The Side Business Show with Ike Mutabanna

AV Vaghela, a friend of our show, is back! In this episode, AV delves into the rising interest rate market and talks about creative ways for investors to buy rental properties and increase cash flow. Amit Vaghela (popularly called AV) featured on our highly popular episode #18 where we learned about his incredible F.O.R.D. call technique to build strong profitable relationships.  AV is a Senior Loan Officer and Team Lead for The Vaghela Team with Highlands Residential Mortgage in Dallas, Texas. AV, his wife and business partner Nikki, and their team have been recognized consistently for their commitment to excellence having received the Most Professional Mortgage Banker Award by D Magazine, Texas Five Star Professional Award by Texas Monthly, and voted Top Agent by Top Agent Magazine. Reach out to AV by calling him at 469-619-7334 or email avaghela@highlandsmortgage.com. *** Raising Money Summit 2018 *** Ike Mutabanna is going to be on stage as an expert panelist at this summit in Denver. With over 400 investors from across the US attending, Ike will share his philosophy for raising money. Go to www.ike.show/moneysummit and you will get a 55% discount off your ticket. This is a one of a kind Summit and we look forward to seeing you there.  Looking to start or grow your business? We've got an entire ecosystem to get you quickly off the ground with ideas, mentors, and money! Write to ike@thesidebusiness.show. Make sure to subscribe to The Side Business Show. We are on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. Find links for other popular apps at our subscription page.  Disclaimer: The Side Business Show and Ike Mutabanna (“The Ike Show Team”) do not endorse any claims made or explanations provided by guests interviewed on the show. The Ike Show Team does not endorse or support the guests or their businesses. The Ike Show Team does not receive any compensation from guests appearing on the show. The audience is advised to do their own due diligence in any interaction or dealings with guests.

Brianna Rooney is just 33 and has built a highly successful recruiting business in the San Francisco Bay Area. In this episode, Brianna discusses what it takes to become a recruiter with a strong book of business. If you're considering recruiting as a career or business, this one is for you. Brianna Rooney has owned Techees, a very successful recruiting firm, for the last 8-1/2 years. Before finding her true passion, she graduated from the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising (FIDM) in Los Angeles at the age of 20. She then dabbled in bartending for a couple of years before deciding she wanted to find an industry she could really excel at. Brianna joined a recruiting firm and loved it so much that she left and started her own. Her specialty is finding great places for highly sought-after software engineers. Reach out to Brianna at https://www.linkedin.com/in/bmarie/. *** Raising Money Summit 2018 *** Ike Mutabanna is going to be on stage as an expert panelist at this summit in Denver. With over 400 investors from across the US attending, Ike will share his philosophy for raising money. Go to www.ike.show/moneysummit and you will get $100.00 off your ticket. This is a one of a kind Summit and we look forward to seeing you there. Looking to start or grow your business? We've got an entire ecosystem to get you quickly off the ground with ideas, mentors, and money! Write to ike@thesidebusiness.show. Make sure to subscribe to The Side Business Show. We are on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. Find links for other popular apps at our subscription page. Disclaimer: The Side Business Show team and Ike Mutabanna (“The SB Show Team”) do not endorse any claims made or explanations provided by guests interviewed on the show. The SB Show Team does not endorse or support the guests or their businesses. The SB Show Team does not receive any compensation from guests appearing on the show. The audience is advised to do their own due diligence in any interaction or dealings with guests.

Ty Crandall suffered immense losses when his business collapsed in the great recession and his personal creditworthiness tanked. That experience pushed him to learn about the oft-ignored need to build business credit and protect himself and his family. Tons of learning in this episode! Ty Crandall has over 17 years of financial experience and he's recognized as an authority in business credit building. He is the author of two books on credit named “Perfect Credit” and “Business Credit Decoded“ and he has been featured by Entrepreneur, Inc, and by Forbes. Ty currently serves as the CEO at Credit Suite where he has helped create one of the biggest and most credible operations in the US to help folks learn all about business credit. Learn more about Ty Crandall at the CreditSuite.com/EIN. Looking to start or grow your business? We've got an entire ecosystem to get you quickly off the ground with ideas, mentors, and money! Write to ike@thesidebusiness.show. Make sure to subscribe to The Side Business Show. We are on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. Find links for other popular apps at our subscription page. Disclaimer: The Side Business Show team and Ike Mutabanna (“The SB Show Team”) do not endorse any claims made or explanations provided by guests interviewed on the show. The SB Show Team does not endorse or support the guests or their businesses. The SB Show Team does not receive any compensation from guests appearing on the show. The audience is advised to do their own due diligence in any interaction or dealings with guests.

