Notes from Chris
Episode 876
THEMES & TAKEAWAYS: We’ve just finished week 21 of Season III! This week, we featured a project that makes custom confetti, a professor who starts a YouTube channel about Marvel video games, and a very hardworking teacher who pays off $100,000 in student loans. Always remember: there is another way. If I could show you nothing else through this process, it’s that the options that have been presented to you are not the only ones available to you. You know when someone says “Would you like A or B?” Often the best answer is to say “I’d like C, my own way.” Creating financial independence for yourself is one of the most important things you can do because it opens up more of those alternative paths. In this action-packed recap: I want to talk about the importance of routines especially in the midst of chaos or a busy life. I’ll also bring you an audio update from a previously featured side hustler.WHERE ARE THEY NOW: Today, we have an update from Ben Martinez who was featured on the show in Ep. 306. Listen to the Weekly Recap to hear from Ben! You can also check out his website, Sumato Coffee!
EPISODES FROM THIS WEEK: Here's what we heard this week on Side Hustle School! Listen to this week's recap for a more comprehensive highlight reel.
- Ep. 870 - Despite having little in the way of business skills, money, or education, this retail worker turns his father’s side hustle into a multiple six-figure business
- Ep. 871 - A San Francisco fire protection engineer uses his unique expertise to teach continuing education workshops. This one is coming in hot!
- Ep. 872 - A university professor manages depression by sharing his gift for gaming and community building on YouTube
- Ep. 873 - A marketer and party lover starts her own side business making custom confetti mixes. After growing it to $70,000 a year, she goes back to work … before taking another look at the business
- Ep. 874 - A young teacher uses tutoring and babysitting to pay off more than $100,000 in student loan debt in just three years
- Ep. 875 - A passion for his profession turns a profit for one physical therapist
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