From launching a comparison shopping site for shoes to creating a directory of virtual assistants, Nick Loper is the king of side hustles. Although he started out during the early days of the internet, when there were fewer resources and less user-friendly tools, he figured it out and kept experimenting. Nick tried many different side hustles, earning lessons from each one and refining his approach. Eventually, he created Side Hustle Nation, his hugely successful platform for empowering aspiring entrepreneurs to build profitable side hustles. In this episode, Nick and Hala discuss how to create and execute a successful side hustle, no matter your skill set.

In this episode, Hala and Nick will discuss: 

(00:00) Introduction

(02:04) The Rise of Side Hustles

(04:20) Nick's First Side Hustle Experiments

(06:32) Making Money from Podcasting

(10:38) Why Everyone Needs a Side Hustle

(13:49) Thriving in a Recession with Side Hustles

(20:11) Is AI the Future of Side Hustles?

(24:04) Launching a Service Business

(27:57) Turning Ideas into Products

(30:05) Does Dropshipping Still Work?

(32:01) Real-Life Side Hustle Scenarios

(43:06) No-Skill Hustles That Actually Work

(49:02) How to Track Your Profitability

Nick Loper is the founder of Side Hustle Nation and the host of The Side Hustle Show, one of the top podcasts for entrepreneurs. His journey started while juggling a corporate job and building a footwear comparison shopping site on the side, which eventually led him to full-time entrepreneurship. Nick is the author of bestselling books like Buy Buttons and $1,000 100 Ways, offering actionable insights into building sustainable income streams. His work has been featured in Forbes, CNBC, and Entrepreneur, and his Side Hustle Nation community is a hub for thousands of hustlers worldwide. 

Resources Mentioned:

Nick’s Podcast, The Side Hustle Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-side-hustle-show/id655135292 

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