Congrats! You've got a great side hustle idea ... now you just need money to get it off the ground.
Even though many small businesses can have pretty low startup costs, most will still require at least some startup capital.
And having enough money to start and grow your business is important. According to a recent study by CB Insights, 38% of startups fail ... Show More
Mar 16
728: $28k Hanging Balloons, $115k/mo Selling Spreadsheets, the 6-Figure AI Monk, and More
In This Week In Side Hustles, I'm bringing you some of the unique side hustles that have come across my desk this week. There are so many creative ways to make serious money, from local, in-person services to completely AI-created online side hustles. If you'd like to read more a ... Show More
19m 35s
Mar 12
727: $250/hr by Productizing Your Expertise
What if you could earn $250-$300 an hour solving a problem most people would rather avoid? Jim Lashbaugh did exactly that, and last year, it added about $40,000 in extra income. Jim is a retired firefighter who spent nearly three decades on the job. On the side, he flipped houses ... Show More
43m 57s
Dec 2024
Best of 2024: Girls That Startup: 4 Side Hustles That Would Make $1000 a Day
<p>Welcome back to Girls That Startup, a weekly series where we spill the tea on how to create a seven-figure side hustle - because no one saves their way to wealth. You’re joined by Sim, a seven-figure business owner, and Maia, an entrepreneur in the making.</p><br><p>This week, ... Show More
22m 32s
Aug 2024
Girls That Startup: 4 Side Hustles That Would Make $1000 a Day
<p>Welcome back to Girls That Startup, a weekly series where we spill the tea on how to create a seven-figure side hustle - because no one saves their way to wealth. You’re joined by Sim, a seven-figure business owner, and Maia, an entrepreneur in the making.</p><br><p>This week, ... Show More
22m 32s
Nov 2024
BUSINESS: The Simplest, Cheapest Business You Can Start Today
BUSINESS: The Simplest, Cheapest Business You Can Start Today Welcome to Join Up Dots! In today's episode, we're diving into one of the easiest, most straightforward ways to start a business with little investment and minimal risk. If you're looking to start small but think big, ... Show More
16m 28s
Oct 2024
243: Make Money With These Side Hustles Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Mompreneur, Freelancer, Bookkeeper, Virtual Assistant, Owner, Or Self-Employed
<p>A side hustle or side gig simply means you are taking on additional work outside of your regular job. Having a side hustle can be a great way to earn some extra income, and how much income you make in your side hustle depends on what you put into your side hustle. In today’s ... Show More
17m 27s
Sep 2025
253. Stop Making These 5 Side Hustle Mistakes with Mal Rowan
Building a business on the side isn’t easy—I’ve been there, hustling before and after my 9–5, wondering if I’d ever make enough to quit. In this episode, I’m joined once again by my friend and fellow entrepreneur, Mallory Rowan, to break down the five biggest mistakes side hustle ... Show More
37m 5s
Jul 2024
Local businesses to start with NO startup costs
Join us for an insightful conversation with Jonathan Courtney, Co-Founder and CEO of AJ&Smart, as we dive deep into the mindset required for entrepreneurial success and we reveal two promising startup ideas. At the beginning of the episode, we discuss strategies to avoid burnout ... Show More
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