Side Hustle Hero

Danny Nathan was going to build a cargo storage and sleep platform for his Lexus GX470 anyway. So why not profit from overlanding in the process, by creating and selling build manuals?

Danny loves overlanding—self-sufficient adventure travel that blends off-road exploration with extended wilderness camping, ideally to explore remote areas seldom visited by typical tourists.

But to engage in those activities, you need a vehicle decked out to accommodate all your gear.

While Danny was customizing his Lexus GX470 for overlanding, he documented the entire process and created his first DIY build manual. That endeavor led to the launch of his e-commerce store. The success of that first manual spawned more manuals and multiple revenue streams. Now in its third year, his side hustle company, GX Basecamp, brings in about $50,000 annually.

In this episode, you'll hear Danny share;

• the process he goes through to create a manual,
• his various revenue streams,
• the creative way he got access to other makes and models of vehicles to produce additional manuals, and
• what he would do differently if starting over again with GX Basecamp.

Do you like what you're hearing? Consider giving it a caffeinated thumbs up. We'd really appreciate it!

Need a little (and sometimes big) push to start and stay focused to grow your side hustle? Dive into my online Masterclass: How To Turn Your Thoughts Into Wanted Things.

For the full show notes head on over to the home of Side Hustle Hero. https://www.sidehustlehero.com/104

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Most people who post videos on YouTube are doing it to share their expertise, promote their business, or showcase their hobbies.

But not today's guest.

Tony Lysandrides monetizes his Youtube channels by crafting videos with carefully chosen design elements, to maximize their chances of going viral, resulting in impressive pay days.

He's not focused on any particular industry or niche.

Instead, Tony analyzes what videos are trending, then creates complementary content that can ride the same wave.

This approach has paid off, with one video earning him $14,000 in a single month.

And get this...Tony doesn't appear in his videos nor does he hire actors; his videos consist of topical clips with voiceovers.

Hear his tips, tricks, do's and don'ts, including;

• how he selects his next video subject,
• the steps involved in production,
• key decisions to be made, and
• what it takes for a video to go viral—without spending money on ads.

Do you like what you're hearing? Consider giving it a caffeinated thumbs up. We'd really appreciate it!

Need a little (and sometimes big) push to start and stay focused to grow your side hustle? Dive into my online Masterclass: How To Turn Your Thoughts Into Wanted Things.

For the full show notes and all websites mentioned, head on over to the home of Side Hustle Hero. https://www.sidehustlehero.com/103

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Why did sales 3x when today's guest swapped out an old-style vending machine with an AI-driven vending machine?

It's just one of the insights Mike Hoffmann reveals about what you need to know to start and scale a profitable vending machine side hustle in today's economy.

He's grown his business from a single vending machine, to now having over 40.

In today's episode you'll discover;

• the hallmarks of a profitable location so you know what to look for,
• tips on pitching a location's property manager or owner,
• Mike's insights on buying a machine: new vs used,
• where to buy product and what to stock in your machines, and
• recent AI-driven developments that are now disrupting the vending machine industry!

Do you like what you're hearing? Consider giving it a caffeinated thumbs up. We'd really appreciate it!

Need a little (and sometimes big) push to start and stay focused to grow your side hustle? Dive into my online Masterclass: How To Turn Your Thoughts Into Wanted Things.

For the full show notes head on over to the home of Side Hustle Hero. https://www.sidehustlehero.com/102

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We're kicking off year three featuring our youngest guest to date, 17-year-old Leo Azizi talking about how to start a car detailing business.

Just under a year ago, Leo launched his side hustle to make a lot of money to fund his interests.

Leo talks about,

• how he got started,
• initial costs involved,
• where he found his first customers,
• how he's now drumming up business, and
• how he set his pricing.

He's a prime example of how you don't need to know everything to get started - you just need to know enough to begin.

Be sure to stick around to catch the end of episode Wrap Up, where you'll hear about another teenager, who against all odds has built a successful, global company with a raving fan base, in the jam industry!

Do you like what you're hearing? Consider giving it a caffeinated thumbs up. We'd really appreciate it!

Need a little (and sometimes big) push to start and stay focused to grow your side hustle? Dive into my online Masterclass: How To Turn Your Thoughts Into Wanted Things.

For the full show notes head on over to the home of Side Hustle Hero.

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Welcome to our landmark 100th episode, woohoo!

Today, we're celebrating by showcasing the Top 10 side hustles from the past year.

Whether you're someone who prefers the comfort of working indoors or loves the great outdoors, whether you want to keep your hustle local or dream of global reach, this list has something for everyone.

With startup costs ranging from zero to five figures (the vast majority on the low end), each of these hustles has demonstrated solid earning potential when executed well.

So, are you ready to find your next big opportunity?

Let's go!

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Need a little (and sometimes big) push to start and stay focused to grow your side hustle? Dive into my online Masterclass: How To Turn Your Thoughts Into Wanted Things.

For the full show notes head on over to the home of Side Hustle Hero.

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Have you ever heard of Whatnot?

Imagine the Shopping Channel on steroids. It's a platform that's open 24/7 where vendors live stream their products.

