The Side Hustle Show

Jared Bauman, founder of 201creative.com and host of Niche Pursuits, shares Amazon Influencer tactics. He explains Creator Connections and why it outperforms old review-video methods. Jared covers pitching brands for free products, choosing high-velocity ASINs, batching outreach and filming, and strategies to boost conversions and commissions.

William Milliken, founder of Swoop Scoop who built a multi-million dollar pet waste removal company, tells how a low-cost local service turned into big revenue. He covers validating demand, viral local marketing, pricing and routing for recurring customers. Expect rapid-growth tactics, hiring and ops systems, and how he scaled the business and created a coaching community.

Sam Wegert, co-living real estate entrepreneur who scaled a portfolio of multi-room rentals and teaches others at ScaleYourRealEstate. He explains how converting houses into co-living spaces multiplies cash flow, the square-foot rule for room conversions, zoning and financing workarounds, and practical tips for screening, operations, and scaling profitable co-living homes.

Brian Scudamore, founder and CEO of 1-800-GOT-JUNK and O2E Brands, built a multi-brand home services empire from a single truck. He talks about starting with $1,000, guerrilla marketing and PR wins, franchising growth, pricing strategy, hiring for attitude, and scaling into painting, moving, and detailing.

Andy Hill, creator of Marriage, Kids and Money and author of Own Your Time, went from $50k in debt to mortgage-free millionaire and now works a three-day week. He explains Coast FIRE and front-loading retirement savings. He details building evergreen side-hustle income with YouTube and affiliate strategies. He also covers paying off a mortgage to lower costs and designing a part-time life focused on time over money.

Discover how Rachel and Dalton transform every mailbox into a money-making opportunity with Every Door Direct Mail postcards. They share their innovative approach to stacking multiple advertisers on one postcard, making local advertising affordable. Learn their tactics for finding clients and why certain businesses thrive as advertisers. Plus, get insights on scaling, outsourcing, and utilizing postcards to build trust and upsell services. It's a blueprint for turning a side hustle into a lucrative venture while strengthening community ties!

Greg Mohr, a franchise consultant and founder of FranchiseMaven.com, shares insights on using franchises as semi-passive side hustles. He discusses how franchises generally have a lower failure rate and can replace a part-time income within 2 to 3 years. Mohr highlights lucrative industries like HVAC and plumbing, the benefits of established franchise groups, and the importance of careful research. He also covers financing options like SBA loans and the value of hiring the right managers for success in franchising.

Derek Doepker, an author and consultant specializing in habit formation, shares his insights on strengthening willpower, which he believes can predict success better than IQ. He emphasizes the power of identity in habit change, suggesting that adopting a desired identity can lead to lasting outcomes. Derek also discusses the importance of environment over mere willpower, encourages proactive decisions, and introduces the 'Can I just...?' micro-commitment strategy. He concludes with tips on prioritizing energizing activities to foster better habits.

Tanya Van Gastel, an AI search marketer and founder of RankingonAI.com, returns to share vital strategies for boosting AI visibility. She discusses the shifting landscape of online searches and outlines three foundational steps for businesses: owning their website, conducting outreach, and producing high-ranking content. Tanya emphasizes the importance of genuine, human-generated content and shares tips on creating AI-friendly resources, maximizing citations, and leveraging platforms for greater reach. Perfect for anyone looking to navigate the new era of digital recommendations!

Join Tom Sylvester, a serial entrepreneur and business coach, as he dives into powerful goal-setting strategies. Tom shares a GPS-style approach to planning, helping listeners define their current state and map out milestones. He emphasizes the importance of breaking big goals into actionable steps and suggests using AI for accountability. Discover how to focus on meaningful goals rather than superficial ones and learn techniques to balance long-term vision with short-term actions—ensuring your year is both productive and fulfilling.