The Side Hustle Podcast with Fexingo: Part-Time Businesses, Passion Projects, and Extra Income

In this episode, we break down how a former marketing manager turned side hustler earns $7,000 a month writing B2B email sequences for SaaS and professional services companies. No list of 50 clients—just three core accounts paying $2,000-$3,000 per month for two emails per week each. We walk through the rate negotiation, the specific frameworks used (like the 'open-loop' hook and the 'problem-stac...

Episode 81 of The Side Hustle Podcast explores a surprising niche: freelance computational fluid dynamics (CFD) engineering. Lucas and Luna interview an aerospace engineer who now makes $6,000 per month simulating airflow for startups, HVAC companies, and even a small sailboat manufacturer. They break down the skills needed, the typical projects, how to land clients without a portfolio, and why th...

In Episode 80 of The Side Hustle Podcast, Lucas and Luna break down how one freelance financial modeler earns $5,000 per month building Excel models for startups and small businesses. They walk through the specific services offered—three-statement models, valuation models, sensitivity analysis—and explain why this niche is in high demand among early-stage companies that can't afford a full-time CF...

In this episode, Lucas and Luna dive into the world of freelance virtual assisting — a side hustle that's grown 41% since 2020 according to Upwork. They break down how one former executive assistant, Maria Chen, built a $6,000/month VA business specializing in calendar management and email triage for busy startup founders. Lucas walks through her exact framework: how she charges $50/hour with reta...

In this episode of The Side Hustle Podcast, Lucas and Luna explore the surprisingly lucrative world of freelance resume writing. They break down how one professional earns $5,000 a month by crafting resumes for mid-career professionals, with no prior HR experience. The hosts cover the specific skills needed, how to land first clients on LinkedIn, pricing strategies from $200 to $500 per resume, an...

Lucas and Luna dive into the niche of web accessibility consulting — a side hustle that pays $7,500 a month. They interview a former UX designer who pivoted after the 2024 DOJ ruling on ADA compliance. Learn the specific skills needed, how to get certified (IAAP CPACC), and why small e-commerce sites are desperate for audits. Plus, the tools you need to start for under $500. #WebAccessibility #Sid...

Meet Sarah Chen, a former administrative assistant who built a part-time business as a mobile notary public. In this episode, Lucas and Luna break down how she earns $5,500 a month by traveling to clients for loan signings, legal documents, and real estate closings. They cover the startup costs (under $500), the certification process, the key difference between a traditional notary and a loan sign...

In this episode of The Side Hustle Podcast, Lucas and Luna dive into a niche but growing freelance service: pitch deck consulting. They interview a former startup founder who now earns $5,000 per month helping early-stage companies craft investor-ready pitch decks. The conversation covers how she got started with just one pro bono client, the specific skills that matter (storytelling over design),...

Episode 74 of The Side Hustle Podcast dives into the world of B2B cold email strategy. We profile a former SaaS sales rep who now earns $6,000 a month running cold email campaigns for small tech companies. We break down her exact process: how she sources leads, writes sequences that get 40% open rates, and charges $2,000 per client. Plus, we discuss the ethical line between persistent and spammy....

In this episode of The Side Hustle Podcast, Lucas and Luna dive into the rising demand for conversion rate optimization (CRO) freelancers. They break down how one practitioner, Emily Tran, earns $5,000 a month by auditing landing pages, running A/B tests, and tweaking checkout flows for e-commerce brands. The hosts explore the specific skills needed—like heatmap analysis and copywriting—and the pl...

In this episode of The Side Hustle Podcast, Lucas and Luna dive into the world of TikTok Shop consulting with a real case study. They break down how a former social media manager named Priya turned her early adopter knowledge into a $9,000-per-month side hustle, helping small brands navigate TikTok's in-app commerce features, live selling strategies, and creator affiliate programs. The hosts discu...

In this episode of The Side Hustle Podcast, Lucas and Luna explore the niche of freelance data labeling for AI training. They talk to a former teacher who now earns $4,500 a month labeling images for autonomous vehicle companies and medical AI startups. The conversation covers where to find these projects, how to get started without a technical background, and why this work is becoming more specia...

