Best Brian Hoffmann Podcasts (2024)

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A River Runs Through It by Norman Maclean 55:23

19h ago55:23

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This week on Required Reading, we all called our brothers and fathers. We read A River Runs Through It by Norman Maclean, one of the greatest American parables ever written. Make your brothers, fathers, husbands, etc read it, also while you are at it, whoever you are, READ IT. Host: Dr. Nic Hoffmann, Mike Burns, and Mike Carroll. Book summary from …

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Nothing but Volatility: Lauren Kriegler 36:12

17d ago36:12

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On a mid-May afternoon in 2020, Lauren Kriegler sat in her home office and scribbled a warning to her young kids—who were in the thick of remote learning—on a Post-It Note and stuck it to her office door: “Important call. Do not come in!” For five years at Alaska Airlines, Kriegler had led a massive project to overhaul the uniforms provided to its …

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Redwall by Brian Jacques 1:02:49

1M ago1:02:49

1:02:49

This week, Mike Carroll raps poetic about the role a mouse book played in his literary life. We talked about Redwall by Brian Jacques, volume 1 of 22; them mice sure get up to mischief! How does Redwall by Brian Jacques hold up? Co-hosted: Nic Hoffmann and Mike Carroll "One of TIME Magazine’s 100 Best Fantasy Books of All Time The book that inspire…

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Clash of the Megatrends: Chris Hoffmann 39:55

2M ago39:55

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In the heating-and-cooling industry, they’re calling it “The Great Consolidation” as the pace of company acquisitions has risen from about 20 in 2011 to 120 a year by 2019. Meanwhile, The Great Consolidation is slamming head-first into the pandemic-born Great Resignation, as firms battle for a share of the scarce pool of talent on the market. That’…

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E47 - Daniel Voigt Godoy - Your're Not Your Job - Going above and beyond for yourself 37:35

2M ago37:35

37:35

Episode 47 - Daniel Voigt Godoy - Your're Not Your Job - Going above and beyond for yourself Do you feel like what you're doing is not really meant for you? Would you rather be doing something else entirely but don't know where to start? In our lives, we don't ask ourselves enough questions. Along the way, you may lose track of who you really are. …

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Tintin and the Blue Lotus by Hergé 50:37

2M ago50:37

50:37

We are back, baby! Sorry about the delay, life got in the way, but we are back with a graphic novel, this time the Franco-Belgian super star Tintin with Tintin and the Blue Lotus by Hergé. The world's most famous boy(?) detective helps predict World War II and is highly critical of the Europeans in Asia. Also, comedy! Join us next episode for Redwa…

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An Unforced Error: Brian Williams 36:04

3M ago36:04

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Since 1999, the digital agency that Brian Williams and his brother cofounded has weathered—often just barely—some tough blows to the economy. There was the bursting of the dot-com bubble. Then there was 9/11. Then, the global financial crisis of 2008. In fact, that last shock compelled Williams to create a formal business development function at Vi…

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Building for the Future: Camryn Okere 30:12

4M ago30:12

30:12

This story is not really about the first pivotal moment Camryn Okere navigated. That’s the moment when the pandemic upended plans for a college internship and shuttered a business she had grown to love. In that moment, she decided to gather some mentors and some fellow students across a few universities to create a boutique consulting firm serving …

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E46 - Brian P Swift - The Quad Father is here to inspire you to move forward with your side hustle 26:10

4M ago26:10

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EPISDOE 46 - Brian P Swift - The Quad Father is here to inspire you to move forward with your side hustle Brian has a great story - a story of overcoming, everyday and in every way. Brian was injured in his teens while playing football with friends changing his life forever. Brian is here to inspire you to do the thing that you are wrestling with. …

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E45 - Michael Hoffmann - Starting with a Side Hustle and Making it More - How Paid Ads Can Build Business 41:36

4M ago41:36

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EPISODE 45 - Michael Hoffmann - Starting with a Side Hustle and Making it More - How Paid Ads Can Build Business https://livingmysidehustle.com/ KidsPod is founded on a simple idea: Every kid should have access to the power of audio. https://kidspod.app/ Buzzsprout is our podcast host for this show! Ready to find a better podcast host for your show…

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E44 - Jared Brenchley - Time Management for Side Hustlers - Sacred and N.E.T. Time Lessons You Can Use 47:16

5M ago47:16

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E44 - Jared Brenchley - Time Management for Side Hustlers - Sacred and N.E.T. Time Lessons You Can Use https://livingmysidehustle.com/ KidsPod is founded on a simple idea: Every kid should have access to the power of audio. https://kidspod.app/ Buzzsprout is our podcast host for this show! Ready to find a better podcast host for your show? Get a $2…

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The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King by J. R. R. Tolkien. 1:05:37

5M ago1:05:37

1:05:37

This week we complete the saga and talk The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King by J. R. R. Tolkien. Since the first season, we have had a guest episode with the great Robert von Hagen, but now, in season four we have completed the Tolkien series. "What about the Silmarillion?" You may asked. "WE HAVE COMPLETED THE SERIES." I reply. Enjoy thi…

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Better Together: Steve Degnan 34:13

5M ago34:13

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In the wake of the global pandemic, some of the loudest voices in corporate America proclaimed the end of work as we know it. Lockdown, it seemed, had proven workers could be productive from home. Work-from-home came into vogue. We’d never have to commute to the office again, some suggested. But as pandemic-era restrictions eased in mid-2021, Steve…

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E43 - What You Need and What You Don't Need To Start a Side Hustle 15:18

5M ago15:18

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E43 - What You Need and What You Don't Need To Start a Side Hustle What You Need and What You Don’t There are very few prerequisites to side hustling. To be successful in using this model, mostly you need: • The right frame of mind. • The willingness to act. • You don’t need much money. • You don’t need much time. • You don’t need a business degree…

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E42 - How side hustles can help students like you to create extra income while gaining valuable skills 16:27

5M ago16:27

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E42 - How side hustles can help students like you to create extra income while gaining valuable skills In today's episode, we'll dive into what a side hustle can teach you, the skills you'll gain, and how you can create that much-needed extra income while still focusing on your studies. Let's get started! First off, let's talk about the valuable le…

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Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck 1:11:56

5M ago1:11:56

1:11:56

This week on Required Reading, we talk race, mental illness, and the Incredible Hulk. We read Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck, but just want to talk about the rabbits. Host: Dr. Nic Hoffmann Co-hosts: Mike Burns and Mike Carroll From the Penguin Classics back cover: "They are an unlikely pair: George is "small and quick and dark of face"; Lennie,…

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E41 - How to add a side hustle to your busy life and on a tight budget 11:53

5M ago11:53

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E41 - How to add a side hustle to your busy life and on a tight budget It's true that some side hustles require a significant investment, but don't worry, there are plenty of options for those with limited funds. Today, we'll focus on low-cost or no-cost side hustle ideas that can fit into your busy schedule. So, let's get started! Identifying Your…

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E40 - Danielle Fliller - Voice Acting as a Side Hustle, Audiobooks, Commercials and Cartoon Voices 35:14

6M ago35:14

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E40 - Danielle Fliller - Voice Acting as a Side Hustle, Audiobooks, Commercials and Cartoon Voices About Danielle I have a full-time career in education, but am looking to break into the voice-over realm! This is an organic journey that I would like to explore after years of doing phone recordings and morning announcements at various schools. I am …

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War Zone: Rescuing a Colleague: Kyle Bank 30:57

6M ago30:57

30:57

In early March 2022, the skies over Irpin, Ukraine, sizzled with Russian missiles and thundered with mortar shells. Under those skies in the first days of Russia’s aggression, the lead software developer for a Chicago-based startup huddled in his parent’s basement when the air raid sirens sounded. For a substantial investment of thousands of dollar…

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E39 - Eight Things to Avoid When Considering A Side Hustle - Future Proof Your Idea Right From The Start 15:19

6M ago15:19

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E39 - Eight Things to Avoid When Considering A Side Hustle - Future Proof Your Idea Right From The Start When considering a side hustle, there are certain pitfalls to avoid to ensure a positive and successful experience. Here are some things to avoid: Unrealistic expectations: Avoid falling into the trap of expecting instant success or overnight ri…

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E38 - Patrick James Elkins A Family Side Hustle Idea - The Amazing New App His Kids Help Create, TOYTLE 34:24

6M ago34:24

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E38 - Patrick James Elkins A Family Side Hustle Idea - The Amazing New App His Kids Help Create, TOYTLE Patrick James Elkins is a husband and father with an inspiring entrepreneurship story about having an idea, not knowing where to start, but not taking “NO” for an answer. This meant not allowing his own insecurities to discredit, limit, disqualif…

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The Restaurant at the End of the Universe by Douglas Adams 52:51

6M ago52:51

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This week we return to the universe of the Hitchhiker’s Guide as we discuss the sequel The Restaurant at the End of the Universe by Douglas Adams. Host: Dr. Nic Hoffmann Panel: Mike Burns and Mike Carroll "Now celebrating the 42nd anniversary of The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy," “Douglas Adams is a terrific satirist.”—The Washington Post Book …

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E37 - Josh Green - How A Side Hustle Can Be Your Super Power - Simple Ideas That Work For Your Next Side Hustle 51:09

6M ago51:09

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E37 - Josh Green - How A Side Hustle Can Be Your Super Power - Simple Ideas That Work For Your Next Side Hustle Josh joins us to share the various side hustle projects that he has done over the years and shares his suggestions for your next side hustle endeavor! How can having a Side Hustle become your superpower Side Hustles that did not make it i…

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E36 - Tara Furey - Side Hustling from Tutoring to Copy Writing and Beyond 38:44

6M ago38:44

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E36 - Tara Furey - Side Hustling from Tutoring to Copy Writing and Beyond Tara was a Math Teacher turned Tutor turned Copy Writer Tara talks about finding a side hustle that works around your time, how helping others can lead to developing a great side hustle and leveraging what you already know how to do and building a community around you that is…

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E35 - Brettany Sorokowsky - Developing Your Personal Brand 47:32

7M ago47:32

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E35 - Brettany Sorokowsky - Developing Your Personal Brand Helping Business Owners Leave The Hustle Culture While Growing Profit & Impact Brett Sorokowsky is a highly sought-after professional speaker, executive business coach, and author. Brett is a powerful presenter and has inspired thousands with her story and content-rich style. Brett speciali…

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The Fateful Cab Ride: Christine Chang 34:32

7M ago34:32

34:32

Christine Chang recalls the moment in the back seat of a cab, heading across Manhattan to her next appointment. She and her cofounder, Sarah Lee, finally had to have a tough conversation about the future of their beauty business Glow Recipe. The pair had originally built a successful business focused on curating Korean beauty products produced by o…

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E34 - Tony Lysandrides - Make Money on YouTube Without Being On Camera 49:25

7M ago49:25

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EPISODE 34 - Tony Lysandrides - Make Money on YouTube Without Being On Camera Imagine making money from YouTube and never showing your face on camera - like, never! Tony did it and he wants to help you start a side hustle! With Tony's help, you can start a passive income side hustle on YouTube as a content creator! Tony shares his first hand experi…

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Just Kids by Patti Smith 49:30

7M ago49:30

49:30

This week, for our 50th episode, we talk memoirs, the art scene of the 1970s, the late Robert Mapplethorpe, and the incomparable Patti Smith. We talked Just Kids by Patti Smith. "WINNER OF THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARD “Reading rocker Smith’s account of her relationship with photographer Robert Mapplethorpe, it’s hard not to believe in fate. How else to …

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E33 - Janelle Jones - Stand up, Speak up, Show up, Grow Your Team With A Side Hustles 38:32

7M ago38:32

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E33 - Janelle Jones - Stand up, Speak up, Show up, Grow Your Team With A Side Hustles Janelle Jones is known as the “Queen of Side Hustles”. She has inspired many people to improve their life and earn extra income while they are also working full time. She shows them that by doing what they love they can create a “side hustle” and earn extra income…

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E32 - Veronica Hanson - Your Side Hustle Can Fund Your Adventure - The Ex-American Dream 45:55

7M ago45:55

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E32 - Veronica Hanson - Your Side Hustle Can Fund Your Adventure - The Ex-American Dream I turned my side hustles into an international nomadic lifestyle. Over the past 2+ years I've long term stayed in Dominican Republic, Egypt, Thailand, and currently based in Japan. Hola! Konichiwa! Hello! I’m a recovering “American Dream” addict. My entire life…

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Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel 59:26

7M ago59:26

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This week we deal with an airborne plague that kills everyone to get our mind off of current events. We read Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel. Back of the book from Vintage: "NATIONAL BESTSELLER • NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALIST • A PEN/FAULKNER AWARD FINALIST • Set in the eerie days of civilization’s collapse—the spellbinding story of a Hollyw…

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E31 - Sarah Berthon - How to Run a Side Hustle When You Have a Chronic Illness 40:10

8M ago40:10

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E31 - Sarah Berthon - How to Run a Side Hustle When You Have a Chronic Illness Our Guest - My name is Sarah and I’m a business and chronic illness mentor. I have a number of health conditions including Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, POTS Syndrome, ME, IBS and Chronic Migraine. Whilst living with these conditions, I have worked with a variety of blue-chip …

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Opportunity on the Line: Akeem Shannon 32:03

8M ago32:03

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Akeem Shannon was stressed. In three weeks, his Shark Tank episode would air, the episode where he’d pitch Flipstik—a novel cellphone attachment that doubles as a kickstand and a sticky wall mount. He knew one thing with absolute certainty: Whether or not the “sharks” on the popular ABC-TV show offered him a deal, he was going to sell some Flipstik…

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E30 - Bryson Tarbet - That Music Teacher Stumbled Into Creating a Community for Music Teachers 39:26

8M ago39:26

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E30 - Bryson Tarbet - That Music Teacher Stumbled Into Creating a Community for Music Teachers Hi! I'm Bryson! I never thought I’d want to teach elementary music. Like so many of us, I always thought I was going to be the next great high school choir director. Through my undergraduate courses and field placements I soon realized that the elementary…

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E29 - How to Start Your Side Job - Three Basic Steps 19:11

8M ago19:11

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E29 - How to Start Your Side Job - Three Basic Steps How to Start Your Side Job: A Basic Guide If you've been toying with the notion of pursuing your big passion, cherished hobby, or eccentric interest and you're now thinking that you really must see if you can make anything of it, the very first question you must ask yourself is: 1 - Hold On To Yo…

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E28 - A Taste of our Other Podcast - Living The Next Chapter - Greg Cagle is our guest 56:24

8M ago56:24

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EPISODE 28 - A Taste of our Other Podcast - Living The Next Chapter - Greg Cagle is our guest We are back! Busy time of year as we go through some major changes with our Side Hustle turned Store Front - we will get you up to date on that shortly! Thanks for following along! We wanted to share one of our other podcasts - yes, we have 7 different pod…

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E27 - Duane McHodgkins - Side Hustle Inspiration - Super Ideas For Your New Side Hustle 35:37

9M ago35:37

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EPISODE 27 - About Duane McHodgkins Duane has grown his business and adapted to changing conditions for more than ten years, helping small businesses and individuals manage their technology issues. Many of the ideas for this book came from his personal experience as a successful business owner and from his friends and networking partners who also h…

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World War Z by Max Brooks 1:06:56

8M ago1:06:56

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This week we get alllll spooky and cinematic! We talk Zombie apocalypse with World War Z by Max Brooks (also, this one has an incredible audiobook)! Thanks for reading along with us! Our next book will be Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel, because we just can't get optimistic. Host: Nic Co-host: Mike Burns and Mike Carroll "We survived the zo…

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E26 - Monica Schwemin is here to encourage us to live a healthy hustle 41:08

9M ago41:08

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EPISODE 26 - Monica Schwemin is here to encourage us to live a healthy hustle Our guest Monica is here to chat about how we can balance life, family self-care and our Side Hustle! More about our guest - For most of her life, Monica has wanted to share her writing, art, and thoughts with the world. Monica's website continues - When I was a strugglin…

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Time to Dream Bigger: Lisa Baron 31:09

9M ago31:09

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At the start of the day, Lisa Baron and her board of trustees gathered for the fifth strategic planning cycle in the 20-year history of Memory Care Home Solutions, the nonprofit Baron founded to serve families with Alzheimer’s patients. How would they expand? How would they diversify their revenue sources? How would they create sustainable long-ter…

