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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 money Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, & YouTube This episode is brought to you by:  Shopify. Go to shopify.com/hustlepro for a free fourteen-day trial and get full access to Shopify’s entire suite of features. Gusto offers modern, easy payroll, benefits, and HR to small businesses across the country. Give it a try at gusto.com/shp. 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/@Baddiesandbudgets  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 products  Highlights 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 Products Check 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-nd95cqk  Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss AnnouncementsJoin our Facebook Community If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Guest Social Media InfoSide Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 opportunities  Highlights 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 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. 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 forward Highlights 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 AnnouncementsJoin our Facebook Community If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Guest Social Media InfoSide Hustle Pro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sidehustlepro/ NicailaTV Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicailatv/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 audience  Highlights 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 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. Links mentioned in this episode 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 steps Highlights 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. Links mentioned in this episode 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 platforms Highlights 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 AnnouncementsJoin our Facebook Community If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Guest Social Media InfoSide Hustle Pro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sidehustlepro/ NicailaTV Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicailatv/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Check out episode 385 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. 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.com Live Rich Academy: https://www.instagram.com/livericheracademy/  IDA Program: https://www.nj.gov/dca/dhcr/offices/ida.shtml  Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements Join our Facebook Community If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Guest Social Media Info Tiffany’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebudgetnista/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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/  Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements Join our Facebook Community If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Guest Social Media Info Azhelle’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetoycoach/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements Join our Facebook Community If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Guest Social Media Info Charis’ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charisnjones/  Sassy Jones’ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shopsassyjones  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 This episode is brought to you by:  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  Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements Join our Facebook Community If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Guest Social Media Info The Nourish Spot Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenourishspot/?hl=en  Dawn’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prmaven17/    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the world of consultants and career developers, it can feel impossible to find the right fit. Kimberly Brown stands out as an expert whose leadership development company, Manifest Yourself, helps women and people of color navigate the workplace, make more money and become industry leaders. She’s the author of bestselling book, Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning Into a Career You'll Love and the host of the Your Next Move Podcast.  In this episode she shares: The steps she took to determine when it was time to leave her 9-5 Her simple yet powerful methods to attracting her ideal clients How she exceedingly surpassed her six figure goal in her first year  Check out episode 381 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 Kimberly’s Podcast: www.kimberlybonline.com/podcast  Manifest Yourself Website: www.manifestyourself.com Kimberly’s Website: www.kimberlybonline.com   Kimberly’s Instagram: www.instagram.com/kimberlybonline   Kimberly’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberlybonline/  Profit First Book: https://mikemichalowicz.com/profit-first/  Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements Join our Facebook Community If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Guest Social Media Info Instagram: www.instagram.com/kimberlybonline  Kimberly’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberlybonline/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.