
In Episode 20 of The Side Hustle Show, local SEO expert and entrepreneur Adam Steele shares how local side hustlers can set their business up to generate more leads than they can handle. We discuss the exact tools and tactics to use to get to the top of the local search results. Subscribe to The […]
31m Sep 19, 2013
31m
SHS 019: How to Start a Part-Time Virtual Assistant Business, with Lee Drozak
In Episode 19 of The Side Hustle Show, Lee Drozak from MyOfficeAssist.com shares how she got started as a virtual assistant and how you can do the same. We talk setting up shop, getting your first clients, setting your prices, establishing a niche, and more. Quick background on this side hustle if you’re not familiar […]
34m Sep 12, 2013
34m
SHS 018: How to Earn Big Money with Small Websites, with Spencer Haws
In Episode 18 of The Side Hustle Show, Spencer Haws of NichePursuits.com shares his detailed process for niche site creation and monetization, including idea generation, competitive analysis, content creation, link building, and much more. Spencer is the leading expert in this field, which is one of the most popular side hustles around. If you know […]
49m Sep 05, 2013
49m
SHS 017: $30,000 in 30 Days: App Store Domination with Benny Hsu
In episode 17 of The Side Hustle Show, veteran app entrepreneur Benny Hsu shares his insider tips on how to get app ideas, build them out (even if you don’t know how to code), launch them, and promote them in the App Store. In 2011, Benny famously made $30,000 in 30 days from his first […]
49m Aug 29, 2013
49m
SHS 016: How to Make Money Teaching on Udemy, with Ari Meisel
I’m excited to have Ari Meisel from LessDoing.com on the podcast today! Ari is one of the leading thinkers in the productivity space and someone I’ve been following online for a couple years. Today though, we shift gears a little bit and talk about the online education platform Udemy.com as a potential side hustle opportunity. […]
27m Aug 22, 2013
27m
SHS 015: How to Launch and Monetize a Podcast, with John Dumas
In Episode 15 of The Side Hustle Show, I’m excited to have the hardest working man in radio, John Dumas on the show. John’s Entrepreneur on Fire podcast is tearing up the airwaves and earning him a healthy six-figure income less than 1 year after launching. We discuss the viability of podcasting as a side […]
32m Aug 15, 2013
32m
SHS 014: How to Buy Income-Producing Websites, with Chris Guthrie
In Episode 14 of The Side Hustle Show, Chris Guthrie helps me explore the idea of buying income-producing websites as a side hustle investment strategy. It takes a little bit of capital to play in this game, but Chris explains the first site he bought cost just $500 and has paid for itself many times […]
36m Aug 08, 2013
36m
SHS 013: Selling Your Artistic Side Hustle, with Melanie Ida Chopko
In this edition of The Side Hustle Show, I’m joined by Side Hustle Nation member Melanie Ida Chopko. Melanie has an awesome side hustle story to share about her journey as a visual facilitator, bringing ideas to life with beautiful visuals in real-time. Subscribe to The Side Hustle Show in iTunes! Subscribe to The Side […]
29m Aug 01, 2013
29m