side gigs

Ep #74: Recently, I had an unexpected adventure in Colorado that I can't wait to share with you. But more importantly, I want to explain why I'm so passionate about budgeting and helping you become debt-free.

So, let me start with our impromptu trip to Colorado. It wasn't planned at all. One day, my friend Cindy called and said she was going to Colorado with our friend Christine. Cindy's dream was to learn RVing. I shared that goal of traveling the country in an RV and enjoying every moment.

I had a long to-do list, and the practical side of my brain said, "No, Jen, you can't go. Focus on your tasks and plan a better trip next time." But my other side said, "This is an opportunity to get away." A few weeks earlier, I'd received some shocking news that left me rattled. Life and business have their ups and downs, and as they say, life is 50/50 – half good and half bad. When life throws challenges your way, you sometimes just need to get away.

After discussing it with my husband, he encouraged me to take the trip. He reminded me to step out of my daily routine, meet people I'd only known virtually, and be present with them. We went on daily hikes, had outdoor barbecues, and stayed in a beautiful RV surrounded by breathtaking Colorado mountains.

The core message of this episode is why I'm so passionate about budgeting and helping you become debt-free. When you have money in the bank and a financial plan, you can embrace spontaneous opportunities like this trip without worrying about credit card limits or debt.

Here are some tips to get you started on your own debt-free journey:

1. **Create a Budget and Debt Payoff Plan:** I know, creating a budget doesn't sound exciting, but when you put everything down on paper, you'll feel energized. No more mental clutter; you'll have a clear plan. Even if your debt seems overwhelming, at least you'll know how to tackle it and potentially increase your income.

2. **Build a Savings Fund:** I love using Ally Bank for this. They let you create multiple savings buckets, each with its own goal. For instance, you can have a Christmas fund, a vacation fund, or a clothing fund. This way, you won't have to rely on credit cards when unexpected expenses pop up.

3. **Explore Side Gigs:** Find a side gig that aligns with your interests and passions. For me, mystery shopping was a game-changer. It not only accelerated our debt-free journey but also enhanced our lives. With the extra income, we could enjoy life's little pleasures and make memories without breaking the bank.

The message is clear: financial freedom and debt reduction don't mean you have to sacrifice all your joys in life. With a budget, a savings fund, and a side gig, you can live your life to the fullest, embrace unexpected adventures, and confidently make choices that align with your dreams and financial goals.

Whether it's a spontaneous trip to Colorado or another opportunity that comes your way, remember that financial planning gives you the freedom to say "yes" without hesitation. Join me on this journey towards financial freedom, and let's make 2023 a year of extraordinary financial choice

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William (Bill) Stock, Michele Madera, and Andrew (Drew) Zeltner sit down and discuss common questions and scenarios foreign nationals in the U.S. encounter about which side hustles might cause issues with status violations. This is an updated version of an episode published in February 2019 (Episode 12:  Avoiding Status Violations in the Side Gig Economy.) In this episode, the Klasko attorneys give updated guidance as well as cover the recent changes for student athletes regarding name, image, and likeness compensation.

• Can I develop an app in my dorm room?
• Can I sell my car?
• Can I invest in real estate?
• Can I volunteer my time to a friend's new startup?
• As a student athlete, can I benefit from the name, image, and likeness changes? 

All of these questions and more are answered in this episode, with some general guidelines to help foreign nationals think through their plans for a side hustle.

Speakers in this episode are:

• William Stock
• Michele Madera
• Andrew Zeltner

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In this solo session, I outline three rational reasons to start a side business in 2021. I provide a detailed justification for each point, from both a personal and economic perspective and identify solutions to some of the blockers that have restricted people from starting ventures.

Whether you are looking to start a side business, unfortunately lost your job due to coronavirus, or you are just bored and want something new to try, there is something in here that applies to everyone.

This is a two-part series on starting a side business. Part two is on ten business ideas to generate an income online from unskilled to specialized. 

Some initial resources mentioned: Fiverr, UpWork, Shopify, Squarespace

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Den e episodio nos a sigui explora e tema di side hustle – basa riba e asina yama “local side hustle stories” unda nos lo bai siña di e experiencia y tip nan di un local cu ta eherciendo un side husle. 

Den e episodio aki nos invitado twt Zaida Everon – Founder di T2Pan. Zaida a hasi di su passion un su trabouw full time, cu a laga su trabouw anterior pa asina por dedica na esaki. 

Sintonisa e episodio aki y haya sa con abo por explora pa hasi di bo side hustle of side passion un full time job. 

Den e episodio nos a sigui explora e tema di side hustle – basa riba e asina yama “local side hustle stories” unda nos lo bai siña di e experiencia y tip nan di un local cu ta eherciendo un side husle. 

Den e episodio aki nos invitado twt Gilbert de Cuba – Founder di side Hustle – Chubato Farm. Gilbert tin un full time job den e sector hotelero na Aruba y na banda di esaki ta maneha Chubato Farm

Chubato Farm- ta un fresh market cu ta ofrece fruta y berdura fresco directo na consumidor y restaurant nan.Specificamente su juice fresco nan di tamarijn, lamonchi, melon y mucho mas. E meta di Chubato farm ta cultiva fruta y berdura local pa asina por ofrece Aruba producto cla pa come.

Den nos entervista cu Gilbert de Cuba ela comparti cu nos 10 tip cu ela siña manehando Chubato Farm:

1. Inspiracion ta bin di proposito di bo negoshi - identifica bo proposito
2. Tuma tempo pa reconecta cubo mes
3. Representatcion di bo brand ta importante - inverti den esaki
4. Business ethics- zorg pa bo negoshi ta den ordo
5. Siña di bo eror nan, adhusta bo proceso nan y sigui dilanti
6. Buska oportunid, un "no" bo tin caba
7. Sea prepara pa crece como individo 
8. Conecta cu otro entrepreneurs, y colloabora cu otro- tin asina hopi sosten den e hermandad aki
9. Keda educa bo mes - Simple tip: Usa Netflix pa educa bo mes por medio di documentaries 
10.  Durf pa cuminsa 

 Den episodio aki tambe nos twt tin un entrevista cu Nathaly Harms di Qredits Aruba cu a splica nos tur e producto financiero nan cu tin pa yuda entrepreneurs 

Den e episodio aki nos a tene un combersacion di side hustle, side gigs of side income. 

Side Hustle, Side Gig,  of side income - ta un manera creativo pa genera extra entrada. Pero con bo por cuminsa bo mesun side hustle? Kico ta idea nan cu tin? Con bo por determina si side hustle ta algo pabo? Con pa identifica kico abo tin pa ofrece u kico ta e must know di side hustle?

Den e episodio aki show hosts Kareline, Darice y Darysse a cubri e pregunta nan aki. Sintonisa e episodio y haya sa

1. Kico ta side Hustle
2. 3 tips pa determina cua side hustle ta fit pabo - Spoiler alert- focus riba bo skills
3. E 10 mandamento nan di side hustle- kico abo mester sa ora bo kies pa bai cuminsa bo mesun side hustle! 

Spoiler alert: E 10 mandamento nan ta:

1. Side Hustle mester wordo practica di forma ethico
2. Perform bon na trabou
3. Dedica tempo na bo side hustle
4. No hinca bo mes den debe
5. Administra bo side hustle
6. Soña grandi pero keda realistico 
7. Wak bo side hustle manera "me-time"
8. Wak con bo side hustle ta contribui na bo plan di desaroyo /carera
9. Feedback, Feedback
10.  Check e beneficio nan ariba e sacrificio nan

Finding the perfect idea for a business or side gig can be a sticking point for many first time entrepreneurs. If you don’t have an obvious obsession or enthusiasm towards one topic you’ll need to figure out what you can create a following around.

I'd love to teach everyone how to make money with a side gig! I've been an entrepreneur working from home for 20 years providing services, selling products, building websites, blogging and more. In this podcast episode I explain 22 different methods I've used to create an income since 1999.