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the side hustle of freelance AI training specialist, a role that involves fine-tuning datasets and writing prompt-response pairs to improve large language models. They break down how one practitioner earns $8,500 a month working with platforms like Scale AI and Surge AI, and discuss the skills needed, the pay structure, and the long-term viability of the wor...

In this episode of The Side Hustle Podcast, Lucas and Luna dive into the niche world of freelance brand strategy for independent coffee shops. They interview a former barista who now earns $7,000 a month helping single-location cafes develop cohesive branding — from logo design and menu layout to Instagram aesthetics and packaging. The episode breaks down how she landed her first client, the speci...

Meet a former teacher who turned a side hustle managing podcasts into a $10,000 per month freelance business. Lucas and Luna break down exactly how she landed her first client on Upwork, built systems to scale to 12 shows, and now works with top B2B brands. They go inside her workflow: scheduling guests, editing episodes, writing show notes, and repurposing content for social media. Plus, the one...

Lucas and Luna dive into the story of Maria Chen, a former product manager who built a $10,000/month side hustle advising early-stage SaaS companies on go-to-market strategy. They break down how she landed her first client on Upwork, the specific skills that command premium rates (pricing models, churn analysis, and funnel audits), and why niche B2B consulting is more accessible than most people t...

In this episode, Lucas and Luna dive into the world of Notion consulting — a side hustle that's grown rapidly as more small businesses and solopreneurs adopt the all-in-one workspace platform. They interview a real practitioner who charges $100/hour and brings in $8,000 per month building custom dashboards, databases, and automations for clients. The episode covers how to get started with zero upf...

In this episode of The Side Hustle Podcast, Lucas and Luna dive into the world of freelance book editing. They talk to Sarah Chen, a former English teacher who now earns $7,000 a month editing manuscripts for indie authors. Sarah breaks down how she found her first clients on Reedsy, built a niche in romance and fantasy, and scaled from $500 to $7,000 monthly in under two years. Lucas and Luna dis...

In this episode of The Side Hustle Podcast, Lucas and Luna explore the role of a fractional marketing director — a side hustle that can earn $8,000 per month working 15 hours a week. They break down what the job actually entails, who typically hires for it, and the specific skills you need to land your first client. The conversation focuses on a real case: Sarah, a former brand manager who now wor...

In this episode, Lucas and Luna dive into the world of freelance AI prompt engineering — a side hustle that's exploded in 2026. They break down the specific case of Mia Chen, a former high school English teacher who now earns $6,000 per month writing and optimizing prompts for businesses using large language models. Lucas explains why prompt engineering is more than just 'typing questions into Cha...

Episode 62 of The Side Hustle Podcast with Fexingo dives into the world of freelance SEO strategy. Lucas and Luna break down how one side hustler earns $7,500 a month helping small businesses rank higher on Google. They explore the specific services offered, how they acquired clients, and the key metrics that drive revenue. This episode covers the skill set needed, typical pricing models, and the...

Lucas and Luna unpack the side hustle of grant writing for nonprofits and small businesses. They walk through how one freelancer — a former teacher named Mia — turned a part-time gig into $4,000 a month by helping local arts organizations and community health clinics secure funding. The hosts break down the actual steps: finding your first client via VolunteerMatch, learning the 'logic model' temp...

Episode 60 of The Side Hustle Podcast with Fexingo explores the niche side hustle of being a fractional CFO for small businesses. Lucas and Luna interview Sarah Chen, a former corporate finance manager who now earns $6,000 per month providing part-time CFO services to five local SaaS startups. They break down how she landed her first client through her network, the tools she uses (QuickBooks, Exce...

Episode 59 of The Side Hustle Podcast with Fexingo breaks down the real numbers and workflow behind a $5,500/month freelance podcast editing side hustle. Lucas and Luna walk through how a former teacher named Jenna built her business by specializing in remote interview-style shows, using a streamlined editing template to turn around episodes in under two hours. They discuss the specific tools she...

In this episode of The Side Hustle Podcast, Lucas and Luna dive into the world of freelance copywriting. They break down how one side hustler went from zero experience to earning $5,000 per month writing email sequences and landing pages for B2B SaaS companies. Lucas shares specific strategies: niching down to a single industry, using a swipe file of proven frameworks, and raising rates after the...