Erica Parr saw a business opportunity when she decided to purge and sell her own closet to make room for new people, places, and things! Learn how Erica helped reduce stress for people who are moving and built a lucrative income stream for herself. Erica Parr is the founder of CLOSET REHAB + HOME. She helps people make a smooth transition in their lives by selling pre-loved items. Learn more about Erica and her business at https://getclosetrehab.com/. Looking to start or grow your side business? We've got an entire ecosystem to get you quickly off the ground with ideas, mentors, and money! Write to ike@thesidebusiness.show. Make sure to subscribe to The Side Business Show. We are on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. Find links for other popular apps at our subscription page. Disclaimer: The Side Business Show team and Ike Mutabanna (“The SB Show Team”) do not endorse any claims made or explanations provided by guests interviewed on the show. The SB Show Team does not endorse or support the guests or their businesses. The SB Show Team does not receive any compensation from guests appearing on the show. The audience is advised to do their own due diligence in any interaction or dealings with guests.

Continent-hopping Kathryn Moorhouse started with a side business founding a children's clothing brand. In the process, she discovered the power of social marketing. In this episode, Kathryn reveals the secrets to using Pinterest for businesses as varied as clothing retailers, coaches, and dental offices. Originally from South Africa, Kathryn Moorhouse has become the go-to expert for helping high performing entrepreneurs grow their audience and income using Pinterest. As an entrepreneur herself, she understands the ins and outs of marketing an online business, and her passion for Pinterest has led to an expertise in that niche. Kathryn has a deep love for good coffee and noteworthy conversations with new friends. She is passionate about her family, equipping others with new skills, trying new things, and traveling the world with her husband. More about Kathryn Moorhouse at https://kathrynmoorhouse.com/. Find her on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/katmoorhouse and on Twitter at https://twitter.com/kathmoorhouse. Looking to start or grow your side business? We've got an entire ecosystem to get you quickly off the ground with ideas, mentors, and money! Write to ike@thesidebusiness.show. Make sure to subscribe to The Side Business Show. We are on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. Find links for other popular apps at our subscription page. Disclaimer: The Side Business Show team and Ike Mutabanna (“The SB Show Team”) do not endorse any claims made or explanations provided by guests interviewed on the show. The SB Show Team does not endorse or support the guests or their businesses. The SB Show Team does not receive any compensation from guests appearing on the show. The audience is advised to do their own due diligence in any interaction or dealings with guests.

Diana Bianchi is a high school Physics teacher in Geneva, Switzerland. In this preternatural episode, Diana discusses quantum theory, its confluence with esoteric modalities, and how she uses them to help entrepreneurs. In her unique side business, Diana Bianchi uses “Akashic Records” to assist entrepreneurs center their activities, discover their unique strengths, and remove barriers. More about Diana Bianchi at https://www.facebook.com/FeeRenarde/. Looking to start or grow your side business? We've got an entire ecosystem to get you quickly off the ground with ideas, mentors, and money! Write to ike@thesidebusiness.show. Make sure to subscribe to The Side Business Show. We are on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and all your favorite apps. Direct links at http://ike.show/subscribe.  Notes: Akash is the Sanskrit word for 'ether' but is commonly used in Hindi to mean 'atmosphere'. Practitioners of Akashic Records explain it as “The Akashic Records are the record of your soul's journey, from the time you first arise from Source until you eventually return home. ... But no matter how new or ancient of a Soul you are, the Akashic energy holds all your thoughts, feelings, actions and deeds from each lifetime.” Wikipedia explains Akashic Records as follows “In theosophyand anthroposophy, the Akashic records are a compendium of all human events, thoughts, words, emotions, and intent ever to have occurred in the past, present, or future. They are believed by theosophists to be encoded in a non-physical plane of existence known as the etheric plane. There are anecdotal accounts but there is no scientific evidence for the existence of the Akashic records.”  Disclaimer: The Side Business Show team and Ike Mutabanna (“The Show Team”) do not endorse any claims made or explanations provided by guests interviewed on the show. The Show Team does not endorse or support the guests or their businesses. The Show Team does not receive any compensation from guests appearing on the show. The audience is advised to do their own due diligence in any interaction or dealings with guests.

