704: $500k in Sales in 6 Months: A Dropshipping Case Study
Is dropshipping dead? Not according to Holly Finnefrock, who hit $500,000 in sales within her first six months of launching a high-ticket dropshipping store.
Holly runs a successful dropshipping business in the outdoor space, specifically selling ponds and water features. Today, she's pulling back the curtain on dropshipbreakthrough.com to show exactly how this business model works, from selecting the right niche to negotiating with suppliers to making those first sales.
Tune into Episode 704 of the Side Hustle Show to learn:
How to validate a profitable dropshipping niche before investing time or money
The relationship-building approach that wins over suppliers (even without inventory)
Proven Google ads strategies to target bottom-of-funnel buyers ready to purchase
Full Show Notes: $500k in Sales in 6 Months: A Dropshipping Case Study
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Growing an Online Business to $100k a Month (Greatest Hits)
Jennifer Marx from JenniferMaker.com started her site in the DIY/crafting niche in late 2016 as a hobby site.
She went from earning $33 in her first month, to 6-figures and beyond every month today.
Tune in to Episode 381 of the Side Hustle Show to learn:
Why she decided to focus on blogging
How she found her initial traction
What drives traffic today
And how she’s built an email list that’s almost the population of Cleveland!
Full Show Notes: Growing an Online Business to $100k a Month
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About The Side Hustle Show
This is the entrepreneurship podcast you can actually apply!
The award-winning small business show covers the best side hustles and side hustle ideas. We share how to start a business and make money online and offline, including online business, side gigs, freelancing, marketing, sales funnels, investing, and much more.
Join 100,000+ listeners and get legit business ideas and passive income strategies straight to your earbuds. No BS, just actionable tips on how to start and grow your side hustle.
Hosted by Nick Loper of Side Hustle Nation.
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703: Vending Machine Q&A
Anthony Kolodziej from H&H Vending scaled his vending operation from zero to over $50k per month in just 16 months.
That’s 30+ locations, thousands of transactions, and a strategy that turns vending into something way beyond the old-school snack machine in the corner of a breakroom.
Anthony hosted a Q&A session with the Side Hustle Nation community last month.
Tune in to hear Anthony tell us:
his “parking lot test” for scouting locations,
why the raw dollar profit matters more than the margin percentage,
answers to listener questions and tons more
Full Show Notes: Vending Machine Q&A
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This is the entrepreneurship podcast you can actually apply!
The award-winning small business show covers the best side hustles and side hustle ideas. We share how to start a business and make money online and offline, including online business, side gigs, freelancing, marketing, sales funnels, investing, and much more.
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Hosted by Nick Loper of Side Hustle Nation.
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702: I Turned My Disney-Inspired Running Skirts into a Profitable Side Hustle and a $120,000 Exit
What if you could turn a hobby into a six-figure business, grow it while raising three kids and living overseas, and then sell it for $120,000?
Samantha Hamilton did exactly that with her former Disney-inspired running skirt business, Dottie for Running.
What started as a mom-made tutu she wore to races turned into a thriving e-commerce brand serving a passionate niche community.
In this episode, Samantha shares how she identified the opportunity, navigated the challenges of production and growth, and ultimately prepared the business for a successful sale through Flippa.
Tune in to Episode 702 of the Side Hustle Show to learn:
How to turn a niche passion into a six-figure side hustle selling Disney-themed running skirts
How to build brand loyalty and community through ambassadors and social media
How to scale handmade products while keeping production lean and quality high
Full Show Notes: Disney-Themed Running Skirts: From Hobby to a $120,000 Side Hustle
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Hosted by Nick Loper of Side Hustle Nation.
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701: Zero Followers to Full-Time Video Game Income: How I Built an Online Business for Sims Superfans
Ever thought about turning your video game obsession into actual income?
Gloria Riley from YellowLlamaCo.com creates and sells custom digital planners and templates for fans of The Sims computer game.
She's built a full-time income by helping "serious simmers" organize their gameplay, track their virtual families, and stay connected to their digital worlds.
Tune in to Episode 701 of the Side Hustle Show to learn:
how to turn a personal hobby into a profitable niche business
how TikTok and YouTube can drive viral growth and consistent sales
strategies for creating, pricing, and marketing digital products for a passionate community
Full Show Notes: Zero Followers to Full-Time Video Game Income: How I Built an Online Business for Sims Superfans
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Policygenius — Compare free life insurance quotes from top companies and see how much you could save.
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The award-winning small business show covers the best side hustles and side hustle ideas. We share how to start a business and make money online and offline, including online business, side gigs, freelancing, marketing, sales funnels, investing, and much more.
Join 100,000+ listeners and get legit business ideas and passive income strategies straight to your earbuds. No BS, just actionable tips on how to start and grow your side hustle.
Hosted by Nick Loper of Side Hustle Nation.
The entrepreneurship podcast you can actually apply! The award-winning small business show covers creative ways to make money online and offline, including online business, side gigs, freelancing, marketing, sales funnels, investing, and much more. Join 100,000+ listeners and get legit business ideas and passive income strategies straight to your earbuds. No BS, just actionable tips on how to start and grow your side hustle. Hosted by Nick Loper of Side Hustle Nation.
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