The Side Hustle Show

Harry Duran, launched the Vertical Farming Podcast with no experience, and now generates over $80k revenue. Learn about tactics for landing high-profile guests, securing sponsors, expanding into a media network, and more. Discover the strategies behind connecting with influential guests and securing sponsorships, targeting niche B2B companies with funding and marketing budgets, utilizing Crunchbase for research and SEO strategies, building relationships and sponsorship deals, building social proof and creative sponsorship strategies, approaching events as a media business, and taking imperfect action and building a reputation.

In this podcast, the host answers questions from the Side Hustle Nation community about starting a side hustle, monetizing a podcast, securing advertisers, estimating customer value, and acquisition costs. They also discuss options for content creation in the cabinetry and carpentry niche, growing a fitness photography side hustle, finding podcast guests, effective outreach, and niche specialization. Additionally, they share side hustle success stories, analyze franchising pros and cons, and offer advice on prioritizing side hustle ideas.

Paul Minors, a productivity blogger and consultant from New Zealand, shares his journey of starting a location-independent consulting business and doubling his income. He discusses the benefits of niche consulting, establishing credibility through Clarity.fm, setting pricing and building credibility with videos, expanding the business to include various software products, and establishing expertise through product support forums and social media. The chapter also covers learning something new, sales calls, increasing consulting prices, and working with virtual staff.

Spencer Russell shares his journey of building a successful online business focused on helping kids learn to read. He discusses market research, creating the online course 'Toddlers Can Read,' and the emotional rollercoaster of launching their business. The chapter also covers marketing strategies, SEO, advertising with Google and Facebook, and the use of BetterHelp sponsorship. The different products available for purchase, live chat feature, and changes in conversion rates are discussed. The pros and cons of buying one-time purchases vs. recurring subscriptions are explored, along with insights on structuring their day and the concept of PQO. The power of engagement, novel approaches, capturing attention quickly, and customer feedback are highlighted.

David Paxton earns $1000s a month sharing the best golf gear deals on the Internet. Learn about how he sources deals, gets the word out, and monetizes the business. Discover the value of Reddit for audience engagement and generating clicks. Find out how to streamline price drops and automate deal highlights. Explore the challenges of balancing podcasting and personal life. Understand the process of outsourcing development and growing an email list. Track subscriber value and revenue sources. Discuss the future of the side hustle and expanding into different niches.

Topics discussed include starting a blog, creating and selling digital products with AI, using Canva for design, driving traffic with Pinterest, using plugins and lead pages, and the importance of perseverance and starting with demand.

Learn how to turn your biggest expense into a source of income through house hacking. Discover the financial benefits and examples of renting out rooms on Airbnb. Explore real estate investing reserves and remote tech careers in Salesforce. Get insights on lease terms, rental rates, and cash flow for rental properties. Dive into various house hacking strategies and passive income generation. Hear how house hacking can reduce living expenses and help build a real estate empire. Learn about avoiding lifestyle creep and testing out house hacking.

Ben Feys and Kevin Niehoff, entrepreneurs who struggled with skincare issues, created a brand for active males. They discuss market validation, product formulation, branding, customer acquisition, and operational challenges in building a $1M men's skincare side hustle.

Learn about two quick and easy side hustles on this podcast. They discuss mattress flipping through Sharetown, including how it works and how much you can make. They also talk about becoming a mystery shopper, covering how to get started and the best companies to work for.

Learn about the world of ice vending machine business, including negotiation, financing, and customer promotion. Discover the benefits of leveraging time and making money without being present. Explore the management and maintenance required for a passive income business, and the surprise growth in the ice vending industry. Find out the importance of building relationships and finding consistent demand for your side hustle.