Mario Porreca was a full-time chef while he built a side business for weight loss. In this episode Mario reveals his journey losing 70 lbs, helping others lose weight, and discovering why they weren't keeping it off. Mario eventually left the kitchen and jumped into business full-time, ironically out of his fathers' chiropractic clinic, coaching people to reach their health, wellness, weight, and mindset goals. His goal is to help busy achievers create the energy, mindset, and strategy to live life fully. Mario has authored two cookbooks geared toward healthy living and has also authored a third book centered around achieving personal and business success. He also hosts a podcast called the 10 Minute Mindset that provides daily tips to start the day with in the right frame of mind. Learn more about Mario Porreca and listen to his podcast 10 Minute Mindset. Looking to start or grow your side business? We've got an entire ecosystem to get you quickly off the ground with ideas, mentors, and money! Write to ike@thesidebusiness.show. Make sure to subscribe to The Side Business Show. We are on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and all your favorite apps. Direct links at http://ike.show/subscribe.

Sarah Jacoby opened a pole dancing fitness studio as a side business while working a full-time job as a creative director. In this exciting episode, Sarah traces her journey to growing 5 studio locations and reaching financial independence so she could leave her job. Sarah's success in her side business venture allowed her to retire at 32. Her pole dancing studios continue to grow and thrive under her hand-picked management staff. In an effort to help budding female entrepreneurs, Sarah also runs a consultancy called the Queen Makers. To learn more about Sarah, visit her profiles on Instagram at @studio9poledance and @makerofqueens or call at 646-349-5357. Make sure to subscribe to this show. We are on Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Spotify, and all your favorite podcasting apps. Direct links to podcast apps at http://ike.show/subscribe. If you need help starting or growing your side business ventures, write to ike@thesidebusiness.show. We've got an entire ecosystem to get you quickly off the ground with ideas, mentors, and money!

Our special guest, Pradeepa, belongs to the category of people who undergo years of trauma and emerge with a passion to help others suffer less of what they went through. In this episode, Pradeepa retells her story with lessons on building a highly unique and personalized side business based on her experience with adversity. Pradeepa Narayanaswamy is an IT professional with a Master's degree in computer science. She works a day job as an organizational leadership coach for business executives. Her side venture is fertility coaching that involves mentoring women and men dealing with infertility. She has drawn upon her personal experience and trauma to build a self-care plan for navigating the fertility journey and reducing the impact of emotional upheaval. More about Pradeepa at http://www.lives-transformed.com. Make sure to subscribe to this show. We are on Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Spotify, and all your favorite podcasting apps. Direct links to podcast apps at http://ike.show/subscribe. If you need help starting or growing your side business ventures, write to ike@thesidebusiness.show. We've got an entire ecosystem to get you quickly off the ground with ideas, mentors, and money!

A Disney Princess and a Personal Finance Geek reveal their strategy to increase income, save 70% of it, and rapidly build a small fortune! Listen to this millennial couple crush their goal to retire by 40. Lindsey is in software sales at her day job and turns into a Disney Princess on weekends for birthday party gigs. Taylor works in corporate finance and runs the MrFiGuy blog for personal finance intelligence. This powerhouse couple have been strategic and intentional in sacrificing their today to build financial independence by the time they are 40. Through a systematic approach at increasing income in their day jobs, building side businesses, and an incredible savings rate, the Stevens are well on their way to a stress-free future. More about Taylor at https://mrfiguy.com/ More about Lindsey on Instagram @lindseystevens99 Make sure to subscribe to this show. We are on Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Spotify, and all your favorite podcasting apps. Direct links to podcast apps at http://ike.show/subscribe. If you want to need help with starting or growing your side business ventures, write to ike@thesidebusiness.show. We've got an entire ecosystem to get you quickly off the ground with ideas, mentors, and money!

You've secretly been an author for decades. It's just that the world doesn't know it. Now, with new technologies and online services, you can make yourself known. Linda Fisler explains how you can stay in your day job and becoming a published author with all the amazing tools that make it possible. At 18 years of age, Linda worked at Proctor & Gamble testing toilet paper--well not literally testing it--not on her buttocks anyway! Along with toilet paper Linda also became an expert at testing baby diapers. In her 26 years at P&G, she also did some marketing, computer programming, and consumer research. In her spare time, she wrote a script for Star Trek: The Next Generation, sending it registered mail directly to Gene Roddenberry. While her script was acknowledged, she received a rejection letter. That was a setback, but after a few years Linda began handwriting scenes for a novel while continuing her full-time job. Writing on breaks, lunch hours, and throughout the weekend, Linda had generated over a foot-tall stack of scenes. She kept these scenes, and in 2014, she began to compile them into what became her debut novel, Blind Influence. It has garnered three awards-Paris Book Festival, Great Midwest Book Festival, and the Hollywood Book Festival upon its release. Blind Persuasion was published in 2016 and received an award at the Paris Book Festival. Blind Alliance debuted in 2017. Linda is now writing her second trilogy while coaching other aspiring writers to achieve their dreams. She also speaks and guides her audiences on self-publishing techniques, while leveraging online networks to provide exclusive content. More about Linda at http://www.lindafisler.com Make sure to subscribe to this show. We are on Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Spotify, and all your favorite podcasting apps. Direct links to podcast apps at http://ike.show/subscribe. If you want to need help with starting or growing your side business ventures, write to ike@thesidebusiness.show. We've got an entire ecosystem to get you quickly off the ground with ideas, mentors, and money!

