These posts explain the philosophy behind the side hustle brand of entrepreneurship, and provide a great starting point for anyone looking to begin earning job-free income.
For my latest book project, I had this wonderful idea that if I could get someone else to do the writing, I could get it to market faster. I was super busy and eager to expand my self-publishing efforts. The Idea You may have heard the stories of successful Kindle authors who actually use ghostwriters … Read more
In this edition of The Side Hustle Show, Laurel Staples from GoFireYourself.com shares 6 questions and tips you can implement to determine the best side hustle idea for you. Laurel brings a wealth of business experience to the table, from retail to coaching to photography, and priceless education along the way. You’ll walk away from … Read more
Everyone knows Amazon’s self-publishing platform is the place to be for indie authors. That’s not news. I mean, where else can you instantly get shelf space in the world’s largest bookstore, and reach a network of millions of Kindle owners, all for free? To be sure, if you’re not on Amazon, you’re definitely missing out … Read more
Have you ever found yourself looking at a piece of modern art, that’s just like a blank canvas with one hastily-drawn red square in the corner? And you think to yourself, I could have done that! And you’re right. You could have. But you didn’t. (I didn’t either.) Just like you or I didn’t come … Read more
In 2006, I stumbled upon an amazing little side hustle. I had a theory that an exact match domain would convey authority in the search results, and this was long before I even know what an “exact match domain” was. (Quick primer: if you’re searching in Google for “blue widgets”, the exact match domain would … Read more
Some side hustles you relentlessly pursue, trying day after day to make something happen. Others sometimes just find you. This was a case of being in the right place at the right time, and the opportunity finding me. I won’t chalk it up entirely to luck though, because this side hustle was actually the result … Read more
You may have heard about how Michael Jordan famously missed more than 9000 shots in his career or how Wayne Gretzky once quipped, “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” The wisdom here is recognizing that not everything you try will be a success, but that not trying at all is a guaranteed … Read more
Last year I began following the “Impossible” blog of Joel Runyon. If you’re not familiar, his story is a great case study in personal branding and building a following online. One of the items on his list of “impossible” things to do was get 6-pack abs. He posted before and after pictures and described his … Read more
In Episode 2 of The Side Hustle Show, I have my good friend and “genyus” Theresa Campbell as my guest. By day she’s helping Ford reclaim the American Road and by night she’s helping people harness their superpowers and ignite meaningful lives. Subscribe to The Side Hustle Show via iTunes! Subscribe to The Side Hustle … Read more
I believe everyone needs a side hustle. Something you do outside your job to keep life interesting, keep your mind sharp, and maybe even earn some extra income. My First Side Hustle After college, I moved across the country and initially didn’t know very many people in my new city. To keep myself busy, I decided I … Read more
