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The Side Hustle Career Podcast with Fexingo: Second Income, Freelancing While Employed
The Side Hustle Career Podcast with Fexingo: Second Income, Freelancing While Employed
Lucas and Luna explore the realities of building a second income while holding down a full-time job. Each episode takes a single freelancing scenario and walks through the numbers: hourly rates, tax implications, non-compete clauses, time budgets. Lucas brings research citing Bureau of Labor Statistics data, IRS safe harbor rules, and case studies of freelancers who built independent income streams without quitting. Luna pushes back on rosy narratives, asking hard questions about burnout, health insurance gaps, and employer retaliation. This show is for employees with side project ideas who want a sober, data-driven conversation about whether it makes sense.
Episodes
The Architect Who Built a 25K Side Hustle in Permitting
In this episode, Lucas and Luna talk with Maria, a licensed architect who turned her mastery of municipal permitting into a $25,000-a-month side hustle. Maria explains how she helps homeowners and small contractors navigate the maze of zoning codes, building permits, and inspection schedules — without ever leaving her day job at a mid-sized firm. She shares the exact services she offers, from pre-
How a Financial Advisor Built a 12K Side Hustle in Fractional CFO Work
In this episode of The Side Hustle Career Podcast, Lucas and Luna explore how a financial advisor turned their expertise into a lucrative side hustle: fractional CFO services for small businesses. Meet Sarah, a certified financial planner who leveraged her client advisory skills to build a $12,000 monthly recurring revenue stream while keeping her full-time job. We break down the exact playbook: h
How a Dental Hygienist Built a 20K Side Hustle in Corporate Wellness
In this episode of The Side Hustle Career Podcast, Lucas and Luna explore how a dental hygienist turned her clinical expertise into a $20,000-a-month side hustle in corporate wellness consulting. They break down the specific services she offers—from ergonomic assessments to stress management workshops—and how she leverages her unique background to stand out in a crowded market. The episode covers
How a Chef Built a 12K Side Hustle in Meal Prep Kits
In this episode, Lucas and Luna talk to Chef Marcus, a line cook who turned his weekend meal prep habit into a 12K monthly side hustle selling chef-designed meal prep kits to busy professionals. Marcus started by making extra dinners for his gym buddies, then used Instagram to build a small local following. He now runs a subscription service from a commercial kitchen rental, delivering 40 kits a w
How a Truck Driver Built a 14K Side Hustle in Fleet Safety Training
In this episode, Lucas and Luna dive into the story of Marcus, a long-haul truck driver who turned his decade of road experience into a $14,000-a-month side hustle as a fleet safety trainer. You'll learn how he identified a niche within the trucking industry, built a curriculum from scratch, and marketed his services to small and mid-sized fleets that couldn't afford big-name consultants. Marcus's
How a Retail Manager Built a 10K Side Hustle in Visual Merchandising
In this episode, Lucas and Luna dive into the story of a retail store manager who turned her eye for window displays into a lucrative side hustle. By offering visual merchandising consulting to small boutiques and pop-up shops, she built a steady $10,000 monthly income while still working her day job. We break down how she got her first clients, what services she offers, and the surprising skills
How a Medical Coder Built a 9K Side Hustle in Billing Audits
In this episode, we dive into the story of a medical coder who turned a side gig into a steady $9,000 a month by auditing medical bills for errors. You'll learn how she leveraged her day-job expertise to spot overbilling and compliance issues, built a client base of small clinics, and navigated the ethical tightropes of auditing while employed. We also break down the concrete skills you need, the
How a Recruiter Built a 15K Monthly Side Hustle in Interview Coaching
In this episode, Lucas and Luna talk with a corporate recruiter who turned her insider knowledge into a side hustle earning $15,000 a month. She coaches job seekers on interview skills, salary negotiation, and personal branding. We break down how she started with just a few clients, scaled to a waiting list, and why her recruiter background gives her an edge. You'll hear specific tactics she uses
How a Cybersecurity Analyst Built a 25K Side Hustle in VAPT
