Side Hustle School Ep. 3074 - Weekend Workshop: Measure What Matters
Jun 1, 2025
Discover how to effectively measure what matters in your side hustle! Learn the importance of tracking key metrics for smarter business decisions. A practical example of a resume design business illustrates what numbers to focus on to adapt your strategy. Get ready to transform your side hustle in 2025 with actionable insights and free lessons that will guide you every step of the way!
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Focus on Key Metrics Only
- Most analytics dashboards provide many numbers but only a few truly matter for your business.
- Focus on key metrics early on rather than getting lost in irrelevant data when starting out.
Business Is Growing or Shrinking
- A business is never simply fine; it is either growing or shrinking, improving or declining.
- Tracking a few critical numbers reveals the true performance and guides your decisions.
Tim's Resume Business Pivot
- Tim started a resume design business on Fiverr charging $5 per resume but earned less than minimum wage due to time spent.
- He pivoted to selling premium resume templates for $11 each, which customers could customize themselves, increasing profit and sustainability.
