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Everyone’s Got a Side Hustle—Should You?
What questions should you ask before starting a side hustle? Or, if you've already got a side hustle, is it actually helping you reach your goals?
In this episode, Ben dives into the pervasive side hustle culture, exploring the genuine benefits and often-overlooked drawbacks of taking on extra work. He provides a framework of five critical questions to ask before starting a side hustle, ensuring that you make intentional choices that align with your financial goals and personal well-being.
Topics Ben Matthews explores in this episode:
(0:46) Side Hustle Culture
* The rising trend of side hustles and social pressure to earn more.
* Getting honest about what hustling really costs.
(2:04) The Pros of a Side Hustle
* Side hustles can accelerate debt payoff and emergency savings.
* They can help build monetizable skills and a sense of control.
(4:34) The Cons Nobody Talks About
* Burnout and family strain are major risks.
* Hustles can become distractions from long-term goals.
(6:57) Brutally Honest Questions to Ask
* Do you actually have the time and bandwidth to manage a side hustle?
* What are the financial and emotional costs involved?
* Is this side hustle actually a trap dressed as freedom?
(10:03) Real Side Hustles + Listener Q&A
* Ben shares categorized ideas based on energy and skill level.
* A listener asks about failing to make hustles stick.
* Ben reframes the idea that not hustling equals failure—and offers peace-driven alternatives.
Learn more: https://debtsucks.info
Talk with Ben Matthews: 803-799-1700
Subscribe to the Debt Sucks Podcast!
Apple: https://apple.co/3Fz2vXE
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4kvltyl
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DebtSucksPod
Facebook: https://facebook.com/debtsuxspod
Instagram: https://instagram.com/debtsuckspod
TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@debtsuckspod
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The Debt Sucks Podcast is your fun, no-BS approach to debt relief. Say goodbye to stress, shame, and debt. Hosted by consumer bankruptcy attorney Ben Matthews, this is your weekly dose of real, relatable advice on crushing debt. If you’re dealing with mounting bills or sick of living paycheck to paycheck, we’re here to help you take control of your finances and find your way out.
This episode was produced by Story On Media: https://www.storyon.co/
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By Ben MatthewsWhat questions should you ask before starting a side hustle? Or, if you've already got a side hustle, is it actually helping you reach your goals?
In this episode, Ben dives into the pervasive side hustle culture, exploring the genuine benefits and often-overlooked drawbacks of taking on extra work. He provides a framework of five critical questions to ask before starting a side hustle, ensuring that you make intentional choices that align with your financial goals and personal well-being.
Topics Ben Matthews explores in this episode:
(0:46) Side Hustle Culture
* The rising trend of side hustles and social pressure to earn more.
* Getting honest about what hustling really costs.
(2:04) The Pros of a Side Hustle
* Side hustles can accelerate debt payoff and emergency savings.
* They can help build monetizable skills and a sense of control.
(4:34) The Cons Nobody Talks About
* Burnout and family strain are major risks.
* Hustles can become distractions from long-term goals.
(6:57) Brutally Honest Questions to Ask
* Do you actually have the time and bandwidth to manage a side hustle?
* What are the financial and emotional costs involved?
* Is this side hustle actually a trap dressed as freedom?
(10:03) Real Side Hustles + Listener Q&A
* Ben shares categorized ideas based on energy and skill level.
* A listener asks about failing to make hustles stick.
* Ben reframes the idea that not hustling equals failure—and offers peace-driven alternatives.
Learn more: https://debtsucks.info
Talk with Ben Matthews: 803-799-1700
Subscribe to the Debt Sucks Podcast!
Apple: https://apple.co/3Fz2vXE
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4kvltyl
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DebtSucksPod
Facebook: https://facebook.com/debtsuxspod
Instagram: https://instagram.com/debtsuckspod
TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@debtsuckspod
X: https://x.com/debtsuckspod
The Debt Sucks Podcast is your fun, no-BS approach to debt relief. Say goodbye to stress, shame, and debt. Hosted by consumer bankruptcy attorney Ben Matthews, this is your weekly dose of real, relatable advice on crushing debt. If you’re dealing with mounting bills or sick of living paycheck to paycheck, we’re here to help you take control of your finances and find your way out.
This episode was produced by Story On Media: https://www.storyon.co/