In this episode of The Side Hustle Career Podcast, hosts Lucas and Luna dive into the story of Marcus, a cybersecurity analyst who built a $25,000-a-month side hustle in vulnerability assessment and penetration testing, or VAPT. From his first small client to a steady stream of work, Marcus shares how he leveraged his day-job skills without burning out. Listen as they break down the practical step
How a Compliance Officer Built a 15K Side Hustle in AML Consulting
In this episode of The Side Hustle Career Podcast, Lucas and Luna dive into the story of a compliance officer who turned her anti-money-laundering expertise into a lucrative side hustle. By offering AML consulting services to small fintech startups, she built a $15,000 monthly income while keeping her day job. We break down how she identified the niche, priced her services, and managed the workloa
The Landscaper Who Turned Lawn Care Into a Six-Figure Side Hustle
In this episode of The Side Hustle Career Podcast, Lucas and Luna explore a fresh angle: how a full-time landscaper built a six-figure side hustle in commercial snow removal. They break down the numbers, from the initial equipment investment to the seasonal cash flow, and discuss how to scale a service-based side gig without quitting your day job. Listeners get practical tips on pricing, client ac
How a Government Analyst Built a 15K Side Hustle in Data Privacy
On this episode of The Side Hustle Career Podcast, Lucas and Luna talk with a government data analyst who turned a side project into a $15,000 monthly business in data privacy consulting. They unpack the specific skills that made the leap possible — from understanding privacy regulations like GDPR and CCPA to translating technical risk into plain language for non-technical clients. The conversatio
How a Paralegal Built a 12K Side Hustle in Legal Research
In this episode of The Side Hustle Career Podcast, Lucas and Luna talk with Priya, a paralegal who turned her legal research skills into a $12,000 monthly side hustle. She started by helping small law firms with caseload overflow, using her expertise to draft memos and summarize depositions. Priya shares how she built a client base through networking, set her rates, and managed her time between he
How a Teacher Built a 20K Side Hustle in Educational Podcasting
In this episode of The Side Hustle Career Podcast, Lucas and Luna explore how a middle school science teacher turned her classroom expertise into a lucrative side hustle: educational podcasting. The teacher, who we'll call Sarah, leveraged her curriculum knowledge and storytelling skills to create a niche podcast for science teachers, eventually earning over $20,000 per month through sponsorships,
How a Police Dispatcher Built a 10K Monthly Side Hustle in Court Transcription
In this episode, Lucas and Luna talk to a police dispatcher who turned her typing speed and attention to detail into a side hustle transcribing court proceedings. After years of typing police reports, she started taking on court transcription gigs through a national agency, charging per audio hour. We break down how she got certified, managed her time around shift work, and grew to 10K a month wit
How a Registered Dietitian Built a 20K Monthly Side Hustle in Nutrition Tech
In this episode, Lucas and Luna talk to Sarah, a registered dietitian who turned her frustration with clunky nutrition tracking apps into a thriving side hustle. She now earns $20,000 a month consulting for health tech startups, helping them design user-friendly food logging interfaces and evidence-based meal plans. Sarah shares how she started by offering free usability audits to five companies,
How a Firefighter Built a 12K Side Hustle in Emergency Preparedness Consulting
Firefighter and EMT Marcus Chen never planned to start a business. But after years of responding to emergencies, he noticed the same gaps over and over: families and small businesses weren't prepared for the disasters he saw. So he turned 20 years of field experience into a side hustle that now brings in $12,000 a month. In this episode, we break down how Marcus built Emergency Ready Solutions — f
How a Nurse Built a 35K Side Hustle in Medical Writing
In this episode, Lucas and Luna talk to a registered nurse who turned her clinical documentation skills into a $35,000-a-month side hustle in medical writing. She shares how she started by writing for small health blogs while working nights, then moved into ghostwriting for biotech startups and continuing education courses. The episode breaks down the exact steps she took to land her first paid cl
