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This week in the guest chair we have Kimberly Waters, founder of Modern Urban Sensory Experiences, or MUSE, a luxury boutique fragrance house based in Harlem, NY. When Kimberly realized her role in corporate America was not providing her room to grow into her potential, she launched MUSE out of the parlor floor of a friend’s brownstone on Convent Ave in Harlem and has been growing ever since.
Why tapping into her community of mentors and entrepreneurs was the right direction How she has self-funded her business since 2017 with no outside capital How she has partnered with hard-to-find global brands, become a sought-after destination for emerging brandsHighlights Include:
00:00 Intro
04:19 Gathering expertise in fragrance
09:50 Challenges in corporate America
13:46 Small-scale beginnings
22:46 Self-financing her side hustle
28:03 The unique customer experience
35:26 Revenue streams
39:18 Target audience and marketing
51:13 Tips for entrepreneurs
Check out episode 401 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube
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Kimberly’s Website: https://www.museexperiences.com/ Kimberly’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/muse_experiences/ By Killian: https://www.bykilian.com/ Myleik Teele’s SHP Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FtJgMJXpUPYClick here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss
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This week in the guest chair we have Germanee Gerald, founder of GG&Co Styling Firm, a brand and image styling company. Getting her start in the fashion corporate world, Germanee realized she thrived in offering her talents as a personal stylist and started side hustling.
In this episode she shares:
How she went from living with family and driving DoorDash to make end’s meet to hiring a team for her styling firmHow to leverage opportunities like internships and a personal brand for business growthHow diversifying her services, hiring a team, and seasonal planning led to scaling her businessHighlights include:
00:00 Introduction
4:08 From biochem to fashion
6:22 The world of corporate fashion
11:35 Transitioning into personal styling
17:49 Strategizing finances to go full time
22:36 Nomad life and gigs to meet ends meet
29:14 Working with a celebrity stylist
36:58 Launching GG Styling Firm
39:53 Maximizing cash flow
42:34 Tips for entrepreneurs
Check out episode 399 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube
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Germanee’s Website: https://germaneeg.com/gg-co/ Germanee’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/germanee_g Germanee’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ggandco/ LinkedIn Premium: https://premium.linkedin.com/ Apuje Kalu: https://www.instagram.com/apuje/Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss
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This week in the guest chair we have Robiar Smith, CEO of R.B. Pest Solutions. In a male-dominated field, she is trailblazing her way to the top and building a legacy business for her family and community. Juggling two rapidly growing companies in an unexpected industry, she's redefining success and breaking barriers.
In this episode she shares:
How she developed an exclusive retail deal with Home DepotWhat skills from her background in corporate America and MBA program she applied to being an entrepreneur Her transition into scaling a product-based business into a multi-million dollar companyHighlights include:
00:00 Intro
2:30 Following the pest control legacy
6:34 How an MBA helped launch the business
12:57 Acquiring customers and making them long time clients
21:34 Phases of scaling a business
25:41 Developing and testing retail products
29:37 Difference in service-based and product-based business
32:44 Maintaining profitability
35:48 Tips for entrepreneurs
Check out episode 399 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube
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Robiar’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/r.b.pestsolutions/ Robiar’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rbpestsolution Robiar’s Website: https://therbpremiumproducts.com/Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss
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Robiar’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rbpestsolution
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Today we have in the guest chair Selina Howard, founder and CEO of Vanglorious Brides. Getting her start as a teacher and side hustling as a wedding planner, Selina found her passion and niche in dressing brides. Today, Vainglorious Brides offers custom bridal shopping experiences, day of dressing services, bridal fashion event production, and more.
In this episode she shares:
How she went from working for free and building her network to booking celebrity clientsHow fostering strong relationships in the industry gave her the upper handHow she pioneered bridal styling and created her own nicheHighlights Include:
00:00 Intro5:08 Becoming a bridal stylist11:22 The business of working with brides18:58 Building relationships in the industry26:07 Creating a niche in the market33:20 Recovering from COVID impact39:38 Scaling A Team43:02 Booking clients from social media 47:17 Expanding Black bridal market’s reach53:48 Advice for entrepreneursCheck out episode 398 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube
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Selina’s Website: https://www.vaingloriousbrides.com/ Selina’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vaingloriousbrides/Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss
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This week in the guest chair we have DeNeitra Burnett, the Founder and CEO of Savvy Events, a Los-Angeles based event production and creative agency. DeNeitra has used her creativity and grit to climb to the top of the events industry, working closely with entertainment titans and Fortune 500 companies like HBO, Netflix, and Hulu, among others.
