Side Hustle Hero

At the age of 14, Bryan Clayton was kicked off his parent's couch and forced to mow the neighbor's lawn. He wasn't happy about it. Until he realized how much money he could make!     This episode is all about the lawn care industry. You'll hear; what it takes to get up and running, how to find your first customers, the biggest challenge you can face in running this business, and what Bryan did to...

Get double the benefits in this 2-in-1 episode! Today we're joined by Brenden Kumarasamy founder of MasterTalk , a coaching business he started to help executives and business owners become top communicators in their industries. How is it 2-in-1? Not only does Brenden provide insights, tips, and exercises on how to elevate your communication skills, but since MasterTalk started as a side hustle, h...

Today's guest found time during medical school and residency to work on his side hustle and grow it to over $1 million in sales.  Then he landed a deal on Shark Tank, and his business exploded. He's Shaan Patel, founder and CEO of the now multi-million dollar business known as Prep Expert …a leading online education company that has helped over 100,000 students improve their SAT & ACT scores, and...

She was in the midst of traveling and absolutely dreaded the thought of returning to the work life she knew was waiting for her back home in London England. But then a combination of events that included torrential rain, travelling in Northern Chile, and a bottle of wine, prompted a single decision that altered Anya Caister's life. This episode is much less about a specific side hustle, but instea...

If you meet someone over a coffee you have a normal conversation. Yet most people don't know how to move that natural 1 on 1 conversation, into their emails.   But Monica Badiu does!   She is a Conversion Copywriter who specializes in 'customer-centric' copywriting. What's that?   It's writing engaging and compelling emails and funnel pages that prioritize value over pressure, which results in dri...

Can you own and operate a franchise as a side hustle? "Absolutely!" says today's guest Greg Mohr.   He's a  franchise consultant  who helps match people to their best franchise, and the Wall Street Journal bestselling author of, Real Freedom: Why Franchises Are Worth Considering and How They Can Be Used For Building Wealth.   Greg shares; pros and cons of buying a franchise, vs building your own b...

If you're looking for a side hustle that you can start in your own community, then you'll want to check out today's episode with Adam Keller, author of 101 Real World Side Hustles .   While he does offer up some online ideas, the majority of the 101 are to be done in your local area.   The ideas he shares in the book he's either running as a business, has friends who have done it, or he's done the...

You've definitely seen them. You've likely been in one.   I'm talking about a party tent that's been rented. You may have attended a wedding, event, or just a good 'ole party, and the host has rented tents, chairs, tables, decorations, and…the list goes on.   But do you know how lucrative that business can be? Today's guest Adam Keller does!   His tent/party rental business now boasts revenues of...

"This is the craziest ATM machine!"   That's how a friend described his roadside peach stand to today's guest, Shannon Houchin.   She was skeptical. Wouldn't you be?   Wanting to see it firsthand, Shannon travelled to see her friend and learn all that she could about the roadside peach stand business.   After that one summer, she went home and built her own "ATM."   That was 10 years ago. Shannon...

Want to fly first or business class using the least number of points?   Today's guest knows how!   When Spencer Howard realized that credit card points were his ticket to luxury travel he went all in, spending four hours a night for six months reading all the airline routing rules and credit card fine print he could find, to learn how to best navigate award travel and loyalty programs.   What star...

Today we're delving into the world of co-hosting short-term rental properties.   The start up costs can be quite minimal as you don't own the properties, but rather, you're solving a lot of problems for the property owners and you have the opportunity to serve and profit from both them and the guests staying at the properties.   Sean Parker fills us in on the details. Together with his wife Jill,...

"I guarantee that right now you are within an arm span of probably at least a dozen different examples of copywriting." - Nicki Krawczyk   That's a pretty big market if you're a copywriter!   Today we're exploring that world with the founder of Filthy Rich Writer, Nicki Krawczyk. She's been a copywriter for over 20 years and through her Comprehensive Copywriting Academy, trains others to jump in a...