How a Librarian Built a 12K Side Hustle in Metadata Consulting
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore a side hustle that’s hiding in plain sight: metadata consulting. They’re joined by the story of a public librarian who turned her cataloging expertise into a $12,000-a-month business helping e-commerce brands and content platforms organize their product data. Lucas breaks down why metadata is suddenly a hot commodity — from AI training sets to SEO — and how
How a Bookkeeper Built a 15K Monthly Side Hustle in Forensic Accounting
In Episode 151 of The Side Hustle Career Podcast, Lucas and Luna explore how a corporate bookkeeper turned a knack for spotting discrepancies into a lucrative forensic accounting side hustle, generating $15,000 per month. They break down the specific skills needed, the types of engagements (fraud investigations, litigation support, business valuations), how to get started without a CPA license, re
How a Nurse Built a 30K Side Hustle in Medical Writing
In this milestone 150th episode, Lucas and Luna explore a side hustle that's both lucrative and deeply personal: medical writing. They sit down with Sarah, an ICU nurse who turned her clinical experience into a $30,000-a-month freelance business writing for pharma, biotech, and healthcare startups. From regulatory documents to patient education, Sarah reveals how she navigated the steep learning c
Building a Six-Figure Side Hustle in Podcast Production
Lucas and Luna explore how a full-time marketing manager turned her podcast editing hobby into a $12k per month side hustle. They break down the exact workflow, pricing strategies, and client acquisition tactics she used, from cold pitching to leveraging LinkedIn. Learn how she scaled from $500 projects to recurring retainers without burning out. This episode is packed with actionable advice for a
How a Pharmacist Built a 15K Monthly Side Hustle in Medication Therapy Management
In this episode of The Side Hustle Career Podcast, Lucas and Luna talk with a hospital pharmacist who turned her clinical expertise into a lucrative side hustle: medication therapy management consulting. She now earns $15,000 a month reviewing complex medication regimens for small clinics and long-term care facilities. We break down how she identified the need, navigated liability and regulatory h
How a Speech Therapist Built a 9K Side Hustle in Accent Coaching
In this episode of The Side Hustle Career Podcast, Lucas and Luna sit down with a speech-language pathologist who turned her clinical skills into a $9,000-a-month side hustle in accent modification coaching. Working with non-native English speakers in tech and finance, she helps clients reduce communication friction in meetings and interviews. She shares how she started with just three clients, bu
How an HR Manager Built a 10K Monthly Side Hustle in HR Consulting
In this episode, we explore how Sarah, a full-time HR manager at a mid-sized company, built a $10,000 monthly side hustle consulting for small businesses. She identified a gap: startups and local shops couldn't afford a dedicated HR department but needed help with compliance, remote work policies, and employee handbooks. Sarah leveraged her network on LinkedIn, charging $150 per hour. She shares h
How a High School Teacher Built a 12K Side Hustle in Curriculum Design
In this episode, we explore how Maria, a high school science teacher in Austin, turned her lesson-planning skills into a $12,000-a-month side hustle designing curriculum for EdTech startups. Lucas and Luna break down how she found her first client on Upwork, scaled to three ongoing contracts, and manages the workload after a full day of teaching. They discuss specific pricing strategies, the impor
How a Staff Accountant Built a 12K Fractional CFO Side Hustle
In this episode of The Side Hustle Career Podcast, Lucas and Luna explore how a staff accountant named Sarah built a $12,000 monthly side hustle offering fractional CFO services to e-commerce brands. They break down how she found her first client, structured her pricing, manages the workload alongside a full-time job, and why small e-commerce businesses are willing to pay premium rates for part-ti
Fire Safety Consulting Sideline Pays 12K a Month
Firefighter Jake Morrison of Portland, Oregon, turned his expertise in fire codes into a $12,000-a-month side hustle consulting small businesses and landlords on fire safety compliance. In this episode, Lucas and Luna break down how Jake leveraged his 24-hour shift schedule to build a client base, priced his services at $500 per inspection, and navigated conflicts of interest with his department.