DeNeitra shares how when the events business was shut down during the Pandemic, she pivoted her business to custom mailers, leading to her scaling Savvy Events to a 7-Figure Business.
In this episode DeNeitra shares:
How she made her first custom mailer during the pandemic and created a whole new division in her businessHow she structures her pricing to make sure she is fairly compensatedHow she’s expanding her business and team to incorporate both event production and creative mailer productionHighlights Include:
00:00 Intro
04:16 Event planning
09:22 Work-life balance
18:10 Percentage-based pricing
23:57 Pivoting to mailers
31:13 Adapting staffing structure
34:50 Tips for entrepreneurs
Check out episode 397 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube
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Website: https://savvycreativeagency.com/ Savvy’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/savvycreativeagency_/ Savvy’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SavvyCreativeAgency Savvy’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/savvycreativeagency/about/ Dubsado: https://www.dubsado.com/Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss
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This week in the guest chair we have Alexis Barber, a lifestyle influencer and founder of Too Collective, a modern wellness and loungewear brand. At just 25 years old, Alexis is the host of the top-rated Too Smart For This Podcast and has worked with brands like Lululemon, Rare Beauty, Microsoft, and Miss Dior as a content creator.
In this episode she shares:
How growing up low-income provided the foundation for having confidence and an ambitious mindset to overcome the limitations of her pastHer transformative experience as an MBA candidate at The Wharton School at UPennHow she makes a living off of content creation and the opportunities being an influencer has providedHighlights Include:
00:00 Intro
03:00 Confidence and putting yourself out there
09:55 Becoming a lifestyle influencer
12:04 Navigating side hustling and a corporate role
19:27 Collaboration with Rare Beauty
20:48 Launching a robe company
29:09 MBA program at Wharton
39:20 Transparency in content creation
44:07 The importance of building a team
Check out episode 396 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube
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Links mentioned in this episode
Too Collective Website: https://toocollective.com/ MLT Program: https://mlt.org/Harvard Summer Program: https://www.hbs.edu/svmp/Pages/default.aspx Pietra: https://www.pietrastudio.com/Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss
Guest Social Media InfoToo Collective Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toocollective/
Alexis’ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alexisbarber_
Alexis’ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexisbarber/
Alexis’ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@alexis_barber
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This week in the guest chair we have Reyna Noriega, a multifaceted visual artist. Being encouraged to pursue her talents by her parents, she was led to become an art teacher. It was there she discovered her true passion for art and a confidence in herself that would lead her to becoming a full-time artist. With her newfound belief in herself, she began manifesting dream projects and securing brand partnerships with big names like Apple, American Express, and Warby Parker.
In this episode she shares:
How she determined she can pursue art as a viable career path How staying consistent and continually reevaluating her skill set allows her to be price herself and her art accordingly Her ability to fully commit to side hustling and successfully overcoming financial obstacles that come with that pathHighlights include:
2:45 Figuring out a career path
6:57 Juggling multiple side hustles
14:32 Brand partnerships
16:40 Trusting your intuition and having confidence
23:56 leveraging social media
37:56 Handling the costs of entrepreneurship
Check out episode 395 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube
Links mentioned in this episode
Reyna’s Website: https://www.reynanoriega.com/ Reyna’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reynanoriega_ Reyna’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0DqVRxteqWQk4L14HKlfgA Ipsy/Boxycharm: https://www.ipsy.com/ The War of Art: https://stevenpressfield.com/books/the-war-of-art/ Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/reynanoriega_?ref_=cm_sw_r_apin_aipsfshop_aipsfreynanoriega__Q9YJEH8VQZYBZ2D9JQS0&language=en_USClick here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss
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This week we are back with Wilglory Tanjong, the Founder and CEO of Anima Iris, a technology-driven luxury bag brand that is industrializing Africa through retail. Starting with a personal investment of $5K, in under two years Wilglory has scaled Anima Iris into a multimillion-dollar valued company.
