Side Hustle Hero

What if you could earn a surgeon's hourly rate without years of school, a huge student loan, or even a related degree? In some places, all it takes is an online ordination, a script, and about fifteen minutes on your feet. Today we'll hear from Brad Lau, a wedding officiant who has led over 800 ceremonies and built a business people now pay $500 a wedding for. Brad walks us through how he got star...

If you've been feeling uneasy about the economy lately, the tariffs, the layoffs, the sense that everything around you is changing fast, this episode is for you. It's a replay of one of our most timely episodes, and honestly it's more relevant today than when it first aired. In it, I make the case for why uncertain times aren't a reason to wait on your side hustle, they're the reason to start. I a...

What would you do if 70% of your income was about to disappear overnight? Rich Potter didn't panic. Instead, he went home, talked to his wife, and started building. What followed was a photo booth business, a bubble soccer company, and an Amazon FBA operation that Rich reports is now doing $3M a year in sales. All of it built on the side while he kept his day job. One by one, those side hustles re...

If you've been wanting to start a side hustle, or grow the one you've got, but something keeps getting in the way, this episode is for you! In my conversations with people lately, the thing holding them back has nothing to do with their idea, the market, or the timing. In every case, the obstacle is internal. They're getting in their own way. Self-sabotage doesn't just show up once. On the side hu...

What does it take to go from getting fired at 27 to building a 6-figure side hustle? If you ask Colin Macintosh, the answer might surprise you. It's not the flashiest strategy or the biggest budget. It's something a lot of businesses have stopped doing altogether, genuinely caring about the people they serve. Colin is a CTO recruiter by day and side hustle entrepreneur by night. He got fired at 27...

If you've ever walked into a networking event and thought, "What am I even doing here?" this episode is going to change how you approach it. With more people relying on AI to write their content, messages, and outreach, real human connection networking is becoming the advantage. The problem is, most people either try to connect with everyone or leave without building anything meaningful. In this e...

So what makes someone get noticed at work? If you're doing good work, showing up, and delivering results, you'd think that would be enough! But often, it's not. And this is where side hustles come in, because what you do outside your job can start to change how you're viewed at work. Today you'll hear how Roger Smith's side hustles changed the trajectory of his career. Roger is a computer scientis...

Most people think they need one great side hustle idea. But that's not the only path. Today you'll hear from Norman Leach, how multiple income streams can come from at least three places that are already part of your life: the skills you have, the problems you notice, and the interests you naturally follow. None of his multiple income streams started as big, polished business ideas. Instead, they...

If you've been putting time into your side hustle but not seeing much return yet, this condensed episode will help you take a step back and refocus. You'll hear four simple areas to focus on so you can zero in on what actually brings in revenue, along with a practical way to start buying back your time so you're not doing everything yourself. We also get into what it really costs to get help, and...

If you have ever wondered whether a simple service could become a profitable side hustle, this episode offers a fascinating example. Jayne Havens built a successful business as a baby sleep consultant, helping exhausted parents get their babies and toddlers sleeping through the night. What started as helping friends turned into a flexible consulting business that now supports families around the w...

What would you do if your job disappeared tomorrow? After six years at Ticketmaster, that's what happened to Rachel Minion. She was suddenly furloughed during the pandemic. At the same time, her husband had just been laid off. There was no backup plan. But Rachel had something that many of you have or are wanting to have ... a side hustle with a small handful of clients. So she made a decision. Sh...

Branding seems to be important, but at the same time, can be hard to pin down. So in this episode, we're making sense of it. You'll hear from brand strategist Rob Genovesi about the three things that made the difference in 4X'ing his revenue, without making big changes. We touch on all three, but spend most of our time on what makes you different and how to express that more effectively so people...

If someone asked you what makes you unique, could you answer immediately? Many capable professionals struggle with that question because the very things that set them apart, often come so naturally they overlook them. Today, Kyle Elliott shares how to recognize your "fabulousness" - the qualities that make you distinct, valuable, and memorable in the marketplace. Kyle started his side hustle on Fi...

Finding clients can take more time than actually doing the work, especially when you are building a side hustle alongside a full time job. But what if you could bring opportunities to you instead of constantly chasing them? Today Megan Leasher explains how she built a client pipeline by positioning herself inside existing ecosystems instead of relying on traditional outreach. Instead of hunting fo...

If you've been thinking about starting or growing a side hustle but haven't yet followed through, you'll want to check out this episode. Here I share a simple two-step accountability process I've used myself many times to move from  talking about taking action, to actually doing it. I walk you through; how I create forward progress, why keeping your word matters so much, and how this approach help...

How do you turn a tour guide side hustle into a $600K local business in under three years? Paul Whitten shares the real strategies behind growing a simple weekend hustle into a high-margin tour company, by starting with just $3,600 and scaling through smart pricing, partnerships, and consistent customer demand. In this episode, you'll learn: How Paul attracted his first customers with no marketing...

Delegating is one of the hardest skills for side hustle owners to master, especially when you care deeply about your business and want everything done right. Today Renee Hastings shares why fear, perfectionism, and trust issues often stop entrepreneurs from letting go, even when they know it's holding them back. You'll learn: What tasks make sense to delegate first  How to set clear expectations s...

Side hustles are no longer just about earning extra money. For many professionals, they've become a strategic part of modern career planning. Here we break down why side hustles are becoming a normal part of professional life. We look at how building something alongside your career can help you stay relevant, build real assets, and create options beyond a single employer. We walk through five reas...

Most people don't fail because they lack ideas, talent, or motivation. They stall because they're waiting to feel ready. In this episode, I revisit a powerful conversation from the very beginning of the Side Hustle Hero podcast with my first-ever guest, Joel Young. It opens with a simple but uncomfortable truth: you don't really grow until you're willing to fail ... in front of other people. Joel...

Most "top 10 side hustle" lists recycle the same ideas with very little context. This episode takes a different approach. These 10 side hustles are drawn from real conversations with guests who are actually doing the work. Some are simple and inexpensive to start. Others require more capital or coordination. None are ranked, because the right side hustle depends on your situation and circumstances...

Why do so many people quit their side hustle, even when the idea itself isn't bad? Today I break down 3 real reasons most people walk away from their side hustle and why quitting is often more about behaviour than talent, motivation, or market demand. If you've ever started a side hustle, put in the effort, and then stopped (especially when the money didn't show up as quickly as you hoped,)   you'...

Building a business that is a profitable side hustle from the start is not about luck. It comes down to the decisions you make early and the discipline to stick with them. Today I revisit my conversation with Mellisa Mills, founder and CEO of Millsie, formerly known as Spread'Em. Mellisa built her "cashew dip" company that has been profitable from day one and has grown into a multi million dollar...

If you keep telling yourself you want to start a side hustle, but weeks keep passing with no real movement, there's a reason. And it's not a lack of ideas, time, or talent. It's the silent mindset traps that play out in the background and quietly keep you stuck at the starting line. After interviewing more than 170 side hustle heroes, I've heard the same patterns again and again. Today we break do...

If you've been searching for remote side hustles but keep running into unrealistic promises of passive income and overnight success, this episode takes a different approach. Here Joan shares 10 real remote side hustles to make money from home , based on actual examples from her first hand experience and past Side Hustle Hero guests. These are practical ways to make money from home that fit around...

If you've ever wanted a simple side hustle with no upfront costs, this episode may spark something for you. Rachel Smith and Dalton Joyner break down how they run "Community Postcards," a direct-mail model where they sell ad space on physical postcards, design the layout, and mail them out … all after advertisers have already paid. You'll hear how the model works, why business owners say yes, and...