Episodes

Sept. 9, 2025

163: From Planner Idea to Six Figures

What happens when you walk away from the family business to chase an idea of your own? You go from planner idea to six figures business! Here we explore focus groups, zero-cost testing, and creative outreach that gained traction.

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Aug. 26, 2025

162: How to Spot (and Monetize) Everyday Opportunities

Learn how to monetize everyday opportunities as Bart Merrill shares real side hustles, from exporting trucks to dog training, plus his Acres of Pig Poop story on spotting value in unexpected places.

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Aug. 19, 2025

161: From Idea to $100K: How to Sell Printables on Etsy & Shopify

Here's how to sell printables on Etsy and Shopify, from idea validation and competition research, to product creation and traffic strategies that build a six-figure side hustle.

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Aug. 12, 2025

160: Chat GPT-5 Prompts, to Save Hours and Grow Your Side Hustle

Here are 5, Chat GPT-5 prompts to help you save time, uncover quick wins, repurpose content, and refine ideas, to help give your side hustle the edge over bigger competitors.

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Aug. 5, 2025

159: Popcorn Profits: Making a Living in Just One Day a Week

Jonathan shares how he makes a comfortable living selling popcorn just one day a week ... and what he's eyeing as his next cash cow. We explore pricing psychology, margins, and practical lessons for any side hustle.

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July 29, 2025

158: How a Blind Chef Launched Her Kitchen Side Hustle

When a blind chef launched her kitchen side hustle, she set out to empower others. Here are practical lessons and inspiration to help you build your own purpose-driven side hustle, no matter your challenges.

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July 22, 2025

157: How to Start Your Own Drink Brand: From Idea to Shelf

Ever thought about launching your own drink brand? Here are the steps! Learn where to turn to get your first batch crafted, find a startup-friendly co-packer, and what kind of budge you need.

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July 15, 2025

156: How Self-Sabotage Silently Kills Your Side Hustle, and What to D…

Self-sabotage silently kills your side hustle - through hesitation, doubt, and hidden habits. Learn how to spot it, break the cycle, and finally launch with confidence using proven mindset strategies and a free step-by-step guide.

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July 8, 2025

155: How to Start as a Virtual Assistant

Want a flexible side hustle you can do from anywhere? Learn how to start as a virtual assistant, even without prior experience. Hear what’s in-demand, how to find clients, rates, and build steady, recurring income with expert tips.

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July 2, 2025

154: How He Launched a Side Hustle Overseas (And What It Takes to Mak…

Can you launch a side hustle overseas and run it from afar? David Schafran did, and has built it to 6-figures. From a Colombia sabbatical, he launched Somoloco, a remote dance biz. Here he share tips on starting lean, testing ideas, dealing with influencers, and the importance of building strong…

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June 24, 2025

153: How To Turn One-Off Projects Into Monthly Retainers

Wondering how to get monthly retainers and stop chasing one-off gigs? John knows! You can follow his lead by learning how he 3x’d his income, pitched retainers with ease, and built long-term client income.

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June 17, 2025

152: How to Start a Profitable Roadside Stand: Turning Local Produce …

Can you really start a profitable roadside stand with just $200...and build it into a six-figure seasonal business? Shannon reveals how she scaled a humble fruit stand into a multi-state operation making up to $250K/month, while keeping costs low and values local.

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June 10, 2025

151: Top 9 Most Loved Side Hustle Episodes

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!

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June 3, 2025

150: The Best Way to Help a Teen Start a Side Hustle

Here’s how to help a teen start a side hustle with real-world examples, mindset shifts, and practical tips that build confidence, independence, life skills — and income — before they turn 18.

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May 27, 2025

149: Nonprofit Side Hustle: Give Back and Get Paid Well

Can a side hustle do good and pay well? Andrew Hall shares how he launched a nonprofit side hustle that grew to 1M meals annually - plus what he earned and learned along the way.

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May 20, 2025

148: Fitness Coach Side Hustle: How It Sparked a $20K a Month Business

Struggling to grow your service-based side hustle? You’re not alone - and you don’t have to stay stuck. Here's how a former teacher turned his fitness coach side hustle into a thriving $20K/month business—plus tips to grow your own service-based hustle.

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May 13, 2025

147: How to Stop Procrastinating, Start Building

How to stop procrastinating? Behind every major success I’ve had is one powerful strategy. Today I share it with you. It’s simple, proven, and helps you take action—even when motivation fades.

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May 6, 2025

146: When to Quit Your 9-5

Thinking of taking your side hustle full time? Shannon Russell shares how to know when to quit your 9-5, the fears that come with it, financial checkpoints, and the mindset shifts needed to navigate this major life and career transition.

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April 29, 2025

145: How She Grew To 70 Retailers Without Quitting Her Day Job

Think you need business experience to start your side hustle? Think again. Liz Birchard built a 6-figure brand in 70 stores, without quitting her day job. Hear her biggest challenge, growth hurdles, and what she’d do differently.

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April 22, 2025

144: Why Now Is the Smartest Time to Start Your Side Hustle

Feeling uncertain about your job or the economy? Discover why now is the smartest time to start your side hustle - with a mindset shift, real-world examples, and practical steps to take action, even if you don't feel ready yet.

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April 15, 2025

143: Building a Brand, Creating Buzz, and Turning Fun into Profit

Building a brand with no e-com or product experience? Yep. Hear how Bad Cards Fore Good Golfers turned one hilarious idea into viral content, big deals, and real income.

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April 8, 2025

142: Stop Lurking, Start Connecting on LinkedIn - How to Spark Real C…

Ever hesitated to start a LinkedIn conversation that could grow your hustle? You’re not alone! Here’s how to spark genuine interactions and optimize your profile to start connecting on LinkedIn.

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April 1, 2025

141: Flipping Mattresses for Profit: A Simple Way to Earn $000's on t…

Can flipping mattresses for profit really make you $3K+/month? Here's how Hannah and her husband did it while raising 4 kids — plus tips to launch this simple, low-cost side hustle.

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March 25, 2025

140: How to Make $200–$500/Day as a Mystery Shopper

Ever wonder what it’s like to be a mystery shopper? To get paid to shop, eat out, and even gamble? Mercedes has been doing it for 12 years and shares how you can earn $200–$500/day, what to expect, and how to get started.

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