Sarah May is an Aerospace Engineer who was working on space-craft propulsion systems for deep space travel. In her spare time, she started a side business doing “fix and hold” projects with rental houses. At some point in her side business journey, Sarah found that if she scaled her business sufficiently, she could be financially independent. So, she started syndicating large multifamily properties with investors who wanted the benefits of real estate ownership without the hassle. Sarah now owns over 800 doors as a limited partner and has personally sponsored 100 apartment units in Denver, Colorado. More about Sarah at http://www.regencyinvestmentgroup.com Make sure to subscribe to this show. We are on Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Spotify, and all your favorite podcasting apps. Direct links to podcast apps at http://ike.show/subscribe. If you want to need help with starting or growing your side business ventures, write to ike@thesidebusiness.show. We've got an entire ecosystem to get you quickly off the ground with ideas, mentors, and money!

Ever thought about scheduling 15 minutes a day to worry? Sounds crazy, but it helps train your mind to control emotional response especially in business situations. Just as you need to train your body to be strong, you also need to train your mind to be strong. Our featured guest, Amy Morin, is an authority on building your mental muscles. As a trained psychotherapist and a licensed clinical social worker, Amy came into the limelight with a 2013 article about 13 things that mentally strong people don't do. It's been read by over 50 million people! Students from over 42 countries are using and benefiting from Amy's course on mental strength. Her advice has been featured by numerous media outlets including Time, Fast Company, Success, Business Insider, Oprah.com, Fox News, CNN, CNBC, and Today. More about Amy at http://www.amymorinlcsw.com Make sure to subscribe to this show. We are on Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Spotify, and all your favorite podcasting apps. Direct links to podcast apps at http://ike.show/subscribe. If you need help with starting or growing your side business ventures, write to ike@thesidebusiness.show. We've got an entire ecosystem to get you quickly off the ground with ideas, mentors, and money!

Gene Guarino lays out the details on how you can do good and make multiples of rental income through residential assisted living. Over the next decade or two, there are potentially 77 million baby boomers who are going to retire from the workforce. Vast numbers of seniors are going to need some form of assisted living. Currently, that need is fulfilled to a large extent by institutions such as nursing homes and senior housing communities. Gene realized that residential assisted living would be a much more desirable option for many of our seniors who prefer to live in a home. So, he decided to build a business to create senior assisted housing in the single-family market and in the process doubling the rental income from those properties. If you're looking to earn $5,000 to $15,000 of income per month from home rentals, this is the side business for you! Make sure to subscribe to this show. We are on Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Spotify, and all your favorite podcasting apps. Direct links to podcast apps at http://ike.show/subscribe. If you want to learn more or need help with your side business ventures, write to ike@thesidebusiness.show.

Are your traditional retirement plans trapped in Wall Street's relentless cycle of boom and bust on the stock market? Are options, ETF-traded funds, derivatives just more ways of losing your hard-earned savings in the biggest legal gambling market? If you're tired of it, this episode is especially for you. Through simple case studies, our expert guest, Chris Tanner, explains how you can make big profits by using Self-directed IRAs and Solo 401Ks to invest in private lending, business ownership, and tax liens. Learn how you can control your financial future and gain access to investing strategies that build real wealth. Chris Tanner is a speaker, educator, serial entrepreneur, alternative assets investor, and founder of Diverse Retirement Solutions. Chris is also the author of "Beat the Traditional Retirement System." Also, listen to Episode 40 where Bryan Ellis helps you understand self-directed accounts and the different advantages and limitations of each type. Make sure to subscribe to this show. We are on Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Spotify, and all your favorite podcasting apps. You can also find us at www.ike.show. If you want to learn more or need help with your side business ventures, write to ike@thesidebusiness.show.

Who consumes a heady cocktail of spices, loses 40lbs after two kids, gets a sizzling body while working a full-time 60+ hours consulting job, and builds a 6-figure side business? It's the incredible Nagina Abdullah, that's who! Founder of MasalaBody.com, Nagina helps busy women lose weight without feeling deprived through spicy concoctions. Nagina has been featured in Business Insider, People.com, Huffington Post and on Fox News for her delicious recipes, weight-loss expertise, and online business success. Make sure to subscribe to this show. We are on Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Spotify, and all your favorite podcasting apps. You can also find us at www.ike.show. If you want to learn more or need help with your side business ventures, write to ike@thesidebusiness.show.

