Ep 315: How to Start a SIDE-HUSTLE... and Turn It Into Your Full-Time Thing

2026-02-03

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In this episode, I tackle the common challenges of time management faced by aspiring entrepreneurs, offering insights from my extensive experience of running multiple businesses while raising six children. I emphasize that feeling overwhelmed is not a barrier but a stepping stone to action, and I encourage you to embrace gradual growth as your business evolves from 'baby' stages to a more established entity.I outline five essential mindset shifts, such as starting small, focusing on consistent effort, and prioritizing long-term...

I outline five essential mindset shifts, such as starting small, focusing on consistent effort, and prioritizing long-term sustainability over quick wins. I stress the importance of taking tangible steps and share a strategic action plan to launch side hustles effectively, highlighting the need to identify specific problems to solve and simplify service offerings.

With practical strategies for gaining those crucial first customers, I advocate leveraging personal networks and online communities while focusing on relationship-building over advertising. I also underline the significance of systematizing operations early on to save time and prepare for scalable growth.

I close by providing a checklist for assessing readiness to transition to full-time entrepreneurship, covering factors like income replacement and business systems. This episode is a treasure trove of actionable advice for aspiring entrepreneurs seeking to work less and earn more, and I hope it inspires you to navigate your path with clarity and confidence.

Chapters:
0:00 Starting Your Business Journey
0:59 Mindset Shifts for Success
6:55 Defining Your Business Concept
12:45 Getting Your First Customers
18:52 From Customers to Consistency
20:12 Systematizing for Efficiency
24:43 Scaling Your Business
28:56 Creating One-to-Many Offers
30:59 Building an Evergreen Sales Funnel
32:57 Preparing for Full-Time Entrepreneurship
35:56 Choosing the Right Business Idea
42:03 Taking Action on Your Idea
42:36 Wrapping Up and Next Steps

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