Hustling Sideways

Today on Hustling Sideways, we're back at the 707 Hub at Marquette University, where we talk to Allen's colleague at OnMilwaukee, Molly Snyder. In addition to her role as a writer and editor, as well as a television personality, Molly co-organizes QWERTYFest, a three-day event that celebrates the typewriter, which was invented in Milwaukee, as well as Milwaukee's lesser known inventions. Hear the...

Today on Hustling Sideways, we return to the 707 Hub at Marquette University for another live episode! This time, we're talking to Kristie Hall, founder and owner of True Grace, a supplement company that focuses on not only self-care, but care for the planet as well. Hear her story as she discusses the ups and downs of growing a company to becoming a nationally-distributed wellness provider. You c...

We've made it to 90 episodes of Hustling Sideways! As we do every ten episodes, we check in on where things are at with Allen and Jim's respective side hustles, as well as recap some of our previous guests. This time around, though, both Allen and Jim talk about recent adversities they've faced, and their plans to power through them moving forward. As always, Keep On Hustling! Follow us: Allen Hal...

Today on Hustling Sideways, Jim and Allen discuss those times in your side hustle life when you just have entirely too much going on. More importantly, they discuss how you know that your plate is full, and the red flags that go up for them to sense that there is entirely too much happening, and that they need to slow down. How do you know when your plate is full? Follow us: Allen Halas ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

This week on Hustling Sideways, Jim and Allen talk with Ryan and Lyndsay Nordmeyer, creators of Incadescent Candle Co. in Cedarburg, WI. The husband-and-wife team talk about how they met, their backgrounds in creating a candle-based experience company, creating sustainable products and much more. The company is in a growth stage right now, and the Nordmeyers talk about where the project is headed...

Today on Hustling Sideways, we have a bonus Q&A session with Manny Lara of WorkShift at the 707 Hub on the campus of Marquette University. See what advice Manny gives students who are interested in forming their own startups. Thank you to Marquette's 707 Hub for sponsoring this podcast! Find out more about the 707 Hub at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Marquette.edu/707-hub/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us: Allen Halas ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠All...

This week on Hustling Sideways, we're back at the 707 Hub on the campus of Marquette University, as we welcome on Manny Lara from Ready Rebound as well as WorkShift. Manny talks about the process of starting WorkShift, which was technology originally developed for restaurant workers before the COVID-19 pandemic caused he and his co-founder to pivot. He also talks about growing and scaling his...

This week on Hustling Sideways, Jim and Allen sit down with Jason Smith, who works in local radio in Milwaukee under Good Karma Brands. On top of that, though, Jason hosts his own podcast, The Jason Smith Show, on his Dreamcatchers Network, and is pursuing a side hustle public speaking as well. We talk about how he got his start, working with Jim as his mentor, and how he's looking to evolve a...

It's the start of a new school year, and for Jim Love and Allen Halas, it meant it was time to get a little nostalgic. This week on Hustling Sideways, the two give some advice to their younger selves, as well as incoming college students about how to navigate the year and start their side hustles. This certainly applies beyond college, though! What advice would you give your younger self? Foll...

This week on Hustling Sideways, Allen Halas and Jim Love sit down with Gal Dahan, a student entrepreneur from Israel that took place in the 2024 Marquette University Brewed Ideas Challenge. Gal talks about her journey to America to play basketball at Cardinal Stritch University, her concept behind WisdomBar, which she pitched at the Marquette event, and her career pivot to new entreprenurial endea...

This week on Hustling Sideways, it's all about Allen and Jim (but like, more than usual.) This week we're talking about being authentic, and making sure that your personality and your background shine in your professional career and your side hustles. Both Jim and Allen know being authentically you is important - it's even the theme of Jim's side hustle. How do you stay true to you...

Today on Hustling Sideways, Jim and Allen talk to a pair of recent Marquette graduates and Brewed Ideas Challenge participants, Jack Drechsler and Vincent Riccardi of Quick Help Tutoring. The two discuss how they met at Marquette, ultimately began tutoring students, and plan to continue their business in different states moving forward. Follow us: Allen Halas ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AllenHalas.co...

Think you can do what we do? We (don't) doubt it! Today on Hustling Sideways, Allen and Jim talk about the moments when they found their spark - the moments that made them realize they were doing something that they truly loved and wanted to keep going forward with. Have you had that moment? What was it for you? Follow us: Allen Halas ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AllenHalas.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Today on Hustling Sideways, Jim and Allen welcome Abigail Crocker of Tailored Remedy onto the show. Abigail is currently a student at Marquette University, and participated in the Brewed Ideas Challenge with her company, which uses AI to help fight over-prescription of medication. Abigail tells us about her experiences in health care, dealing with patients whose medications would interact with one...

Today on Hustling Sideways, we're being positive about the negative results. If you've worked at your side hustle for a while, you know that sometimes things just don't always go according to plan. Today we're talking losing streaks, and how Allen and Jim combat those and focus on keeping their side hustles moving forward. What do you do when things just aren't going your way?...

Today on Hustling Sideways, Allen and Jim talk to Austin Plummer, another young entrepreneur from Marquette University's 707 Hub. Austin is also the mind behind WellFed, an app that looks to transform the way people meal prep, tailoring a variety of recipes to people that will not only taste good, but benefit their overall health goals as well. Austin talks about his experience in developing t...

Today on Hustling Sideways, we're looking at our inspirations. Namely, we're picking out the people that we most try to emulate. While both Jim and Allen have a distinct style, we look at the early days to talk about who inspired us both the most. Who do you try to emulate in terms of business savvy or your side hustle? Follow us: Allen Halas ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AllenHalas.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Today on Hustling Sideways, Jim and Allen sit down with Jasmine Scott, India Lock, Gabrielle Shoulders, and Maiya Sabree, four Marquette University students who currently comprise the leadership of Black Mindz. Originally designed to be a student club, the four have expanded their focus on mental health for Black and Brown students not only at their college, but beyond that to develop a brand. We...

It's summer, so the guys are naturally thinking about vacation today on Hustling Sideways. Nobody is ever really completely disconnected from their side hustle, though, so the guys talk about their strategies when it comes to managing a side hustle but still taking some much needed time off. How do you manage to keep your side hustle going even when you're not there? Follow us: Allen Halas...

Today on Hustling Sideways, Jim and Allen call out to New York City, as we talk with Nelson Nigel, founder of KidMoto Technologies and Kid Nation. KidMoto provides child-friendly transportation to and from airports for families, and Nelson talks about his history of endeavors as well as KidMoto's growth. You can find out more about KidMoto at KidMoto. Taxi today! Follow us: Allen Halas ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

We're somehow midway through the year, and that means that it's time for Jim Love and Allen Halas to check in on how they're doing when it comes to their Word of the Year. Rather than a New Year's Resolution, the two pick a word to stick to for the year, and it's time to see where things stand as of June. Check it out today on Hustling Sideways! Follow us: Allen Halas ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Today on Hustling Sideways, we're talking with Michael Burmesch of MBSquared Photography. A graphic designer by day, Michael tells us about how he began his side hustle with iPhone photography, which evolved into a business selling prints at markets throughout Southeastern Wisconsin. We talk about the crossover between day and night jobs, an average day at a makers market, and the lessons he&#...

This week on Hustling Sideways, Allen Halas and Jim Love get into the weeds on some of the things you don't see in their side hustles. While you may see Allen at music festivals all summer, or Jim at schools speaking to hundreds of students, there's a lot more that goes into that than you would know on the surface level. Deep dive with us on this week's episode. Follow us: Allen Halas...

This week on Hustling Sideways, Jim Love and Allen Halas are back in their regular studio setting, and we're celebrating 80 episodes of the pod so far! The guys talk about the state of the podcast, the continued growth of our relationship with Marquette University, and a big summer to come. Don't miss it! Follow us: Allen Halas ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AllenHalas.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

This week on Hustling Sideways, Allen Halas and Jim Love are admitting their missteps. Sometimes, for whatever reason it might be, entrepreneurs figure out how to get in their own way. Allen and Jim discuss the times that they've stopped their own progress without even knowing it. When have you gotten in your own way (and have you realized it?) Follow us: Allen Halas ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AllenHalas.com...