Side Hustle Show listener Kate Johnson started her bookkeeping business in 2017, and now serves several recurring clients. She targets an effective rate of $70 an hour, and is able to work from home.

With her youngest starting preschool, Kate found herself with an extra 9 hours a week. "I wanted to be a good steward of that time," she explained.

Tune in to this episode to hear Kate explain:

• Why she decided to start working as a virtual bookkeeper

How she landed her first clients

How she’s grown her client base with little marketing

The surprising new side hustle this work has spun off