How a Writer Built a Six-Thousand Monthly Side Hustle in Grant Writing
Sarah, a freelance writer, turned a skill she learned at a non-profit into a $6,000/month side hustle in grant writing. Lucas and Luna break down how she found her first client, what she charges, and the specific tools she uses to research grants. They also discuss the common mistakes beginners make and how to position yourself as an expert even without a nonprofit background. If you're looking fo
How a Bank Teller Built a 12K Monthly Side Hustle in Cybersecurity Training
Imagine making $12,000 a month teaching small businesses how to spot phishing emails—with no prior cybersecurity experience. In this episode, Lucas and Luna break down how a former bank teller named Maria leveraged her frontline fraud awareness into a thriving side hustle. They cover the exact certifications needed (CompTIA Security+ is enough), the simple pricing model ($500 per client per month)
How a Software Engineer Built an 8000 Monthly Side Hustle in Notion Consulting
In this episode, Lucas and Luna break down how a senior software engineer named Maya turned her side project into a $8,000-per-month Notion consulting business. They explore her first client win on a freelancing platform, how she priced her services from $75 to $150 an hour, and the specific workflows she automates for clients—like CRM dashboards and project trackers. Maya's story offers a bluepri
How a Customer Support Rep Built a 12K Side Hustle in AI Training
In this episode, we explore the story of Maria, a customer support specialist in Austin who turned a Reddit discovery into a $12,000 monthly side hustle in AI data annotation. Starting with simple image labeling at $15 an hour, she upskilled to lidar and conversational annotation, eventually managing a small team. We break down the specific platforms she used (like Remotasks), how she doubled her
How a Real Estate Agent Built a 15K Side Hustle in Virtual Staging
In this episode, Lucas and Luna talk to a real estate agent who turned her expertise in staging homes into a $15,000-a-month side hustle doing virtual staging consultations. She shares how she leverages AI tools to stage furniture in empty rooms, works with agents across the country, and built a client base without a physical presence. Listeners will learn the specific tools she uses, her pricing
How a Retail Manager Built a 12K Virtual Event Side Hustle
When corporate events went hybrid, a retail assistant manager in Columbus, Ohio saw an opportunity. Sarah had spent years coordinating store openings and employee trainings—skills that translated perfectly to virtual event production. Just two years later, she runs a $12,000/month side hustle producing virtual conferences, product launches, and team-building events for companies that still prefer
How an IT Project Manager Built a 14K Monthly Side Hustle in Salesforce Consulting
Maria Chen was an IT project manager at a midsize logistics firm, earning a solid salary but itching for more autonomy. She noticed that small businesses in her network were spending thousands on Salesforce setups they didn't fully understand. So she started offering fractional Salesforce consulting services on evenings and weekends. Within 18 months, her side hustle grew to $14,000 per month. In
Marketing Coordinator Builds 12K Side Hustle in Podcast Management
In this episode, Lucas and Luna break down how a marketing coordinator named Jenna turned her project management skills into a $12,000 monthly side hustle managing podcast production for small business owners. Starting with zero audio engineering experience, Jenna carved out a niche as a 'podcast manager' handling guest coordination, show notes, and production schedules. The hosts walk through her
How a Freelance Writer Built a 5000 Monthly Side Hustle on Substack
Freelance writer Jenna Ortiz started a Substack newsletter about her niche specialty—NICU nursing—and turned it into a 5000-dollar-per-month side hustle within 18 months without quitting her day job. In this episode, Lucas and Luna break down exactly how Jenna found her audience, what she charged for paid subscriptions, and the one content strategy that drove 80 percent of her growth. They also di
How a Landscaper Built a 10000 Monthly Side Hustle in Hardscape Design
Episode 133 of The Side Hustle Career Podcast with Fexingo. Lucas and Luna explore the story of Marco, a full-time landscaper in Phoenix who turned his weekend paver-installation side gig into a $10,000-per-month hardscape design consulting business. They break down how he used photos of his own projects on Instagram to attract clients, then pivoted to charging $300 for a digital design package he
