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The Side Hustle Millionaire: Strategies for Success with Tony Whatley
Tony Whatley is a 20+ year serial entrepreneur, business coach, best-selling author, podcast host, and speaker.
He is Co-Founder of LS1Tech, an online automotive performance community which grew into the largest of its kind. This website grew to over 300,000 registered members and 150 advertising accounts, and was later sold for millions, in only 5 years. Amazingly… it was just his part-time business!
Tony shares his mindset and business strategies within his Amazon #1 best-selling book, Side Hustle Millionaire, and teaches people how to startup, scale, and exit their companies with his podcast and coaching brand, 365 Driven.
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In this transformative episode of the HeadSmack Podcast, host Paul Povolni chats with Tony Whatley, a serial entrepreneur, speaker, and author of the best-selling book "Side Hustle Millionaire." Tony shares his journey from starting automotive websites as a side gig while working in engineering to becoming a business mogul. He details the pivotal moments that pushed him to pivot his career towards what truly drives him – empowering others through entrepreneurship. Tony’s story is a powerful reminder of how side hustles can evolve into life-changing ventures.
Key Takeaways:
- Start Small, Scale Big: Tony emphasizes starting side businesses while keeping your day job to mitigate risks and prove your business model.
- Impact Over Income: He discusses shifting focus from earning potential to creating impact, advising entrepreneurs to pursue passion-driven businesses.
- Creating Systems: Tony highlights the importance of building systems and processes that allow a business to operate independently of its founder, increasing its sale value.
- Community and Networking: He values building a community and networking through events and retreats, which provide not just learning but also mental support for entrepreneurs.
- Learning and Adapting: Continuous learning and adapting to new tools and technologies is crucial, as Tony relates his own experience with mastering web design and digital marketing.
Link: 365Driven.com
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Paul Povolni (Voppa) is the founder of Voppa Creative and a creative leader with over 30 years of experience in brand strategy and design. Based in Jackson, Mississippi, he has worked with clients internationally, leading teams in award-winning branding while serving as a coach and speaker. Paul delivers workshops and keynotes on brand strategy, creative thinking, and organizational culture, and hosts The Headsmack Podcast: Conversations with Misfits. His work centers on helping organizations lead with Clarity, Creativity, and Culture.
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The Side Hustle Millionaire: Strategies for Success with Tony Whatley
Tony Whatley is a 20+ year serial entrepreneur, business coach, best-selling author, podcast host, and speaker.
He is Co-Founder of LS1Tech, an online automotive performance community which grew into the largest of its kind. This website grew to over 300,000 registered members and 150 advertising accounts, and was later sold for millions, in only 5 years. Amazingly… it was just his part-time business!
Tony shares his mindset and business strategies within his Amazon #1 best-selling book, Side Hustle Millionaire, and teaches people how to startup, scale, and exit their companies with his podcast and coaching brand, 365 Driven.
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In this transformative episode of the HeadSmack Podcast, host Paul Povolni chats with Tony Whatley, a serial entrepreneur, speaker, and author of the best-selling book "Side Hustle Millionaire." Tony shares his journey from starting automotive websites as a side gig while working in engineering to becoming a business mogul. He details the pivotal moments that pushed him to pivot his career towards what truly drives him – empowering others through entrepreneurship. Tony’s story is a powerful reminder of how side hustles can evolve into life-changing ventures.
Key Takeaways:
- Start Small, Scale Big: Tony emphasizes starting side businesses while keeping your day job to mitigate risks and prove your business model.
- Impact Over Income: He discusses shifting focus from earning potential to creating impact, advising entrepreneurs to pursue passion-driven businesses.
- Creating Systems: Tony highlights the importance of building systems and processes that allow a business to operate independently of its founder, increasing its sale value.
- Community and Networking: He values building a community and networking through events and retreats, which provide not just learning but also mental support for entrepreneurs.
- Learning and Adapting: Continuous learning and adapting to new tools and technologies is crucial, as Tony relates his own experience with mastering web design and digital marketing.
Link: 365Driven.com
Send a text
Paul Povolni (Voppa) is the founder of Voppa Creative and a creative leader with over 30 years of experience in brand strategy and design. Based in Jackson, Mississippi, he has worked with clients internationally, leading teams in award-winning branding while serving as a coach and speaker. Paul delivers workshops and keynotes on brand strategy, creative thinking, and organizational culture, and hosts The Headsmack Podcast: Conversations with Misfits. His work centers on helping organizations lead with Clarity, Creativity, and Culture.
Headsmack Website
Voppa Creative Website