Brady Hanna has built a side business that brings him over $40,000 every year in additional income. In this episode, Brady provides concrete steps and strategies that can help you follow his process to rapidly build a portfolio of rental properties at a very low cost and generate thousands of dollars in passive income. If you want to learn more or need help with real estate or other side business ventures, write to ike@thesidebusiness.show. Make sure to subscribe to this show. We are on Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Spotify, and all your favorite podcasting apps. You can also find us at www.ike.show.

Tim Kock serves in the German military and is also a side business enthusiast with a passion for building Dropshipping stores. Tim is an expert at creating small simple online retail stores with minimal investment. In this episode, get ready to learn: 1) How to figure out an online retail niche 2) How to validate the niche 3) How to identify products 4) How to test drive the niche and product selection 5) How to get social validation 6) How to build and scale an online store with chosen products

Ike is interviewed on The Entrepreneurial Mindset Podcast hosted by Jake Jopling. Learn about Ike's story of moving from India to the US, becoming a technology leader, and eventually starting a commercial real estate business. Also, learn about Ike's motivation for the side business show! If you want to learn more about commercial real estate or if you need help with whatever side business you're thinking about or working on. Write to ike@thesidebusiness.show. Make sure to subscribe to this show. We are on Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Spotify, and all your favorite podcasting apps. You can also find us at www.ike.show.

In this collage of episodes, listen to the best techniques, ideas, tips, and strategies that guests of The Side Business Show have shared. We uncover amazing ways to meet the right people, to build awesome relationships, to learn from others, to bring value to their lives and to ours as well. Try some or all of these techniques. Eventually you will figure out something that works just for you. When that happens, write to me and let me know about it. I'd love to invite you on this show and share your experience. If you have any thoughts to share about this topic or anything else on our show, please write to me at ike@thesidebusiness.show. Make sure to subscribe to this show. We are on Apple Podcasts, iTunes, on Spotify, and all other podcasting apps. You can also find us at www.ike.show.

The fear of talking to strangers is real. We are often filled with self-doubt and when attending events we may freeze up and not know how to interact with the people around us. In this episode, Ike takes you through some of his experiences attending meetups, conferences, and events. He shares the three essential things he focuses on to convert conversations with strangers into mutually valuable relationships. Strangers with whom you succeed in striking up a conversation at events could become your future business investors or partners, or career-changing connections, and in some cases lifelong friends.

Imagine making extra income while going on a Disney Cruise, chilling out at a resort in Cancun, frolicking in the waves in Hawaii, or crossing the Mediterranean from Spain to Morocco! Semina and Karim Lalani are partners in life. They are passionate about exploring the world. They run an awesome and highly profitable side business – a cruise planning and travel agency. Semina is a Pharmacy Technician working part-time shifts at CVS Pharmacy stores. And when she's not at her day job, Semina is most likely planning the next vacation for her customers or for herself! Karim's day job is as a Senior Engineer with a data security company. His goal is to build multiple side businesses that give him financial independence and allow them to retire early. Don't miss an episode full of awesome information about the fun, benefits, and profits of a custom travel agency business. Learn the amazing business lessons that Karim and Semina have learned along the way and how they've differentiated themselves from the competition.

Learn the art of transformative journaling. This technique is used by many people to successfully overcome blocking issues and start a side business, or even transition completely into full-time entrepreneurship. Are you convinced that you're not cut out for business? That you simply don't have the time to do anything new? Do you desire a sense of control, but everything feels overwhelming? These are questions many of us ask ourselves at some point in our lives. In fact, you might be struggling with a sense of drift right now. In this episode, Donnie talks about how you can use journaling to challenge these spiraling thoughts of inadequacy and experience life changing breakthroughs. Not everyone who does journaling becomes wildly successful, but almost every wildly successful person journals regularly. Learn how journaling can work for you to create both small and big changes to your life. At 22, fresh out of the Marine Corps, Donnie Boivin landed his first straight commission sales job and through 18 years of trial and errors, struggling, and nearly going bankrupt, Donnie learned the strategies that would eventually help him find success in his life and business. Since then he's used his strategies to build an international speaking and coaching business and helped thousands of people find success in their careers.

Meet the dynamic couple that do multiple side businesses separately and together. In this episode, Jason and Pili Yarusi share their cabinet full of secret sauces for a healthy and profitable married life. Pilialoha, better known as Pili, is originally from Hawaii and has also lived in California and New York before settling in New Jersey. After years working in the arts, managing restaurants, running bars, and owning a berry farm, Pili got a real estate license and plunged into fixing up dilapidated homes and finding good families for them. Jason operates beach-side Airbnb properties, flips homes, and acquires large-scale multi-family assets. In addition, he owns a Chinese restaurant, and a microbrewery. Jason and Pili have two beautiful children with a third on the way. They are also hosts of the REI Foundation Podcast, a fantastic platform for anyone who wants to learn what to do and more importantly what not to do in the real estate world.

Are your IRA and 401K retirement accounts been held hostage by the whims of Wall Street? Well, that's mostly because you don't think there is any other choice. We've all been brainwashed into thinking that stocks, bonds, and mutual funds are the only investment options for our hard-earned savings. Considering these accounts are meant for retirement, we are truly risking our savings in the hands of fund managers who are playing the stock market game at our expense. Bryan Ellis is here to tell you that you can take control of your retirement money by setting up Self-Directed Accounts that have the same tax benefits as traditional IRAs or 401Ks. These accounts allow you to invest in alternative areas such as real estate, businesses, precious metals, and many other types of assets. Bryan is the host of a show called Self Directed Investor Talk, and is an expert in Self-directed IRA's, Solo 401ks, and 1031 Exchanges. He has the distinction of not being a lawyer, and yet his knowledge of the law surrounding self-directed IRA's is so strong that he teaches legal education courses to licensed attorneys through the UCLA. Bryan lives in the metro Atlanta area with his wife and business partner Carole Ellis.

23% of working adults in Australia have a side business. That's the largest percentage of side business owners in the world. This fun and informative conversation with Los Angeles transplant Reed Goossens reveals why the Aussies are crushing it in side business circles! In a fast-paced conversation, Reed explains his philosophy of income diversification with lots of examples from his personal work. His process to ensure financial independence is to acquire assets, invest in creating multiple income streams from those assets, and develop new businesses associated with those assets. With his bright smile and never say die attitude, Reed transitioned from a structural engineering career in Australia and hustling a small duplex purchase to becoming a multi-million apartment syndicator in the US. To help his fellow Australians learn the ropes of being an international investor, Reed also hosts a popular podcast show called “Investing in the US: An Aussie's Guide to US Real Estate.”

Erica Reiner is an ecopreneur. She is an interior designer specializing in eco-friendly products and materials. She also runs an Etsy shop selling ornamental grasses to beautify people's big life events. Outside of these eco-ventures, Erica is a lecturer of environmental science to undergraduate students. In this episode, Erica explains the various opportunities that exist in selling eco-friendly products and services in a variety of businesses. Her side businesses have carved a special niche for themselves in the environmentally conscious market. At the same time, Erica has also been innovative in leveraging technology to provide affordable services to a wider range of customers.

Tony Kurtulan, who is half American and half Turkish, has built up a diverse experience in Insurance and IT sales, selling real estate, and working as a Dallas Fire Fighter. He is also a “serial side business entrepreneur”, owning businesses in auto restoration, insurance agency, and IT staffing, amongst others. In this episode, Tony Kurtulan shares the story of his side venture in construction clean-up. It's a great study for how a business with a low cost of entry can turn sour in the absence of passion and a niche focus.

Beata Lorinc started her career with Procter & Gamble as a Supply Chain Management specialist. After deciding to become a stay-home mom, Beata now runs multiple side businesses and enjoys a full-time income, while working an average 10-15 hours a week. Beata recently created a splash with an oceanfront vacation rental business that was born out of a random idea. With the personalized experience that she creates for her customers, and her razor-focus attention to details, Beata is bringing in double the profits that the average vacation rental manages. This has helped rapidly scale her business to four vacation rentals in less than two years. In this episode you will learn the detailed nuts and bolts of a vacation rental business and the potential investment, expenses, and profits. Not to be missed! Also, make sure to listen to Episode 35. Beata shared her story about launching a small remodeling business to build financial independence for her parents making factory wages. That business enabled her parents to become debt-free and build a nest egg for retirement. A fantastic story of small objectives and thoughtful actions that led to transformational results.

Beata Lorinc started her career with Procter & Gamble as a Supply Chain Management specialist. After deciding to become a stay-home mom, she did a few small businesses and also trained as a success coach. About six years ago, Beata started a small remodeling business to build financial independence for her parents making factory wages. That business has enabled her parents to become debt-free and build a nest egg for retirement. A fantastic story of small objectives and thoughtful actions can lead to transformational results.

