Hustling Sideways

Today on Hustling Sideways, we're talking about making investments. The old adage is that you have to spend money to make money, and both Allen and Jim talk about the reality of operating a business from a financial standpoint. Realizing that money has to go in to come back out is a big hurdle to get past for many people. What investments have you made to better your business? Follow us: Allen Hal...

Today on Hustling Sideways, the guys sit down with Tom Nass, owner of Brew City Carpentry and soon to be social worker as well. Nass ultimately decided to form his own company after years of doing construction work as part of service mission trips, including helping families in New Orleans and Portland. We talked about the gratification that he gets from helping others, and following his calling t...

We have a lot of new side hustlers that are discovering our pod, so today, we're bringing you up to speed on the first five guests of Hustling Sideways! Check out some of the early days of the show, featuring interviews with Meg Pirics of Spire Fitness, Erin Seeby of Seeby Designs and Flutter Beauty Bar, Nick Elam, creator of basketball's Elam Ending, PR professional Andy Nelson, and Andy Hackbart...

Sometimes, you put yourself in a situation and wonder "well, how did I get here?" That's what we're talking about on this week's Hustling Sideways. Jim Love and Allen Halas talk about the more outlandish things they've done in respect to their side hustles that, in the moment, seemed totally normal. It may be a little weird, but these are the moments that make you realize you'll do a lot just to b...

Cheers! Today on Hustling Sideways, Allen Halas and Jim Love welcome a fellow Marquette alumni, Tim Pauly of Broken Bat Brewing. Many people have had the idea for a craft brewery or to open a bar, but Tim gives us the reality of how Broken Bat Brewing Co. opened in a longer time frame than originally planned. We also talk about how the brewery survived the lockdown portion of the pandemic, Tim dev...

Today on Hustling Sideways, Allen Halas and Jim Love are talking collaboration. While your side hustle might be a one-person job, it often takes collaborating with the right people to make sure your brand is represented the way you want it to be. That includes not only having a vision for yourself but then seeking out people that understand it as well. What do you look for when collaborating with...

Today on Hustling Sideways, Allen Halas and Jim Love welcome on Kyle Johann Baker, a coach and consultant specializing on enhancing strengths in the world of business. We discuss Kyle's background in higher education, before ultimately making the leap to pursue his own business. We also discuss the importance of building a personal brand, developing credibility on an internet full of psuedo "consu...

Today on Hustling Sideways, we talk about battling complacency. If you're looking to move things forward in your side hustle and reach the next level, you have to always try something new. In addition, as the world changes, so does your side hustle, and Allen and Jim share the ways that they had to continually change their businesses as well. Follow us: Allen Halas AllenHalas.com BreakingAndEnteri...

Today on Hustling Sideways, we're mixing things up with Christopher Schwartz, aka DJ Alpine and Twitch streamer TopherStrudel69. Schwartz is a Community Outreach Manager for a bank during the day, as well as a DJ and streamer by night, so to say that he's busy is an understatement. We talk about how the three jobs aren't that different in some aspects, and also discuss learning to read a room full...

Today on Hustling Sideways, we're talking about your nighttime routine. Yes, you have a business, and you're probably busy all the time, but what can you do at night before going to bed to help get yourself prepared for the day? Allen Halas and Jim Love discuss their nighttime routines, and how it allows them to be more productive the next day. Follow us: Allen Halas AllenHalas.com BreakingAndEnte...

This week on Hustling Sideways, we've reached another milestone! With 40 episodes in the books, Jim Love and Allen Halas reflect on their previous round of guests. Overall, we've found that the last group of side hustlers faced difficult challenges in their businesses and passion projects, and also ranged from very serious adversity to having very fun projects, as well. Jim and Allen reflect on th...

Today on Hustling Sideways, we're talking about persistence. Both Allen Halas and Jim Love go through days where they're not exactly feeling it, but it's important to push onward. Surely, everyone goes through those days too, and everyone has a different way to combat it. What do you do to push on when the day isn't going the way you want it to? Follow us: Allen Halas AllenHalas.com BreakingAndEnt...

Today on Hustling Sideways, Allen Halas and Jim Love welcome Maria Humphreys, a speaker, podcast host, meditation teacher and content creator. Maria has a lot of things going on at once, and the three talk about how to balance all of their different projects, and how she got her start in meditation. That ultimately led to teaching and podcasting, which she does regularly. Check it out! Follow us:...

