

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 online business, side gigs, freelancing, marketing, sales funnels, investing, and much more. Join 100,000+ listeners and get legit 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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May 5, 2025 • 29min
Mom Advice: 10 Life Lessons from Mom (Greatest Hits)
Explore timeless wisdom passed down from a mother's guidance, blending personal anecdotes with humor. Discover the balance between consumption and creation and the transformative power of gratitude journaling. Dive into practical strategies like prioritizing tasks to boost productivity and tackling procrastination. Learn valuable financial lessons shaped by childhood experiences, emphasizing the importance of managing money wisely. Each memory highlights how a mother's support fosters personal growth and the spirit of entrepreneurship.

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May 1, 2025 • 60min
670: $1000/mo Helping People Plan Trips: Inside the Travel Advising Side Hustle
Bailey Richert, a travel advisor and online course creator from UnlistedTravel.com and MakeTravelYourJob.com, shares her journey in building a travel advising side hustle. She dives into how travel advisors earn money through planning fees and booking commissions. Bailey emphasizes the importance of leveraging host agencies for support and training. Creative marketing strategies and niche targeting are highlighted as key to attracting clients. She inspires listeners to turn their travel passion into a profitable business while building trust and lasting relationships with clients.

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Apr 24, 2025 • 48min
669: The Piggyback Principle: The “Lazy” Way to Build a Successful Side Hustle
Discover the Piggyback Principle, a smart strategy for launching side hustles by riding the wave of existing trends. Learn how to identify hot markets and innovative niches based on your interests. Real-world examples showcase successful entrepreneurs who’ve capitalized on this concept. Streamline your startup process through templates and AI tools, and understand the importance of leveraging established marketplaces for growth. This approach makes turning ideas into profitable ventures both practical and efficient.

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Apr 21, 2025 • 47min
668: How I Built an $80k/year Side Hustle in an Obscure Niche
When you think of side hustles, flipping 2,000-year-old Roman coins probably isn’t the first thing that comes to mind.But for Dean Kinzer, what started as a nod to his dad’s hobby turned into a $86k/year side hustle, one built around history, storytelling, and a very specific type of collector.Dean runs KinzerCoins.com and The Ancient Coin Hour on YouTube, where he shares his love for ancient coins and educates others who are curious about the space.Here’s how he did it.Tune in to Episode 668 of the Side Hustle Show to learn:
how Dean turned a collector’s passion into real income
why ancient coins are the ultimate niche product
the low-risk strategies he used to build an $80k side hustle
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Apr 17, 2025 • 1h 2min
667: 10+ Side Hustle Trends for 2025
Join Spencer Haws, the brain behind NichePursuits.com, as he reveals the most promising side hustle trends for 2025. Discover why traditional monetization methods are evolving in an AI-driven landscape and how nostalgia is driving content engagement. Learn about the booming potential of email newsletters and the revival of low-tech ventures. Spencer also discusses innovative approaches to monetize social media, emphasizing community building through cohort-based learning. Tune in for fresh insights to future-proof your hustle!

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Apr 10, 2025 • 54min
666: $300/hr as a Content Creator w/ No Audience Required
Megan Collier, a content creator specializing in user-generated content, shares her journey from a day job to earning $300 an hour filming videos. She discusses landing her first $750 deal in just 10 days and reveals her successful outreach strategies to attract brand clients. Megan emphasizes the importance of building a strong portfolio and mastering client communication. She highlights the lucrative potential of UGC and offers tips on transitioning to full-time content creation, making it accessible even for those without a following.

Apr 7, 2025 • 41min
Zero to $6k a Month With a Mobile Detailing Business (Greatest Hits)
Josh Belk is a full-time college student and web designer who launched a mobile detailing business with his brother, generating impressive monthly revenue. They discuss how their passion for cars inspired this venture and share clever strategies for landing their first customers. Pricing their services effectively and leveraging customer reviews are key topics, alongside innovative marketing techniques to stand out in a competitive market. Josh also shares the challenges of juggling business, school, and full-time work, offering invaluable tips for aspiring student entrepreneurs.

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Apr 3, 2025 • 48min
665: The Path to $1k/mo with Mini Digital Products
Cody Berman, a seasoned side hustler and co-founder of Gold City Ventures, shares his journey of achieving $1,000/month through a newly launched Etsy shop in just 116 days. He reveals his keyword research strategies to discover low-competition niches and emphasizes the dual role of printables as both income sources and marketing tools. Berman also discusses streamlining entrepreneurial resources and focuses on the power of narrowing down projects to enhance results, helping aspiring creators thrive in a competitive market.

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Mar 27, 2025 • 48min
664: The $1 Product Challenge
Pete Boyle, founder of growthmodels.co, shares his innovative strategy of building a business around low-priced products starting at just $1. He discusses how this approach can convert cold leads into buyers and outperform free lead magnets. Boyle highlights the effectiveness of a $1 product as a gateway to more significant sales, emphasizing the importance of a streamlined sales funnel. He also provides insights on customer dynamics, email marketing strategies, and utilizing community feedback to validate business ideas. Tune in for actionable tips on enhancing revenue!

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Mar 24, 2025 • 29min
663: Bank Bonuses: How I Make $200/Hr Opening New Bank Accounts
Dylan Sexton, creator of dylansbonuses.com, reveals how he's making $200 an hour just by opening bank accounts. He shares his simple system for capitalizing on bank bonuses and effective strategies for managing multiple accounts. Listeners will learn how to find the best deals, track their progress, and navigate the complexities without risking their credit scores. Dylan emphasizes treating this hustle as a fun game while ensuring compliance with banking requirements—no shady tactics involved!