Are you that person in your friend group who likes to play matchmaker? Or maybe you know someone who does? Today's guest, Siobhan Copland, is so good at it that she grew her side hustle into the  London, UK-based, award-winning dating agency  Cupid in the City. Dive into today's episode for insights into; what you can  expect to earn as a matchmaker, where to find clients, and if you're looking fo...

Do you have within you, an entrepreneurial spark? Or maybe it's a full-on burning passion!   Wherever you are on that scale, you've landed in the right place. Why?   It's because today's guest is Kaylene Langford, author of "How To Start A Side Hustle."   In this episode she'll be sharing tips and strategies to help you get your side hustle started, and mindset hacks to ensure you don't lose confi...

Turn your passion into your career or side hustle! We've all heard that, right?   Today's guest takes issue with that opinion.   And he'll be telling us what instead, should be the primary driver.   Stephen Shortt has been involved in the business of matching people with their "best work" for pretty much all of his adult life. He's part of a family owned and operated business that helps match the...

To hit new milestones this year and achieve big, bold, beautiful goals, you're going to have to do some things differently than you've done in the past and push yourself to do things you've never done before.   But there's a problem.   Everyone of us is a creature of habit.   And it's our habit patterns that hold us back from taking the new actions we know we need to take.   I found a solution.  ...

Here's a scenario. You've ordered a brand-new treadmill online. It arrives, only for you to discover, it's not really your thing and you want to return it.   You contact the seller. There's a good chance they're not the ones who are going to be picking it up, but rather they'll reach out to a third party that they've contracted with to handle their returns; a company like Sharetown.   Sharetown in...

A side hustle selling custom suits? Yes!   Did you know this was a thing? I didn't. That is, until my conversation with todays guest, Brandon Bowers who has been in the business for 12 years.    I thought you'd need an extensive background in the industry, but Brandon tells me no, that's not the case. If you enjoy looking sharp, dressing up, and have an eye for fashion, this might be the side hust...

In today's episode, we're kicking off the new year by unveiling the "Top 10 Tips for Side Hustle Success in 2024." As the landscape of side hustles continues to evolve, it's crucial to stay ahead of the curve.   These tips were assembled from the insights gleaned from our past "heroes" and Joan's 30+ years as a successful entrepreneur and business owner.   Whether you're looking to boost your inco...

Want to be inspired to jumpstart or scale your side hustle?   Then this is THE episode for you to dive into.   Why?    Because it's a treasure trove of wisdom shared by our side hustle heroes over the past year.   These are not just any tips; but rather they're the crème de la crème, the best of the best they've imparted when I asked them, "what's your best tip to inspire others to start or grow t...

What opportunities lend themselves to massive markups and mega profits?   Today's guest Jonathan Schuit reveals many of them. His personal specialty is popcorn, and he's been doing it as a side hustle for years. He makes a comfortable living at it working just  one day a week .   This episode is less about popcorn and more about learning from Jonathan, some of the elements you need to consider whe...

It truly is the "start" that stops most people.   If they'd only execute and take the action they know they need to take, they could experience all the success and freedom they seek.   Since inception, my vision for the Side Hustle Hero podcast has been to craft each episode in such a way that it would inspire you to take action and win.   So in this episode, we're going to do things a little diff...

Today we explore the world of being a tour organizer!   Our guide is traveler and photographer, Ralph Velasco, who has organized and led over 120 international tours to an array of destinations around the world.     His 15 years of experience shines through in the   5-star ratings his clients have given his tours and the tips and ideas he shares with us today.   Prior to this conversation with Ral...

Do you have a twinkle in your eye and a genuine love of Christmas? Then consider being a seasonal Santa!   Today's guest will unwrap all the details. He's Mitch Allen, founder and Head Elf at the Santa Claus talent agency hiresanta.com   After landing a deal on Shark Tank, business really ramped up and they've now grown to be the largest Santa for Hire company in the world.   This year alone they'...

Here's a side hustle for all you animal lovers out there…pet sitting!   If you live in an environment where you can't have pets you don't have to let that stop you.   Maybe you live with someone who is allergic or as is the case of today's guest Lucy Slater, you live in a building that doesn't allow pets.   Lucy stays at the pet owner's residence when they're away, so the pet is looked after in th...