It's another Hustling Sideways Bonus! Today, Jim Love and Allen Halas tackle negativity head on. Without fail, you'll run across someone (likely online) that has a negative viewpoint of what you're doing with your side hustle. Both Jim and Allen have encountered this in the past, and offer their viewpoints as to what the best course of action is and why.  Follow us: Allen Halas AllenHalas.com...

Today on Hustling Sideways, Allen Halas and Jim Love welcome on a listener with many side hustles, David Campbell. David is the creator of UpCycle Canada, a home decor store utilizing upcycled materials, based out of Saint Catherines, Ontario. In addition to the store, David has a network of six podcasts, including the Living My Side Hustle Podcast. We talk about how David got into his various pro...

It's a bonus week on Hustling Sideways, as we discuss creating habits. For better or worse, getting into the rhythm of a regular habit can help you push forward in your side hustle or a passion project. Jim Love and Allen Halas talk about the habits they've formed to get them in the most productive space possible. Follow us: Allen Halas AllenHalas.com BreakingAndEntering.net Twitter: @AllenHalas I...

We're getting in the ring this week on Hustling Sideways, as Jim Love and Allen Halas talk to Jay Gilkay, an elementary school teacher by day and also co-owner / promoter of wrestling variety show Mondo Lucha! The guys all share their experiences of growing up with wrestling, past and present, and talk about the show that combines wrestling, burlesque, local music and more. This is a fun one, so m...

Today on Hustling Sideways, we go into the tricky world of marketing your side hustle. Jim Love and Allen Halas break down what has been effective in their respective fields so far, and how they go about getting the word out about themselves. If you have a side business, what works best to market yourself? Follow us: Allen Halas AllenHalas.com BreakingAndEntering.net Twitter: @AllenHalas Instagram...

Today is an inspiring episode of Hustling Sideways, as Jim and Allen are joined by Pedro Pena III, a podcaster and aspiring voice actor, and host of the My Stuttering Life podcast. From childhood onward, Pedro has persevered through life with 80% fluency, and has embraced his challenge to inspire others by creating his podcast and other content centered around being a person who stutters. Learn ab...

Today on Hustling Sideways, we explore the power of saying no. Allen Halas and Jim Love discuss the importance of valuing your time and efforts, and how it affects your side business overall. Upon elaborating, though, the guys realize that you don't always have to say no, but there are alternatives to make the use of your business or talent more worthwhile. Follow us: Allen Halas AllenHalas.com Br...

Today on Hustling Sideways, Allen Halas & Jim Love talk to Donald Hyun Kiobassa, a real estate lawyer and public accountant by day, as well as a martial arts champion that has performed at the Olympics, an author, and a martial artist/motion capture artist in the entertainment world. Amongst other games, Kiolbassa has been the motion of Scorpion in Mortal Kombat games, as well as Batman for th...

It's a Hustling Sideways bonus week! This week, we're talking legacy. Why do you put in the long hours, drive the extra miles, and keep yourself up at night to put in the time and effort on your passion project? Allen and Jim discuss what makes them do the things that they do, and the long-lasting impressions they both hope to leave on the world. What is your "why?"  Follow us: Allen Halas AllenHa...

Today on Hustling Sideways, Allen Halas & Jim Love talk to John Laurito, an author, keynote speaker, and host of the Tomorrow's Leader podcast. Prior to creating his own business, John had spent two decades developing businesses and focusing on top tier leadership. We discuss how John sought out the challenge of building up a small office rather than wanting to take over a top organization, se...

It's a Hustling Sideways bonus episode week! Today, Allen Halas and Jim Love are talking gratitude, and how that has affected their outlook on their side hustles. When you take a second to stop and appreciate how far you've come, it can really change the way that you go about your business. That lasts in the long term, as the guys find out with a special appearance from Rock & Roll Hall of Fam...

Today on Hustling Sideways, Allen Halas and Jim Love talk with Peter Velardi, CEO of ReferMeIQ, a company that utilizes automated technology to create a unique referral program. Prior to launching his company, Peter had worked as an advisor specializing in marketing and leadership development. The guys talk leadership, learning from both good and bad examples, in addition to how to create meaningf...