In this episode she shares:
How she worked alongside artisans in Dakar, Senegal for their craftsmanship and ended up supporting their livelihoods and familiesHer advice on keeping the faith and betting on yourself and your business every timeHow she got Beyoncé to rock an Anima Iris bag and post about it on InstagramHighlights Include:
4:39 Establishing business in Senegal
12:19 Financial readiness and having a mentor
19:31 Juggling grad school and launching a business
24:35 Building a reliable team in Senegal
35:54 Paying yourself in your business
43:06 Standing out through marketing
47:34 Working with Beyoncé
59:05 Meeting growing fulfillment needs
1:04:13 Top tips for entrepreneurs
Check out episode 394 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube
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Links mentioned in this episode
Anima Iris Website: https://animairis.com/ Anima Iris Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anima.iris/ Wilglory’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wilgloryy/ College Prep Program:https://ledascholars.org/Wharton/Lauder MBA Program: https://mba.wharton.upenn.edu/lauder-program/ Brandon Blackwood: https://brandonblackwood.com/ Topicals Skincare:https://www.instagram.com/topicals/ Canva: https://www.canva.com/ Brandon Blackwood: https://www.instagram.com/brandonblackwoodnyc/?hl=en Beyonce’s Stylist: https://www.instagram.com/kjmoody/?hl=enHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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This week in the guest chair we have Ashley Reynolds, Founder of Cloth & Paper. After Ashley left her corporate finance job of 9 years, she decided to take a chance on herself. She started designing planner inserts from scratch with no previous background or education in graphic design. Shortly after, a stationery business blossomed and the line grew to offer leather planners, luxury pens, and more quintessential styles. Today Cloth & Paper is a brand with over 40 employees, over 130K Instagram followers, and thousands of passionate customers.
In this episode she shares:
How she discovered a gap in her niche and built her business around filling it Her journey from creating her first planner on Microsoft Word to becoming a high-end, sought-after brand How her organic approach to marketing supported the growth of her business & so much moreHighlights Include:
4:15 Transitioning to entrepreneurship
9:35 Authenticity in marketing
16:55 The manufacturing process
20:39 Maintaining low margins
25:54 Mastering the hiring process
28:43 Navigating competitors
32:01 Creating a product line
34:06 Tips for entrepreneurs
Check out episode 393 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube
Links mentioned in this episode
Cloth and Paper Website: https://www.clothandpaper.com/ Cloth and Paper Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cloth_and_paper/Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss
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Guest Social Media InfoCloth and Paper Instagram- @Cloth_and_Paper
Ashley’s Instagram: @ashley_reynolds_ar
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This week in the guest chair we have Jasmine Taylor, founder & owner of Baddies and Budgets, a financial education platform that aims to make products & provide a community for black women who are struggling with their finances. By addressing her own personal finance issues and sharing her experiences on TikTok, Jasmine built a strong audience of people who resonated with her journey.
In this episode she shares about:
How she turned her $1200 stimulus check into a $1M business Using social media as her sole marketing platform to build a strong following and community Her top tips and the resources she provides to take control of your moneyCheck out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, & YouTube
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Links mentioned in this episode
One Million Black Women: https://www.goldmansachs.com/our-commitments/sustainability/one-million-black-women/ Brendan McCoy Advising: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendan-mccoy-84536162/ Scribe Automation: https://scribehow.com/ Cynthia Nevels: https://www.cynthianevels.com/Guest Social Media
Website: https://baddiesandbudgets.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/baddiesnbudgets/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/baddiesandbudgetsllc TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@baddiesandbudgets YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BaddiesandbudgetsHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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This week I’m back to give you an inside look at a new marketing strategy I’m testing out. You guys know, I love to try new ways to provide value and keep my audience updated. One of the best resources I have is my email list, a valuable way to connect with my audience outside of social media.
In this episode I’m sharing:
How to cultivate an email list of your own, and continuously grow itHow to figure out the best content and offerings you can give your audience How to automate emails, freebies, and paid productsHighlights Include:
1:22 The Value of an Email List4:56 How To Connect With Your Audience 9:12 Automating DM Responses 17:50 Testing Out Ads23:11 Connecting On Different Platforms26:43 Creating Freebies and Paid ProductsCheck out episode 391 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube
Links mentioned in this episode
SHP Poll Freebie: sidehustlepro.com/poll SHP Newsletter: sidehustlepro.co/newletter Leadpages: https://www.leadpages.com/ Canva: https://www.canva.com/ Convertkit: https://convertkit.com/ Manychat: https://manychat.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/ Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1648665610/Ep 348- How To Build An Email List: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kmv-nd95cqkClick here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss
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This week in the guest chair we are back for an update episode with Arsha Jones, founder of Capital City- the DC-based company behind the wildly popular Mambo Sauce. Stemming from Arsha's desire to create a product that she could sell multiples of, Arsha describes her journey from starting as a web designer, shifting into e-commerce, and finally venturing into entrepreneurship.
