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How to properly side hustle [2/2]. Yesterday, I shared why side hustles are terrible for your career. But I made two exceptions. One of which was if you’re trying an idea on the side to take it full-time. Because unless you’re the Duke of Yorkshire and have inherited money, jumping ship scares the life out of you. I get it – it’s a vulnerable position, especially for someone who has financial obligations. Which is why I think side hustling temporarily is a great idea. Before you quit your day job, you work on your idea and try to sell your service. If there is potential → jump ship. If it’s a flop → stay on board. It should go without saying that the side hustle shouldn’t affect your performance at work as that will continue to be your duty until the day you leave. Also, if you can leverage your day-job skills for the side hustle that you're testing out, you'll be on an easier path than side hustling in a completely new area. Throwing away years of experience is not wise. Capitalize on the technical skills, soft skills, and vertical-specific knowledge you have gathered over the years, and turn it into a revenue stream by selling the skill as a service. Now, if you don’t like your job or your industry or you have identified a new opportunity, pursue this new area, but you must work harder and maybe keep your job for a bit longer. This is important because breaking into an industry or learning a new skill takes time. Even if you already do have the technical skills for a side hustle or a new full-time business, remember that there are many other skills that you’ll have to learn, including marketing, sales, project management, delivery, and a whole host of other things needed to run a business. So watch this video on building a financial runway to launch when you’re ready to: When you’re ready to: → turn your skills into a side hustle → then a profitable business → sign up for my free course https://lnkd.in/e5TMrwfA #entrepreneurship #sidehustle

I'll never forget the moment my boss flaunted his Rolex in a meeting, thinking it was a symbol of success. But all I saw was a timer counting down my freedom. I made a huge life decision against the traditional path: I left my unfulfilling job to start an online side hustle. The exact moment I knew it would happen was when I realized I was spending more time dreaming about my own business than focusing on my work. I was successful outside of tradition, building a transport business on the side from scratch and making a good income. But I was stuck in a rut, feeling unfulfilled and restless. Two tangible examples of my success were growing my transport business to a consistent give or take $1,000 monthly income and creating a passive income stream through digital marketing that generates in excess of $2,000 monthly. Then I realized I didn't need tradition; I didn't need a 9-to-5 job to be successful. So, I took the leap and went full in on my online side hustle. It took me a while to make the decision (over a year and a half), and I had self-conscious thoughts about what others would think. But that small success propelled me forward, and I became an entrepreneur, building a successful online business that gives me freedom and fulfillment. Even close friends and family doubted me, saying I was crazy to leave a stable job. But I knew that staying in a job that didn't fulfill me would only lead to regret. It would only give me a sense of purposelessness. So, I left in a memorable way, closing the door on a chapter that no longer served me. Then, I became successful, building a passive income and a lifestyle I love. My realization is that if you're not satisfied with where you are, then reach higher. Don't be afraid to take the unconventional path. Your boss's Rolex might be a flex, but it's also a timer on your freedom. Don't let it tick away - start your online side hustle and achieve your dreams. If your ready to take the leap and start your own online side hustle? Let's connect and support each other on this journey! Drop a comment below and let's get the conversation started! What's holding you back from starting your own online side hustle? Share your fears, doubts, or questions, and let's work through them together! #entrepreneur #sidehustle #freedom

LET'S TALK SIDE HUSTLES. In today’s unpredictable world, having a stable 9-5 job is no longer a guaranteed security blanket. Many of us have experienced, or know someone who has, the sudden loss of employment. It’s a tough reality, but one thing that can soften the blow is having a side hustle to fall back on. A side hustle not only gives you extra income but also builds your skills, network, and confidence. It can start as a passion project or small venture on the side, but in challenging times, it might just become your lifeline. In fact, that side hustle can sometimes transform into something even bigger than your previous job. Whether it’s freelancing, investing in your hobby, or starting a small business, a backup side hustle gives you options and peace of mind. When the unexpected happens, you don’t have to start from zero—you already have a foundation to build on. In a world where uncertainty is the only certainty, investing in a side hustle is investing in your future resilience. #CareerResilience #SideHustle #Entrepreneurship #FutureOfWork

How to actually start a side hustle 👀 It’s not easy out there at the moment. I know a lot of people are looking for ways to make some extra cash. But many people are trying to sell sh!t that the market doesn’t want. Then they think it’s not selling because of the economy. No, it’s because the market never wanted what you’re trying to sell. 🤯 You don’t need the websites and the business cards and the best bank account and the accounting software BEFORE you start. You need to go to the market and ask it IF THEY WILL BUY your solution. We now turn over over $1,000,000 a year in business and I STILL DO THIS. We go to our audiences/databases and say ‘thinking about running a training on XYZ’ and if we get enough interest, we build the training and a way for people to buy. It breaks my heart to see so many people struggling let alone making business / hustling harder for themselves by doing everything in the wrong order. Money exchanges hands when value exceeds price. That means that if your ‘hustle, good, service’ is valuable to someone they will pay the price. I.e. ‘I can clean your gutters for $250 so that you don’t have water leaking off your roof’. This is an offer. You make a lot of them and collect market feedback. If you get a lot of yes then the value exceeds the price so perhaps increase your price. The market decides what something is worth, not you. Articulate the value of the solution you provide by displaying the outcomes the buyer can get and you can increase your price. 🛑 STOP making it harder than it needs to be, you will thank yourself. Over the last 3 years I have made 3 different trainings on increasing your income, making more and starting side hustles. They are FREE and on YouTube. I will link them as a comment below. Hopefully something in there gets you on your journey and stops you procrastinating or focussing on stuff that won’t improve your life. Remember that success take time, give it the time it deserves! BUT focus on the market, not yourself. Solve peoples problems. Smash it! 👊🏼

37% of Americans have side hustle to top up their Income However, not all of them are the same. The right one is essential for success and happiness. Picture having a side hustle that not only gives you some extra income but also matches your interests and fits conveniently into your tight schedule. With the correct strategies, you can get yourself a sideline business that ticks all necessary boxes to set you on the path to success. How to choose the right Side-hustle: ➡ Evaluate your interests and skills:- First off, look into your passions, hobbies, and areas of specialization. What do you do when you’re free? Your moonlighting gig must correspond with your interests while utilizing what makes you unique. ➡ Look at time availability and resources:- To find an appropriate opportunity for moonlighting consider how much time and energy it would take away from other activities in life. Choose something that requires little commitment as it will be more manageable alongside teaching. ➡ Experimentation followed by adaptation:- Once a side hustle has been selected begin on a smaller scale so that its full implications may become clear. also be open to criticism; if need be adjust how things are done in order achieve more wins than flops as far as outcomes are concerned. You ready for side hustles? . For professional insights on generating additional income through employment follow Indrani Das . . #sidehustle #entrepreneur

Sold into this dream of building your side hustle that can eventually replace your full time job doing something you enjoy or by sharing your zone of genius? It’s a romantic idea, but, not as easy as people say it is. Especially when you have a full-time job as well as having a family to take care of! Demand from your day job, your day-to-day family commitments, plus the unexpected things like illness, family events that can pull you in all sorts of directions and it’s hard to find the time to work on your side hustle. Add to the mix is your overthinking, wanting to be perfect & procrastinating on each little thing. And weeks, months later you find yourself back at where you started. Actually worse than where you started, because you were distracted by more shiny things and left you with analysis paralysis! I’ve been there, except I didn't have a day job. So I couldn’t imagine what it’s like when you have a day job, and are trying to build a business at the same time. But there are people who successfully did it or are currently crushing it. It takes a lot more than just having a romantic idea... It takes sheer determination, focus and discipline. People say success is 20% skill/knowledge and 80% mindset. If you are not making any progress, it’s probably not because of your knowledge or skill. Because there are people with less skill and knowledge than you and they are making it work. Take a pause and revisit your dream... Ask yourself how important it is to make your dream a reality. If it’s still important to you, something has to change. It doesn’t have to be a massive change. Nano change can make a mega difference; Things like getting up half an hour early or utilizing your lunch time to tackle the one thing that had been sitting there waiting for you to take action on. I know you might be thinking that there are so many things you need to consider and you can’t just dive in when your head space is noisier than being in the kids soft-play😬 You might already started talking yourself out, like: “But I am not a morning person" “I still haven’t decided on xyz" “I haven’t got the right equipment, the right tech set up.“ “I don’t even know what I should be focusing on first” This is exactly the reason why working with someone who can support you to get clarity on what you need to focus on first and what you need to focus on next is going to help you. It helps you to be laser focus and hold you accountable to get things done. There are times when we are quite capable of doing everything ourselves. There are also times when we do need support and help. If you are an introvert who has started your journey of building your online side hustle especially in the personal development, wellness and spiritual space I invite you to have a virtual coffee chat with me, 🤗 I'd love to offer you a few pointers on what you actually need to focus on right now to make the much needed progress. #sidehustle #introvert

Building a side hustle is exciting. But it’s also challenging, especially when you’re balancing a full-time job. Many people start strong but quickly burn out because they don’t approach it the right way. If you’ve ever felt stretched too thin, here’s what you need to know: 1.    Set a Realistic Schedule: ~ Don’t try to work on your side hustle every free moment. ~ Commit specific days and hours to focus on your hustle, like Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays. This helps you maintain balance, avoid burnout, and still show up energized at your day job. 2.    Protect Your Day Job: ~ Never let your side hustle affect your 9-to-5 productivity. ~ Exhaustion leads to poor performance, which could cost you your job—your primary source of stability while building your business. 3.    Test the Waters: ~ Treat your side hustle as a hypothesis. ~ Use this time to figure out if your idea is profitable and scalable. 4.    Celebrate Small Wins: ~ Success won’t come overnight. ~ A little progress every day adds up. Be consistent and patient. We’re not all meant to be #entrepreneurs. Some of us thrive as implementers, helping turn big ideas into reality. And that’s okay. The world needs both visionaries and executors to create success stories. But if you’ve decided #entrepreneurship is your path, do it the right way. How’s your side hustle journey going? Share your experience in the comments with me. Need ideas for starting your side hustle? Enrol in the Start Your Business in 30 Days program today. https://lnkd.in/dx4gDSYF

𝗗𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗢𝘄𝗻 𝗦𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗛𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗹𝗲. Wait, WHAT is the Side Hustle Success Coach even SAYING right now? Hear me out, sis. Starting your own business is WORK—capital W, okay? It’s late nights, early mornings, lots of “WTF am I even doing, fam?” and a sprinkle of “I can’t with this 💩 right now.” And let’s keep it real—if you're already juggling a full-time job, family, life, and trying to have a little “me time,” you simply may not have the bandwidth to build something from the ground up and earn income as quickly as you'd like to. So what do you do? Well, I'm about the challenge the narrative: You don’t have to start from scratch to bring in those extra coins. ✨ Instead, find something that’s already aligned with your goals. Take what you're passionate about, what lights you up, and leverage someone else's platform, someone else's business model, or heck, join forces with another hustler who's already out there winning. Let me break it down: 🖌️ If you're a creative, connect with a local small business that’s missing that oomph in their content or design game. 🎉 If you’re a bomb organizer, partner with event planners who are DYING to streamline their client experience. 🍴If you’re a foodie (like me), find a company that lets you get paid to talk about the thing you love most – FOOD. That's legit what I do on weekends (see image). This isn't a shortcut. This is a strategic move that lets you start making money quicker while still working towards your ultimate goal of being your own boss. You're just skipping the long startup grind and getting straight to the part where you build experience, gain clarity, and secure that bag. 💰 I know that it may seem like I preach “Start your own side hustle!” much like everyone else. I’m here to tell you, nah sis, just work smarter not harder. You’ve got options, and it’s all about what works for YOU. BUT—If after reading all this, you're still like naaaaaah I want my own thing, then HOLLA! It means you're REALLY ready to start YOUR side hustle journey and need the right strategy and support (and maybe skip some unnecessary stress), so hit me up for a 15-min ✨VIBE CHECK✨. We’ll see if you're ready to get those coins and that freedom in a way that fits your life. Let’s get that hustle right without all the unnecessary headache!

Side Hustles are Businesses 👇 I’ve been grateful to work with several professionals that have full-time jobs while doing Side Hustles. It's amazing to see their passion for growing this secondary pursuit while thriving in their main profession (I like to refer to this as a "Dual Track Strategy"). When we started our coaching conversations, many would refer to their endeavour as a "Side Hustle" (or something similar). But as our coaching progressed, it didn't take long for their language to shift and they’d call it their "Business" instead. To be clear, I’m not against the term Side Hustle at all. I think it’s a fabulous way to describe a pursuit outside your primary income. It’s also an easier label if you want to try something new without feeling overwhelmed (telling people you’re starting a Side Hustle feels a lot easier than saying you’re launching a Business). But at its core, every Side Hustle is a Business. You may not be at a stage to register a business name, or draw an income, or have any employees. But it’s still your Business, and it’s interesting to see how things shift when the label changes. If you currently have a Side Hustle, how would it feel if you called it your Business instead? Would you apply yourself differently? (And please reach out if you do have a Side Hustle as I'd ❤️ to hear about it!) — I coach Professionals and Executives in their 20s & 30s to advance their careers. Follow to advance yours too!

There is no need to leave your current job to make more money when you can start it as a side hustle. I found on the internet everybody is trying to be an entrepreneur. Everybody is after the flexibility, lifestyle, and comfort. But trust me, if you think leaving your job is the only option, then you are absolutely wrong. Here's what usually happens: 1. You get inspired by the entrepreneurial lifestyle 2. You dream about the freedom and flexibility 3. You start planning to quit your job 4. You worry about the risks but still feel determined Then reality hits, and the doubts creep in And you're left in a dilemma... Now what? Quit your job and take the plunge? Really? Meanwhile, you're missing out on a huge opportunity. I remember someone recently told me: "everyone thinks I need to quit my job to start my business. But I don't want to risk my steady income." Why? Because you can start a side hustle without leaving your job. Starting small lets you explore new ventures without the risk. BUT, that's only half the process. You need to learn how to balance both and grow your side hustle into something bigger. Sure, it takes effort and dedication. But it's something you can do intentionally and gradually. It's time to focus on making your side hustle work. Make the time and effort you're putting in worthwhile! #Network #Business #DigitalMarketing #Leader