Side Hustle Spark podcast

On this episode, I replay my side hustle origin story to refresh your memory about how I picked and started my own side hustle and then grew it into my main job. Take the survey at http://sidehustlespark.com to let me know what you need help with. Don't forget to subscribe and download so you won't miss any future episodes.

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This week, we're talking about time management. I discuss ways to get more efficient with your time within your side hustle. Learn more about The Arnold Bennet Philosophy in this video from Amy Landino . Find more about Sage Cohen and other writers in Pacific Northwest Writers: Perspectives on Writing . ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Grow Your Side Hustle community on Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to ask questions about this...

This week, we're talking about time management. I give the tips that helped me manage my time when I was working in my day job — and that I'm still using now to work on this podcast on the side. Find out more about Laura Vanderkam's book, 168 hours . Learn about cleaning from Cas at Clutterbug . ⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Grow Your Side Hustle community on Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠ to ask questions about this an...

This week, we're talking about planning for events that affect your ability to work in your side hustle — illness, family emergencies, technology troubles, and more. It's business continuity planning for your side hustle. ⁠⁠⁠Join the Grow Your Side Hustle community on Facebook⁠⁠⁠ to ask questions about this and previous episodes. Find an accessible transcript on the episode post at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

This week, we're talking storytelling for your business, even if you have no idea what stories you could tell. Check out my story in season 1, episode 8 . ⁠⁠Join the Grow Your Side Hustle community on Facebook⁠⁠ to ask questions about this and previous episodes. Find an accessible transcript on the episode post at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://growyoursidehustle.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Got questions or want to be feature...

This week, I'm discussing the problem of uniqueness. Many times, we want our business or our product to be truly one of a kind. But there are times when being too unique can actually hinder your success. Learn how to be different and the same to grow your business. ⁠⁠Join the Grow Your Side Hustle community on Facebook⁠⁠ to ask questions about this and previous episodes. Find an accessible tra...

This week, we're tackling a nasty demon that afflicts many of us building a business: procrastilearning. Get my best tips to know when you really do need to take another course and when you don't. ⁠Join the Grow Your Side Hustle community on Facebook⁠ to ask questions about this and previous episodes. Find an accessible transcript on the episode post at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://growyoursidehustle.com⁠...

This week, we're talking business goals. If you set new year's resolutions for your business (or, you know, goals), how are they going so far? If you're not moving toward those goals, I've got some tips to revisit them and make them achievable. Join the Grow Your Side Hustle community on Facebook to ask questions about this and previous episodes. Find an accessible transcript on th...

This week, we're joined by Christine McDannell to talk about how to prepare your business for sale. As founder of a boutique M&A firm, Christine has helped many business owners sell their businesses to the right partners. Even if you've never thought about selling your side hustle, the information she gives about what makes a business sellable can help you strengthen your side hustle f...

This week, we've got a short and sweet episode about how to manage the holidays with your business, whether it's taking time off, buckling down to get projects finished, or using extra time to manage your business. Also listen to our episode about CEO tasks , season 2, episode 1. Got questions or want to be featured on the podcast? Use the voice message button or link or send an email to ⁠...

This week, we're joined by Heather Brendle, to talk about how she got into training dogs and how she started and runs her side hustle, Puppy-K All Day. Find an accessible transcript on the episode post at ⁠⁠https://growyoursidehustle.com⁠⁠ . Visit the Puppy-K All Day website to learn more about Heather and her unique training program. Find our more about Heather's podcast, Sometimes There&...

This week, we're talking about how to decide whether to turn something you love to do in your spare time into a money-making side hustle. Go to ⁠https://growyoursidehustle.com⁠ to download your "should you turn your hobby into a side hustle" quiz or to find the episode post for an accessible transcript. Also listen to ⁠ Amanda Brenneman Brown's episode ⁠. Got questions or want to...

This week, I talk about how to manage your emotions during times of violence and unrest in the world with your need to grow your business. Visit  ⁠⁠⁠https://growyoursidehustle.com⁠⁠⁠  to find the episode post for an accessible transcript. Got questions or want to be featured on the podcast? Use the voice message button or link or send an email to  ⁠⁠⁠jennifer@jennifer-roland.com⁠⁠⁠ . Don't for...

This week, I talk to author Chris Knudsen about how to shift your mindset from an employee to an entrepreneur. Find out more about Chris and his book, Trust Me, I'm a Consultant at https://www.sevenfigure.consulting/ . This episode is posting a bit early so you can take advantage of the discounted price of 99 cents for the Kindle version of Trust Me, I'm a Consultant at Amazon. The discoun...

This week, I talk about how to proceed if you don't want your side hustle to grow into anything big. Get a copy of 168 Hours by Laura Vanderkam at your local library or at ⁠Amazon⁠ or any other bookseller. Listen to our episode with CliftonStrengths coach Becca Syme on burnout. And watch Becca's YouTube channel at ⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/BeccaSyme⁠ . Visit  ⁠⁠https://growyoursidehustle....

This week, I talk about email lists. Why you need one, and how to use it to grow your business. Visit  ⁠⁠https://growyoursidehustle.com⁠⁠  to find the episode post for an accessible transcript. Got questions or want to be featured on the podcast? Use the voice message button or link or send an email to  ⁠⁠jennifer@jennifer-roland.com⁠⁠ . Don't forget to subscribe so you won't miss any of o...

This week, we're joined by Amanda Brenneman-Brown, the owner of Phoenix Phurnishings, to talk about how she moved from business development and education roles in credit unions to furniture refinishing and now candle making. Find an accessible transcript on the episode post at ⁠https://growyoursidehustle.com⁠ . Visit the Phoenix Phurnishings website to learn more about Amanda's products. G...

This week, I talk about the importance of spending time working on your business, not just in it. Get a copy of 168 Hours by Laura Vanderkam at your local library or at Amazon or any other bookseller. Visit  ⁠https://growyoursidehustle.com⁠  to find the episode post for an accessible transcript. Got questions or want to be featured on the podcast? Use the voice message button or link or send an em...

This week, I talk about the different types of coaching you might consider as you grow your side hustle. Go to  https://growyoursidehustle.com  to find the episode post for an accessible transcript. Got questions or want to be featured on the podcast? Use the voice message button or link or send an email to  jennifer@jennifer-roland.com . Don't forget to subscribe so you won't miss any of...

This week, I talk about the importance of a dedicated workspace when growing your side hustle. If you haven't read it, grab a copy of A Room of One's Own by Virginia Woolf or find it at your local library . Go to  https://growyoursidehustle.com  to find the episode post for an accessible transcript. Got questions or want to be featured on the podcast? Use the voice message button or link o...

This week, I talk about how to use social media to gain visibility for your side hustle. See what Amy Wachlin is doing right on her Instagram feed . Go to https://growyoursidehustle.com to find the episode post for an accessible transcript. Got questions or want to be featured on the podcast? Use the voice message button or link or send an email to jennifer@jennifer-roland.com . Don't forget to su...

This week, I talk about the importance of mindset and how to improve your own mindset as your build your side hustle. Here are some of the resources I mention during the show: "What Is EFT Tapping?" from Healthline: https://www.healthline.com/health/eft-tapping You Are a Badass book series by Jen Sincero The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks Overcoming Underearning by Barbara (Stanny) Huson Go to https://...

This week, I'm answering your top five questions about growing a side hustle. Here are some of the episodes I mention during the show: Becca Syme , who discussed how to prevent and recover from burnout Tarryn Morrissey , who shared her tips to stay healthy when you're working on a side hustle Amy Wachlin , who is running an heirloom vegetable business on the side (Make sure to check out her Instag...

This week, we're talking about four ways to know it's time to leave your day job and focus on your side hustle full-time. Go to https://growyoursidehustle.com to download your "leave your day job" checklist or to find the episode post for an accessible transcript. Got questions or want to be featured on the podcast? Use the voice message button or link or send an email to jennifer@jennifer-roland....