Mark J. Podolsky (AKA The Land Geek) has built his financial independence through buying and selling raw, undeveloped land within the United States. In 2001, Mark started a side business flipping raw land. Since then, he has completed over 5,000 unique transactions and completely replaced the income from his original career. By sharing his business acumen and time-tested strategies, Mark helps others break free from what he calls “Solo Economic Dependency.” Mark also continually explores new ideas and technologies that make the systems he uses and teaches smarter, faster and more efficient.

Megan Poorman is a Texas A&M graduate and a PhD candidate in Biomedical Engineering at Vanderbilt University Institute of Imaging Science in Nashville, TN. She specializes in minimally-invasive surgery and develops novel medical imaging guidance tools to improve treatment of disease. In Episode 26, Ike talked about starting the year setting goals and why you need to make them as specific as possible. In response, Ike received a note from Megan about her alternative viewpoint. Megan suggests setting a theme for the New Year, rather than making resolutions. By setting a theme or mantra, it removes the daily pressure of measuring yourself and encourages self-awareness to guide you throughout the year.

Linda Liberatore is the founder and president of My Landlord Helper, a unique virtual assistant solution for DIY rental property investors. She is a speaker, author and consultant and was recently named 2017 Property Manager of the Year and Coach by Think Realty. Linda is also a contributor to the Forbes Real Estate Council and is the author of two books, one of which is an International Best Seller.

Jake Jopling is a Senior Analyst for USAA Real Estate where he helps manage industrial portfolios in excess of 20 MSF. He has over six years of experience in commercial real estate asset management and consulting. Realizing a common theme among successful leaders and entrepreneurs, Jake began learning how an entrepreneurial mindset is a critical part of success and can help you achieve goals faster. He launched a podcast called The Entrepreneurial Mindset, where he interviews industry leaders to show that a person's mindset can play a significant role in what they can achieve.

Ami Kulkarni narrates a fascinating 10-year journey to investigate and develop a side business providing 2-in-1 Health+Beauty products. She is a mother of three, a certified Yoga instructor, and also runs a Commercial Real Estate Business with her husband Samir.

Debbie Sardone is a leading expert in the cleaning industry. She started cleaning as a side business. Today Debbie is the owner of Buckets & Bows Maid Service in Texas, with over 40 employees serving over 500 customers, and multi-million dollar revenue. She is the founder of the national non-profit, Cleaning For A Reason, which provides free cleaning services to women with cancer. In 2010, Debbie and her husband Steve bought Speed Cleaning, a company that manufactures and ships premium green cleaning products and equipment. Debbie is also a speaker, author, and consultant. She's been featured in Reader's Digest and has made appearances on several TV networks, radio stations, and magazines. Debbie also owns a global consulting business helping maid service owners achieve success.

Raya Khashab spent nearly 20 years in the corporate world as a software engineer. Her first side business was a jewelry e-commerce site that had to be shut after 2 years. The lessons learned helped her eventually succeed with her next business. Raya built ezClocker software that has been adopted by a diverse clientele including home health, landscaping, catering, construction, and janitorial services.

Jennifer Browning is a stay-at-home mother of two boys, a 2 year old and a 5 year old. In her home-based bakery business, Jennifer creates custom cakes, pies, cookies, and other delicious treats. Goodies by Jenn has grown in popularity and Jennifer has been awarded Living Magazine Readers' Choice 2017 Best Bakery and Richarson Living Magazine 2017 and 2016 Best Bite Award for Best Bakery.

Ike explains why making goals specific helps you actually achieve them. A review of Ike's past year goals shows that specificity in goals pushes us to take highly directed action that ensures results. Ike reveals his goals for the new year and offers to help listeners with setting specific goals for themselves. If you would like Ike's help to create achievable and actionable goals, send him an email at ike@thesidebusiness.show. As a bonus, Ike will also send you 3 side business ideas that do not require money to start.

The Minions are back, quizzing Ike as he reflects on the amazing journey of launching The Side Business Show, the awesome people he's met along the way, the incredible support he's received from loyal listeners, and some core lessons he's learned from it all. Happy New Year!

Ike discusses how Kristin can save two months of net income from her side business by finding efficiency in her expenses. Savings are critical to your financial future. Every little drop of expense you control, the more comfortably will you build an ocean of wealth.

Malika Virani is the owner of The Tutoring Center in Plano Texas. A mom with two young children, Malika is simultaneously studying to become a Nurse Practitioner in Gerontology. After majoring in Public Relations from India, Malika switched careers after moving to the US. She educated herself and became a Registered Nurse. Still later, she started a tutoring franchise business. This helped her build the financial independence to go back to school for her Master's degree in Nursing.