In this episode Arsha shares:
How starting an income-driven business, Tees In The Trap, helped to fund ventures for Capital City How she got Mambo sauce onto shelves of major businesses like Papa Johns, Walmart, and Target The importance of legacy and how embedding the culture of the community she serves has opened up unique opportunitiesHighlights Include:
07:07 Leaving The Service Industry
10:44 Launching Multiple Businesses At Once
17:14 Creating Multiple Revenue Streams
19:50 Being The Face Of Your Brand
29:33 Creating a Premium Product
30:48 Getting Into Retail
35:33 Creating Brand Partnerships
41:11 Selling On Amazon
45:23 Creating Your Own Path
Check out episode 390 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube
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Links mentioned in this episode
First Arsha Jones SHP Episode: https://sidehustlepro.co/arshajones/ Capital City Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/capitalcityco Capital City Website: https://www.capitalcity.com/ Arsha’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arshajones/ Arsha’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arshajones Tees In The Trap: https://www.teesinthetrap.com/ Amazon Seller Central: https://sellercentral.amazon.com/Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss
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This week I’m back with a solo episode to share some insights on finding your niche to help you narrow down your side hustle. There are endless paths you can take with side hustling, it’s important to get specific. Finding your niche will put you in line with your ideal audience or help you discover where you need to pivot and make changes.
In this episode I share:
The best place to start deciding what niche will work for youHow to get over the fear of putting yourself out thereThe power of feedback and how to use it to move your business forwardHighlights include:
2:01 The Benefits of Polling and Asking for Help
6:10 Picking One Niche to Focus On
16:07 The Value of Getting Feedback
19:02 Embracing Change and Simplifying
Check out episode 389 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube
Links mentioned in this episode
Sample SHP Poll: https://sidehustlepro.co/poll Google Survey: https://www.google.com/forms/about/ Newsletter: https://sidehustlepro.co/newsletter/ NicailaTV Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@NicailaTV Side Hustle Pro Website: https://sidehustlepro.co/ Side Hustle Pro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sidehustlepro/ NicailaTV Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicailatv/Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss
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If you’re looking for a sign to finally start that podcast you’ve been dreaming about, this is it. In this week’s episode, I’m sharing tips I’ve tested to grow my podcast to millions of downloads. I’ve been able to gain sponsorship, grow an audience of over 160K across social platforms, and even appear on a magazine cover.
In this episode I share about:
Building an audience and how to keep them coming backOvercoming the challenges of being on videoHow to use social media for promotion and engaging with your audienceHighlights Include: 1:38 Branding Your Podcast
6:43 Building Your Audience
8:54 Keeping Overhead Low
15:29 How To Stay Consistent
23:33 Podcast Moguls Course
Check out episode 388 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube
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Riverside Video Recording: https://sidehustlepro.co/riverside Fiverr: https://www.fiverr.com/ Podcast Moguls: https://sidehustlepro.co/podcastmoguls/ Other SHP Courses: https://sidehustlepro.co/courses/ Side Hustle Pro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sidehustlepro/ NicailaTV Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sidehustlepro/ Side Hustle Pro Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SideHustlePro/ Side Hustle Pro LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sidehustlepro/Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss
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There is an overload of info and tips for entrepreneurs on the internet, it can be hard to filter through what is actually helpful. In this week’s episode, I’m giving you the real deal with 7 tangible tips to scale your side hustle to a full time business. Having been at this for over 7 years now, I’ve learned that scaling a side hustle is a journey of constant learning and pivoting, but having a solid starting point is key.
In this episode I share about:
Recognizing the seeds that were being planted in my life that led me to entrepreneurshipHow I used my 9-5 background in social media to launch my side hustle How I took my “failures” as lessons and improved in my next stepsHighlights Include:
2:30 The Power of Believing In Yourself
6:02 Find The Easiest Entry Point
9:26 How To Re-invest In Yourself
15:06 Testing Out Your Side Hustle
17:40 How To Leverage Social Media
23:20 Figuring Out What To Sell
25:04 When To Quit Your 9-5
Check out episode 387 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube
This episode is brought to you by: Gusto offers modern, easy payroll, benefits, and HR to small businesses across the country. Sign up and give it a try at gusto.com/shp.
