FlexJobs Review: Is FlexJobs Legit? Read Before Signing Up…
FlexJobs promises to connect remote job seekers with verified, scam-free job listings.
But is it worth paying for?
17 Marketing Tips from Side Hustle Show Listeners: What’s Working Now?
Marketing can feel like shouting into the void, especially when you’re just getting started with your side hustle.
To find out what’s actually working today across a wide range of industries, I’ve crowdsourced some wisdom from Side Hustle Show listeners.
One common theme from the past couple years is the strategy of using social media content to try and hit the algorithm on your platform of choice, and then get those viewers or readers to follow you or to join your email list.
I asked listeners to share a marketing tactic that’s working well for them right now, and I got back a ton of great responses.
Here are 17 of the best marketing tips that were submitted, many of which you can apply to your business today.
How to Start a Commercial Cleaning Business on the Side: $100k in 9 Months
This week’s guest booked $100k worth of work in their first 9 months of a new side hustle they had no experience with.
Haley Gallagher and her husband are serial side hustlers and were specifically looking for a side hustle they could do after hours.
Seeing an opportunity at a bar he was working security for, Haley’s husband asked if they could take on the cleaning contract.
Is ShopBack Legit? Earn Cashback with Every Purchase
ShopBack is a money-making app that allows users to earn cash back on their everyday purchases.
While it’s relatively new to the U.S., ShopBack has been a go-to for shoppers across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region for over a decade. (And is now active in 13 countries.)
With more than 50 million users and over $600 million in cash back rewards paid out, ShopBack certainly has the numbers to back it up.
23 Best Udemy Courses for Entrepreneurs, Freelancers, and Side Hustlers in 2026
The new year is upon us and you may be inspired to make a renewed investment in education.
One of the best places to do that is Udemy.com, a worldwide marketplace of instructors and students.
Today I want to share some of the top courses on Udemy for entrepreneurs, freelancers, and side hustlers.
$500K in 6 Months: A High-Ticket Dropshipping Case Study
Is dropshipping dead? Not according to Holly Finnefrock, who hit $500,000 in sales within her first six months of launching a high-ticket dropshipping store.
Holly runs a successful dropshipping business in the outdoor space, specifically selling ponds and water features. Today, she’s pulling back the curtain on dropshipbreakthrough.com to show exactly how this business model works, from selecting the right niche to negotiating with suppliers to making those first sales.
FocusGroup.com Review: I Made $216 in Under 2 Hours
I recently earned my first $116.33 sharing my opinion on FocusGroup.com. Since people are always asking me about easy side hustles, I put together this FocusGroup.com review to share how it all works!
How to Get Out of the Rat Race: A Realistic Guide to Escape the 9-5 Grind
Getting out of the rat race is simple, but not necessarily easy.
To escape, all you need is monthly income — from non-job sources — that exceeds your monthly expenses.
For example, if you spend $3000 a month, you’ll need to bring in at least $3000 (after taxes) outside of your day job.
From Zero to $50k in Monthly Vending Revenue in 16 Months
Vending machines are a classic passive income source that continues to be profitable today.
We had Mr. Passive himself, Mike Hoffman, in the show before to talk about how to scale up his vending machine business.
And one of his mentees is here today.
Anthony Kolodziej from H&H Vending scaled his vending operation from zero to over $50k per month in just 16 months.
That’s 30+ locations, thousands of transactions, and a strategy that turns vending into something way beyond the old-school snack machine in the corner of a breakroom.
I Turned My Disney-Inspired Running Skirts into a Profitable Side Hustle and a $120,000 Exit
What if you could turn a hobby into a six-figure business, grow it while raising three kids and living overseas, and then sell it for $120,000?
Samantha Hamilton did exactly that with her former Disney-inspired running skirt business, Dottie for Running.
What started as a mom-made tutu she wore to races turned into a thriving e-commerce brand serving a passionate niche community.
In this episode, Samantha shares how she identified the opportunity, navigated the challenges of production and growth, and ultimately prepared the business for a successful sale through Flippa.
