Hustle To Freedom: Everyday People Creating Extraordinary Side Hustles

Are you looking to dive into the world of YouTube content creation and make big money? Then you won't want to miss out on this exciting new podcast featuring Devon Canup, a faceless YouTube channel expert. He has transformed faceless YouTube channels literally into a lucrative blueprint for printing money, with his own channels pulling in anywhere from 1.3 to 1.5 million in revenue and counting.In this episode, Devon is going to break down how niche faceless channels can crush it, with examples like a chess channel bringing in 10 to 15 grand a month. And he isn't just talking about producing cheap-ass, low-budget videos. He's all about producing top-notch content that looks better than some Netflix shows - all while spending $600 per video.Don't miss out on this valuable opportunity to take your YouTube game to the next level and join the ranks of successful faceless channels. Tune in and get ready to take some serious notes!Key Takeaways:Intro (00:00)How much money has Devon made from faceless YouTube channels? (00:28)Higher vs. lower paid niches/topics (03:17)How long it takes to produce a video, and how much it costs (06:12)The biggest issue with creating viral videos (12:23)How to create viral videos on YouTube (24:17)How many channels Devon has (30:35)How does Devon see YouTube changing in the future? (33:47)How to connect with Devon (39:20)Additional sources:

How do successful creators generate income through multiple streams? Find out in this interview with Jay Clouse, a successful full-time content creator or Creator Scientist, as he likes to call himself. Jay shares the secrets of his creator business that generated $300K+ through 7 income streams.From membership communities to unexpected royalty checks, we discussed every single revenue source with actual numbers. One of the income streams that stood out was Jay's membership community which generated $161,000 in revenue last year.We also explored other revenue streams that might surprise you. One of them was a simple royalty check that Jay receives every month.Whether you're a content creator or looking to generate income through different avenues, this interview is a must-listen. Get ready to expand your horizon on what's possible from a revenue stream perspective and take notes on the insights that Jay shares.Let's dive in!Key Takeaways:Intro (00:00)The truth about consistency in releasing content (00:30)Jay's full-time creator moment (04:52)Jay's varied income sources - #1 Patronage (07:51)#2 Affiliates (09:32)#3 Digital products (12:15)#4 Online community (14:29)#5 Royalties (17:21)#6 Services (18:31)#7 Sponsorships (19:08)Easiest income stream to start with (19:46)Where to find Jay (21:34)Additional sources:

Attention business enthusiasts and content creators! Do you want to stay updated on making awesome short-form content and crushing it in the media industry? Look no further than the latest episode of Content Funnels, where Michael Sikand, co-founder of Our Future, discusses the latest trends and strategies for short-form content creation. In this podcast episode, Michael shares how his company's recent acquisition by Morning Brew has helped them derisk their business. He also makes bold predictions about the future of TikTok in the US and how a possible ban would affect other short-form video platforms like YouTube shorts and reels. If you tune in to this episode, you'll also find out:- what is the future of content creation in general- how you can leverage short-form content to grow your own brand- which platform has the most optimistic outlook- how a 12-year-old leveraged his content to earn millions of dollarsLet's dive into the exciting world of short-form content creation!Key Takeaways:What is our future? (00:00)Selling the company to MorningBrew (01:16)The way to value short-form content businesses (04:02)A 12-year-old who makes millions of dollars and the future of content (05:47)Crazy examples of companies that are doing short-form content (07:30)The platform with the most optimistic outlook in the next 3 years (09:04)The future of TikTok and the consequences of the possible ban (10:15)Monetizing short-form content (11:50)Michael's predictions about content in general (16:16)Using AI and Chat GPT (17:21)Where to find Michael (19:52)Additional sources:

Are you tired of being the "bottleneck" in your YouTube channel? Have you considered starting a faceless channel? In this episode, Noah Morris spills the secrets on how to grow a successful faceless YouTube channel that can potentially make you $20-30k a month. Don't know what a faceless channel is? Don't worry, Noah breaks it down for you. Not only does he explain why faceless channels can be better than talking head channels, but he also reveals the type of content that doesn't work for faceless channels, explains how to build a team, and discusses the different revenue sources and metrics that you should monitor to ensure your channel's success. But the best part? Noah's master plan to exit. He shares how you can potentially sell your channel for four or five times the yearly revenue. So if you're ready to start and grow a faceless YouTube channel, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in and learn how to make a money-printing machine on YouTube!Key Takeaways:Intro (00:00)What is a faceless YouTube channel (00:34)Why would anyone start a faceless channel (02:07)How do you find your talent online? (05:41)How much has Noah spent growing his YT channels? (09:18)Can you build a brand and monetize outside of ad revenue? (10:52)How to make a big exit from the faceless YouTube channel business (13:59)These faceless channels have a difficult time turning a profit (15.28)The future of AI animation tools (17:47)Hedging against the risk of a channel getting shut down? (18.27)How much money should you set aside for a channel? (21:37)How to connect with Noah (24:43)Additional sources:

