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Q&A: “When is it worth spending money on your side hustle?”

When is it time to start spending real money on your side hustle? In this episode, we explore how to balance scrappiness with strategic investments to fuel growth.

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Episode 3038

Starting a side hustle often means getting creative with limited resources—using what you have, borrowing what you don’t, and learning to do more with less. But as your hustle grows, the question of when to invest in tools or services becomes critical.

Today’s question comes from Clara in Toronto, who launched her business with just $50 and a borrowed camera. She wants to know how to balance staying scrappy with making smart investments to scale. Let’s dive into how to decide where to spend and where to save.

"Hi Chris, this is Clara calling from Toronto. My side hustle kicked off with just $50, a borrowed camera, and a lot of DIY spirit. Over time, I’ve seen some success, and now I’m torn about when—and where—to start spending real money. I love the creativity that comes from working with almost nothing, but I also know I might be missing out on growth if I don’t invest in the right tools or services. How do I figure out what’s absolutely worth paying for, and what I should keep hacking together on my own so I don’t lose the scrappy approach that got me here?"

Listen to today's episode to learn more...

Yours in the revolution,

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