Notes from Chris

Episode 2049

Welcome to Throwback Thursday / “Where are they now?” where we take an in-depth look at someone who’s story has evolved considerably since we first featured them.

Last week, we heard from the founder of OnlineJobs.ph, a directory of Filipino workers available for remote work. The site now has more than two million profiles!

Today, in our latest feature, we’ll hear from Andrew Zhao, the founder of Throwlights. His business provides gear and training for lightshows. What’s that? Well, lightshows were invented by “ravers” at underground electronic music festivals. Andrew and team believe it’s the next big eSport.

What’s happened since we first featured Throwlights?

Listen to today’s episode to hear Andrew’s updates…

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

• Thanks to Andrew for sharing their updates with us. Check out his website at Throwlights.com or follow them on social at @throwlights. They also have a community Discord. You can find the link for that at the website or on Instagram.

SEE ALSO:

• Raver Turns LED-Powered Gloves Into Bright Future: When a raver-turned-salesperson falls in love with an underground artform, he turns it into a successful side business.
• Bright Idea Leads Chicago Woman to Million-Dollar Hustle: A Chicago-based plastic recycling sales rep overcomes her fears and doubts to transform her love for DIY lamp shades and $10 in supplies into a multi-million dollar business.
• 3D Printing Brings Cosplay Into 21st Century: With a 3D printer and sense of imagination, a California natural gas industry worker takes superhero DIY cosplay to a whole new level.

Inspiration is good; inspiration combined with action is better. Now get back to work!

Yours in the revolution,

Notes from Chris

Episode 2042

Welcome to Throwback Thursday / “Where are they now?” where we take an in-depth look at someone who’s story has evolved considerably since we first featured them.

Last week, we heard from the co-founder of Happy Box, a service that offers unique care packages for all occasions.

Today, in our latest feature, we’ll hear from John Jonas, founder of OnlineJobs.PH. This is a very cool business that connects employers and entrepreneurs (even some side hustlers) with virtual assistants and other professionals in the Philippines, where English is widely spoken but the cost of labor is less.

What’s happened since?

Listen to today’s episode to hear John’s updates…

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

• Thanks to John for sharing these updates! Check out his website, OnlineJobs.PH. As you heard, he’s created hundreds of thousands of jobs and has more than two million profiles on this platform.

SEE ALSO:

• Marketer Connects Filipino Employees with Global Employers: Long before Upwork and Fiverr, this marketer knew that outsourcing was the way to go—and he went all the way to the Philippines to make it happen.
• Working Military Mom Finds Success Working Virtually: Leaving the corporate world behind, a mom and military wife now earns 6-figures helping people learn the world of virtual assistance.
• Paralegal Takes Flight with Remote Work: A paralegal turns serial entrepreneur after getting the travel bug. She now lives in Thailand and helps others work remotely.

Inspiration is good; inspiration combined with action is better. Now get back to work!

Yours in the revolution,

Notes from Chris

Episode 2035

Welcome to Throwback Thursday / “Where are they now?” where we take an in-depth look at someone who’s story has evolved considerably since we first featured them.

Last week, we heard from the founder of Go Last Minute, a travel booking portal that now offers a whitelist option for licensing.

Today, in our latest feature, we’ll hear from Hannah Redmond, co-founder of Happy Box.

She and her co-founder (her sister!) quit their New York City advertising jobs in the height of the pandemic—because their side hustle was doing so well!

Hannah will tell us a little about that, among other things, and she’ll also include some advice on working with a sibling.

Listen to today’s episode to hear Hannah’s updates…

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

• Thanks to Hannah for sharing their updates with us. Check out her website, HappyBoxStore.com or on Instagram, @happybox.

SEE ALSO:

• Curated Gift Boxes for Breakups and Baby Bumps: A breakup brings two sisters together to create one happy side hustle.
• Friends Team Up To Create Student Care Package Hustle: Two college friends create StudyBox, a care package for all those late-night cram session needs.
• “MOMBOX” Subscription Offers Postpartum Recovery Products: Happy Independence Day! After a difficult shopping experience, this new mom creates and sells her own products to aid in postpartum recovery.

Inspiration is good; inspiration combined with action is better. Now get back to work!

Yours in the revolution,

Notes from Chris

Episode 2028

Welcome to Throwback Thursday / “Where are they now?” where we take an in-depth look at someone who’s story has evolved considerably since we first featured them.

Last week, we heard from the founder of Styles for Kidz, a Chicago organization that helps parents AND kids with hair care.

Today, in our latest feature, we’ll hear from Dave Boehl, an American living in Belgium. He’s the founder of Go Last Minute, a travel booking portal that now offers a whitelist option for license.

We last heard about Dave more than 1,000 days ago! What’s happened since?

Listen to today’s episode to hear Dave’s updates…

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

• Thanks to Dave for sharing his updates with us. Check out GoLastMinute.com or his new project Travelsite.io.

SEE ALSO:

• Seattle Developer Takes Flight With Popular Travel Site: In search of beer money, a Seattle web developer starts his own travel site. He ends up with a business that attracts more than six million email subscribers.
• Chiropractor Becomes “Smart Luxury” Travel Blogger: When a chiropractor becomes exhausted with following the same routine after 20 years in the field, she steps into a new life as a travel blogger.
• Adventurous Couple Turns Travel Itineraries Into Cash: A husband and wife team earns extra money showing off their Romanian homeland.

Inspiration is good; inspiration combined with action is better. Now get back to work!

Yours in the revolution,

Notes from Chris

Episode 2021

Welcome to Throwback Thursday / “Where are they now?” where we take an in-depth look at someone who’s story has evolved considerably since we first featured them.

