Hustling Sideways

This week on Hustling Sideways, we sit down with the trio bringing new life to a Whitefish Bay landmark. Coate, Powers, and Josh are the minds behind The Argo, an ambitious new music venue, restaurant, and bar taking shape in the beloved former Fox-Bay Theater. The conversation dives deep into the origin story of The Argo, and how a shared vision helped transform a historic space into a community...

This week on Hustling Sideways, Allen Halas and Jim Love get real about the inevitable slumps that hit every side hustler. We've all been there—staring at the screen, unable to find that creative spark, or watching productivity flatline despite our best intentions. The guys open up about their own struggles with losing momentum, sharing the honest (and sometimes hilarious) ways they've tri...

Welcome back to Hustling Sideways! We've hit another milestone—Episode 110—which means it's time for one of our favorite traditions: the check-in episode. Hosts Jim Love and Allen Halas are pulling back the curtain to talk about where the podcast is heading, how their side hustles are evolving, and what they've learned over the last ten episodes. They'll also dive into their recent...

In this episode of Hustling Sideways, Jim Love and Allen Halas dive deep into what it really means to be "in the zone"—that elusive flow state where work feels effortless and productivity soars. They explore how finding their rhythm looks different for each of them, whether they're grinding through their work week or putting energy into their side hustles. Jim and Allen share honest,...

In this episode of the Hustling Sideways Podcast, we welcome Joe Mindak, co-founder of Nolodex and author of "Connectors Get Paid," to discuss his entrepreneurial journey from running a printing business with his father to building a revolutionary networking platform. Joe shares how he accidentally discovered a lucrative side hustle by earning commissions, simply from connecting people i...

In this episode of Hustling Sideways, hosts Jim Love and Allen Halas welcome Julia Graybill, the Milwaukee Chapter Host of Pitch a Friend, to discuss her unique role in reviving the art of in-person connection. A Wisconsin native and dedicated Bucks season ticket holder, Julia shares how she transformed from an enthusiastic attendee of Milwaukee's Pitch a Friend events to the leader after the...

In this episode of the Hustling Sideways Podcast, hosts Allen Halas and Jim Love dive deep into stress management techniques for entrepreneurs and side hustle professionals. Recorded during particularly stressful times - with Jim expecting a baby and Allen preparing for a major block party event - the duo shares authentic, practical strategies for managing entrepreneurial stress. Perfect For: Entr...

This week on Hustling Sideways, we're joined by Margaret Beeler, a fiction writer who has turned her side hustle into her full-time occupation. Margaret began crafting her first novel at just 12 years old and saw it through to publication by 19—a testament to her dedication and storytelling instincts. But writing is just one facet of her creative empire. With several books currently in develop...

Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic, our daily work lives have been drastically different. For the Hustling Sideways guys, though, that also means that their side hustle work lives have been different as well. This week on Hustling Sideways, we're talking about our remote work environments, and what we have to have around us in order to be successful. Both Jim and Allen have drastically different...

Change is the only constant, and if you're not evolving, you're stuck. That's what we're talking about this week on Hustling Sideways; evolving your personal brand as you grow as a person. For both Jim and Allen, that means adapting your lifestyle in the present and working that into the brand that you've built for yourself. How does your personal brand evolve over time? Follow...

Everyone could use a bit of positive news sometimes. Fortunately, this week's guest on Hustling Sideways is all about that! This week, we talk to Nyesha Stone, founder of Carvd N Stone, a news outlet that specializes only in positive news. Nyesha talks about her background, discovering journalism, and founding Carvd N Stone out of frustration with the state of news media. You can find out more...

You well almost never have enough time, money, or resources to do the thing you want to. That's something that Allen learned years ago in college, and it's what we're talking about today on Hustling Sideways. That being said, Jim and Allen talk about where they have to work smarter and either balance budgets, or time, or the resources available to them in order to make their side hustl...