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Podcast Moguls: https://sidehustlepro.co/podcastmoguls/ Other SHP Courses: https://sidehustlepro.co/courses/ Side Hustle Pro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sidehustlepro/ NicailaTV Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sidehustlepro/ Side Hustle Pro Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SideHustlePro/ Side Hustle Pro LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sidehustlepro/Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss
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This week I’m back with some life updates, and yes, that includes me having a baby on y’all! Time can move so quickly, it’s so important to take time to reflect on the challenges, milestones and accomplishments in life. I’ve learned to tune out other opinions and appreciate my own journey in motherhood and entrepreneurship.
In this episode I share about:
Now being a mom of 2 and how entrepreneurship has allowed more freedom to parent Personal finance taking the forefront and which books are helping me to reach my financial goalsThe importance of showing up and expressing myself authentically on social media platformsHighlights Include:
03:04 Motherhood Reflections
25:50 Financial Planning
27:46 Outsourcing Financial Bookkeeping
34:50 Business Goals
Check out episode 386 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube
Links mentioned in this episode
Newsletter: https://sidehustlepro.co/newsletter/ NicailaTV Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@NicailaTV Side Hustle Pro Website: https://sidehustlepro.co/ Side Hustle Pro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sidehustlepro/ NicailaTV Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicailatv/ Made Whole By Tiffany Aliche: https://thebudgetnista.com/order-made-whole/Get Good With Money By Tiffany Aliche: https://getgoodwithmoney.com/ Your Journey To Financial Freedom: https://yourjourneytofinancialfreedom.com/Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss
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Third time’s a charm with 'The Budgetnista’, Tiffany Aliche. We’ve been able to witness her journey from unemployed and living with family at 30, to having multi-million dollar years as a full-time entrepreneur. She returns to the guest chair to discuss the maintenance of side-hustles while advancing as a business owner, and her focus on achieving financial wholeness and the critical role of intentionality in success. Her new book, Made Whole, serves as a workbook companion to her previous text, Get Good With Money.
In this episode she shares about:
Her strategies to balancing her margins to maintain profit in her business
How she successfully transitioned out of the role of CEO in her subscription-based business, Live Richer Academy
The importance of personal financial health while side hustling, and how living below her means helped her achieve that
Why transparency and creativity are key to continue providing for and retaining her team
Highlights include:
04:17 Changing Dynamics in Business
12:46 Navigating Low Income While Side Hustling
22:02 Transitioning and Scaling in Business
24:01 The Importance of Having Integrity
35:44 The Importance of Personal Financial Health
49:28 Transitioning Out of A CEO Role
57:12 Transparency In Payroll
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Links mentioned in this episode
Tiffany’s First SHP Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXH8OKVu8sQ
Tiffany’s Second SHP Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RtscDUHghXM
Tiffany’s Website: https://thebudgetnista.com/
Tiffany’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebudgetnista/
Tiffany’s Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/brownambitionpodcast/
Tiffany's Book, Made Whole: https://www.MadeWholeWorkbook.comLive Rich Academy: https://www.instagram.com/livericheracademy/
IDA Program: https://www.nj.gov/dca/dhcr/offices/ida.shtml
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This episode we’re getting a masterclass from The Toy Coach herself, Azhelle Wade. At first second-guessing herself, Azhelle eventually found confidence in her talent, leading to her working for big toy companies like Mattel and Toys R Us. She's climbed up and across the ladder in the toy world, starting out as a designer, later gaining 3 toy patents, and eventually becoming a VP at a toy company. Her online course, Toy Creators Academy empowers newbies in the toy industry with step-by-step guidance, downloadable worksheets, and group coaching.
In this episode she shares about:
Choosing between the corporate path vs inventor path vs entrepreneur path in the toy industry
How she found her niche of coaching toy makers while also pursuing her own toy aspirations
The success she has found in marketing through her podcast Making It In the Toy Industry and maintaining an Evergreen model for her courses
Highlights include:
04:14 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
06:56 Understanding the Different Paths in the Toy Industry
08:40 The Transition from Corporate to Entrepreneurship
17:15 The Benefits of Having a Podcast
25:05 What Sets The Toy Coach Apart
32:25 The Stress of Running a Hands-On Course
34:47 The Strategy of the Evergreen Model & Seasonal Webinars
40:20 The Importance of Promoting Your Course
46:25 The Strategy of Targeting Local Stores First
53:20 The Challenges and Opportunities of B2B Consulting
55:48 Advice for Side Hustlers Transitioning to Full-Time Entrepreneurs
Check out episode 384 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube
This episode is brought to you by:
HubSpot Podcast Network- The audio destination for business professionals with content designed to help you listen, learn, and grow. Listen to Side Hustle Pro and more shows on the HubSpot Podcast Network, at https://www.hubspot.com/podcastnetwork.