How a Bartender Built a 15K Monthly Side Hustle in Cocktail Consulting
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore how a bartender named Mia turned her craft cocktail expertise into a 15,000-dollar-a-month side hustle consulting for bars and restaurants. They break down her journey from behind the bar to building a menu design and training business, the specific revenue streams she developed, and how she navigated conflicts with her primary employer. Learn the concrete s
How a Flight Attendant Built a 10K Monthly Side Hustle in Travel Planning
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore how a flight attendant with a passion for itinerary design turned her insider knowledge into a $10,000 monthly side hustle. They break down the specific services she offers—from custom trip planning for busy professionals to group travel coordination—and the tools she uses to stay organized. The conversation covers how she validated demand before quitting he
How a Librarian Built a 20K Monthly Side Hustle in Research Consulting
In this episode of The Side Hustle Career Podcast, Lucas and Luna explore how a public librarian in Columbus, Ohio turned her reference skills into a side hustle earning $20,000 per month. After 15 years of helping patrons find obscure information, Sarah Jenkins launched a freelance research consulting service for authors, biographers, and small law firms. She charges $150 per hour and handles 25
How a Dental Hygienist Built a 12K Side Hustle in Practice Management Consulting
In this episode of The Side Hustle Career Podcast, Lucas and Luna explore how a dental hygienist named Priya turned her deep knowledge of dental office operations into a $12,000 monthly side hustle in practice management consulting. They break down the specific skills she leveraged—from scheduling optimization to insurance claim audits—and how she built a client base through dental supply reps and
How a Graphic Designer Built an 8000 Monthly Side Hustle in Brand Audit
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore how a mid-level graphic designer turned her knack for spotting visual inconsistencies into a $8,000 monthly side hustle: brand audit consulting. They walk through the specific workflow—logo usage, color palette drift, typography violations—and the simple pricing model she used to land her first five clients without a portfolio or website. The conversation co
How a Nurse Built a 15K Monthly Side Hustle in Patient Advocacy
Episode 127 of The Side Hustle Career Podcast. Lucas and Luna interview a registered nurse who turned her clinical expertise into a $15,000 per month side hustle as an independent patient advocate. She helps families navigate complex medical bills, insurance denials, and treatment options — all while working her full-time hospital job. Learn how she built trust, set her rates, and scaled without b
How a Veterinary Tech Built a 10K Monthly Side Hustle in Pet Insurance Claims
In this episode of The Side Hustle Career Podcast, Lucas and Luna explore how a veterinary technician turned her deep knowledge of pet medical billing into a $10,000 per month side hustle as a pet insurance claims advocate. They break down the specific steps she took: learning the claims process, building a referral network with local vets, and charging per claim. The hosts discuss the growing pet
How a Paralegal Built a 20K Side Hustle in Contract Review
Episode 125: Lucas and Luna break down how a paralegal at a mid-size law firm turned her meticulous contract review skills into a $20,000 monthly side hustle. They walk through the specific niche — reviewing vendor agreements for small startups that can't afford big-firm rates — and explain the key pricing strategy that made it scalable. Along the way, they discuss why 'boring' skills often comman
How a Former Teacher Built a 15000 Monthly Side Hustle in Curriculum Design
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore how a former middle school science teacher turned her lesson-planning skills into a $15,000 per month side hustle in curriculum design consulting. They break down the specific niche she carved out—creating NGSS-aligned STEM units for edtech startups—and how she landed her first $5,000 client through a cold email that referenced a specific textbook chapter. L
How a School Cafeteria Manager Built a 16K Side Hustle in Menu Consulting
