
The Side Hustle Show
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.
Latest episodes

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Dec 5, 2024 • 59min
Side Hustle Showdown: Buying a Business vs. Investing in Real Estate (Greatest Hits)
Chad Carson, a seasoned real estate investor with over 100 properties, and Codie Sanchez, a savvy business owner and author, dive into the great debate of buying businesses versus investing in real estate. They discuss their unique portfolios, strategies for acquiring cash-flowing assets, and the essential steps for getting started. Both share valuable lessons from their journeys, including common pitfalls and creative financing options. Tune in for insights on achieving financial independence through smart investments!

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Dec 2, 2024 • 43min
644: $2k a Month in Semi-Passive Income on the Side
Rob Phelan, a dedicated high school math and personal finance teacher, has transformed his expertise into a thriving side hustle by selling lesson plans online. He shares insights into the Teachers Pay Teachers marketplace, emphasizing the importance of finding a niche and creating unique educational resources. Rob also discusses strategies for launching products and engaging customers effectively. With an impressive $2,000 monthly income that's growing annually, he highlights the potential for educators to tap into semi-passive income by leveraging digital platforms.

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Nov 28, 2024 • 45min
643: 10 Creative Side Hustles That Make Real Money
This discussion features a wealth of innovative side hustles, like mobile gift wrapping, which transformed a personal struggle into a booming business. It highlights unique opportunities such as print-on-demand candles and a pay-what-you-want poetry service. Listeners will be intrigued by stories of entrepreneurial success in dorm room design and virtual mechanic services. The podcast also dives into diverse ventures, including trailer rentals and customizable pet enclosures, inspiring aspiring entrepreneurs to think outside the box.

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Nov 21, 2024 • 1h 15min
642: 50+ Tools and Apps to Work Smarter and Get More Out Of Your Side Hustle
Nikaela Matthews Okome, host of Side Hustle Pro and champion of Black women entrepreneurs, shares her insights on optimizing side hustles. They dive into over 50 essential tools and apps that enhance productivity, like ConvertKit for email marketing automation and Leadpages for landing pages. Nikaela emphasizes starting scrappy and scaling intelligently, encouraging listeners to embrace user-friendly platforms. She also highlights the power of interactive quizzes to identify ideal side hustles and personalizes engagement strategies for building supportive communities.

Nov 18, 2024 • 40min
641: Starting Over? Podcasting, Newsletters, Competing in a “No Click” World, and more (10 Questions with Nick)
Dive into the competitive world of podcasting with strategies for differentiating your content in niche markets. Discover how to grow your audience on platforms like Instagram and YouTube while navigating the complexities of modern sponsorships. Uncover opportunities for teaching and community support, particularly for parents and neurodivergent kids. Explore marketing in a 'no-click' world, leveraging email lists over social media. Plus, learn about the intriguing concept of becoming an online friend for hire in today's saturated market.

Nov 14, 2024 • 41min
640: Get Paid to Sell Other People’s Stuff: Starting a Consignment Side Hustle
Sarah McAffry, founder of Statemint Consignment, shares her journey from organizing kids’ events to launching a thriving consignment franchise with 23 locations. She reveals how she earned over $10,000 at her first event and gained the trust of her initial sellers. The conversation dives into effective marketing strategies, the unique challenges of adult consignment, and utilizing community engagement to boost sales. Sarah also highlights the rising trend of resale markets and encourages listeners to explore low-risk side hustle opportunities.

Nov 7, 2024 • 50min
639: 30 Ways to Make Extra Money for the Holidays
Looking to boost your holiday budget? Discover a treasure trove of side hustle ideas perfect for the season. From festive tree decorating to creative baking, there's something for everyone. Explore unique ventures like vintage item flipping, pet sitting, and even plasma donation to make extra cash. Learn smart money moves like leveraging credit card rewards and signing up for mystery shopping apps. Plus, get inspired with crafting opportunities to sell on platforms like Etsy. Make this holiday season financially fruitful!

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Nov 4, 2024 • 33min
How a Free Challenge Turned Into a $500,000 a Year Business (Greatest Hits)
Tiffany "The Budgetnetista" Aliche, a former preschool teacher turned financial educator, shares her inspiring journey of creating the Live Richer Challenge. Over 150,000 women have transformed their finances through this free challenge, collectively saving $17 million and paying off $1.5 million in debt. Tiffany discusses how offering value for free led to her $500,000 revenue model through speaking, book sales, and membership programs. She emphasizes the importance of community and innovative marketing strategies that can be replicated across various industries.

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Oct 31, 2024 • 56min
638: 10 Scary-Good Side Hustles That Make Real Money
Jared Bauman, host of the Niche Pursuits Podcast and creator of 201creative.com, dives into creative side hustles just in time for Halloween. He explores how hobbies can transform into profitable ventures, emphasizing niche markets with huge earning potential. The discussion includes unconventional ideas like selling crickets for exotic pets, running novelty vending machines, and digital fashion for online games. Listeners will discover innovative strategies to unleash their entrepreneurial spirit and tap into unique income streams.

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Oct 24, 2024 • 55min
637: $1000 a Week Selling Digital Products
Debbie Gartner, known as the Flooring Girl, is an Etsy powerhouse who transformed her love for creativity into a $4,000/month digital product business. She shares her journey of selling engaging digital items and emphasizes the importance of keyword research and customer loyalty. Debbie dives into how AI tools can streamline product creation, the art of bundling products, and diversifying offerings for success. She inspires listeners by proving it's never too late to pursue entrepreneurship and emphasizes joy in work as a key to success.