Hustling Sideways

It's another Hustling Sideways bonus episode! Today, Allen Halas and Jim Love discuss how their side hustle aspirations have changed over the years. Certainly, experiences along the way can alter the goals that you may set out to accomplish in your side hustle, and that's exactly the case for both of them. How have your goals changed since you started your side hustle? Follow us: Allen Halas Allen...

Today on Hustling Sideways, Allen and Jim welcome a special guest in Garth Callaghan, The Napkin Notes Dad. Garth tells his story, and how a simple gesture of writing a note in his daughter's lunchbox every day gained increased importance when he was diagnosed with cancer, now multiple times. The story gained even more traction, putting Garth in the national spotlight nearly overnight. We learn ab...

It's time for a Hustling Sideways bonus episode! Growth doesn't happen without learning some lessons along the way, and today, Jim and Allen talk about the past experiences that have taught them some important things. The guys share some experiences that helped shape them in their side hustles, so don't miss this one. Follow us: Allen Halas AllenHalas.com BreakingAndEntering.net Twitter: @AllenHal...

Today on Hustling Sideways, Jim Love and Allen Halas talk to Larry Kaufman, a regional managing director by day, but also is a best-selling author of The NCG Factor and keynote speaker. Larry specializes in networking, particularly on LinkedIn, and he discusses how he got into speaking and scratched the itch to finally write his book. There's a lot of informative discussion on the power of how to...

Today, in a bonus episode of Hustling Sideways, we're talking about the fun times. Allen Halas and Jim Love talk about the first moments that they felt like they "made it" in their side hustles of motivational speaking and operating a music website. Overall, the guys learn that it's important to celebrate the victories along the way. When have you felt like you "made it"? Follow us: Allen Halas Al...

It's Episode 30 of Hustling Sideways, which means a check in with Allen and Jim to talk about their previous round of guests. The guys discuss where the podcast has gone in a short amount of time, as well as what they've picked up along the way from conversations with their past guests. Here's to 30 episodes and many more! Follow us: Allen Halas AllenHalas.com BreakingAndEntering.net Twitter: @All...

This is a fun Hustling Sideways bonus. Today, Allen Halas and Jim Love talk about when things don't exactly go the way you plan them to. The guys exchange a few stories from their past side hustle experiences that put them in some unusual circumstances, and overall, they discover that moments like this help you to become adaptable to anything. What's the funniest situation you've been stuck in whi...

Today on Hustling Sideways, Allen and Jim reach into their network of Marquette University alums to talk with Ceara Milligan, who is a marketing professional by day and a food writer on the side. Ceara gives us her background in marketing and copywriting, and how she got her start contributing to food websites. She discusses how her main job and her side hustle can go hand-in-hand at times, and po...

It's another Hustling Sideways bonus episode! Today, Allen Halas and Jim Love talk about something most people dread: Networking. Most people feel uncomfortable trying to do it, but everyone has to network in order to be successful. The guys add their insight about how to go about networking the right way.  Follow us: Allen Halas AllenHalas.com BreakingAndEntering.net Twitter: @AllenHalas Instagra...

Today on Hustling Sideways, Allen and Jim talk with Jonathan Blevins, aka BeardedBlevins. Jonathan is the CEO of Little Flower Media, a production company that he recently took full-time. The guys discuss Jon's beginnings as a streamer along with his brother, Tyler "Ninja" Blevins, who is one of the biggest streamers in the world. They also discuss growing his own brand, the dedicated following of...

It's another Hustling Sideways bonus episode! Today, Allen Halas and Jim Love talk about monetizing. So you've got a side business, how do you go about making money from it? They talk about their first experiences asking for money, how they've learned to value their time better and much more. How do you determine what your hustle is worth? Follow us: Allen Halas AllenHalas.com BreakingAndEntering....

Today on Hustling Sideways, Allen and Jim call up Jim's cousin, John Sebok, a tax professional by day and Pokémon card trader by night. The card market has exploded in recent years in light of the pandemic, and the guys talk about how John got into the side hustle, the amount of detail that goes into research and taking care of card sales, and of course, some of John's biggest finds and sales. We'...

