203: 9 Fan-Favourite Side Hustle Hero Episodes: An Encore Edition
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- AI vending machines claimed the number one spot as the most downloaded and viewed side hustle across both major podcast apps and YouTube.
- This encore episode compiles the top nine listener-favourite side hustles from Year 3, based on downloads, watch time, comments, and analytics.
- Featured side hustles include unique ventures such as sound bath businesses, Amazon Influencer marketing, and faceless viral YouTube videos.
- Unconventional income streams like hosting profitable craft workshops, mystery shopping, and renting out luxury restroom trailers are also highlighted.
- All nine featured side hustles remain viable today, with many enhanced or tweaked by advancements in artificial intelligence.
What do AI vending machines, sound baths, faceless YouTube videos, and mystery shopping have in common?
They all made it into the Top 9 most loved side hustle episodes from Year 3 of the show…as chosen by you!
Welcome to this encore episode!
It first aired back in June 2025, and a lot has changed with AI since then. When I looked back at the side hustles featured in this episode though, they're all still strong choices. Some have since been tweaked or enhanced by AI to varying degrees, but with the right approach, every one of them is still viable today.
This encore brings back the top 9 most loved episodes - as chosen by audience downloads, watch time, comments, feedback, and heaps of analytics across all major podcast apps and YouTube.
“AI Vending Machines” took the #1 spot on both platforms, but after that, listener and viewer favourites went in very different directions.
This recap features top episodes on everything from:
- Starting a sound bath business
- Becoming an Amazon Influencer
- Making faceless viral videos
- Hosting profitable craft workshops
- Mystery shopping for real income
- Renting out luxury restroom trailers
… and more.
Discover what made these episodes stand out, and which one you might’ve missed that could inspire your next side hustle.
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Need a little (and sometimes big) push to start and stay focused to grow your side hustle? Dive into my online Masterclass: How To Turn Your Thoughts Into Wanted Things.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What were the most popular fan-favourite side hustle episodes covered?
The top nine episodes featured listener favourites like AI vending machines, sound baths, faceless YouTube videos, Amazon Influencing, craft workshops, mystery shopping, and luxury restroom trailer rentals.
Which side hustle ranked number one in listener downloads and watch time?
AI vending machines took the coveted #1 spot on both podcast apps and YouTube.
Are the side hustles featured in this encore episode still profitable today?
Yes, every featured side hustle is still a strong and viable choice today, with some having been enhanced or tweaked by AI.
Where can I find the full show notes and links for episode 203?
You can find the complete show notes by visiting the official Side Hustle Hero website at sidehustlehero.com/203.
