In this week’s Marketing Monday episode of The Pulse of Marketing, we unpack what’s really inside Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill: Side Hustle Survival Guide and why 2025 is a wake-up call for every aspiring entrepreneur, 9–5er, and side hustler.

Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill: Side Hustle Survival Guide (Episode 27) examines how recent economic policy proposals are altering the financial landscape, eroding social safety nets, increasing the burden on middle-class families, and widening the gap for underrepresented entrepreneurs. In this breakdown, Coach LJ reveals the hidden costs, the opportunities, and why building your own income stream is no longer optional; it’s essential.

✅ What You Will Learn in Episode 27:

• How Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill could impact your wallet, taxes, and access to public benefits
• The difference between tax relief and safety-net cuts and why it matters
• The regressive economic effects this bill could have on underserved communities
• Why launching a side hustle in 2025 is more than trendy; it’s a protective strategy
• How to build a marketing game plan that keeps you financially resilient
• A practical challenge to activate your business instincts today

Whether you’re building from zero or scaling up, this episode equips you with the economic awareness + strategic tools to thrive in uncertain times.

⏱ Timestamps: Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill: Side Hustle Survival Guide

0:00 – Intro

0:11 – Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill: What’s In It?

1:35 – Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill: Side Hustle Survival Guide

5:07 – Tax Cuts vs. Safety-Net Cuts

11:10 – Regressive Effects and the Debt Trap

15:22 – Protection Through Side Hustle: Why You Must Start Now

24:59 – The Challenge: One Practical Step to Build Financial Freedom

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