Today on Hustling Sideways, Allen and Jim call out to Florida, to talk with Sarah Ashley of Portal Copy Co. Sarah discusses her background in computer science that eventually changed to writing, and how she got her start in college as a freelancer before launching her own copywriting business. You can find out more about Portal Copy Co. and their services at PortalCopyCo.com . Follow us: Allen Hal...

Sometimes, your experience can pay off immensely for you. Today on Hustling Sideways, Allen and Jim talk about times where they felt the need to step in and provide their opinions on a situation, related to years and years of crafting their side hustle. It's all about how you handle these situations, as well, and both of the guys talk about how to walk that fine line between helpful and being...

Today on Hustling Sideways, Allen and Jim make a call out to Los Angeles to talk to Dr. Roger Wu, an optometrist with more than two decades of helping the world see things more clearly. This also led to the creation of The Eye Drink, a mixture that Dr. Wu and his team have been developing to help prevent macular degeneration, which we experience from overexposure to things like our computer screen...

If you want your side hustle to be successful, you have to harness the power of being able to build a community. Today on Hustling Sideways, we're looking at what community means to Allen and Jim, whether that be with fellow speakers in Jim's case or with artists and promoters in Allen's world. What does community mean for you, and how do you go about building it? Follow us: Allen Hala...

A love for the game will triumph over all, and our guest this week is a prime example of that. Today, we're talking to Brian Snow, a play-by-play announcer currently based in Indiana, and the founder of Snowman Multimedia. Brian's spirit is infectious, and he talks about getting into the business of broadcasting high school and college sports by just trying things in college. That led to a...

If we've learned anything in our years of exploring side hustles, it's that your attitude and your perspective can change. For Jim, that means that his talk needs to evolve and become different depending on the audience. For Allen, it means taking a different approach to content creation and live events. How has your perspective changed over time with your side hustle? Follow us: Allen Hal...

Today on Hustling Sideways, Allen and Jim talk to Evin O'Riordan, a singer and chef based in Glen Ellyn, Illinois. Evin tells us of his careers, beginning with his early days in kitchens in Ireland that ultimately lead him to high profile restaurant jobs, as well as a music career that started with fiddling around on a friend's guitar at their house. O'Riordan has traveled all over the...

Welp.... Sh*t happens. When a scheduled guest falls through, Allen and Jim give you a bonus episode of Hustling Sideways, fittingly talking about having a backup plan. If there's something the two side hustlers know about, it's having a plan B when things don't work out as planned. How adaptable are you? Follow us: Allen Halas ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AllenHalas.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Breaking...

This week on Hustling Sideways, we're talking about how you react when the going gets tough. Whether that means handling rejection emails for Jim, or shows that don't seem to work out in Allen's case, it's about how you respond to those situations that determines your next move. How do you respond when things aren't working out? Follow us: Allen Halas ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AllenHalas.com⁠...

Today on Hustling Sideways, we're giving you a bonus episode, as Jen Lada of ESPN answers questions from the students of Marquette University from our live episode at the 707 Hub. For even more, listen to our full interview, and check out the students' questions here. Thank you to the 707 Hub at Marquette University for sponsoring this episode. Learn more about the 707 Hub at ⁠⁠707Hub.org⁠...

Today on a very special Hustling Sideways live from the 707 Hub at Marquette University, ESPN reporter Jen Lada joins Allen and Jim for a talk about her career! From being told no early on, to continually looking to improve her game, Jen tells it like it is as she details the work that brought her up to the big leagues after graduating from Marquette. She also talks about managing her work on the...

Today on Hustling Sideways, we're turning things over to the students of Marquette University for a special Q&A with Djdade Denson of Coffee Makes You Black and his many serial entrepreneur endeavors. For more, check out his episode from last week, and be sure to stay tuned for more from Hustling Sideways! Thank you to the 707 Hub at Marquette University for sponsoring this episode. Learn...

Today on Hustling Sideways, we're back at the 707 Hub on the campus of Marquette University to talk with Djdade Denson, who was integral to the growth of coffee shop Coffee Makes You Black, as well as a serial entrepreneur with multiple avenues, including an automated trading company in the works. Djdade talks about his background in the coffee shop, as well as taking that over, and the pressu...