Online Business

To make money online, you generally need 3 things:

A website (don’t worry, they’re not that hard to make)
An audience
Something to sell

There will always be exceptions to this rule, like the YouTube celebrities who don’t have their own site, but most of the successful entrepreneurs online (myself included) have figured out those 3 things.

An online business is a great asset; you can work from anywhere and serve people worldwide. Depending on how you have it set up, you can even earn money while you sleep. Ahh that elusive “passive income!”

The location-independent business models you’ll find here include blogging, podcasting, self-publishing, teaching online courses, and more.

If you’re not sure where to start, let me recommend this “Greatest Hits” collection:

Pandemic Pivots: How Entrepreneurs are Adapting to “Obliteration”

July 28, 2020June 25, 2020

I think we have an understanding when we start our businesses that they’re going to evolve over time, but I don’t think anyone could have prepared for the pace of change this year.

To gauge how some of you have been handling everything the pandemic has thrown at you, I reached out to Side Hustle Nation and asked what pivots and changes you’ve been making in your business over the last few months.

What I got back were some interesting and innovative ways some business owners and side hustlers have found to actually grow their businesses during the pandemic.

389: How to Host a Successful Virtual Summit for Influence, Impact, and Income

March 31, 2021May 28, 2020

Do you want to connect with industry leaders and influencers in your niche while selling to a wider audience?

That’s what today’s guest Liam Austin of entrepreneursHQ.com wanted to do – so he created and hosted a virtual summit.

That was back in 2015. Liam made $50k off that summit, despite saying he left some money on the table compared to what he now knows about hosting virtual summits.

24 Ways to Make Money on Facebook … without Selling Your Soul

March 25, 2021May 16, 2020

Could you turn your Facebook habit into cash?

The average Facebook user spends more than half an hour a day on the site, and the company is certainly making money off you!

With more than 2 billion members, a robust advertising platform, and a popular peer-to-peer marketplace, there are tons of ways to make money on Facebook.

Growing a Niche Newsletter and Directory: From Zero to $10,000 a Month

March 25, 2021April 23, 2020

Reports of emails’ death are greatly exaggerated.

At least, that’s what today’s guest Andrew Allemann of PodcastGuests.com would tell you.

He’s gone from zero to $10,000 a month in just 3 years with a low overhead side hustle you might already be a consumer of: An email newsletter and an online directory that helps connect people.

381: How to Grow a Blog to 6 Figures a Month with Jennifer Maker

December 5, 2020April 2, 2020

Are you struggling to get traction with your blog?

Are you concerned your niche is too competitive or you’re starting too late?

If so, you’re going to come away from this episode with loads of actionable tips to put those questions to the side.

How Much Does it Cost to Start a Podcast? Less Than You Think

August 14, 2020March 31, 2020

I’m almost 7 years into hosting The Side Hustle Show, and what started as a little side-project experiment has turned into a life-changing adventure.

I’ve had the unique opportunity to meet some amazing entrepreneurs, share their stories, and build a worldwide audience of listeners. Oh, and build a really rewarding business as well.

One question I’ve been asked a few times is how much it costs to start a podcast, so I thought I’d put together a quick list of the expenses in case you’re thinking of starting a show of your own.

12 Ways to Monetize a Podcast – Plus My Actual Results

March 19, 2021March 21, 2020

How do podcasts make money?

Producing a show takes real work, and if you want to keep your show running, you’ve got to find a way to make it work for you too.

The truth is most shows don’t make any money at all — and it took years before my podcast, The Side Hustle Show, could reasonably be considered a business on its own.

378: Facebook Groups: Grow and Monetize a Community Around Something You Care About

March 16, 2020March 12, 2020

Melissa Fassel Dunn from grouptize.com has built a thriving – and profitable – online community serving residents in her small town.

The interesting part is that she didn’t start her Facebook group or website with the goal of making money.

She did so to solve a pain point she was experiencing finding information about services in her town of Milton, a suburb of Boston.

Audience Engagement, Affiliate Sales, and Automated Product Funnels

February 27, 2020

What would it take to make the 4-Hour Workweek a reality?

Since we last caught up, this stay-at-home-mom blogger has been on a mission to automate and simplify her business.

Yes, by request, Rosemarie Groner from BusyBudgeter.com is back for a 4th round on the podcast!

Side Hustle Legal Q&A with Mariam Tsaturyan

June 15, 2020February 13, 2020

Are you operating online fully compliant with GDPR and CCPA regulations?

Do you have the right type of liability insurance to cover you should the worst case happen?

If you’re unsure about any of the legal stuff surrounding you, your business, or side hustle, it should be a lot clearer by the end of this episode.

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