We're joined today by top seller Zoreen Kabani who knows how to thrive on Whatnot and shares her tips, experiences, and insights. She first dove in part-time, but after finding success and incredible fulfilment, made it her very full-time work after only a few months, where she now nets a 6-figure income.

She's only been doing it for about 2 years.

The good news for our side hustle community is that most sellers are in it part-time.

Zoreen tells us;

• how it all works,
• what makes her successful on the platform,
• fees charged by Whatnot,
• challenges she's had to overcome, and
• insider tips on gaining traction.

Do you like what you're hearing? Consider giving it a caffeinated thumbs up. We'd really appreciate it!

Need a little (and sometimes big) push to start and stay focused to grow your side hustle? Dive into my online Masterclass: How To Turn Your Thoughts Into Wanted Things.

For the full show notes head on over to the home of Side Hustle Hero. https://www.sidehustlehero.com/99

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This episode is replete with hard-won lessons learned and sage business advice.

In our last episode (#97), we learned that 14-year-old Bryan Clayton started his lawn care side hustle after being forced by his dad to cut the neighbour's lawn.

After building that side hustle into a very full-time business with 150 employees and over $10million a year in revenue, he cashed out.

Then together with a couple of partners, he started to build GreenPal, which has been described as "the Uber for lawn care."

You'll gain insights and ideas for your side hustle when you hear Bryan talk about;

• the creative way he attracted the first group of users to the platform,
• what he did to finally nab top spot rankings in google organic search results by way of GreenPal's lawn care contractors,
• why you need to know just enough to be dangerous at about 20 different things in order to get a business from zero to one, and
• so much more.

If you're thinking about a lawn care side hustle, GreenPal has a free option to help you get started.

Do you like what you're hearing? Consider giving it a caffeinated thumbs up. We'd really appreciate it!

Need a little (and sometimes big) push to start and stay focused to grow your side hustle? Dive into my online Masterclass: How To Turn Your Thoughts Into Wanted Things.

For the full show notes head on over to the home of Side Hustle Hero. https://www.sidehustlehero.com/98

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At the age of 14, Bryan Clayton was kicked off his parent's couch and forced to mow the neighbor's lawn.

He wasn't happy about it.

Until he realized how much money he could make! This episode is all about the lawn care industry.

You'll hear;

• what it takes to get up and running,
• how to find your first customers,
• the biggest challenge you can face in running this business, and
• what Bryan did to finally land his first commercial client.

Regardless of the side hustle you're in or want to get into, you'll also pick up solid, often hard-won business advice from this episode.

Bryan went on to build his little side hustle into a six-figure business, then scaled it to 150 employees generating revenue of over $10 million a year.

It wasn't too long after selling it, he got back into business by co-founding GreenPal, a company that's been described as the "uber for lawn care," which solves pain points for both local lawn care providers and the homeowners.

For the full shownotes, head on over to: https://www.sidehustlehero.com/97

Need a little push to start and then stay focused to grow your side hustle? Dive into my online Masterclass, Turn Your Thoughts Into Wanted Things.

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Get double the benefits in this 2-in-1 episode!

Today we're joined by Brenden Kumarasamy founder of MasterTalk, a coaching business he started to help executives and business owners become top communicators in their industries.

How is it 2-in-1?

Not only does Brenden provide insights, tips, and exercises on how to elevate your communication skills, but since MasterTalk started as a side hustle, he also shares how you can leverage these skills to grow your business as he has done.

Brenden has a combined social media following of over 150,000, and in 2024 received a LinkedIn Top Voice badge which is awarded by invitation only to senior-level experts and leaders.

He shares,

• specific exercises you can start doing today to level up your communication skills,
• tips to improve both your in-person and online presentations,
• strategies he's used to grow his business, and
• the one technique he attributes to jump starting his career.

Need a little push to start and then stay focused to grow your side hustle? Dive into my online Masterclass, Turn Your Thoughts Into Wanted Things.

If you like what you're hearing, you can give it a caffeinated thumbs up. We'd really appreciate it! Here's how.

For the full show notes head on over to the home of Side Hustle Hero.

https://www.sidehustlehero.com/96

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Today's guest found time during medical school and residency to work on his side hustle and grow it to over $1 million in sales.

Then he landed a deal on Shark Tank, and his business exploded.

He's Shaan Patel, founder and CEO of the now multi-million dollar business known as Prep Expert…a leading online education company that has helped over 100,000 students improve their SAT & ACT scores, and win over $100 million in college scholarships.

In today's episode you'll hear,

• the strategies Shaan used to carve out the time to make that happen,
• details of his final Shark Tank deal,
• the process of getting on the show and what you need to do to stand out,
• a smart way to schedule time to work on your side hustle, and
• (this is gold) Shaan shares what he would do differently if he were to start all over again.

Need a little push to start and then stay focused to grow your side hustle? Dive into my online Masterclass: https://courses.joanposivy.com/p/turn-your-thoughts-into-wanted-things

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For the full show notes head on over to the home of Side Hustle Hero.

https://www.sidehustlehero.com/95

Connect with Shaan:

Prep Expert website

Sean's book: Self-Made Success: Ivy League Shark Tank Entrepreneur Reveals 48 Secret Strategies To Live Happier, Healthier, And Wealthier

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