Side Hustle to Small Business

Hiscox
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Side Hustle to Small Business

A weekly podcast from Hiscox, the small business insurance experts. We’re changing the conversation around the side hustle and featuring founders at various stages of their small business journey. These entrepreneurs are pushing the envelope while keeping their values and have learned a few lessons along the way. Listen each week for conversation, context, and camaraderie. Hosted by Sanjay Parekh, produced by Edgewise.Media.

  1. 3 DAYS AGO

    How Stephanie Shanks increased her revenue by tenfold

    Stephanie Shanks has always had an entrepreneurial spirit, from selling livestock in her youth to owning a message therapy practice. It wasn’t until her first child was born that she discovered her passion for photography. With the encouragement of her community, she founded Staphanie Shanks Photography in 2011. When she realized she wasn’t charging enough, she changed her rates and increased her revenue tenfold.    Chapters 00:00 Introduction and background 5:56 Photography background 7:54 Going all in 9:17 Setting rates 12:47 Overcoming nerves 14:38 Investing back in the business 16:25 Balancing life and the business 18:04 Finding your personal style 21:11 Managing stress 23:37 Setting boundaries 25:15 Looking back 25:50 Advice for other entrepreneurs 26:28 Closing

    28 min

  2. NOV 6

    Creating a global community through podcasting

    Jeff Revilla started his entrepreneurial journey in the early 2000’s by opening a mail order skateboard shop. After that business went under during the 2008 financial crisis, Jeff’s entrepreneurial spirit never went away. In June of 2024, he opened Poduty Live, a podcasting and live event theater based in Tarentum, Pennsylvania. This space allows Jeff to connect podcasters and local and virtual talent to excited audience members.   Chapters 00:00 Introduction and background 6:02 Finding the right space for your new business 11:43 Overcoming nerves 13:23 Revenue 18:02 Managing a side hustle while working full-time 21:18 Looking back on the business 22:57 Advice for other entrepreneurs 26:28 Technology recommendations 28:07 Closing and contact

    30 min

  3. OCT 30

    Amity Gleason’s journey from Attorney to Jewelry Maker

    Formally a courtroom attorney, Amity Gleason first gained an interest in jewelry design when she was getting married. As someone with an appreciation of gothic style, she found most jewelry on the market didn’t match this style and instead followed the same cookie cutter patterns. This inspired her to start Amity Alexandra Jewelry Design, a jewelry company focused on making one-of-a-kind pieces that don’t break the bank.   Chapters 00:00 - Introduction and background 6:57 - Jewelry making process 10:35 - Overcoming fears and finding clients 14:11 - Work-life balance 16:14 - Building your brand 18:58 - Saving money 22:08 - Entrepreneurship and parenthood 25:39 - Setting boundaries 27:36 - Looking back 28:30 - Advice for other entrepreneurs 30:05 - Closing and contact

    32 min

  4. OCT 23

    How Bonnie Conrad went from furniture builder to marketer

    As a military spouse, Bonnie Conrad was tired of starting at a new job everywhere she moved. In 2018, she decided to take the leap into entrepreneurship by founding I Built This, a furniture building company. Through selling furniture, she discovered digital marketing and decided to dive into it full-time by founding Second You. In 2023, she merged her business with Inn8ly, a website technology company, to expand her impact in the digital space.   Chapters   00:00 - Introduction and background 8:10 - Entrepreneurial background 10:59 - Overcoming nerves and starting the business 13:15 - Balancing life and entrepreneurship  15:31 - Merging with another business 20:00 - Helpful technology and apps 20:40 - Looking back 23:46 - Advice for other entrepreneurs  25:53 - Social media strategy advice 26:49 - Closing and contact

    28 min

  5. OCT 16

    How Ryan Klee leads with purpose through thought leadership

    Ryan Klee is the Co-Founder of Rootstock, an organization dedicated to helping ambitious leaders and businesses expand their brands and scale their operations. Rootstock achieves this by harnessing the power of strategic thinking, refining compelling narratives, and sharing those stories with broader audiences. With a background in PR, Ryan grew tired of the traditional 9 to 5 routine and, along with a colleague, launched the business in 2021.   Chapters 00:00 - Introduction and background 3:30 - Venturing into entrepreneurship 7:46 - Finding clients 9:18 - Origin of the company name 10:13 - Shifting business models 17:41 - Resonating with clients 22:30 - Looking back 26:31 - Advice for fellow entrepreneurs 28:34 - Closing and contact

    30 min

  6. OCT 9

    ​​How your perspective on entrepreneurship can evolve over time

    With a background in marketing, Chris Van Nostrand never envisioned himself becoming an entrepreneur. It wasn't until his late 30s, seeking a change, that he decided to transform his lifelong passion for powerlifting into a full-time career. This shift coincided with the pandemic, bringing numerous learning opportunities along the way, including owning a virtual business and customer acquisition.   - Chapters -  00:00 - Introduction 3:10 - Entrepreneurial background 6:22 - Funding the business 7:30 - Impact of the pandemic 8:50 - Overcoming nerves 10:28 - Finding your market and services offered 14:55 - Tracking costs and customer acquisition 17:52 - Making the leap into full-time entrepreneurship 26:58 - Health and Wellness 29:47 - Reflecting back on the business 32:00 - Closing and contact

    34 min

  7. OCT 2

    Navigating numbers and networking as an entrepreneur

    When Samantha Mittman Besnoff started college, she had dreams of being an accountant at a one of the big 6 firms. However, after having children, she discovered that she wanted the flexibility that a traditional 9 to 5 cannot offer. She then turned her side hustle of helping folks with their taxes into her full-time gig. Now, Samantha runs Your Financial Maven, a successful accounting business. She also hosts the Your Financial Maven podcast.   - Chapters - 00:00 - Intro 4:15 - Entrepreneurial Background 8:28 - Overcoming nerves 12:10 - Your Financial Maven podcast 14:49 - Managing stress 20:12 - Looking back on the business 23:44 - Technology recommendations 25:02 - Advice for other entrepreneurs 26:46 - Closing and contact

    28 min

  8. SEP 25

    How Monica Helvie helps herself and others navigate burnout

    Monica Helvie started her career as a licensed therapist in community mental health, but found it challenging to balance her personal life with her work, causing her to experience intense burnout. In 2018, she decided to open her own private practice, giving her the freedom to set her own hours and choose her clients. Using the skills she learned with her burnout experience, Monica specializes in helping clients navigate their own experiences with burnout.   - Chapters - 00:00 - Intro 3:02 - Entrepreneurial background 4:44 - Community Mental Health 5:41 - Making the leap into entrepreneurship 8:09 - Overcoming nerves and managing stress 14:17 - Setting boundaries 19:30 - Looking back on the business 22:20 - Advice for other entrepreneurs 23:50 - Closing and connect

    25 min
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A weekly podcast from Hiscox, the small business insurance experts. We’re changing the conversation around the side hustle and featuring founders at various stages of their small business journey. These entrepreneurs are pushing the envelope while keeping their values and have learned a few lessons along the way. Listen each week for conversation, context, and camaraderie. Hosted by Sanjay Parekh, produced by Edgewise.Media.

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  • Creator
    Hiscox
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2024
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Copyright 2022 All rights reserved.
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    Side Hustle to Small Business

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