And we’re back with another solo episode. This week I’m giving you the easy step by step process of building an effective email list for your side hustle. 

In this episode I share: 

• How to take the first step to inviting people to your email list

• How being consistent with my email list quickly grew my audience engagement

• The best platforms to optimize communication with your contacts

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Links mentioned in this episode

• Free Side Hustle Guide Book: sidehustlepro.co/starthere

• Convertkit Contact List Provider: https://convertkit.com/ 

• Ambassador Contact List Provider: https://www.getambassador.com/ 

• Side Hustle Pro Newsletter: https://sidehustlepro.lpages.co/sixbulletsaturdays/ ]

• Podcast Moguls: https://www.sidehustlepro.co/podcast-moguls/ 

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In 2023, building a social media presence is essential to growth in your business. Whether you’re side hustling or a full-time entrepreneur, in this episode I’m giving you 5 tips to growing your Instagram and TikTok brand pages, including: 

• How and why you should build a target audience 

• Why you should try out different kinds of content to see what works best

• Why you should invest in paid advertising 

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Links mentioned in this episode

• Free Side Hustle Guide: https://www.sidehustlepro.co/startyourhustle/ 

• Podcast Moguls: https://www.sidehustlepro.co/podcast-moguls/ 

• SHP Instagram: 

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As an entrepreneur, content creation has become a huge part of expanding a business. So this week I’m sharing 4 tips that have helped me take the pressure off creating awesome content while running a business. 

In this episode I’m sharing:

• How to optimize your recording sessions to get content done quicker

• My favorite content creation tech and tools, and much more!

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Links mentioned in this episode

• Free Side Hustle Guide: https://www.sidehustlepro.co/startyourhustle/

• Register for my next FREE Podcast Masterclass: https://www.podcastmoguls.com/

• Favorite Ring Light: https://amzn.to/3KaMiGN

• Nicaila’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sidehustlepro/

• Content Tools Amazon List: https://www.amazon.com/shop/influencer-37ba1da3/list/WQ7ES8GSRRBH?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsflist_aipsfinfluencer-37ba1da3_P22F9MBGA63FZKWR7V1W

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This week in the guest chair we have Quianne Perrin Savoy and Sonja Smith, founders of The Merch Studio. They provide businesses and entrepreneurs with unique and completely customizable merchandise. 

 In this episode they share:

• How their creative backgrounds set the foundation for starting their own business

• How they expanded from small business to having corporate clients 

• The processes they use to ensure high quality and timely customer service 

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Links mentioned in this episode:

• Moore & Moore Merch Website: themerchstudio.com

• Moore & Moore Merch Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themerchstudio/ 

• Moore & Moore Merch LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/themerchstudio 

• The Momference: https://themomference.com/ 

• Shopify: https://www.shopify.com/ 

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• Moore & Moore Merch Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themerchstudio/ 

• Moore & Moore Merch LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/themerchstudio 

This week I’m sitting down with Cat Peoples, an actor, producer and entrepreneur who is giving us a masterclass in getting in alignment with your purpose. Starting as a side hustler, Cat has become a household voice that you may hear on commercials, audiobooks and more.

In this episode she shares:

• How she got her start and built her portfolio as a voice actor

• How she leaned into her natural talents to create a stable income for herself 

• Why having unwavering confidence and faith has propelled her career farther than ever 

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Links mentioned in this episode

• Cat’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catpeoples/

• Cat’s Website: http://www.catpeopleslive.com/ 

• Donovan VO: https://www.instagram.com/donovan_vo/ 

• Lelund Thompson On Camera Classes: https://www.lelunddurond.com/actingstudio 

• Eyeball Mobile Studio Booth: https://www.kaoticaeyeball.com/ 

• Michael Cohl’s Production Company: https://www.s2bn.com/about 

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This week I sat down with Claudia Walker, founder of HBCU Prep School. As a proud second generation HBCU graduate, Claudia authored the best-selling book series, The ABCs of HBCUs and The ABCs of Black Wall Street. 

In this episode Claudia shares:

• How she balances being a full time entrepreneur while working a full time job

• The insider financial skills she picked up during her time on Wall Street 

• How she landed her self-published children’s book on Target shelves

• And many more side hustle gems!

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Links mentioned in this episode

• HBCU Prep School Website: https://hbcuprepschool.com

• HBCU Prep School Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hbcuprepschool/ 

• Overseas Manufacturer: https://www.alibaba.com 

• IngramSpark Self Publishing: https://www.ingramspark.com/

• Amazon KDP Self Publishing: https://kdp.amazon.com/en_US/

• Designworks Ink: https://designworksink.com/ 

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Domonique Brown is the artist and Founder behind DomoINK, a lifestyle brand that contributes art, apparel, and home decor in celebration of Black art. In today’s episode she shares:

• How her side hustle went from Instagram posts to Target stores

• How she approaches conversations with major brands regarding pricing and licensing her art

• How she manages the financial ups and downs of entrepreneurship and so much more!

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Comcast RISE

“The Road To RISE” is an inspiring documentary that follows the lives of four small business owners, all on a journey to achieve big dreams, who became RISE grant recipients. From Chicago to Philly, we stop in 4 different cities to see how underrepresented entrepreneurs find success. To watch the documentary, simply say “Comcast RISE” into the Xfinity Voice Remote or visit https://www.sidehustlepro.co/roadtorise

Links mentioned in this episode

• Domonique’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/snoopdoggydom/

• Domonique’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@domoink 

• DomoINK’s Website: https://domoink.com/ 

• Ryman Arts: https://rymanarts.org/

• DomoINK on Society6: https://society6.com/mcdomos 

• Domonique’s Jiggy Puzzle: https://jiggypuzzles.com/products/cali-views?_pos=1&_sid=79e0bc414&_ss=r 

• Printify: https://printify.com/ 

• Printful: https://www.printful.com/sell-tshirts-online

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• Domonique’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@domoink 

In this update episode we are catching up with Jocelyn Delk Adams, author and founder of the award winning cookbook Grandbaby Cakes and the food website Grandbaby-Cakes.com,  where she shares her cherished generational recipes with a modern spin while preserving their original charm and spirit. 

 In this episode Jocelyn shares:

• How she went from pitching herself to local news stations to starring on the Today Show, Food Network, and Disney Plus

• Why her food blog has been so successful and her advice to other aspiring bloggers

• The huge developments in her brand and business since we last spoke and so much more!

Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube

This episode is brought to you by: 

HubSpot Podcast Network- The audio destination for business professionals with content designed to help you listen, learn, and grow. Listen to Side Hustle Pro and more shows on the HubSpot Podcast Network, at https://www.hubspot.com/podcastnetwork

Comcast RISE

“The Road To RISE” is an inspiring documentary that follows the lives of four small business owners, all on a journey to achieve big dreams, who became RISE grant recipients. From Chicago to Philly, we stop in 4 different cities to see how underrepresented entrepreneurs find success. To watch the documentary, simply say “Comcast RISE” into the Xfinity Voice Remote or visit https://www.sidehustlepro.co/roadtorise

Links mentioned in this episode

• First SHP Interview w/ Jocelyn: https://www.sidehustlepro.co/episode-45-jocelyn-delk-adams-of-grandbaby-cakes/

• Grandbaby Cakes Website: cakes.com/">https://grandbaby-cakes.com/ 

• Grandbaby Cakes Blog: cakes.com/blog/">https://grandbaby-cakes.com/blog/ 

• Grandbaby Cakes Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grandbabycakes/ 

• Order a cake: sonoma.com/search/results.html?words=grandbaby%20cakes"> https://www.williams-sonoma.com/search/results.html?words=grandbaby%20cakes 

• Everyday Grand Cookbook: cakes.com/everydaygrand/">https://grandbaby-cakes.com/everydaygrand/ 

• ChatGPT AI: https://openai.com/blog/chatgpt/ 

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This week we're getting a masterclass in entrepreneurship with Ehime Eigbe, Founder & CEO of Sweetkiwi, an extremely sought after frozen yogurt brand. Inspired to make a healthy dessert for herself after a uterine fibroid diagnosis, Ehime has grown Sweetkiwi to be West Africa’s biggest frozen yogurt brand.

In this episode, Ehime shares: 

• How she’s gotten her products into Walmart and Whole Foods 

• How she paused her entrepreneurship journey and went back to her full time job before restarting her journey again

• Why her “I'm global but think local” attitude has helped her successfully builds her teams

• A step-by-step breakdown of her manufacturing process and what it’s taken to perfect it, and so much more!

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Links mentioned in this episode

• Sweetkiwi’s Website: https://www.sweetkiwi.com/

• Sweetkiwi’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sweetkiwiusa/ 

• Sweetkiwi Yogurt’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sweetkiwiyogurt/ 

• Black Girl Ventures: https://www.blackgirlventures.org/

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• Ehime’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theehime/

Abena Boamah-Acheampong is the founder + CEO of Hanahana Beauty, a consciously clean skin care, beauty + wellness brand. As a former 7th grade math teacher and therapist, Abena launched her brand with humanity and intention in mind. Now being sold in stores like Ulta, Hanahana Beauty is quickly on its way to becoming a household name.

In this episode Abena shares:

• How she was able to pay the Ghanaian women who produce the raw materials twice their asking price

• The skills she learned from being a teacher and therapist that she uses now as a full time entrepreneur

• How she’s scaled the brand while staying true to her core values

Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube 

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Shopify

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Links mentioned in this episode

• Hanahana Beauty’s Website: www.hanahanabeauty.com

• Hanahana Beauty’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hanahana_beauty/?hl=en

• Abena’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beanieboamah/?hl=en

• A16z START Grant: https://a16z.com/programs-a16z-start/

• Hello Alice Grants: https://helloalice.com/

• Shopify Loans Program: https://www.shopify.com/capital

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