Starting Over? Podcasting, Newsletters, Competing in a “No Click” World, and more: 10 Questions with Nick


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2024 fincon food tourIt’s time once again to dive into the ol’ listener mailbag and answer a few questions in this week’s edition of The Side Hustle Show.

I’ve had quite a few interesting questions come in since the last Q&A episode, and picked 10 to talk through in today’s show.

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We’re covering everything from building audiences in today’s digital landscape and even how to compete in what some are calling a “no-click” world.

This is the 17th installment of this series, so feel free to check out the older ones:

Plus, I’ll share what keeps drawing me back year after year at FinCon.

Let’s dive in!

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The Questions

  1. Is it too late to start a podcast? And how long did it take to start making money from the show? (00:12)
  2. I’m 50 years old trying to restart my career. Would it be worthwhile to start a blog or YouTube channel targeting the Australian audience? (06:22)
  3. I started a free email newsletter for Southern California artists, growing to 4.5k subscribers in just 3 months. I’m ready to monetize. (08:15)
  4. I’m looking at starting a consulting business. I want to register a domain so I can have a professional email. What’s the best place to do that? (14:58)
  5. Is there anywhere on your site that covers ideas disabled people/people with mobility restrictions can do? (17:09)
  6. I’m struggling to launch my small sewing classes for kids. Does anyone have any suggestions for me? (18:55)
  7. My wife and I have been podcasting since 2018 in the special needs parenting niche. We’ve built up an audience, but we haven’t made any money. (21:46)
  8. How do you compete in a “no-click” world? (27:44)
  9. Can you really get paid to be an online friend? (31:57)
  10. Nick, what keeps you coming back (to FinCon)? What’s next? What are you working on? (34:24)

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Nick Loper is a side hustle expert who loves helping people earn more money and start businesses they care about. He hosts the award-winning Side Hustle Show, where he's interviewed over 500 successful entrepreneurs, and is the bestselling author of Buy Buttons, The Side Hustle, and $1,000 100 Ways.

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