The Side Gig Central Podcast

When is the right time to make my side gig a full time gig? When should I really get serious about paying the bills with my side gig? How do I leave my full time job to pursue a side gig? If you’ve been listening to this podcast, my guess is that one of these questions has crossed your mind at some point or another.

On this episode, you’ll meet Laura Pennington-Briggs, founder of the Better Biz Academy, TEDx speaker and author of Start Your Own Freelance Writing Business, about how to succeed as a freelancer and how you can scale your sweat equity side gig from a part time side hustle to a fulfilling career.

Listen to this episode to learn: how to transition your side gig into a full time career, without going broke, plus: what it takes to start your own (profitable) freelance writing business, the biggest challenges that face all content creators today and what to do about them, how to successfully hire a virtual assistant to help you maximize your precious time, how to leverage your “Genius Zones” as you work on building your side gig

This is a cannot miss episode if you’re working on a sweat equity side gig and you’ve got plans to scale it in 2020. Laura’s background in education really shines through as she teaches you exactly what you need to know in order to achieve freelancing nirvana!

Check out more information about Laura: https://betterbizacademy.com/

Laura’s award winning book: Start Your Own Freelance Writing Business https://betterbizacademy.com/book/

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Are you stuck with a W-2 mindset when it comes to your side gig? Unsure how to set up your side gig for profitability?

Don't worry. You're not alone! Whether you're just starting out with your side gig, or you've been at it for a few months already, it's easy to put your finances on the back burner.

On this episode, you'll meet Lamine Zarrad, CEO of Joust, https://joust.com, a banking platform for self-employed workers that merges invoicing with a merchant account and an FDIC-insured bank account. During the episode, Lamine talks about all things financial strategy for side gig entrepreneurs. And holy cow... was I SHOCKED to find out just how many mistakes we're making when it comes to money management. It's kinda scary!

Listen to this episode to learn:

- how to create a financial action plan for your side gig

- how to overcome the "collections" problem once and for all

- how to position your side gig for a stress free tax season

- how to ride the wave of prosperity when you hit your side gig revenue goals

Ready to learn more about creating a financial action plan for your side gig? PRESS PLAY.

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Thank you to our sponsor for today's episode: driveitaway.com, the only rental car company built around rideshare drivers so that you can rent to own your vehicle.

What on EARTH is keeping you from earning sweet side hustle cash? Think you need a huge investment to get started on your side gig? Think again!

On this episode, you'll meet Kathy Kristof, editor of the popular website, https://sidehusl.com/, a side gig aggregator that researches, reviews and rates more than 300 online platforms (or “plug and play” side gigs) that allow you to make money.

The diversity of side gigs on this website is totally mind boggling and yes there is truly something for everyone, no matter your skill set or current occupation. So, if you’ve ever been curious as to which side gig is truly right for you, Kathy will happily guide you through the Wild West of the gig economy and help you land on a lucrative AND fulfilling side hustle.

Ready to learn more about finding the right side gig for you? PRESS PLAY.

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Thank you to our sponsor for today's episode: driveitaway.com, the only rental car company built around rideshare drivers so that you can rent to own your vehicle.

Ever get the feeling that everyone you know is “side hustlin” just to stay afloat these days? In this episode, Dan Primack, Business Editor for Axios talks about the current state of the gig economy today, the best ways to leverage plug and play side gigs and where exactly the gig economy is headed in 2020.

Dan is the host of the Pro Rata Podcast and the editor of the Pro Rata Newsletter for Axios and consistently delivers hot topics happening daily in the world of business and tech.

In this episode. Dan shares in-depth information as to why the gig economy matters, how the wage debate for on-demand workers is influencing policy makers, and the changes that are on the horizon for the gig economy in 2020.

If you’re looking for a BIG PICTURE interview that outlines WHY your side gig is important in today’s economy, you’re going to find this conversation with Dan both engaging and well worth your time.

Ready to learn more about the future of the gig economy? PRESS PLAY.

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Thank you to our sponsor for today's episode: driveitaway.com, the only rental car company built around rideshare drivers so that you can rent to own your vehicle.

Have you ever wondered how to make extra cash with an asset like your house, apartment or car? Does Airbnb and Turo sound appealing to you but you’re unsure how to manage it profitably? In this episode, JD Possumato, an asset based “side gig aficionado,” talks about the best ways to use the shared gig economy to generate significant side hustle revenue using asset based platforms like Airbnb and Turo. 

JD spends his 9-5 working in the automotive industry, however, he is an extremely well versed side gig aficionado and has used both Airbnb and Turo to make over $20k per year using these asset based gigs. 

