

The Side Hustle Show
Nick Loper of Side Hustle Nation | YAP Media
The entrepreneurship podcast you can actually apply! The award-winning small business show covers creative ways to make money online and offline, including blogging, online business, freelancing, marketing, sales funnels, investing, and much more. Join 100,000+ listeners and get the business ideas and passive income strategies straight to your earbuds. No BS, just actionable tips on how to start and grow your side hustle. Hosted by Nick Loper of Side Hustle Nation.
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Feb 13, 2025 • 48min
656: $5k/mo Reviewing Products Part-Time: An Amazon Influencer Update
Tyler Christensen, a serial side hustler, teacher, and dad of four, shares his journey of earning around $5k monthly through the Amazon Influencer Program. He discusses how easy it is to create product review videos that generate passive income. Tyler reveals his best practices for engaging content and the importance of selecting high-priced items. He also highlights the benefits of evergreen content and offers insights on leveraging multiple revenue streams, including maximizing engagement on platforms like TikTok.

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Feb 10, 2025 • 58min
655: How to Earn $200k/Year in Semi-Passive Income Through Small Business Acquisitions
Link Moser, an entrepreneur thriving through semi-passive income generated by small business acquisitions, shares his insights. He explains why acquiring existing businesses could be easier than starting from scratch. Listeners learn crafty negotiation tactics and how to forge relationships with business owners. He discusses the time management and logistics behind overseeing multiple acquisitions and emphasizes the importance of trust and transparency during transactions. Moser’s journey reveals innovative strategies for building wealth with minimal involvement.

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Feb 6, 2025 • 49min
Built to Sell: Design a Business to Run Without You (Greatest Hits)
Tyler Gillespie, founder of productized.services, shares his insights on building and selling service businesses. He discusses innovative ideas for productized services and the importance of creating processes that allow for a smooth exit. Tyler emphasizes the need for outsourcing and strategic planning for scalability. Listeners will learn about achieving independence in business and the importance of mentorship in navigating challenges. This conversation highlights how to design a service-based business that thrives without relying solely on the owner's expertise.

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Jan 30, 2025 • 48min
654: I Interviewed My AI Self … What it Got Right, Wrong, and a Little Weird
Delve into a futuristic conversation with an AI version of the host as they explore the uncanny accuracy of AI in mimicking human thought. Discover emerging side hustle opportunities in the AI era while learning to navigate income strategies with a human touch. The discussion covers innovative sustainability trends and personalized health ventures. Plus, gain insights into balancing evergreen content with social media engagement while understanding the importance of self-awareness in entrepreneurship.

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Jan 27, 2025 • 33min
653: 3 Ways to Escape of the Rat Race
Discover the secrets to escaping the rat race with alternative income streams! Learn about different pathways, from real estate to entrepreneurship, and weigh the pros and cons of each. Dive into the FIRE movement for financial independence and hear personal stories of transformation from job loss to investment success. Uncover how to leverage low-cost entrepreneurial ventures to control your financial destiny. This discussion is packed with strategies and insights for anyone ready to break free from traditional employment!

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Jan 23, 2025 • 46min
652: $150k Renting Out Dresses as a Side Hustle
Summer Fisher, an entrepreneur who scaled her dress rental side hustle to $150,000 in annual revenue, shares her inspiring journey. She discusses her "double-dip profit strategy," renting dresses multiple times before selling them. Summer reveals her favorite brands for rentals and dives into her pricing strategy, including profit margin math. She also tackles logistics like shipping and managing inventory while navigating common rental challenges, such as late returns and garment care.

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Jan 16, 2025 • 49min
651: How to Make Money on LinkedIn
Joe McKay, Founder of The Thought Follower newsletter, has successfully built a multi-six-figure business as a LinkedIn ghostwriter. He shares essential strategies for making money on LinkedIn, including the three critical types of posts: awareness, educational, and offers. Joe emphasizes the significance of strategic connections and avoiding common mistakes. He also discusses leveraging AI to enhance productivity and personalizing outreach efforts, making this an invaluable resource for aspiring side hustlers.

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Jan 13, 2025 • 44min
The Sweaty Startup: How to Start a Local Service Business (Greatest Hits)
Nick Huber, co-founder of Storage Squad and a local service business guru, shares his expertise on launching low-risk, service-based ventures. He reveals tactics for identifying market opportunities and securing initial customers. Nick emphasizes the importance of modernizing traditional services and highlights niche markets like deep cleaning and parking lot striping. He also discusses creative marketing strategies and the pivotal moment of realizing when to hire help. Tune in for humor, insight, and a roadmap to entrepreneurial success!

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Jan 9, 2025 • 48min
650: 7 Proven Ways to Generate New Business Ideas, with Real-Life Examples
Jonathan Stark, an expert in the 'probing for pain' method, shares valuable insights on how to generate new business ideas. He emphasizes the importance of asking the right questions to uncover unmet needs in the market. Stark discusses innovative strategies like the 'rip, pivot, and jam' framework and the 'sniper method' for niching down. He illustrates how recognizing trends and leveraging personal expertise can lead to successful entrepreneurial ventures. Real-life examples highlight the significance of community engagement and tailored marketing.

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Jan 2, 2025 • 52min
649: This Firefighter’s Side Hustle Grew to $1M in Sales
Mike Ettenberg, founder of Frontline Optics and firefighter, shares his inspiring journey of creating durable sunglasses for first responders. He reveals how personal frustrations sparked his million-dollar side hustle. Learn about sourcing manufacturers, leveraging micro-influencers, and the pivotal role of social media in his success. Mike also discusses the challenges of transitioning from firefighting to entrepreneurship and offers insights on effective marketing strategies to engage customers and build brand loyalty.