Matt Giovanisci has been creating niche websites for the past 17 years, including Swim University, which gets millions of visitors and brings in over $250k in revenue per year.In this episode, this true content king talks about his experience and shares his thoughts on AI tools, how they might change the game, and his strategies for future-proofing his business (as he relies on written content for most of his income). Spoiler alert: he's not thrilled about the idea, but he's got some solid tips on how to stay ahead of the curve.Tune in to hear Matt's insights for long-term success in the online business world!Let's jump in right now!Key Takeaways:Intro (00:00)Future of AI and how it will impact businesses in the future (00:26)The Internet is going to get flooded with garbage (06:26)Newsletters and blog posts illustrated by terrible AI-generated images (10:05)I'm not worried about GPT 3 or 4, I'm worried about GPT 40 (11:05)How Matt continues to drive traffic to the pieces of digital real estate he created (12:57)YouTube - a future-proofing place (17:50)Creating unfiltered content for the private community (23:08)Using personality vs. using AI in your videos (27:55)Being passionate about something vs. being good at something (30:11)Connect with Matt (32:08)Additional sources:

In this episode, we're going to get real about making money with a hyper-niche show! Our guest today, podcast strategist Harry Duran, shares his incredible success story, having generated over $87,000 in sponsorship revenue since starting his podcast in early 2020. Harry also reveals how he broke away from the standard CPM model and offers a behind-the-scenes look at how he lines up all his sponsorship deals. If you join us, you'll learn how Harry generated over $9,000 for the entire first season of his podcast and many other valuable insights this expert is eager to share with you. I'm sure you'll be inspired and motivated to take your podcast to the next level as we uncover the secrets to making bank with a hyper-niche podcast!Tune in and learn how to make your podcast a profitable venture. Let's dive in! Key Takeaways:Intro (00:00)$87,000 in sponsorship revenue in 3 years (00:36)How Harry started his podcast and became the vertical farming expert (03:27)How Harry become aware of the industry of vertical farming (04:29)Engaging with sponsors (07:17)Starting the relationship with cultivated (11:00)How to talk with a new potential sponsor (11:56)Creative ways to leverage visibility in a space (18:26)Podcast niches of the future (21:03)Unexpected side effects of Harry's podcast project (24:03)From getting an idea to building a podcast (25:44)How to connect with Harry (29:17)Additional sources:

In this episode, Jonathan Barshop, an expert in growing business podcasts, shares the tactics and strategies he uses to increase listenership and drive growth. He also sheds light on the darker side of the podcast industry, revealing some of the sketchy practices that major companies use to generate millions of downloads.Join us as we dive into the world of podcast growth and learn how to grow your own show.You don't wanna miss this one!Key Takeaways:Intro (00:00)The biggest podcast Jonathan works closely with right now (00:41)Softwares Jonathan uses to get more clarity on the retention of their campaigns (03:14)Podcast players that work best (05:12)If something's too good to be true, there's probably something fishy there (09:35)The dark web of podcasting (12:41)We tested out Headliner (15:34)How cross-promos within the network works (19:02)Is the guest a big factor in an episode performing? (27:27)How does social media play into the growth of podcasts? (30:05)Additional sources:

TikTok is about to drop a new podcast app, and I'm going to break down exactly how I see this impacting the growth of YOUR show!

Did you know that just stringing some Tweets together in a thread could be the main driver behind more engagement and followers on the app?And in today's episode, we've got someone who has been there many times before… it's Twitter thread expert Dakota Robertson!Make sure to check it out!

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Brodie Sharpe quit his day job 6 months ago to dive head first into his side hustle, which is online coaching for runners needing physical therapy.In this episode, we talk about how Brodie has been getting leads for his business purely from his niche podcast and how he plans on growing his business to the moon!You can learn more about Brodie by checking out his podcast, The Run Smarter Podcast, or visiting his website https://runsmarter.online/---The #1 way you can support this podcast:

Shirag Shemmassian comes on the podcast for the second time. We originally talked to him on episode 68 and at that time it was still a side hustle for him but doing over $500k in annual revenue. AS A SIDE HUSTLE!In this episode, we are going to hear what happened when he jumped ship and went all-in to grow this business.Learn more about Shirag's business:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx7l7GusEB1xMDPGM_TYHeQWebsite: https://www.shemmassianconsulting.com/---The #1 way you can support this podcast:

