The Side Hustle Show Nick Loper of Side Hustle Nation

Making money in real estate typically requires owning the property, right?
Coming up with a large down payment, securing financing, dealing with tenants, handling maintenance and repairs. The barriers to entry aren’t exactly low.
But what if you could skip all that and still bring in serious cash flow by renting out apartments and homes without buying them?
When Richie Matthews and his wife were looking to supplement their seasonal events business in late 2019, rental arbitrage seemed like an ideal side hustle.
Little did they know that just a few months later, that tiny side hustle would quickly scale into a business managing 60 units and generating over $2.5 million in revenue and $700k in profits. He now runs his company, iStayUSA.com.
Tune in to Ep 588 of The Side Hustle Show to:

Test unfamiliar models with tiny experiments before going “all in”

Stay nimble and embrace opportunities, even in uncertainty

Build scalable systems and processes early on

Diversify marketing channels and revenue streams

Focus on profitability metrics rather than solely revenue growth


Full Show Notes: Rental Arbitrage: $700k Renting Out Other People's Properties
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It’s that time of year again—Thanksgiving!
For the past years, I’ve celebrated the holiday with an annual roundup of some of the most creative, outside-the-box side hustle ideas and stories that have come across my desk.
These unique money-making side hustles stand out not just for their ingenuity but for the impressive income generated by ordinary people putting their skills, passions, and sheer determination to work.
This is the 6th installment of the series, so I encourage you to go check out the other episodes if you like this format:

10 Creative Side Hustles Part 1 – 2018

10 Creative Side Hustles Part 2 – 2019

10 Creative Side Hustles Part 3 – 2020

10 Creative Side Hustles Part 4 – 2021

10 Creative Side Hustles Part 5 - 2022

This year’s list features an awesome mix of unconventional side hustles spanning cleaning, gardening, rentals, social media, and more.
Each profile contains key stats, actionable ideas, and an inside look you won’t find anywhere else!
Full Show Notes: 10 Creative Side Hustles that Make Real Money - Part 6
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Can you really get paid to be curious?
When Harry Duran launched the Vertical Farming Podcast in 2020, he had zero experience or connections in the industry — he just wanted to learn more about vertical farming.
Yet through strategic partnerships and consistency, he has established himself as a leading voice in this emerging space.
Fast forward just over three years later, the show generates over $80,000 in annual revenue.
Harry is now seen as a leading authority in the space.
His show generates thousands in sponsorship revenue from companies eager to get in front of this highly targeted audience.
Tune into episode 586 of The Side Hustle Show to learn:

What made him interested in vertical farming

Tactics for landing high-profile guests

Creative approaches to securing sponsors

Strategies for expanding into a media network

And much more


Full Show Notes: Monetize Your Curiosity: How a Part-Time Podcast Generated $80k in Revenue
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We've got another round of 20 Questions from Side Hustle Nation listeners on the agenda today!
I always enjoy tapping into your collective experience and the challenge of providing helpful answers off the cuff.
As is customary on these episodes, I’ve filtered through a stack of questions from the Side Hustle Nation community over the past few months.
Though we usually hit 20, this time around we've got 18 questions to explore.
This is the 15th installment of this series, making it probably the longest-running series in the Side Hustle Show's history, so feel free to check out the older ones:

556: Pricing, Podcasting, Permission to Quit, and More: 20 Questions with Nick

498: Profitable Podcasting, Getting Clients, and $50k/mo in Passive Income: 20 Questions with Nick

451: Affiliate Marketing, Early Retirement, and Side Hustle Shifts Over 8 Years of Podcasting: 20 Questions with Nick

431: Fear of Selling, Protecting Ideas, Podcasting and More

412: Side Hustle Ethics, Charging Your Friends, the Side Hustles I’m Most Excited About, and More

365: Market Saturation, Mind Mapping, Miracle Mornings, and More

346: The Con of the Side Hustle, Beanie Babies, Affiliate Marketing, and More

320: Multiplying Money, Morning Routines, and $100k Side Hustles

291: Email, Ebooks, Platforms, and Conferences

271: Brilliant Blogging, Ruthless Productivity, and Guaranteed Success

245: Network Marketing, Imposter Syndrome, My Side Hustle Mistakes, and More

219: Growing Traffic, Monetization, List-Building, a Day in the Life, and More

198: Blogging, Branding, Book Writing, and Finding the Right Side Hustle for You

181: SEO, Affiliate Marketing, Self-Publishing, Udemy, and More

Topics covered include podcast advertising, SEO resources, deciding which side hustle to focus on, and much more.
You'll hear me reflect on getting sponsors for the show, recommend tools for affiliate marketing, give advice on turning a skill into a money-maker, and share what I've been reading lately.
There's a little something for everyone in this episode, whether you're just getting started on your first venture or looking to take an existing business to the next level.
Let's jump right into the questions!
Full Show Notes: Giving Away Ideas, Getting Great Guests, Growing Your Business, and More: 20 Questions With Nick
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A location-independent consulting business that replaces your day job income in a matter of months?
That's what Paul Minors achieved with his virtual software consulting side hustle.
You might recognize Paul’s name. Paul is a productivity blogger and consultant from New Zealand. He was part of a fun productivity roundtable episode we did towards the end of 2016 -- that was episode 197 if you want to go back and check it out.
At that time, Paul was putting the wheels in motion on his consulting business centered around specific software tools.
If you can hitch your cart to a rising tide of interest in a particular tool, and become the go-to expert in that space, you can do really well.
Paul was able to leave his day job within a couple of months of starting his business. He was then able to go traveling with his wife for 6-months while working 15-20 hours a week from his laptop.
After arriving back home, he started working full-time on his consulting business. “I noticed the impact of that straight away, within a couple of months I had doubled my income,” Paul told me.
It's clear Paul has figured out this business model.
This episode is packed with ideas you might be able to apply to your own areas of expertise. Maybe you’ll even uncover some areas of expertise you never really considered that special before.
Tune in to episode 344 hear:

How Paul came across the idea of offering his first consulting services “by accident.”

The several different marketing channels that drive targeted traffic to his website

How he’s added more products and services to his portfolio


Full Show Notes: Virtual Consulting: How to Start a Location-Independent Consulting Business
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It's one thing to teach a toddler to read; it's another entirely to transform that skill into a 7-figure business.
Spencer Russell built Toddlers Can Read from the ground up and achieved tremendous success in just 2 years.
Despite early setbacks with initial sales, he adapted by refining the course experience and struck gold with viral content on TikTok.
As Spencer innovates, scales, and plans a rebranding, he remains deeply committed to his mission—helping children everywhere unlock their reading potential.
Explore his strategies, learn from his experiences, and discover why he believes in giving your side hustle full-time energy.
Tune into episode 584 of The Side Hustle Show to learn:

How Spencer Russell found his niche in early childhood education

Strategies for delivering value and engaging customers

Leveraging social media for business growth

Expanding reach through blogging and paid advertising


Full Show Notes: Building a 7-Figure Online Business in Just 2 years
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