Hustling Sideways

Today on Hustling Sideways, we're digging into the world of freelance writing with Tulsa, OK-based writer Cassidy McCants. While writing for Consumer Reports by day, Cassidy also freelances on the side, with both creative and editiorial work, as well as some editing. We talk about the process of freelancing, turning her internship into a day job, having to consult writers on both good and bad...

Sometimes, you have to be able to adjust to make things happen. That's what we're talking about today on Hustling Sideways, as Jim Love and Allen Halas talk about times where the world changed, or maybe just the situation, and they had to be versatile in order to make it all work. Everyone with a side hustle goes through this, but we want to know, when did you have to become versatile to a...

Today on Hustling Sideways, Allen Halas and Jim Love talk to former software engineer turned serial entrepreneur, Yong-Soo Chung. Since working in finance and at a crypto startup, Yong-Soo transitioned to form Urban EDC Supply, an online boutique, as well as shipping company GrowthJet, and hosts his own podcast, First Class Founders. We learn about the San Francisco-based startup culture that he e...

It comes up all the time with side hustles and businesses; where do you see yourself in five years? On this week's Hustling Sideways, Allen Halas and Jim Love talk about their respective side hustles, and how they see their evolution within the next half decade. It's certainly something to always think about with a business or passion project; where do you go from here? Where do you see yo...

Today on Hustling Sideways, Allen Halas and Jim Love sit down (virtually) with Xavier Mercado, host of the Spearhead Conversations podcast. During the pandemic, Xavier made some life changes, including choosing sobriety. Part of that transformation, though, was the start of his podcast, and making a commitment to highlight important people in Southeastern Wisconsin. Hear about the beginnings of th...

You'll make some mistakes along the way, and Allen Halas and Jim Love have made a few. Today on this episode of Hustling Sideways, we're talking about our least professional moments. From social media snafus to less than appropriate voicemails, the guys have had their share of gaffes in their professional and side hustle experiences that have left them a little red in the face. What was yo...

Today on Hustling Sideways, Allen Halas and Jim Love welcome on Jamar Jones, owner of Foureva Media. Jamar discusses his beginnings as a rapper, working his way up to touring with major names, and how a vocal issue made him have to change paths. That led to creating a multimedia company that specializes in branding and marketing, with an emphasis on creating a high quality final product. We also d...

Sometimes it's how you look that makes the biggest impression. Today on Hustling Sideways, we're talking about clothing, specifically how it pertains to Jim Love and Allen Halas' respective side hustles. Jim talks dressing for the stage, while Allen talks about wearing the clothes that make you feel like you belong in the industry you want (a lot of black in his case.) Do you think your look is im...

Today on Hustling Sideways, Allen Halas and Jim Love step into the music business, as we talk to Aichelle White, owner of Isharai Artist Management as well as sample clearance company MuSample. You may not know this, but artists are supposed to get paid every time their music is played (anywhere,) and Aichelle’s history in music administration and management helps get artists paid for their work....

Today on Hustling Sideways, we’re talking about the people that have helped us get to where we are in our side hustles. With mentorship experiences both traditional and very non-traditional, Jim Love and Allen Halas have used things they’ve learned either with coaching or on the job to their advantage in their businesses. Shout out your mentors in the comments! Follow us: Allen Halas AllenHalas.co...

Today on Hustling Sideways, Allen Halas and Jim Love welcome on a friend from Marquette University and the job where they met each other at Catholic Financial Life, Bill McCormick. Rather than a story of a side hustle, Bill tells us about the e-sports franchise that almost was before life threw him a curveball, and how he's maintained an entrepreneurial spirit during his time while working at Milw...

Today on Hustling Sideways, Allen Halas and Jim Love are at the 707 Hub on the campus of Marquette University. Fittingly, the two alums discuss their college experiences at Marquette, and how that impacted their lives and side hustles going forward. Look for more from the 707 Hub when Hustling Sideways begins a series of live podcasts at Marquette this March! Follow us: Allen Halas AllenHalas.com...

Today on Hustling Sideways, Allen Halas and Jim Love talk to Brian Hendricks of Dynamic Developments. In addition to working alongside his father in growing their family leadership consulting business, Brian is also a high school basketball coach and hosts his own podcast. Brian talks to us about his beginnings in college basketball, how that led to coaching, and ultimately leadership development....

Today on Hustling Sideways, Allen Halas and Jim Love are talking tools for success. As the world continues to grow and evolve, both are utilizing technology in their side hustles to make their businesses run smoothly. Whether they're saving time, saving money, or a combination of both, there's a lot out there that side hustlers can take advantage of to get their hustle moving efficiently. What tec...

Today on Hustling Sideways, Allen Halas and Jim Love have made it to episode 50! Every ten episodes, we like to look back on our previous set of guests, and essentially check on where the state of the podcast is so far. Both Jim and Allen are excited about where things are headed, and both of us are amazed at how far we've come in just a few years of doing this show. Look back on the growth of Hus...

Today on Hustling Sideways, Allen Halas and Jim Love talk networking. Rather than talking about meeting new people, though, we're talking about the next step, which is re-engaging those people, and maintaining a network of contacts in order to create successful business relationships. Both Allen and Jim have found that it's been useful to do more than just a handshake and some sales messages, but...

Today on Hustling Sideways, Allen Halas and Jim Love welcome on Raegan Niemela, a paralegal by day and standup comic by night. We talk about Raegan's background in discovering comedy, the ins and outs of putting together a set, and balancing the logistics of travelling and performing with her day job. Raegan also hosts a weekly open mic at Bremen Cafe in Milwaukee on Monday nights. You can catch u...

Happy New Year! Today on Hustling Sideways, the guys talk about their plans for 2023, and how they'll manage their side hustles with their careers and families this year. Rather than resolutions, Jim and Allen also both pick a word for the year ahead to use as your mantra. What's your one word for 2023? Follow us: Allen Halas AllenHalas.com BreakingAndEntering.net Twitter: @AllenHalas Instagram: @...

Today on Hustling Sideways, Jim Love and Allen Halas are joined by Brady Henderson, a civil rights lawyer and minister. We learn about Brady's history, growing up in Oklahoma, and beginning to pursue law in the DA's office. That experience ultimately led him to become more focused on civil rights, and a never-ending pursuit of knowledge and life experience pushed him towards ministry as well. Ther...

Today on Hustling Sideways, we're thinking about family. Specifically, what our parents first thought of our side hustles. Both Allen and Jim have unique side businesses, and so the responses varied when bringing them up to their respective families. What did your parents think of your side hustle when they first learned about it? Follow us: Allen Halas AllenHalas.com BreakingAndEntering.net Twitt...

Today on Hustling Sideways, Jim Love and Allen Halas talk to Stu Roche, a strength and performance coach at Marquette University athletics. In addition to his job coaching collegiate athletes, Stu also helped to develop MyMomentum, a program that connects newer coaches with opportunities nationwide. Stu talks about his experience growing up in England before discovering collegiate sports while stu...

Sometimes you just have to go for it. Today on Hustling Sideways, we're talking about trusting your gut, and using your instincts to help navigate your side hustle. Both Allen and Jim have had moments where they had to rely on what they felt was right to keep their side businesses moving forward, and it has paid off for both of them. When is a time that you've needed to trust your gut instict? Fol...

Today on Hustling Sideways, Allen Halas and Jim Love tap into their Marquette basketball fandom, as we talk to program great and co-founder of the McNeal Acker Foundation, Jerel McNeal. Of course, the guys talk basketball as they discuss Jerel's career playing overseas as well as the NBA system, and how that helped shape Jerel's mindset about the world. We also talk about the work that he and Mo A...

Today on Hustling Sideways, Allen Halas and Jim Love discuss not overthinking things. Too often, you can get caught up in your own head when it comes to making business moves. Sometimes it's about commitment, and making the decision to do instead of doubt. Jim and Allen discuss their own experiences with having to get out of their head and move forward. What can you do today to keep your business...

This week on Hustling Sideways, Allen and Jim welcome on Kelsey Kaufmann, owner of Milwaukee music venue Cactus Club, as well as Slowburn Collection candle company. The conversation entails Kelsey's history with booking concerts, how that unexpectedly turned into her initiative to purchase Cactus Club, as well as the twists and turns that led to Slowburn Collection and the Cactus+ initiative that...