Side Hustle Hero Joan Posivy

Get double the benefits in this 2-in-1 episode!
Today we’re joined by Brenden Kumarasamy founder of MasterTalk, a coaching business he started to help executives and business owners become top communicators in their industries.
How is it 2-in-1?
Not only does Brenden provide insights, tips, and exercises on how to elevate your communication skills, but since MasterTalk started as a side hustle, he also shares how you can leverage these skills to grow your business as he has done.
Brenden has a combined social media following of over 150,000, and in 2024 received a LinkedIn Top Voice badge which is awarded by invitation only to senior-level experts and leaders.
He shares,
specific exercises you can start doing today to level up your communication skills, tips to improve both your in-person and online presentations, strategies he’s used to grow his business, and the one technique he attributes to jump starting his career. Need a little push to start and then stay focused to grow your side hustle? Dive into my online Masterclass, Turn Your Thoughts Into Wanted Things.
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Mentioned in episode:
Toastmasters
 
Connect with Brenden:
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LinkedIn
Youtube
 
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About Joan
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Today’s guest found time during medical school and residency to work on his side hustle and grow it to over $1 million in sales. 
Then he landed a deal on Shark Tank, and his business exploded.
He’s Shaan Patel, founder and CEO of the now multi-million dollar business known as Prep Expert…a leading online education company that has helped over 100,000 students improve their SAT & ACT scores, and win over $100 million in college scholarships.
In today’s episode you’ll hear,
the strategies Shaan used to carve out the time to make that happen, details of his final Shark Tank deal, the process of getting on the show and what you need to do to stand out, a smart way to schedule time to work on your side hustle, and (this is gold) Shaan shares what he would do differently if he were to start all over again. Need a little push to start and then stay focused to grow your side hustle? Dive into my online Masterclass: https://courses.joanposivy.com/p/turn-your-thoughts-into-wanted-things
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For the full show notes head on over to the home of Side Hustle Hero.
https://www.sidehustlehero.com/95
 
Connect with Shaan:
Prep Expert website
Sean's book: Self-Made Success: Ivy League Shark Tank Entrepreneur Reveals 48 Secret Strategies To Live Happier, Healthier, And Wealthier
 
Connect with Joan:
Instagram
Facebook
About Joan
Be on the show!
Tell us about your side hustle success story!
 
 
 

She was in the midst of traveling and absolutely dreaded the thought of returning to the work life she knew was waiting for her back home in London England.
But then a combination of events that included torrential rain, travelling in Northern Chile, and a bottle of wine, prompted a single decision that altered Anya Caister’s life.
This episode is much less about a specific side hustle, but instead provides inspiration and motivation to make a change.
If there is an aspect of your life right now that you know you want to improve or alter, listen in to help shift your thinking from, “I can’t” to “how I can.”
I asked Anya to come on the show and share her story because of the lessons wrapped up in it for anyone hesitant to start or grow their side hustle.
Anya describes,
why she didn’t take the step earlier, the power of connecting with someone already doing something you aspire to do, and it serves as a word of caution for anyone waiting for everything to line up perfectly before making their move. Need a little push to start and then stay focused to grow your side hustle? Dive into my online Masterclass: Turn Your Thoughts Into Wanted Things
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For the full show notes head on over to the home of Side Hustle Hero.
Connect with Anya:
Orange Light Photography
Instagram
Connect with Joan:
Instagram
Facebook
About Joan
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If you meet someone over a coffee you have a normal conversation. Yet most people don’t know how to move that natural 1 on 1 conversation, into their emails.
 
But Monica Badiu does!
 
She is a Conversion Copywriter who specializes in ‘customer-centric’ copywriting.
What’s that?
 
It’s writing engaging and compelling emails and funnel pages that prioritize value over pressure, which results in driving conversions and building long-lasting relationships with audiences.
 
It’s no-BS, non-spammy copy - that sells.
 
Today we hone in on addressing a specific opportunity that most solopreneurs and companies miss - the welcoming email. Too many people squander this golden opportunity. Monica walks us through what you should to instead to develop a strong bond with your audience, resulting in increased sales.
 
She’s also running two creative side hustles!
 
For full show notes head over to:
https://www.sidehustlehero.com/93
 
If you like what you're hearing, you can give it a caffeinated thumbs up...here's how:
We'd really appreciate it!
https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sidehustlehero
 
Connect with Monica:
LinkedIn
Youtube
Monica Badiu Website
Her side hustles:
Paper crafting website
Paper crafting Youtube
Wedding confetti website
Wedding confetti Instagram
 
Connect with Joan:
Instagram
Facebook
About Joan
Be on the show!
Tell us about your side hustle success story!
 
 
 
 

Can you own and operate a franchise as a side hustle?
“Absolutely!” says today's guest Greg Mohr.
 
He’s a franchise consultant who helps match people to their best franchise, and the Wall Street Journal bestselling author of, Real Freedom: Why Franchises Are Worth Considering and How They Can Be Used For Building Wealth.
 
Greg shares;
pros and cons of buying a franchise, vs building your own business from scratch, crucial steps you need to take in choosing and assessing a franchise, specific questions to ask existing franchisees before you buy, funding sources, why you want most of the franchisor’s revenue coming from ongoing royalty fees, and SO much more!  
Need a little push (and a lot of guidance!) to start and grow your side hustle?
You can live your best life. Dive into my online Masterclass: Turn Your Thoughts Into Wanted Things
 
For full show notes head over to:
https://www.sidehustlehero.com/92
 
If you like what you're hearing, you can give it a caffeinated thumbs up...here's how:
We'd really appreciate it!
https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sidehustlehero
 
Resources Greg mentioned:
Franchise Maven, Greg's website
Making Money With Water Vending Machines, episode 59
International Franchise Association (IFA)
International Franchise Professionals Group (IFPG)
SCORE - a non-profit for business advice in the US
 
Connect with Joan:
Instagram
Facebook
About Joan
LinkedIn
Be on the show!
Tell us about your side hustle success story!
 
 

If you’re looking for a side hustle that you can start in your own community, then you’ll want to check out today’s episode with Adam Keller, author of 101 Real World Side Hustles.
 
While he does offer up some online ideas, the majority of the 101 are to be done in your local area.
 
The ideas he shares in the book he's either running as a business, has friends who have done it, or he's done the heavy research.
 
One of the real gems in our conversation not to be missed, is when Adam talks about how he's trained his brain to look at things from an entrepreneurial perspective. It inspired the ending “wrap up” segment where I describe a mission for you…if you choose to accept it!
 
Need a little push (and a lot of guidance!) to start and grow your side hustle?
You can live your best life. Dive into my online Masterclass: Turn Your Thoughts Into Wanted Things
 
For full show notes, head over to:
https://www.sidehustlehero.com/91
 
If you like what you're hearing, you can give it a caffeinated thumbs up...here's how:
We'd really appreciate it!
https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sidehustlehero
 
Connect with Adam:
101 Real World Side Hustles Book
TikTok
Instagram
YouTube channel
 
Connect with Joan:
Instagram
Facebook
About Joan
Be on the show!
Tell us about your side hustle success story!