Side Hustle Pro

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: Highlights 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 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 https://germaneeg.com/gg-co/https://www.instagram.com/germanee_ghttps://www.linkedin.com/company/ggandco/https://premium.linkedin.com/https://www.instagram.com/apuje/ 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 https://www.instagram.com/germanee_ghttps://www.linkedin.com/company/ggandco/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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: Highlights 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 Links mentioned in this episode https://www.instagram.com/r.b.pestsolutions/https://www.facebook.com/rbpestsolutionhttps://therbpremiumproducts.com/ 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 Robiar’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/r.b.pestsolutions/ Robiar’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rbpestsolution Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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: Highlights Include: Check out episode 398 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 https://www.vaingloriousbrides.com/https://www.instagram.com/vaingloriousbrides/ 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 https://www.instagram.com/vaingloriousbrides/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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: Highlights 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 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 https://gusto.com/shp. Links mentioned in this episode https://savvycreativeagency.com/https://www.instagram.com/savvycreativeagency_/https://www.facebook.com/SavvyCreativeAgencyhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/savvycreativeagency/about/https://www.dubsado.com/ 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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: Highlights 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 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 https://toocollective.com/https://mlt.org/https://www.hbs.edu/svmp/Pages/default.aspxhttps://www.pietrastudio.com/ Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Guest Social Media Info Too 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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: Highlights 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 https://www.reynanoriega.com/https://www.instagram.com/reynanoriega_https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0DqVRxteqWQk4L14HKlfgAhttps://www.ipsy.com/https://stevenpressfield.com/books/the-war-of-art/https://www.amazon.com/shop/reynanoriega_?ref_=cm_sw_r_apin_aipsfshop_aipsfreynanoriega__Q9YJEH8VQZYBZ2D9JQS0&language=en_US 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 https://www.instagram.com/reynanoriega_https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0DqVRxteqWQk4L14HKlfgA Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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: Highlights 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 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 https://animairis.com/https://www.instagram.com/anima.iris/https://www.instagram.com/wilgloryy/https://ledascholars.org/https://mba.wharton.upenn.edu/lauder-program/https://brandonblackwood.com/https://www.instagram.com/topicals/https://www.canva.com/https://www.instagram.com/brandonblackwoodnyc/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/kjmoody/?hl=en Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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: Highlights 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 https://www.clothandpaper.com/https://www.instagram.com/cloth_and_paper/ 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 Cloth and Paper Instagram- @Cloth_and_Paper Ashley’s Instagram: @ashley_reynolds_ar Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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: 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 https://www.goldmansachs.com/our-commitments/sustainability/one-million-black-women/https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendan-mccoy-84536162/https://scribehow.com/https://www.cynthianevels.com/ Guest Social Media https://baddiesandbudgets.com/https://www.instagram.com/baddiesnbudgets/https://www.facebook.com/baddiesandbudgetsllchttps://www.tiktok.com/@baddiesandbudgetshttps://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: Highlights Include: Check out episode 391 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube Links mentioned in this episode sidehustlepro.com/poll sidehustlepro.co/newletterhttps://www.leadpages.com/https://www.canva.com/https://convertkit.com/https://manychat.com/https://www.linkedin.com/https://www.etsy.com/listing/1648665610/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kmv-nd95cqk 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 Side 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: 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 https://sidehustlepro.co/arshajones/https://www.instagram.com/capitalcitycohttps://www.capitalcity.com/https://www.instagram.com/arshajones/https://www.facebook.com/arshajoneshttps://www.teesinthetrap.com/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: 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 https://sidehustlepro.co/pollhttps://www.google.com/forms/about/https://sidehustlepro.co/newsletter/https://www.youtube.com/@NicailaTVhttps://sidehustlepro.co/https://www.instagram.com/sidehustlepro/https://www.instagram.com/nicailatv/ 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 https://www.instagram.com/sidehustlepro/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: 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 https://sidehustlepro.co/riversidehttps://www.fiverr.com/https://sidehustlepro.co/podcastmoguls/https://sidehustlepro.co/courses/https://www.instagram.com/sidehustlepro/https://www.instagram.com/sidehustlepro/https://www.facebook.com/SideHustlePro/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: 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 https://sidehustlepro.co/podcastmoguls/https://sidehustlepro.co/courses/https://www.instagram.com/sidehustlepro/https://www.instagram.com/sidehustlepro/https://www.facebook.com/SideHustlePro/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: 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 https://sidehustlepro.co/podcastmoguls/https://sidehustlepro.co/courses/https://www.instagram.com/sidehustlepro/https://www.instagram.com/sidehustlepro/https://www.facebook.com/SideHustlePro/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: 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 https://sidehustlepro.co/podcastmoguls/https://sidehustlepro.co/courses/https://www.instagram.com/sidehustlepro/https://www.instagram.com/sidehustlepro/https://www.facebook.com/SideHustlePro/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: 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 https://sidehustlepro.co/newsletter/https://www.youtube.com/@NicailaTVhttps://sidehustlepro.co/https://www.instagram.com/sidehustlepro/https://www.instagram.com/nicailatv/https://thebudgetnista.com/order-made-whole/https://getgoodwithmoney.com/https://yourjourneytofinancialfreedom.com/ 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 https://www.instagram.com/sidehustlepro/https://www.instagram.com/nicailatv/ 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: 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 https://sidehustlepro.co/newsletter/https://www.youtube.com/@NicailaTVhttps://sidehustlepro.co/https://www.instagram.com/sidehustlepro/https://www.instagram.com/nicailatv/https://thebudgetnista.com/order-made-whole/https://getgoodwithmoney.com/https://yourjourneytofinancialfreedom.com/ 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 https://www.instagram.com/sidehustlepro/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/ https://www.MadeWholeWorkbook.comLive 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.