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
Oct 8
764: 17 Surprising Businesses That Can Make Millions
What do hermit crab food, glitter bombs, and dog sunglasses have in common? They're all real businesses making real money by solving weird, specific problems nobody else wanted to touch. Steve Chou, from My Wife Quit Her Job, is back for his fifth appearance on the show, dating b ... Show More
50m 19s
Oct 5
763: He Makes $3,000 a Year Every Time He Gives a Restaurant a Free Chalkboard (And He’s Done it 200+ Times)
What if you could earn $3,000 a year from a whiteboard you give away for free? John Schierman of MegansDailyDish.com places free chalkboards and whiteboards in restaurants and other busy venues. The venue uses the board for daily specials. John sells small ad spots along the bott ... Show More
46m 25s
Oct 1
762: Buy Buttons, 10 Years Later
What if the hardest part of your business isn't building the thing, but finding someone to buy it? Ten years ago, I wrote a book called Buy Buttons. The premise: instead of building a store or website and hoping somebody finds it, go set up shop where the traffic already is, wher ... Show More
59m 1s
Nov 2022
109: Starting A Side Hustle Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Mompreneur, Freelancer, Bookkeeper, Virtual Assistant, Business Owner, Or Self-Employed
<p>Starting a side hustle can be overwhelming unless you take the right steps, make sure you are covering all the necessary requirements, and understand what the demand is going to be on not only yourself but your lifestyle as well. There are many points to consider, and the mor ... Show More
19m 24s
Aug 2024
Making It Work: How to Build a Business with a Small Budget
Starting a business on a tight budget might sound tough, but it can be more beneficial than you might think. Just ask Alice Kim, founder of Elizabeth Mott, who turned a small budget into a flourishing business. Alice explains how she reduced costs by building a strong network, co ... Show More
16m 44s
Feb 2025
Hustle Smart: How to Build Your Side Business Without Breaking the Bank
In this episode of "My Money, My Lifestyle," host Maya Fisher French chats about side hustles with Willem Gous, author of "Side Hustle Success." With nearly half of employed South Africans engaging in side businesses, the conversation explores practical strategies for starting a ... Show More
42m 8s
Sep 2025
MBA2679 How To Set Up a Business for Success
<p>You’ve made a few sales, the idea’s got traction, and now you’re asking yourself what comes next. Turning a side hustle into a real business can feel overwhelming, especially when you're trying to avoid unnecessary costs or paperwork too soon. If you're ready to build somethin ... Show More
19m 12s
Nov 2020
Pursuing Entrepreneurship & Avoiding Legal Mishaps with Kae Gruner #283
Starting a business is exciting- it doesn’t have to cost a lot of money, it can be incredibly fulfilling, and you could make some good money while you’re at it! BUT, you want to make sure that you’re going about things in the correct way. You want to make sure that you’re going a ... Show More
48m 54s