I'm sitting down with Chris Gronkowski to talk about his journey of getting his side hustle funded on Shark Tank. After spending 4 years in the NFL, Chris left the league to help run his wife's bustling Etsy business. At that time he didn't know it would grow into one of the biggest stores on Etsy. After a few years of helping run that business, he got the idea for Ice Shaker. And, that's what we will dive deep into. How he got the idea, how he grew it from the initial concept, challenges along the way, and how it ultimately landed him on Shark Tank getting funded.Check it out at: https://www.iceshaker.com---The #1 way you can support this podcast:

In this episode, I'm sitting down with Chelsea Clarke, the founder of Her Paper Route and BlogsForSale.co to talk about the world of niche sites. This was an especially interesting episode for me because I've been dabbling in building my own in my "spare time".If you have thought about building a niche blog or are interested in maybe getting a head start and buying one - then this episode is for you!Connect with Chelsea:https://herpaperroute.comhttps://blogsforsale.co---The #1 way you can support this podcast:

In this episode, I am chatting with Toni Panea about how he created Crmble, a SaaS CRM built on top of Trello. He dives into how he took it from an internal tool with a company he was managing and turned it into public SaaS product serving over 30,000 users. Oh, and he grew it from 0 to 30k users in just 9 months! Get Crmble now: https://bit.ly/3fgneOJ---The #1 way you can support this podcast:

In this episode, I'm sitting down with Austin Church to talk about his journey into the freelance world and the lessons he's learned along the way. This is a long episode, but if you apply what we talk about, it can change your life, I'm sure of it.Check out his freelance course at https://www.freelancecake.com/---The #1 way you can support this podcast:

In this episode, I chat with Chris Myles about his journey of failing, then failing, then failing again -- and how he eventually figured out the business of affiliate marketing. In fact, he figured it out so well that about 1.5 years ago he was able to quit his day job and provide for his wife and son solely from this income.Check out his YouTube at https://youtube.com/benjisdadCheck out his podcast at https://bit.ly/3494ADb---The #1 way you can support this podcast:

In this episode I'm chatting with Marc Summe, one of the owners of Minute7, an expense and time tracking platform. In this conversation, Marc shares about his journey of working in the finance industry to transitioning into the startup world, and ultimately how he bought a minority stake in the SaaS, Minute7.Learn more about it at https://minute7.com---The #1 way you can support this podcast:

In this episode, I get to sit down with Brad de Comarmond to have an amazing conversation about how the whole pandemic shut down led to him revitalizing an old hobby after watching some Gary Vaynerchuk videos. That hobby? Sport Cards.This isn't the kind of sports cards that you remember. Well, it is the same kind of sports cards but nowadays it isnt just buy them and throw them in a box. It's buy them and throw them on a website for sales or monitor their worth just like a stock.It's now an investment, not just a hobby.Brad's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGl7cX6YF5-iuDZk88GlemAOther YouTube Channel mentioned: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk9zL0UlZ28uS7tlcguSLQg---The #1 way you can support this podcast:

In this episode, I'm chatting with Oxana Romanyuk about her journey of jumping ship from the corporate to building Remote Rockstars. We dive into how she's structured her business, got her first customers, and scaled her internal team to serve awesome clients at a high level.Learn more about her business at: https://remoterockstars.com---The #1 way you can support this podcast:

In this episode, I chat with Mike Begg about how he got into the world of side hustles with his two best friends and how they eventually all quit their jobs to pursue it full time.We dive into how they've pivoted multiple times and how they've taken their business AMZ Advisers to a million-dollar business.You can learn more at:https://amzadvisers.com---The #1 way you can support this podcast:

In this episode, I sit down with Mr. Rich Hanna to discuss his journey of jumping around from job to job and making a huge life pivot, and learning how to code. We dive into how he got started on this journey of coding, how that led him into a new career, and how it ultimately led to starting his side hustle, Rhux Analytics.You can check out his site at: https://rhuxanalytics.comAlso, the website I mention was: https://growth.design/psychology/---The #1 way you can support this podcast:

In this episode, I chat with Zeky Ahmed about his journey into entrepreneurship. We dive into how he first got introduced to online business (through an MLM) and how that led him down the affiliate marketing path. He also shares why he thinks every affiliate marketer needs to eventually pivot into selling their own products, which is how Zeky has 10x'd his revenue in the past year.---7-day challenge: www.7dayaudience.comFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thedigitaldojo---The #1 way you can support this podcast: