So you’ve thought about it forever, but actually launching your side hustle is the hardest part. I’m here to remind you that it’s OK to try things out, start over, and then try again!

In this episode I share:

• The first side hustle I tried and why I quickly learned it wasn’t for me
• How to find the entry point to break into your side hustle’s industry
• How taking my time allowed to me prove the concept of my products
• Five steps to getting your side hustle off the ground and more

Highlights include:

00:00 Intro

01:23 The value of side hustling

03:21 How to organize your thoughts

06:07 Research your market

09:00 Product-based vs service-based

11:31 Narrow down to one thing when launching

14:36 Collect feedback after launching

Check out episode 405 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube

Links mentioned in this episode

• FREE side hustle guide: https://sidehustlepro.co/startyoursidehustle
• Sign up for my newsletter: https://sidehustlepro.co/newsletter
• Podcast Moguls: https://www.sidehustlepro.co/podcast-moguls/
• Curlbox: https://curlbox.com/
• Myleik Teele’s SHP Episode: https://youtu.be/FtJgMJXpUPY

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This week in the guest chair we have Marty McDonald, founder of Elle Olivia & Boss Women Media. Her background in corporate laid the foundation to launching Boss Women Media, the offline/online women’s empowerment community. After a challenging experience with giving birth to her first child, Marty translated that same idea of empowerment to launch Elle Olivia, a lifestyle brand for young Black and Brown girls.

In this episode she shares:

• How she landed her brand Elle Olivia in over 400 Target locations nationwide within the first year of launching
• How she strategically re-invested revenue from side hustling into her businesses
• How she oversees a multi-city Black Girl Magic Tour, the annual Boss Woman of the Year Summit, and serves a loyal community of more than 100,000 women

Highlights Include:

00:00 Intro

02:38 Navigating corporate America

11:30 Pitching to Sugarfina

14:32 Launching Boss Women Media

16:52 Monetizing the business & impactful collaboration

27:43 Staying nimble and pivoting at the right time

34:02 Navigating a challenging pregnancy

38:10 Creating a brand for Black and Brown girls

48:18 The power of a strong team

54:00 Tips for entrepreneurs

Check out episode 404 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube

Links mentioned in this episode

• Boss Women Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bosswomenmedia/
• Elle Olivia Website: https://shopelleolivia.com/
• Elle Olivia at Target: https://www.target.com/b/elle-olivia/-/N-q643le95h07
• Sugarfina: https://www.sugarfina.com/
• Power Thoughts Devotional: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/power-thoughts-devotional/id715337851

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• Marty’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/martytmcdonald/
• Boss Women Media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bosswomenmedia/
• Elle Olivia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shopelleolivia/

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As an entrepreneur, content creation has become a huge part of expanding a business. Let me tell you: there are no rules when it comes to content creation. So this week I’m sharing 4 tips that have helped me take the pressure off creating awesome content while running a business.

In this episode I’m sharing:

• How to optimize your recording sessions to get content done quicker
• My favorite content creation tech and tools, and much more!

Highlights include:

00:00 Intro

03:58 Let go of expectations and have confidence to start

06:58 Envision your ideal audience

09:00 How to batch content

12:11 Create your on-camera uniform

16:05 Best tools to make content

Check out episode 403 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube

Links mentioned in this episode

• Free Side Hustle Guide: https://www.sidehustlepro.co/startyourhustle/
• Favorite Ring Light: https://a.co/d/c5u9zFP
• Nicaila’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sidehustlepro/
• Content Tools Amazon List: https://www.amazon.com/shop/influencer-37ba1da3/list/WQ7ES8GSRRBH?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsflist_aipsfinfluencer-37ba1da3_W25J5W3V6YHVBHKAAQFT
• Side Hustle Pro Newsletter: https://sidehustlepro.co/newsletter/

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