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A Failure Friday segment about a serial side hustler whose Etsy shop and then Google traffic both fell away, leading to repeated setbacks.…
A long-time software sales rep spent a decade learning affiliate marketing before breaking through with a review site focused on CBD…
A single mom rents out her personal recreational vehicle as a money-making machine, creating recurring revenue. The description hints at a…
A Failure Friday segment about the founder of a Himalayan trekking company whose business collapsed to zero when Nepal shut its borders…
A catering chef launches an in-home private dining experience where he cooks multi-course meals for small groups in their own homes. The…
A healthcare agency owner writes and self-publishes a children's book that explains the COVID-19 pandemic in an accessible, entertaining…
John Lee Dumas recounts a pre-Entrepreneurs on Fire failure: a podcasting service that flopped before he launched his now-famous show. It…
A government lawyer and avid angler turns his writing about professional fishing into a serious side income, likely through a blog,…
A New Zealand musician whose concerts were canceled by COVID pivots to selling virtual origami lessons online. The episode covers how she…
The maker of Swoveralls, a sweatpant-overall hybrid, recounts a failed partnership pitch with NASA in this Failure Friday segment. The…
A short bonus episode framed as 'investing in yourself' through personal growth, sponsored by Quickbooks. It is a…
A children's librarian and Crossfit athlete designs sports bras for muscular women after failing to find ones that fit. The episode covers…
A writer and a game designer create a party card game built around personal questions meant to surface friends' stories. The episode covers…
A natural body-care products founder tries to expand into a hand sanitizer line and runs into manufacturing delays and bad luck. The…
A short bonus episode on tracking and tax reporting when juggling multiple sources of income, sponsored by Quickbooks. It is general advice…
A football/soccer shirt collector builds a marketplace reselling jerseys and overcomes a Facebook ad account restriction. The episode…
A software engineer with strong technical writing skills is asked to do freelance writing work and ultimately publishes a book on technical…
A short bonus episode reflecting on what life and work will look like after the COVID-19 pandemic, sponsored by Quickbooks. It is a…
A Seattle-based product manager launches a sustainable swimsuit brand. The episode covers her design and manufacturing journey for bikinis…
After being laid off, a social media strategist used LinkedIn job listings as a prospecting signal to find clients who needed freelance…
A 'Failure Friday' story about the founder of a lifestyle and apparel brand who woke up one day to find he was being sued, with a $300…
A business student teamed up with a sneakerhead to resell rare and limited-edition sneakers, turning the hobby into a side business. The…
A new mom who took time off late in pregnancy started an online business focused on bamboo baby swaddles, selling through e-commerce…
A 'Failure Friday' episode about a young financial analyst who proposed working remotely to grow his side business; his employer instead…