Gusto offers modern, easy payroll, benefits, and HR to small businesses across the country. Sign up and give it a try at gusto.com/shp.
Links mentioned in this episode
Azhelle’s Website: Website: https://www.thetoycoach.com/
Azhelle’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetoycoach/
Afro Unicorn SHP Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wlAld_Fcwso
Easy Webinar: https://easywebinar.com/
Amy Porterfield: https://www.amyporterfield.com/amy-porterfield-podcast/
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It’s always a great episode when we get to see the evolution a previous guest has made in their business. We’re back with Charis Jones, CEO of Sassy Jones, an empowering fashion and beauty brand. She shares how she prioritized impact over traditional business metrics, establishing a colorful and elegant brand with a loyal following, or as she calls it, a “sticky” brand.
In this episode she shares about:
Opening a physical store, noting the distinct experiences offered in-person versus e-commerce
Managing work-family dynamics with her husband as company president
How to build a disciplined marketing practice
Her hiring approach and how she makes sure to prioritize her team’s strengths
Highlights include:
01:58 Transition to Physical Store
03:47 The Challenges of Running an E-commerce Business
06:42 Scaling Without Investors
11:10 The Importance of Rest and Balance
20:48 Marketing Strategies and Execution
30:58 The Role of Experience in Hiring
34:26 Managing Family Dynamics in Business
39:46 The Importance of Recognizing Strengths
45:30 The Importance of Consistency and Staying Hungry
48:28 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
Check out episode 383 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube
This episode is brought to you by:
HubSpot Podcast Network- The audio destination for business professionals with content designed to help you listen, learn, and grow. Listen to Side Hustle Pro and more shows on the HubSpot Podcast Network, at https://www.hubspot.com/podcastnetwork.
Links mentioned in this episode
Charis’ Original SHP Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1aAeqYOnKfw
Sassy Jones Website: https://www.shopsassyjones.com/
Sassy Jones’ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shopsassyjones
Rich Paul’s Book: https://www.amazon.com/Lucky-Me-Memoir-Changing-Odds/dp/0593448472
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Sassy Jones’ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shopsassyjones
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What started as unexpected unemployment at 52 years old turned into an incredible journey of finding purpose and alignment through absolute self-confidence. Dawn Kelly masterfully tells the story of how she became CEO of The Nourish Spot, a family owned, quick serve healthy food, smoothie and natural juice bar located in Jamaica, Queens, NYC. Relying upon her determination, faith and own resources, Dawn is now a courageous entrepreneur providing healthier beverage and food options in the food desert of Southeast Queens.
In this episode she shares:
How important it was to grieve her lost position in the PR world so that she could later pivot and use her acquired skills as an entrepreneur
How she has made it a point to expand her business beyond her storefront, leading her to opportunities like vending in Citi Field and The US Open
Why she is committed to lifelong learning and the many wonderful resources she has found along the way, you can find a list of her resources at https://sidehustlepro.co/nourishspot
So much more, you don’t want to miss this episode!
Check out episode 382 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube
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Shopify: Go to shopify.com/hustlepro for a free fourteen-day trial and get full access to Shopify’s entire suite of features.
HubSpot Podcast Network- The audio destination for business professionals with content designed to help you listen, learn, and grow. Listen to Side Hustle Pro and more shows on the HubSpot Podcast Network, at https://www.hubspot.com/podcastnetwork.
Links mentioned in this episode
The Nourish Spot Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenourishspot/?hl=en
The Nourish Spot Website: https://the-nourish-spot.myshopify.com/
The Nourish Spot Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theNourishspot/
The Nourish Spot LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-nourish-spot/
Dawn’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prmaven17/
Queens Economic Development: https://queensny.org/
Score Business Mentoring: https://www.score.org/
Streetwise MBA: https://interise.org/programs/streetwise-mba/
LegalZoom: https://www.legalzoom.com/
Small Business Services NYC: https://www.nyc.gov/site/sbs/index.page
M/WBE Certification: https://nyc-business.nyc.gov/nycbusiness/description/minority-and-womenowned-business-enterprise-certification-program-mwbe
ACDBE Certification: https://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/acr/bus_ent_program
Queens Chamber Of Commerce: https://www.queenschamber.org/
Goldman Sachs 10K SB Program: https://10ksbapply.com/
Hello Alice: https://helloalice.com/
NAACP Grants: https://naacp.org/find-resources/grants
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Dawn’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prmaven17/
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