In this episode. you'll hear about the best ways to get started making money on Airbnb and Turo, how to avoid common pitfalls and mistakes when it comes to renting out an asset on these platforms, and the questions you should consider when you first sign up as an Airbnb host or Turo owner.

If you've ever been curious about what it's REALLY like to make money on Airbnb and Turo (the good, the bad and the straight up confusing) you're going to love all of the side gig secrets that JD shares on this episode.

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Thank you to our sponsor for today's episode: driveitaway.com, the only rental car company built around rideshare drivers so that you can rent to own your vehicle.

Do you need help creating a powerful brand strategy for your side gig? Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the idea of creating a brand strategy on your own? Well, look no further than this episode because you're about to hear my guest, Denise Petti, share all of her secrets about how to create a powerful brand strategy for your side gig. And spoiler alert: it doesn't have to cost you a fortune!

 

Denise is the visionary behind the brand consulting firm, Redfeather Communications, which helps entrepreneurs tell their story in a unique way that's both compelling and revenue generating. You'll hear about the questions you should consider when sketching out your brand's strategy, how to unlock your brand's potential and how to get started on a shoestring budget. 

And did we mention that Denise is also a successful New Jersey REALTOR® too?  Yep, Denise is "co-hustling" her way to her best life!  So, if you're a side gig entrepreneur and you're hungry to learn more about building your own personal brand, PRESS PLAY to hear all of the brand tips and strategies that Denise is dishin' on this episode. 

Connect with Denise on Instagram @denisepetti or on her website: http://denisepetti.com/

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Have you ever wondered what it would be like to do stand up comedy in LA? Like Jay Leno style, just you, the mic, and the spotlight, delivering killer punchlines to 20 strangers? Well, that’s exactly what my dear friend from high school, Sarah Biren, knows how to do and then some!

On this episode, Sarah and I talk about ALL OF THE THINGS it takes for her to create material for her comedy gigs, how she auditions constantly to book gigs and her "tight 3" that she uses for her auditions. And did I mention that she's also got a handmade gift company as well? Sarah's talents are unending and I'm thrilled to share her side gig secrets with you.

And yes, we also get SUPER personal during this episode and talk about that time when I dated her brother in high school… cuz yea. That happened.

TBH, listening to this episode is like having one-on-one time with your most hilarious friend PLUS all the benefits of a side gig strategy sesh with yours truly. So get ready to laugh, sneer, chuckle, and maybe even cackle a bit today while you get your weekly dose of side gig goodness.

I know you're ready to learn more about stand up comedy as a side gig AND learn some embarrassing facts about me. So go ahead and PRESS PLAY.

Thank you to our sponsor for today's episode: driveitaway.com, the only rental car company built around rideshare drivers so that you can rent to own your vehicle.

Hold onto your phone chargers, car air fresheners and barf bags, because this ONE IS A DOOZY! During this episode, I talk with side gig entrepreneur, Will Pasternak, a phenomenal father of 5, an engineer with an MBA, the son of recording legend, Jill Pasternak, from Philly’s own WRTI and a rideshare driver with over 7,000 lifetime rides under his belt.

Rideshare drivers, LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE. It’s is JAM PACKED, just like your grandma’s attic... with CAN NOT MISS info that directly affects your livelyhood.

Will and I talk about where we think the industry is headed, what’s changed for drivers in the past 6 months and the most controversial of all, we talk about the AB5 Bill that recently passed in California... the ticking time bomb that could be bad news for drivers (or good news depending upon how you look at it) and we also talk about why this is absolutely HORRIBLE news for both Uber and Lyft as both their business models depend heavily on classifying their workers as independent contractors.

Money talks. But are you listening? Talking about money can feel straight up weird. But it is, in fact, the foundation of our lives, right? I’d also argue that successful money management is a huge part of starting (or building) a fulfilling side gig.

Which is why I'm so excited that financial expert and wealth coach, Rocky Lalvani, maps out everything side hustlers need to know about money. In this episode, Rocky shows us how to master your money mindset, plan for profitability, the best ways to maximize your independent contractor status and why “leaping with a parachute” is a good thing.

Ready to learn more about money management for your side gig? PRESS PLAY.

Thank you to our sponsor for today's episode: driveitaway.com, the only rental car company built around rideshare drivers so that you can rent to own your vehicle.

Think that you need tons of cash in the bank to start a side gig? It turns out you definitely DO NOT! Starting a side gig from zero is not impossible, it just takes a bit of brain power, resourcefulness, a willingness to roll with the punches and relentless execution. This podcast is all about how to start a brand new side gig with nothing but a few key ingredients (psst! they’re free!) and the five phases you’ll encounter when you start chipping away at your side gig.

Ready to learn more about how to start a side gig from zero? PRESS PLAY.