Side Hustle Hero

She was in the midst of traveling and absolutely dreaded the thought of returning to the work life she knew was waiting for her back home in London England.

But then a combination of events that included torrential rain, travelling in Northern Chile, and a bottle of wine, prompted a single decision that altered Anya Caister's life.

This episode is much less about a specific side hustle, but instead provides inspiration and motivation to make a change.

If there is an aspect of your life right now that you know you want to improve or alter, listen in to help shift your thinking from, "I can't" to "how I can."

I asked Anya to come on the show and share her story because of the lessons wrapped up in it for anyone hesitant to start or grow their side hustle.

Anya describes,

• why she didn't take the step earlier,
• the power of connecting with someone already doing something you aspire to do, and
• it serves as a word of caution for anyone waiting for everything to line up perfectly before making their move.

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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If you meet someone over a coffee you have a normal conversation. Yet most people don't know how to move that natural 1 on 1 conversation, into their emails.

But Monica Badiu does!

She is a Conversion Copywriter who specializes in 'customer-centric' copywriting.

What's that?

It's writing engaging and compelling emails and funnel pages that prioritize value over pressure, which results in driving conversions and building long-lasting relationships with audiences.

It's no-BS, non-spammy copy - that sells.

Today we hone in on addressing a specific opportunity that most solopreneurs and companies miss - the welcoming email. Too many people squander this golden opportunity. Monica walks us through what you should to instead to develop a strong bond with your audience, resulting in increased sales.

She's also running two creative side hustles!

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Her side hustles:

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Can you own and operate a franchise as a side hustle?

"Absolutely!" says today's guest Greg Mohr.

He's a franchise consultant who helps match people to their best franchise, and the Wall Street Journal bestselling author of, Real Freedom: Why Franchises Are Worth Considering and How They Can Be Used For Building Wealth.

Greg shares;

• pros and cons of buying a franchise, vs building your own business from scratch,
• crucial steps you need to take in choosing and assessing a franchise,
• specific questions to ask existing franchisees before you buy,
• funding sources,
• why you want most of the franchisor's revenue coming from ongoing royalty fees, and
• SO much more!

Need a little push (and a lot of guidance!) to start and grow your side hustle?

You can live your best life. Dive into my online Masterclass: Turn Your Thoughts Into Wanted Things

For full show notes head over to:

https://www.sidehustlehero.com/92

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Resources Greg mentioned:

Franchise Maven, Greg's website

Making Money With Water Vending Machines, episode 59

International Franchise Association (IFA)

International Franchise Professionals Group (IFPG)

SCORE - a non-profit for business advice in the US

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If you're looking for a side hustle that you can start in your own community, then you'll want to check out today's episode with Adam Keller, author of 101 Real World Side Hustles.

While he does offer up some online ideas, the majority of the 101 are to be done in your local area.

The ideas he shares in the book he's either running as a business, has friends who have done it, or he's done the heavy research.

One of the real gems in our conversation not to be missed, is when Adam talks about how he's trained his brain to look at things from an entrepreneurial perspective. It inspired the ending "wrap up" segment where I describe a mission for you…if you choose to accept it!

Need a little push (and a lot of guidance!) to start and grow your side hustle?

You can live your best life. Dive into my online Masterclass: Turn Your Thoughts Into Wanted Things

For full show notes, head over to:

https://www.sidehustlehero.com/91

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You've definitely seen them. You've likely been in one.

I'm talking about a party tent that's been rented. You may have attended a wedding, event, or just a good 'ole party, and the host has rented tents, chairs, tables, decorations, and…the list goes on.

But do you know how lucrative that business can be?

Today's guest Adam Keller does!

His tent/party rental business now boasts revenues of $700,000, but he started with renting just 3 tents. He worked that first summer at a gas station and cleaning hotel rooms to save the money to buy tables and chairs for the next season. I love a good entrepreneurial story.

Adam introduces us to that world and how to start it as a side hustle.

His tips and advice are practical and actionable.

By the end of this episode, you'll have a solid overview of the tent/party rental industry, including pricing, startup costs, valuable financial do's and don'ts, like what to spend your money on, and where you should take a pass.

Need a little push (and a lot of guidance!) to start and grow your side hustle?