Episode 123 of The Side Hustle Career Podcast explores how Michele Ortiz, a school cafeteria manager in Las Cruces, New Mexico, turned her 20 years of experience in institutional cooking into a $16,000 monthly side hustle. She consults with small charter schools, daycare centers, and summer camps on how to create nutritious, cost-effective menus that meet federal guidelines without relying on pre-
How a Customer Support Rep Built a 12K Side Hustle in UX Writing
Lucas and Luna break down the story of a customer support representative at a midsize SaaS company who turned her skill at explaining complex software into a side hustle in UX writing. She started by noticing that many of the error messages and tooltips in her company's product were confusing customers. Over 18 months, she built a portfolio, landed freelance contracts with two other B2B platforms,
How an Accountant Built a 10K Monthly Side Hustle in Fractional CFO Services
Episode 121: Lucas and Luna dive into the world of fractional CFO services — a growing side hustle for finance professionals. They unpack the story of Carla Mendez, a senior accountant at a mid-sized manufacturing firm in Ohio, who turned her evenings and weekends into a $10,000-per-month consulting practice serving small businesses that can't afford a full-time CFO. Lucas explains why the fractio
How a Retail Manager Built a 10K Monthly Side Hustle in Mystery Shopping
Ever wonder who's behind those mystery shopping reports? In this episode, Lucas and Luna talk to a former retail store manager who turned her insider knowledge into a $10,000 monthly side hustle evaluating customer experiences for brands like Marriott and Nordstrom. She shares how she started with one $15 assignment, scaled through a niche focus on luxury hospitality, and now gets paid to spot-che
How a Truck Driver Built a 15K Monthly Side Hustle in Logistics Consulting
Episode 119 of The Side Hustle Career Podcast: Lucas and Luna sit down with Marcus, a long-haul truck driver who turned his industry knowledge into a $15,000-a-month logistics consulting side hustle. Hear how he started by helping small freight brokers optimize routes, then grew to advising regional carriers on compliance and cost savings, all while still driving 60 hours a week. Marcus shares the
How a Government Analyst Built a 20K Side Hustle in FOIA Consulting
Episode 118 of The Side Hustle Career Podcast: Lucas and Luna dive into the story of Maria, a federal policy analyst who turned her expertise in the Freedom of Information Act into a $20,000-a-month side hustle. She helps journalists, researchers, and small businesses navigate FOIA requests, appeal denials, and speed up responses. Lucas breaks down the numbers: how she started with $200 in filing
How a Corporate Trainer Built a 30K Monthly Side Hustle in Training Content
Episode 117 of The Side Hustle Career Podcast: Lucas and Luna dive into the story of Maya, a corporate learning and development manager who turned her knack for creating training materials into a $30,000-per-month side hustle. She repurposed internal compliance modules, onboarding decks, and soft-skills workshops into a subscription-based content library for small businesses that can't afford cust
How a High School Counselor Built a 12K Monthly Side Hustle in College Essay Coaching
When high school counselor Maria Alvarez noticed that students in her district were paying thousands for private college essay coaches, she decided to offer a more affordable, personalized alternative. In this episode of The Side Hustle Career Podcast, Lucas and Luna break down how Maria turned a $200-per-student weekend workshop into a $12,000-per-month coaching business—while keeping her full-ti
How a Barista Built a 10K Monthly Side Hustle in Coffee Sourcing Consulting
In this episode of The Side Hustle Career Podcast, Lucas and Luna explore how a full-time barista turned her passion for specialty coffee into a 10,000-dollar monthly side hustle as a green coffee sourcing consultant. We break down how she leveraged her existing knowledge of flavor profiles, roast curves, and supplier relationships to advise small roasters on selecting high-quality beans directly
How a Fitness Instructor Built a 40K Monthly Side Hustle in Corporate Wellness
Episode 114 of The Side Hustle Career Podcast: Lucas and Luna explore how a fitness instructor turned her passion into a 40K monthly side hustle by designing corporate wellness programs for tech companies in Austin, Texas. They break down the specific steps she took: from cold-emailing HR directors with a one-page proposal to scaling through referrals and building a team of subcontractors. Lucas s
How a Marketing Manager Built a 18000 Monthly Side Hustle in SEO Auditing
