Side Hustle Hero

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...

Are there places in your local community that you think are fun, intriguing, or interesting for a visitor to discover? Locals are offering tours to all kinds of their favourite things; from historic sites and museums, to breweries and food outlets, to edible wild plant nature walks. Ed Moser is leveraging his love of history and politics to run a side hustle business as a tour operator based in Wa...

Do you have a knack for being organized in your space? Or in helping others be organized in theirs?   Then maybe becoming a professional organizer is the side hustle for you!   Today's guest Laurie Palau is a pro at this!   In this episode she describes;   how to get started, multiple ways to make money at it, start up costs (and they're pretty minimal), ways to go about setting your pricing, how...

Do people think you're funny? Do you like to make others laugh? Maybe there's a side hustle opportunity in there for you.   Today's guest makes a very good living - by being funny.   While Jan McInnis started her side hustle as a stand-up comic, over the years she's expanded her offerings to include being a comedy writer, selling material to everything from The Tonight Show monologues and hundreds...

Can you create a side hustle for yourself in the esports industry without being a skilled gamer?   We'll hear about that from Titus Walker in today's episode. He's the creator and CEO of the Ultimate Endgamers League (UEL) and according to Titus, it's a type of league that doesn't exist anywhere else in the gaming world.   He was building up this side hustle, until his then employer gave him an ul...

Whatever product or service you're offering to the world, you want it to get noticed, to stand out from the rest. That's what this episode is going to help you to do.   Sierra Janisse is a brand, website, and funnel designer.   In this episode, you'll learn more than just how to do your own brand audit! You'll also discover,   no-cost DIY tips for polishing your brand,  making your website more "h...

Frustrated by years of not finding work that was a fit and perpetually being short of funds, Mellisa Mills took the $500 she received from selling a painting, and started her side hustle…making and selling dips!   Not being able to afford a car, she began making deliveries by bicycle and even public transit.   Through a lot of hard work, tenacity, and a passion for good food, today Mellisa's compa...

Freaked out about the negative implications of AI on your side hustle? Or to your side hustle idea? You're not alone.   As a freelance writer and copy editor, Gabrielle Gerbus had huge concerns especially once business started to drop off. But then…   She knew she needed to jump onboard and figure out HOW the proliferation of AI could work to her benefit. Then, her business grew.   Her agency now...

The side hustle that started with buying books for $1 and selling them at a big markup on eBay, morphed into a $5 million dollar brand on Amazon. This happened through the skill and resilience of today's guest, Annalisa DeMarta. While there are 2.7 million sellers on Amazon, her company Ridgeline Insights is in the top 0.0005% of Amazon sellers. If anybody understands selling on Amazon, it's Annal...

About 4 years ago, Brittany Sampson was a partner in a side hustle that she, her sister, and her mom started. It was an online kids clothing business known as Sugar Dumplin' Kids. After buying out her two partners, she doubled-down on growing the business and grow it she did, hitting 7-figure revenues. Brittany talks about; What it took to scale the business How she grew her fanbase from 0 to over...

Business ramped up for today's guest Jess Herring when an email from Twitch landed in her inbox. A new niche was opening up, and she not only recognized the opportunity, but pounced! Today Jess earns between 7000- $12,000 per month, largely through her freelance work as a video editor. She'll tell you how she did it and how she continues to increase sales. It's an inspiring story of wanting to pro...

Want to skip the start-up phase and jump right into a business that cash flows?   Today's Side Hustle Hero guest Matt Raad will tell us how.   With the help of mentors, he and his wife Liz became rock stars in Australia, analyzing the value of bricks and mortar businesses for potential buyers.   But then they realized the world was changing, and they could pivot and apply their knowledge and skill...

I get a lot accomplished in a day.   Some say I excel at time management. But that's not true.   No one can "manage" time. But all of us can manage our activities. Therein lies the secret.   Today I hit "pause" on our lineup of awesome Side Hustle Heroes to jump in and share what I've found to be the Best Productivity Hack. It has the potential to skyrocket your business and your life. But here's...

Do you have a knack for problem-solving? Leadership? Do you enjoy tech?   Then becoming an Integrator might be just the side hustle for you.   Today's guest Mike Dallas-Petersen suggests you could be earning between $3,000 to $5,000 recurring monthly income in just 90 days.   Earning well into a mid-6 figure income himself doing this kind of work, Mike now also teaches the business to others.   An...

The product dispensed out of these vending machines is something we all need – water!   Today's guest is Dan Doromal, co-founder of Everest Ice & Water.   He goes beyond the rosy TikTok narrative of the vending machine business to discuss the reality, including;   when you can expect sales to really ramp up, and it's not necessarily in the first year. what to look for when choosing a location, how...

For the past 8 years, today's guest has been on the inside of Fiverr seeing first hand what separates the top sellers from the rest of the pack.   This episode features Trisha Diamond, Global Senior Director of Customer Success for Fiverr .   She's in the perfect position to give insider advice on what we need to do to break through and really excel! You'll also discover a lot of her tips and insi...

How can we differentiate what we do and what we offer to set ourselves apart from the crowd? You're sure to get inspiration from today's episode.   While living and working in London England with her family, Helen McArthur   accepted a job in Canada. They packed up, moved, and Helen began applying her background in pensions and communications to her new role.   But...she also brought with her, her...