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A Failure Friday segment about a Boise entrepreneur who launched a chicken rental service for city dwellers wanting backyard eggs; the…
A First $1,000 segment about a Baltimore photographer who added drone photography instruction as a side hustle, teaching others to fly and…
A Failure Friday segment about a Miami caterer who tried selling customized picnic lunches as a side hustle, but the venture did not work…
A First $1,000 segment about a real estate professional who makes and sells design elements derived from AI-generated art. The episode…
A Failure Friday segment about a Cleveland city engineer who tried to bring corporate game-night experiences to companies but failed to…
A First $1,000 segment about the founder of BritBox, a subscription or delivery service that sends British-themed goods to expats around…
A Failure Friday segment about an office manager who got involved in a makeup MLM and lost money. No concrete business idea beyond the…
A First $1,000 segment about Priya in Bangalore, who runs a side hustle helping men improve their online dating profiles. No revenue…
A Failure Friday segment about a New York City resident who tried short-term Airbnb hosting but ran into the city's strict rental…
A First $1,000 segment about a city government staffer who plans virtual events, including weddings, networking events, and gender-reveal…
A Failure Friday segment about a serial side hustler who tried reselling flip phones based on the assumption of nostalgic demand, but…
A First $1,000 segment about a school counselor who earns extra income as a sign language interpreter, using the money for her daughter's…
A Failure Friday segment about an aspiring fashion blogger whose attempts at attention-grabbing content—like a belt-as-necklace and wearing…
A middle manager learns house flipping from watching TLC renovation shows and earns his first $1,000 on a flip. The episode covers how he…
A Failure Friday segment about a woman who built a minimalism-focused personal brand but grew uncomfortable with the commercial side of the…
A software engineer unwinds from his day job by crafting balloon sculptures and turns the hobby into a side hustle that hits its first…
A Q&A episode where a caller asks how a web designer can stand out in an increasingly crowded market. The host discusses positioning,…
A Failure Friday segment about a woman who set out to become a personal shopper but was stopped by a nightmare first client. The episode…
A freelance writer specializing in health and wellness content now earns several thousand dollars a month part-time. The episode covers how…
A Failure Friday segment about a personal trainer who picked too narrow a niche — training aspiring American Ninja Warrior contestants —…
Elaine, a Wayne County, Michigan accountant, earns her first $1,000 as a side hustle engagement photographer. The episode covers how she…
A Failure Friday segment about an aspiring influencer who tried to build a professional presence on Instagram, ultimately quitting the…
An independent musician earns passive income on Spotify by targeting keywords and playlists tied to yoga and meditation. The episode covers…