{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/659c22ccb31581001651ebcd/68e96eebf513ad2b8138520a?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"483:  The First 3 Moves I’d Make If I Were Starting a Side Hustle Today","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/659c22ccb31581001651ebcd/1760128544880-67dcfc72-217c-41c3-8807-4a1794acc630.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this solo episode, I’m sharing the first three moves I’d make if I were starting a side hustle today and it’s not what you think.</p><p><br></p><p>Over the years, I’ve seen so many new side hustlers get caught up in the wrong things (logos, websites, Instagram aesthetic), and miss the real work that actually builds momentum and income. So I’m breaking down what I’d focus on <em>right now</em> if I had to start all over again.</p><p><br></p><p>These are the same foundational steps that helped me build Side Hustle Pro from an idea into a full-fledged business, and they’re the same ones I teach my clients today.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, I share:</p><ul><li>The number one mistake new side hustlers make (and how to avoid it)</li><li>How to get laser-focused on the problem you solve and who you serve</li><li>Why validation calls will change the way you approach your business</li><li>The difference between a website and a funnel (and why the latter matters more)</li><li>How I started selling a $50 course before I ever built a website</li></ul><p><br></p><h2>Highlights Include</h2><p>00:00 Intro</p><p>02:10 Getting clear on the problem you solve</p><p>06:00 Finding your target audience</p><p>08:36 Validating your idea fast</p><p>11:09 What to ask during validation calls</p><p>14:41 Pricing with confidence</p><p>15:00 Building a simple funnel, not a website</p><p>19:03 How one simple email list changed everything</p><p>21:02 Recap: The 3 moves to start your side hustle today</p><p><br></p><h2>Links Mentioned in This Episode</h2><ul><li><a href=\"https://www.leadpages.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Leadpages</a></li><li><a href=\"Fireflies.ai\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Fireflies.ai</a> – My favorite meeting note-taker</li><li>Gemini for Google Meet</li></ul><p><br></p><h1>Announcements</h1><p><strong>Join our Facebook Community</strong></p><p>If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: <a href=\"http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook</a></p><p><br></p><h1>Guest Social Media Info</h1><p>Side Hustle Pro – <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/sidehustlepro/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@sidehustlepro</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/sidehustlepro/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">#SideHustlePro</a></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Nicaila Matthews Okome | Side Hustle Pro Media"}