The Side Hustle Show

Dustin Lien, founder of a thriving 6-figure marketing company, shares his journey from e-commerce to marketing via partner workshops. He discusses his innovative virtual 'lunch-and-learn' sessions that drive client engagement without the need for ads. Listeners will glean insights on building email lists, crafting effective outreach, and converting attendees into clients. Dustin also tackles the dynamics of virtual events and emphasizes building strategic partnerships while managing imposter syndrome—all while inspiring action and kindness in business.

Tony Lysandrides, an expert in YouTube automation, returns to discuss the revolutionary impact of AI tools on video content creation. He explains how AI enhances production workflows, from ideation to scriptwriting, and addresses the balance between technology and human creativity. The conversation dives into the competitive landscape, revealing the need for trending content and audience insights to succeed. Lysandrides also emphasizes the importance of personal branding and unique strategies to stand out in an increasingly crowded market.

Guest Justin Williams, a serial entrepreneur, shares 9 rules for scaling side hustles. Topics include setting ambitious goals, automating processes, delegating tasks, marketing strategies, optimizing subscriber value, and leveraging time for business growth.

Cheryl DiFrank, a photography organizing expert, discusses how she's building a six-figure business organizing photos at $85/hr. Topics include starting a photo organizing side hustle, challenges of pricing services, organizing physical photos before scanning, and strategies for growing a photo organizing business.

Before quitting your job to pursue your own business, ensure financial stability and a solid plan. Learn from the host's experience and the essential questions to ask yourself. Consider factors like side hustle earnings, consistent income generation, and building a financial safety net.

Co-founder of finvsfin.com, Alex Goldberg, shares insights on scaling to a 7-figure sale through affiliate marketing beyond SEO. Topics include diversifying traffic sources, ads arbitrage, negotiating profitable partnerships, and de-risking business from organic traffic dependence.

Learn from experts John Jonas and Nate Hirsch on when to hire your first virtual assistant, how to find the best talent within your budget, and common mistakes to avoid. Explore the benefits of outsourcing tasks, setting clear expectations, and promoting role flexibility for growth in your business.

Nick, an expert in online courses and entrepreneurship, tackles lifestyle creep, luck, and why podcast guests sell online courses. Topics include managing lifestyle creep, switching email marketing platforms, creating luck in side hustles, rental business ideas, and monetizing an Instagram page. Plus, advice on creating personalized website about pages and avoiding burnout in side hustling.

Learn how a local newsletter creator in Annapolis, MD makes $200k/year from 18k subscribers. Discover his growth strategies, monetization tactics, and content logistics. Get insights into curating quality content, expanding subscriber base, and maximizing revenue through effective advertising strategies.

Explore how a part-time pet waste removal service grew into a multi six-figure business, serving nearly 200 residential customers with insights on marketing strategies, raising prices, landing bigger clients, transitioning roles, targeting commercial clients, managing payment structure, using CRM tools, growing through satellite locations, balancing content creation with business growth, and valuable business tips for success.