It's another Hustling Sideways Bonus! This week, we're talking about the importance of developing a routine. The last couple of years have especially caused Allen and Jim to create a routine that works for them, and it has helped their side hustles run accordingly. We also talk about what happens when you break that routine, and how to adapt it over time to find out what works best for you. Follow...

This week on Hustling Sideways, the guys talk to Allison Emm, owner of Wisconsin Music Ventures. In addition to owning the community-focused music program that books over 100 events every year, Allison also has an extensive history as a private music teacher. Check out the conversation, which covers everything from the importance of music education to how Allison began Wisconsin Music Ventures, ju...

In this Hustling Sideways bonus episode, Jim Love and Allen Halas are talking about leadership. Both of us, as well as side hustlers everywhere, have the unique experience of being a leader as well as an employee at times, and both roles can learn about the type of leader that they are. What type of leader are you? Follow us: Allen Halas AllenHalas.com BreakingAndEntering.net Twitter: @AllenHalas...

This week on Hustling Sideways, Jim and Allen are joined by Merit Kahn, CEO of SELLect Sales Development by day, and the writer and star of a one-woman comedy show by night. They discuss Merit's origins in comedy from being a business speaker, the initial fears of doing standup, and jumping into a full-fledged production with big plans for the later part of the year. You can find Merit at MeritKah...

In addition to the regular Hustling Sideways episodes, Jim Love and Allen Halas will be discussing bonus topics that side hustlers deal with on a day-to-day basis. We begin by discussing burnout, and what both Jim and Allen have experienced in their busy lives, as well as what they do to combat that feeling. What do you do to battle burnout? Follow us: Allen Halas AllenHalas.com BreakingAndEnterin...

Today on Hustling Sideways, Jim and Allen talk to fellow Marquette alumni Kyle Willkom, who has many different projects happening at once. Formerly part of the startup world, Kyle now has gone on to write three books, create an online course called Action Packed Life, speak to students, and a lot more. The guys talk about the road that led Kyle to Action Packed Life, the experience of being a publ...

This time around, Hustling Sideways marches into a new year as Allen and Jim welcome on Riva Treasure, who works in marketing by day, and also operates What Riva Wore, a fashion blog. The three talk about the early days of amassing social followings, particularly on Instagram, before the term "influencer" entered our worlds. We also talk about brand partnerships, putting your personality into your...

On this episode of Hustling Sideways, Allen keeps it in the family, as he and Jim talk to Allen's brother-in-law, Matt Pekarske, about his side hustle. By day, Matt is a fleet manager for a rental car company, but he also has a lucrative side hustle as a seller on eBay, specializing in LEGO figures and accessories. There's a whole world to discover when it comes to collectables, and the guys discu...

On this episode of Hustling Sideways, Allen and Jim talk to Tim Cigelske, who recently started as a Director of Communications for Sprecher Brewing Company after many years as the voice behind Marquette University's social media accounts. In addition to his daytime gig, Tim runs social media accounts and creates content as The Beer Runner, combining his passion for running and craft beer. Tim disc...

Another ten episodes of Hustling Sideways are in the books, and Jim and Allen give us their takeaways from their most recent set of guests. They comment on the show's growth, not only in listenership, but also geographically, and discuss what they've learned from conversations with our guests to apply to their own respective hustles. Follow us: Allen Halas AllenHalas.com BreakingAndEntering.net Tw...

On this episode of Hustling Sideways, we go into the world of music, talking to Martin Defatte of Triple Eye Industries. By day, Martin is a designer at Jigsaw, and has had many side hustles over the years, originating with the local hardcore and punk rock scenes in the Racine, WI area. That led to working with a label out of California, as well as the creation of his own imprint, Triple Eye Indus...

This time on Hustling Sideways, Jim and Allen go back to their Marquette University connections to talk to Kyle Stanley. Kyle was Jim's roommate previously, and created his own web development company, Strategically Digital while in his final years of college. On top of that, Kyle also has a passion project as a high school crew coach in his hometown in Ohio. Learn about the development of Strateg...

On this episode of Hustling Sideways, we're talking with Erika Needleman, a former account executive turned life coach based out of Atlanta, GA. Erika has had a history of different jobs, including being a yoga instructor, a student mentor, and much more. She currently focuses her work on teenage women and looks to be a guiding light for them in a difficult time. You can get in touch with Erika at...