Recently, among others we’ve featured the owner of a California meal prep company. His business continues to put food on the table! We’ve also had a voiceover artist who went full-time.

Today, in our latest feature, we’ll hear from Tamekia Swint in Chicago. She’s the founder of Styles for Kidz, a Chicago organization that helps transracial and white parents of Black kids learn to do haircare.

What’s happened since?

Listen to today’s episode to hear Tamekia’s updates…

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

• Thanks to Tamekia for sharing their updates with us. Check out her website at Styles4Kidz.org or follow her on most social networks @Styles4KidzNFP.

SEE ALSO:

• Hair Braiding Workshops Help Trans-Racial Adoptive Families: A Chicago woman starts a side hustle to support her life, then adapts it to help more than 1,000 children in adoptive families.
• Natural Hair Enthusiasts Create Curl-Care Empire: After winning $100,000 on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, a couple embarks on a journey to sell subscription boxes featuring natural hair products.
• Long-Haired Men Create Tribal Identity: Two guys nurture a supportive community based on the unique shared identity of men with long hair and create “Hair Ties for Guys.”

Inspiration is good; inspiration combined with action is better. Now get back to work!

Yours in the revolution,

Notes from Chris

Episode 1993

Welcome to Throwback Thursday / “Where are they now?” where we take an in-depth look at someone who’s story has evolved considerably since we first featured them.

Last week, we heard from the owner of a luggage storage business for tourists in Nashville.

Today, in our latest feature, we’ll hear from Sandeep Rajmandari in San Francisco. We first featured him on episode 935: Meal Prep Company Cooks up Profits with Customized Orders. He and a couple of partners turned $2,000 into $2 million in less than five years. As you’ll hear in this update, Sandeep runs the show on his own now.

Let’s hear about that as well as a few other updates from him. I’ll be back at the end to wrap us up.

Listen to today’s episode to hear Sandeep’s updates…

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

• Thanks to Sandeep for sharing their updates with us. Check out his website at LocalFoodz.co. If you’re in the SF, Oakland, or Berkley areas you might even want to try it for yourself!

SEE ALSO:

• Meal Prep Company Cooks up Profits with Customized Orders: Three partners create a healthy meal prep and delivery service, turning $2,000 into $2 million in less than five years.
• Pre-Made Meals Bring In $5,500/Month After Layoff: After losing her job, this digital marketer turns to the kitchen, where she whips up pre-made meals and launches a successful crowdfunding campaign.
• Crossfit Trainer Starts Meal Prep Service for Hungry Customers: A Crossfit trainer and her videographer partner create a healthy meal prep and delivery service, launching it with zero startup costs and growing to nearly $1m in 3 years.

Inspiration is good; inspiration combined with action is better. Now get back to work!

Yours in the revolution,

Notes from Chris

Episode 1986

Welcome to Throwback Thursday / “Where are they now?” where we take an in-depth look at someone who’s story has evolved considerably since we first featured them.

Last week, we heard from a full-time voiceover artist. Other features this year have included a land surveyor who changes careers when he discovers an accidental side hustle painting signs and murals. It’s now a full-time, six-figure business! (And of course, many more…)

Today, in our latest feature, we’ll hear from Cecilia Ebrahimi in Nashville, Tennessee. She does a lot of things. She’s a musician, a real estate agent, and she recently bought both a restaurant and something called a salt cave. But what we’re going to hear about is her side hustle with Music City Luggage Lockers. This business offers short term luggage storage for tourists visiting Nashville.

What’s happened since? Let’s hear directly from them. I’ll be back at the end to wrap us up.

Listen to today’s episode to hear Cecilia’s updates…

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

• Thanks to Cecilia for sharing their updates with us. Check out her website at MusicCityLuggageLockers.com. If you are visiting Nashville, don’t go to the copycat—go to her! Special: pick up/hold/drop – up to 6 bags for a flat rate of $75.

SEE ALSO:

• Lyft Driver Bags Luggage Storage Hustle For Tourists: This Lyft driver hated seeing her customers cart their luggage all over Nashville. It looked exhausting… and like a great opportunity to cash in on the tourism market.
• Financial Planner Sells Sartorial Storage Solutions: In need of extra household cash, a financial planner in Texas combines his love of woodworks and menswear.
• Ohio State Students Make Big Moves Storing Items: The annual student moving exodus provides side hustle inspiration for two university roommates.

Inspiration is good; inspiration combined with action is better. Now get back to work!

Yours in the revolution,

Notes from Chris

Episode 1979

Welcome to Throwback Thursday / “Where are they now?” where we take an in-depth look at someone who’s story has evolved considerably since we first featured them.

Last week, we heard from a New Hampshire fabric artist. She’s built a seamless business while working a day job in IT.

Today, in our latest feature, we’ll hear from Carrie Olsen, a now full-time voiceover artist from Kansas City.

What’s happened since we first featured her?

Listen to today’s episode to hear Carrie’s updates…

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

• Thanks to Carrie for sharing their updates with us. Check out her website at carrieolsenvo.com. She has a lot of resources there, including a free voiceover course. As she explained, this is an industry that is new to a lot of people, but if you want to jump in, there’s also a lot to learn.

SEE ALSO:

• Learning Designer Presses Play on Voiceover Gig: A working mom finds an unconventional side hustle that allows her to make money, have fun, and spend more time with her kids.
• Episode titleChoreographer Moonlights as Voiceover Artist: You won’t voice any objections when you hear how this freelancer uses her theatre training to earn six-figures after hours.
• Voiceover Couple Averages $4,500/Month: This voice actor couple is stepping up to the mic, building a legacy with A-list clients and creating generational wealth for their family.

Inspiration is good; inspiration combined with action is better. Now get back to work!

Yours in the revolution,