Side Hustle Pro

You do not need a million dollars to change your life, you need your first $1,000.

In this solo episode, I’m breaking down why the first $1K is such a pivotal milestone for side hustlers and how it shifts everything from theory to proof. I walk you through the exact decisions and actions that turn preparation into income without overbuilding, overthinking, or waiting until things feel perfect.

If you’ve been stuck planning, tweaking, or doubting yourself, this episode will help you move forward with clarity, confidence, and momentum.

In This Episode, I Share:
Why the first $1,000 changes everything mentally and strategically
How to choose a simple offer you can confidently deliver right now
How to identify who your offer is really for and why frustration matters
Why clarity, consistency, and conversations matter more than perfection

Highlights Include:
00:00 – Why you don’t need a million dollars to change your life — you need your first $1,000
01:35 – How your mindset shifts after you make your first $1K and why proof matters more than theory
02:31 – What actually counts as an offer and why your first one should be useful, not fancy
03:52 – Why starting with what you’re already confident in is the fastest way to get paid
05:16 – How to decide who your offer is really for and why specificity matters
07:27 – The difference between a painkiller and a vitamin offer (and why frustration drives sales)
08:55 – How to package your offer simply without a website, logo, or brand
11:22 – Why offering your service is the most important step people delay
12:48 – How confidence and customer focus directly impact whether you make your first $1K
14:04 – Why you don’t need a massive audience — just real conversations and feedback
15:37 – How to use feedback as information instead of taking it personally
17:47 – Why overbuilding and “perfecting” keeps side hustlers stuck
19:21 – Breaking down the math behind $1,000 so it feels achievable
20:45 – Why fewer clients at a higher price can reduce burnout
21:34 – Why most people earn their first $1K from conversations, not content
22:19 – How I made my first $1,000 and what actually worked
26:03 – When to start building your email list and why simple free resources convert better
28:54 – How to use a 12-week sprint to stay focused on your first $1K
29:38 – What to do when your first offer feels slow or doesn’t land immediately
31:08 – What changes after you hit your first $1,000 — and the mistake to avoid next
31:49 – Final action steps to start building your first $1K offer

Links Mentioned in This Episode
Side Hustle Pro Website: https://sidehustlepro.co/

Watch & Listen
Watch this episode on YouTube and listen on all podcast platforms:
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/side-hustle-pro/id1126021323
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/13qDj08lBR4ymzGhXIKy8t
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/sidehustlepro
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In this solo episode, I’m breaking down how to start your side hustle without quitting your job or putting your paycheck at risk. I’m sharing what I’ve learned from building Side Hustle Pro from two very different places: one, when I was unemployed with plenty of time but no stability, and two, when I was working full-time at NPR with stability but limited time.

What I’ve learned is this: there is no “perfect” situation for side hustling. What matters is how you build, not whether you quit your job first.
I’m walking you through my five rules for side hustling the Side Hustle Pro way, plus a bonus rule to help you decide when you’re actually ready to leave your job on purpose, with a plan, and on your own terms.

If you’ve been feeling the pull to build something but don’t want to move out of panic or pressure, this episode will help you build quietly, strategically, and stress-free.

In This Episode, I Share:
Why keeping your job can actually give you leverage and clarity as you build
The mindset shift that turns your paycheck into startup capital
How to choose a side hustle that fits your real life, energy, and capacity
How to decide in advance what “ready to leave” really looks like backed by numbers and a plan

Highlights Include
00:00 Introduction to Side Hustling
01:00 The Importance of Stability
02:24 Five Rules for Side Hustle Success
04:39 Rule 1: Keep Your Day Job
06:26 Rule 2: Choose a Suitable Side Hustle
08:53 Rule 3: Set Non-Negotiable Time Boundaries
12:37 Rule 4: Build Basic First
17:11 Rule 5: Protect Your Job While You Build
20:48 Bonus Rule: Decide What 'Ready to Leave' Means
24:01 Conclusion and Next Steps

Links Mentioned in This Episode
Side Hustle Pro Website: https://sidehustlepro.co/
Goal Getter Action Plan: https://side-hustle-pro.teachable.com/p/goal-getter-action-plan
Watch & Listen
Watch this episode on YouTube and listen on all podcast platforms:
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/side-hustle-pro/id1126021323
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/13qDj08lBR4ymzGhXIKy8t
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/sidehustlepro
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In this episode of Side Hustle Pro, I break down seven side hustles you can start this month that have real income potential. This episode is all about building leverage through problem-solving businesses that can grow from side hustle to full-time income.

In This Episode, I Share:
Why your side hustle should be treated as leverage and a real business, not a hobby or just extra money
The two rules I want you to follow before choosing a side hustle: don’t try everything at once, and focus on solving real problems
Seven proven, service-based side hustle ideas — from home operations and career pivots to podcast booking and fractional COO work
How to move from idea to action by getting your first client through simple, focused next steps

Highlights Include
00:00 Why your side hustle should be treated as leverage, not a hobby
02:10 The two rules to follow before choosing a side hustle
04:30 How to stop collecting ideas and start building a real business
06:30 Side Hustle #1: The local “fix-it” project manager (home ops manager)
10:15 Side Hustle #2: Career Pivot Studio for job seekers and career switchers
14:45 Side Hustle #3: Podcast guest booking agency for founders and experts
18:50 Side Hustle #4: Compliance, privacy, and admin cleanup for small businesses
22:30 Side Hustle #5: Elder care concierge for busy adult children
26:30 Side Hustle #6: Micro-business events producer for pop-ups and workshops
30:00 Side Hustle #7: Fractional COO and operations command center builder
35:20 How to pick one side hustle and take action this week
38:10 Simple next steps to land your first client

Links Mentioned in This Episode
Side Hustle Pro Website: https://sidehustlepro.co/

Watch & Listen
Watch this episode on YouTube and listen on all podcast platforms:
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/side-hustle-pro/id1126021323
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/13qDj08lBR4ymzGhXIKy8t
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/sidehustlepro

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In this solo episode, I’m sharing the exact 12 week sprint system that completely changed how I set and complete my goals.

Instead of giving myself an entire year to “figure it out,” I learned that shrinking the timeline created clarity, urgency, and momentum. I walk you through how I choose my goals, break them down into manageable weekly actions, and build in a recalculation rule that allows for real life instead of an idealized version of it.
If you have ever started the year motivated only to feel your goals quietly drift away by February, this episode gives you a simple and realistic framework you can start using right now.

In This Episode, I Share:
Why yearly goal setting gives side hustlers too much room to procrastinate and how 12 week sprints create clarity and momentum
How I choose just three goals per sprint with one clear focus per month
The simple way I break monthly goals into realistic weekly tasks that actually get done
Why daily five minute reviews and one weekly self accountability day keep my goals from drifting
The recalculation rule that helps me keep going when life gets messy without guilt or quitting

Highlights Include
00:00 Why annual goals do not work for busy side hustlers
02:50 How 12 week sprints eliminate procrastination
05:55 The rule of only three goals with one focus per month
10:20 Why writing my goals down is non negotiable
12:40 How I break goals into simple weekly tasks
14:45 The recalculation rule that keeps me moving forward
17:00 Choosing a weekly self accountability day
21:00 Your 12 week sprint challenge

Links Mentioned in This Episode
Goalgetter Action Plan: https://sidehustlepro.co/goalgetter
Side Hustle Pro Website: https://sidehustlepro.co/

Watch this episode on YouTube and listen on all podcast platforms:
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/side-hustle-pro/id1126021323
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/13qDj08lBR4ymzGhXIKy8t
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/sidehustlepro

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This week we’re changing it up and I’m sitting in the guest chair. In this special “podcast swap” episode of Side Hustle Pro, I’m sharing an interview from the podcast To Tell You The Truth with host and Podcast Moguls student Brittany Sharpton. We dive into the concept of self-imposed barriers and how they can prevent entrepreneurs, especially Black women, from realizing their full potential.

In this episode I share:
My journey to reclaiming my power in spaces where Black women aren’t usually empowered- and why I’m constantly reminding myself that I’m that girl
Steps to take to combat the fear and negative self-talk that often creep in
What feeds my soul and the lessons I’m learning every day- even as a seasoned entrepreneur
Insights from my Podcast Moguls course and how I’ve seen Brittany grow after being a student

Highlights Include:
00:00 Intro
03:30 From corporate to entrepreneur
09:55 The importance of having a side hustle
11:45 Overcoming biases
17:30 How to show up as a working mom
22:00 Getting your mojo back
27:15 Overcoming the limitations of the patriarchy
37:04 Tips to feed your soul
41:15 Beating fear and imposter syndrome

Check out episode 495 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube

Links mentioned in this episode
Brittany’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/britthappenshq/
To Tell You The Truth Pod: https://www.instagram.com/totellyouthetruthpod/
Nicaila’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sidehustlepro/
How To Make Money Podcasting Course: https://sidehustlepro.lpages.co/your-first-1000-downloads/
Management Leadership For Tomorrow: https://mlt.org/
Mel Robbins Podcast, Let Go of Negative Thoughts: https://www.melrobbins.com/podcasts/episode-198
Jen Sincero’s Book: https://jensincero.com/
Walk Through Fire: https://www.amazon.com/Walk-Through-Fire-Memoir-Triumph-ebook/dp/B0BXM51HXN
Get Good With Money: https://getgoodwithmoney.com/

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