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E25 - Arden Coutts - Dig in and hear Arden's Story and Uncover How They Took Their Side Hustle Fulltime 27:56

9M ago27:56

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EPISODE 25 - Arden Coutts - Dig in and hear Arden's Story and Uncover How They Took Their Side Hustle Fulltime Arden joins us to share the journey that took them from a career in archeology to owning her own business helping others About Us Create, Engage, Inspire Media (CEI Media) assists small businesses, creatives, podcasters, and non-profits te…

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The Bourne Identity by Robert Ludlum 54:54

9M ago54:54

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We start this season in earnest with a classic Cold War espionage thriller, but I can't remember which one. We read The Bourne Identity by Robert Ludlum. From the Bantam summary: "His memory is a blank. His bullet-ridden body was fished from the Mediterranean Sea. His face has been altered by plastic surgery. A frame of microfilm has been surgicall…

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E24 - James Voigt - A Side Hustler's Guide - The Book Going Solo - Leveling the Playing Field in Professional Services 43:41

9M ago43:41

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EPISODE 24 - James Voigt - A Side Hustler's Guide - The Book Going Solo - Leveling the Playing Field in Professional Services Have a podcast and need a great website? Try Podpage! KidsPod is founded on a simple idea: Every kid should have access to the power of audio. https://kidspod.app/ Buzzsprout is our podcast host for this show! Ready to find …

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A Wrong Cruelly Done by Michael Carroll 32:00

9M ago32:00

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Hey readers! This summer has been a mess and I promise we will soon return with a regular episode. In the meantime, here is a short story, soon to be published, by panelist Mike Carroll. A Wrong Cruelly Done. Enjoy, NicBy Required Reading, Dr. Nic Hoffmann, Mike Burns, and Mike Carroll

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E23 - What is the point of a Side Hustle - 4 Reasons You Need a Side Hustle 14:54

10M ago14:54

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EPISODE 23 - What is the point of a side hustle? 4 Reasons You Need a Side Hustle 1. Having multiple sources of income is empowering - living with options! 2. You can use the extra money to pay off debt - short-term fix when money is tight 3. You can use the extra money to build wealth - investments, real estate etc. 4. It could turn into a job you…

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E22 - Hiske MacKay - MacKay Candle Company - Farming and Side Hustling at the same time 28:02

10M ago28:02

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EPISODE 22 Hi guys! We wanted to share another vendor from our store! Hiske MacKay created a soy candle business that has grown in a very short time! MacKay Candle Company has great products - focused on candles! Hiske, her husband and 2 young children operate a farm here in Ontario Canada, and somehow finds the time to run a successful candle busi…

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"Now What?": On Principle Live event 34:35

10M ago34:35

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The voices in today's bonus episode may be familiar to On Principle listeners. They're voices from previous guests, sharing stories about some major “Oh, shoot!” moments they confronted in their businesses. They came together for a special "On Principle Live!" event at WashU Olin Business School on September 1, 2022, called "Now What?" The event wa…

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E21 - Ariana Rodriguez - Social Justice, Coffee, and All Things Organization 32:38

10M ago32:38

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EPISODE 21 - Ariana Rodriguez joins us to talk about her Side Hustle - what she does, who she helps and more about Living Her Side Hustle! Ariana is a Systems Strategist that brings humanity to your business! Ariana is a creative problem solver who is passionate about helping BIPOC and women entrepreneurs grow their businesses. I am driven by a pas…

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E20 - Jim Love - Guest Speaking as a Side Hustle - Authentically You 34:09

10M ago34:09

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EPISODE 20 - We share the Love with our guest - Jim Love! Jim shares his Love for his Side Hustle as a guest motivational speaker for students and businesses. Jim shares his story with us and the unique platform from which he has used to speak into the lives of listeners! ABOUT JIM Jim Love is 30 years old and was born and raised in the south side …

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Living My Side Hustle Voice Message Ad 2:44

10M ago2:44

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We want to hear from YOU - Yes! YOU! Podcasting can be sooo one sided - here is YOUR chance to be on our show - for FREE!! Our Ad-Free Podcast is designed for SIDE HUSTLERS just like YOU! So now let's hear your amazing voice on our podcast! Head over to our website and record YOUR free message and we will put YOU into an upcoming episode! Share you…

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