The Easy UnOfficial Guide to Starting a Side Hustle

So You Want to Start a Side Business of your own...

Creating a side hustle from scratch isn’t for everyone. I know, you’re thinking that’s not the best way to start off this off, but it’s true!

It takes a fair amount of work, drive, and dare I say research. I know, I know. You thought you left research behind in school and that all the icky, not fun work was left at your day job...

But don't worry, a side hustle is worth all the hard work that it takes up front. If you'd like to know all the needs on side hustle, think read the full post to find out more....

What's Your Side Hustler Personality Type?

Today I’m going to do something a little out of character (strange I know, since I’m talking about personality types) and make this a short and sweet post.

And all you need to do is answer this simple question…

Is there a one size fits all method for starting a business?

First, allow me to back up.

I used to live in South Korea and for my "day hustle" I was an English teacher. The one thing I noticed (which is often hard to account for in a classroom of 20+ students) is that there are several different learning styles.

Not everyone operates the same way.

I realized that my students had different strengths that allowed them to learn and retain information in different ways and so I began to wonder...

**...is this also true for business?**

5 Lessons Learned from Launching My First Book

I remember graduating college and thinking that I’d never have to work so hard again in my life.

I believed that everything I did in college was to prove myself, and thus things would be easier once I officially entered “adult life”.

As I’m sure you’ve already figured out for yourself by now, LIFE DOES NOT WORK LIKE THAT. Especially if you own, or plan to start, your own business. If you’re ambitious and a natural hard worker (which I’m sure you are since you’re reading this post), this is our fate: Get inspired. Work hard. Deliver. Repeat.

Now that the initial book launch is officially over, I’ve been reflecting on what worked well and what didn’t. So today I’m sharing my top 5 lessons learned from the launch of my first book, The DIY Side Hustle Starter Guide.

Now sit back, relax, take some notes, and let’s dive in…

7 Things I Wish I Knew When I Started My Side Hustle

I’ve been at this side hustle thing for over 3 years.

And I've learned that a side hustle doesn’t have to be big to be powerful. But I’ve also learned that you have to keep moving forward, adapting, and testing until you find something that works for you. Consistency and focus is key. And success most definitely isn’t going to come overnight...