You can live your best life. Dive into my online Masterclass: Turn Your Thoughts Into Wanted Things

For full show notes, head over to:

https://www.sidehustlehero.com/90

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Check out Adam's Start A Party Rental Course ,

as well as his free content on his Youtube channel.

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"This is the craziest ATM machine!"

That's how a friend described his roadside peach stand to today's guest, Shannon Houchin.

She was skeptical. Wouldn't you be?

Wanting to see it firsthand, Shannon travelled to see her friend and learn all that she could about the roadside peach stand business.

After that one summer, she went home and built her own "ATM."

That was 10 years ago. Shannon has fine tuned her operation and earns a solid 6-figure net income per season from her produce stands.

It's a pretty simple business to learn, and Shannon says you can get up and running for as little as $200 dollars in peaches.

Listen in to hear;

• tips for sourcing the fruit, and the key questions to ask,
• pricing considerations,
• finding the best location,
• how she sets up the displays for maximum sales,
• the importance of becoming part of the fabric of the community, and
• clear, actionable success tips for your roadside stand.

Want to thing BIG and stay on track to achieve your goals?

You can live your best life. Dive into my online Masterclass: Turn Your Thoughts Into Wanted Things

For full show notes, head over to:

https://www.sidehustlehero.com/89

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Want to fly first or business class using the least number of points?

Today's guest knows how!

When Spencer Howard realized that credit card points were his ticket to luxury travel he went all in, spending four hours a night for six months reading all the airline routing rules and credit card fine print he could find, to learn how to best navigate award travel and loyalty programs.

What started as a way to get free business and first-class flights for himself, morphed into a side hustle helping others to the same.

His company, Straight to the Points now has a subscriber membership of over 21,0000.

Could becoming skilled at points accumulation become a side hustle for you? Or maybe you could use some expert tips on finding great travel deals? Spencer shares insights for both.

Want to set and achieve the goal of luxury travel?

You can make it happen. Dive into my online Masterclass: Turn Your Thoughts Into Wanted Things

For full show notes, head over to:

https://www.sidehustlehero.com/88

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Today we're delving into the world of co-hosting short-term rental properties.

The start up costs can be quite minimal as you don't own the properties, but rather, you're solving a lot of problems for the property owners and you have the opportunity to serve and profit from both them and the guests staying at the properties.

Sean Parker fills us in on the details. Together with his wife Jill, they currently co-host 52 properties and look after close to 65 properties earning them gross revenues in the high 6-figures.

You'll discover,

• Why he pivoted to a model that is "revenue-based" instead of "occupancy-based"
• What can make or break the all important 5-star ratings
• revenue and expenses
• the downside of co-hosting that people don't often talk about, and
• what is currently more profitable: owning a property yourself, or cohosting

For full show notes, head over to:

https://www.sidehustlehero.com/87

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Online Masterclass to help you achieve your side hustle goals: Turn Your Thoughts Into Wanted Things: https://courses.joanposivy.com/p/turn-your-thoughts-into-wanted-things

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"I guarantee that right now you are within an arm span of probably at least a dozen different examples of copywriting." - Nicki Krawczyk

That's a pretty big market if you're a copywriter!

Today we're exploring that world with the founder of Filthy Rich Writer, Nicki Krawczyk. She's been a copywriter for over 20 years and through her Comprehensive Copywriting Academy, trains others to jump in and thrive in the industry.

Nicki reveals;

• how long it takes before you can expect those $2,000 months
• typical starting rates
• often overlooked elements that you need to factor in when quoting a client - or you'll be shortchanging yourself!
• essential steps you need to take, before reaching out to prospective clients, and oh so much more.

For the full show notes, head over to https://www.sidehustlehero.com/86

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Are you that person in your friend group who likes to play matchmaker? Or maybe you know someone who does?

Today's guest, Siobhan Copland, is so good at it that she grew her side hustle into the London, UK-based, award-winning dating agency Cupid in the City.

Dive into today's episode for insights into;

• what you can expect to earn as a matchmaker,
• where to find clients, and
• if you're looking for love, why dealing with a respected matchmaking service is such a completely different experience than swiping right or left on a dating app

For full show notes, head over to:

https://www.sidehustlehero.com/85

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Online Masterclass to help you achieve your side hustle goals: Turn Your Thoughts Into Wanted Things: https://courses.joanposivy.com/p/turn-your-thoughts-into-wanted-things

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