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore how a marketing manager turned her side gig auditing websites for SEO issues into an $18,000 monthly business. They break down the specific gap she identified—small businesses paying for Google Ads without fixing basic on-page problems—and the repeatable service model she built around a 10-point diagnostic report. Lucas explains why SEO auditing is a low-cos
How a Data Analyst Built a 25K Monthly Side Hustle in SQL Training
Episode 112 of The Side Hustle Career Podcast explores how Maria Chen, a data analyst at a mid-sized logistics firm, turned her SQL expertise into a $25,000 per month side hustle teaching SQL to small business teams. Lucas and Luna break down her path from posting free tutorials on LinkedIn to landing corporate training contracts, the specific sales strategy she used to price her services at $5,00
How a Software Engineer Built a 12K Monthly Side Hustle in API Documentation
Episode 111 of The Side Hustle Career Podcast explores how a software engineer turned a frustration with poorly documented APIs into a $12,000 per month side hustle writing technical documentation for startups. Lucas and Luna break down the specific steps: identifying the niche, pricing per project, and scaling through referrals. They also discuss how this engineer leveraged her employer's permiss
How a Personal Trainer Built a 14K Monthly Side Hustle in Corporate Fitness
Episode 110 of The Side Hustle Career Podcast explores how personal trainer Jenna Kwan turned her passion for fitness into a $14,000 monthly side hustle by selling corporate wellness programs to mid-sized companies. Lucas and Luna break down Jenna's exact playbook: how she landed her first client (a 40-person marketing agency) by offering free lunchtime stretch breaks, how she priced her services
How a Librarian Built a 10K Monthly Side Hustle in Research Consulting
Episode 109: Lucas and Luna explore how a public librarian turned her reference skills into a $10,000/month research consulting side hustle. They break down the specific services she offers — literature reviews, competitive intelligence, and data synthesis — and how she prices them. The episode covers her transition from free library databases to premium tools, her client acquisition strategy thro
How a Procurement Manager Built a 9K Monthly Side Hustle in Supplier Diversity Consulting
In this episode of The Side Hustle Career Podcast, Lucas and Luna explore how a corporate procurement manager turned a daily frustration into a $9,000 monthly side hustle in supplier diversity consulting. They walk through the specific playbook: how she leveraged her existing network of minority-owned vendors, repackaged her employer's RFP process templates, and sold her services to mid-size compa
How a Graphic Designer Built a 20K Monthly Side Hustle in Brand Strategy
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore how a graphic designer named Priya turned her freelance logo work into a 20,000-dollar-per-month brand strategy consulting business. They break down the exact steps Priya took: raising prices by 5x after defining a strategic framework, niching down to DTC food startups, and hiring two junior designers to scale. Lucas contrasts Priya's approach with common de
How a Construction Manager Built a 12000 Monthly Side Hustle in Home Inspection
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the story of Marcus, a construction manager who turned his expertise into a part-time home inspection business. They break down the economics: how Marcus earns $12,000 a month by inspecting 12 homes per month at an average $1,000 per inspection, earning a 60 percent margin. They discuss why home inspection is a low-risk entry for people with construction or
How a Registered Nurse Built a 15000 Monthly Side Hustle in Nurse Triage Consulting
Episode 105 of The Side Hustle Career Podcast. Lucas and Luna walk through the story of a registered nurse who built a $15,000 monthly side hustle by offering nurse triage consulting to small clinics and telehealth startups. We break down how she repurposed her clinical triage skills into a scalable phone-based consulting model, the specific software she used to manage HIPAA-compliant patient inta
How a Retired Firefighter Built a 12K Monthly Side Hustle in Emergency Preparedness Consulting
In this episode of The Side Hustle Career Podcast, Lucas and Luna explore how a retired firefighter turned his 25 years of on-the-ground experience into a thriving emergency preparedness consulting business, pulling in $12,000 a month. They break down the specific services he offers—from home evacuation plans to corporate tabletop drills—and the surprising niche he carved out: helping small busine