Mike Berka is a native New Yorker, who recently relocated to Southern California to enjoy year-round warm weather and new adventures. In his quest for financial independence, Mike's been employing a dividend income strategy for over a decade. This unique strategy has enabled Mike to reach a point where he now has predictable income. He can now spend more time working out, golfing, and exploring the west coast.

Erica Blocker is a mother of four children and works full time for an Industrial Supply Company. After going through a divorce, Erica was determined to reconnect with herself. She decided to go back to school to get her Master's degree. It was during this time she discovered the coaching industry and became passionate about helping women overcome struggles, reclaim their dreams, and become successful entrepreneurs. Erica is founder of a Side Business called Moms with Dreams University. It's an online source for women to acquire information and resources they need to grow personally and professionally. As host of the popular podcast The Moms with Dreams Show, Erica interviews women juggling motherhood, marriage, and careers. Erica has become a sought after inspirational speaker and is the bestselling author of Motherhood Dreams & Success: You Can Have It All. Her mantra is: Reclaim your dream. Do what you love. Make a Difference.

Allison Ellsworth is the Founder and CEO of Mother Beverage, a sparkling apple cider vinegar beverage. While working as a landman in the oil and gas industry, Allison started drinking apple cider vinegar to detox and lose weight. Her husband Stephen disliked the taste. So, they crafted an apple cider vinegar beverage that is low calorie, low sugar, and tastes great. Along with being a Full-time Mom, Allison has grown her business rapidly. Since its inception in 2015, Mother Beverage has landed accounts with major grocery retailers. It is projected to do over 2 million dollars in revenue in 2018.

Nick Loper has made a living off of turning his online side business into his full time passion. Along the way he's learned about different types of businesses, affiliate marketing, and outsourcing and shares his experience as Chief Side Hustler at Side Hustle Nation. While working a full-time job as Zone Manager for Ford Motor Company, Nick began a side business called ShoeSniper.com. His affiliate site helped customers find the best deal on shoes. Eventually, Nick left Ford in 2008 to dedicate himself to side hustles.

Amit Vaghela is a Senior Loan Officer and Team Lead for The Vaghela Team w/ Highlands Residential Mortgage in Dallas, Texas. AV has implemented the LPR – Loving Profitable Relationship concept that has brought huge success in his business. Recognized by Top Agent Magazine, Texas Monthly, and D Magazine.

Danny Randazzo is a full-time manager at Deloitte where he provides financial consulting services. In 2016, Danny moved to Charleston, SC with his fiancé. His goal was to build a real estate portfolio that would generate multiple streams of income and provide financial security for their future. He began by purchasing 2 office buildings and has since gone on to purchase a variety of commercial and residential properties controlling over $4.5M in assets.

Danny Randazzo began his consulting career with Accenture's U.S. consulting practice. After moving to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates to pursue an international project opportunity, he returned to the United States a year later. He then joined Deloitte where he currently works full-time providing financial consulting services. In 2013, Danny purchased a 3 bedroom 3 bath residence in the San Francisco Bay Area. He house-hacked his way to covering his living expenses and cost of the home itself. In this first part of the interview, Danny shares thoughts on how everyone can start building equity by house hacking.

Corey Poirier is an award-winning keynote speaker who has presented to thousands of people throughout his career. He is an award-winning broadcaster and host of the top-rated show “Conversations with Passion,” launched in 2012. He is also an international best-selling author of the book "Share your message with the world." A multiple-time TEDx speaker, Corey is the founder of an established media company and has been featured on CBC, NBC, ABC, Fox, Entrepreneur on Fire, Entrepreneur Magazine, Second City, and The CW. Originally from Canada, Corey travels throughout North America speaking to audiences and sharing his insight to motivate and positively impact the lives of others. Corey gained confidence and experience in public speaking over the years performing Stand-up Comedy. Corey has also had a successful corporate career working for companies including Konica Minolta, Toshiba, and Hewlett Packard. He combined his interest in music and writing with experience gained working in the corporate world and performing stand up, to create his unique style and passion that he has become known for today.

John Carney is an active real estate investor and developer in the United States, Australia, and Indonesia. In 2010, John decided to start his own business after moving to Australia. John founded America Property Source to help Australians safely invest in US real estate. A published author and keynote speaker, John's book, Real Estate is a Team Sport. The Nine Players You Need to Profit, outlines the steps to become a smarter, more profitable property investor in any real estate market. John also hosts the podcast “The Real Estate Locker Room Show,” where real estate investors and entrepreneurs share their strategy for success.