Ep 188. Have you considered 2 Side Hustles?

Episode Highlights 

• Sara addresses listener feedback from the previous solo episode regarding funding dreams and starting a business. 
• Many people hesitate to leave their 9-to-5 jobs due to concerns about security, income, and benefits. 
• Sara reassures listeners that health insurance and retirement savings are manageable when profitable. 
• Focus shifts to the security provided by a steady paycheck, which fulfills basic needs. 

Exploring Side Hustles 

• Sara suggests considering two side hustles to gradually transition from a full-time job to pursuing a dream. 
• Strategies for reducing full-time job hours while increasing side hustle focus: 
  1. Becoming more efficient at work by streamlining tasks and not taking on additional projects.
  2. Negotiating reduced work hours, such as a four-day workweek or switching to part-time. 
  3. Seeking part-time positions within the current company. 

• Emphasis on maintaining professionalism at the current job while shifting focus toward the dream. 
• Sara shares personal experiences of starting a business while working part-time. 
• Options for additional income sources, including freelancing on platforms like Upwork and offering services on LinkedIn. 
• Teaching skills online as an instructor at universities or platforms. 

• Introducing gig economy apps like Quick, Uber Eats, Uber, and Instacart as ways to earn extra income. 
• The importance of finding your financial "number" to cover basic needs and fund your dream. 
• Sara advises against letting newfound free time go to waste and emphasizes the need to balance time effectively. 

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Conclusion 

• Sara shares links to the various income-generating opportunities discussed. 
• Encouragement for listeners to pursue their dreams and manage their time effectively. 

• The importance of not overworking and finding balance while working toward bold goals. 
• Closing remarks and encouragement to crush goals and overcome obstacles in the pursuit of dreams. 

Outro 

• Podcast outro with Sara Mayer expressing her support for the community and looking forward to seeing listeners achieve their goals. 

Connect with Sara Mayer:

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LinkedIn @saramayerconsulting

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