How a Teacher Built a 9000 Monthly Side Hustle in Curriculum Design
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore how a middle school science teacher named Jenna turned her lesson-planning skills into a $9,000 monthly side hustle in curriculum design. They break down her three-phase strategy: selling individual units on Teachers Pay Teachers, landing a contract with a small edtech startup to write NGSS-aligned modules, and eventually offering paid consulting to district
How a Social Media Manager Built a 10K Monthly Side Hustle in Content Repurposing
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore how a social media manager turned a common client pain point into a lucrative side hustle: content repurposing. They break down the specific process of taking one long-form piece—like a podcast episode or webinar—and spinning it into 20+ pieces of micro-content across platforms. The guest, who started by offering this as an add-on to existing clients, now ch
How a Program Manager Built a 16K Monthly Side Hustle in Grant Writing Consulting
Episode 101 of The Side Hustle Career Podcast: Lucas and Luna dive into the story of a program manager at a mid-sized nonprofit who turned her grant writing expertise into a $16,000 monthly side hustle. They break down how she identified a niche in federal grant compliance, built a roster of five consistent clients, and scaled without quitting her day job. Specific tactics include: pricing per pro
How a Stay-at-Home Parent Built a 15K Monthly Side Hustle in Virtual Bookkeeping
In this milestone 100th episode, Lucas and Luna dive into the story of Maya Chen, a former stay-at-home parent who built a $15,000 monthly side hustle in virtual bookkeeping for small e-commerce businesses. They break down how she leveraged free software like Wave and QuickBooks Self-Employed, started on Upwork at $25 an hour, and scaled to a niche serving Shopify store owners. Lucas explains the
How an Accountant Built a 15K Monthly Side Hustle in Fractional CFO Work
Episode 99 of The Side Hustle Career Podcast with Fexingo. Lucas and Luna talk to Maria Chen, a staff accountant at a mid-size construction firm in Phoenix, who built a $15,000 monthly side hustle providing fractional CFO services to small businesses. They break down how she identified the niche, structured her engagement letters, and managed conflicts with her day job. Specific numbers include th
How a Hospital Ward Clerk Built a 7K Side Hustle in Patient Advocacy
Episode 98 of The Side Hustle Career Podcast. Lucas and Luna explore how a hospital ward clerk named Priya turned her daily frustrations into a $7,000 monthly side hustle as a patient advocacy consultant. Priya spent years on a busy surgical ward, watching families struggle with insurance jargon, discharge instructions, and appointment coordination. She started by helping one coworker's mother nav
How an Auto Mechanic Built a 12K Monthly Side Hustle in Fleet Maintenance Auditing
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore how a certified auto mechanic at a small-town garage turned a side gig into a $12,000 per month consulting business. Using his deep knowledge of vehicle maintenance schedules, repair cost benchmarks, and warranty compliance, he began auditing fleets for local delivery companies and construction firms. Within two years, he had 14 recurring clients including a
How a Yoga Teacher Built a 12K Monthly Side Hustle in Corporate Mindfulness
In episode 96 of The Side Hustle Career Podcast, Lucas and Luna explore how a yoga teacher turned her passion for meditation into a lucrative side hustle: corporate mindfulness consulting. They break down the specific steps she took, from a free workshop at a friend's startup to a $2,500-per-engagement contract with a regional bank. The hosts discuss how she leveraged LinkedIn and a simple one-pag
How a Park Ranger Built a 13K Monthly Side Hustle in Tourism Consulting
In this episode of The Side Hustle Career Podcast, Lucas and Luna explore how a seasonal park ranger turned his knowledge of national parks into a $13,000 monthly side hustle in tourism consulting. They break down the specific services he offers—itinerary planning for international visitors, sustainable tourism audits for small tour operators, and grant-writing help for rural visitor centers. The
How a Dental Hygienist Built a 7000 Monthly Side Hustle in Dental Practice Consulting
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