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Side Hustle to Small Business

A weekly podcast from Hiscox, the small business insurance experts. We’re changing the conversation around the side hustle and featuring founders at various stages of their small business journey. These entrepreneurs are pushing the envelope while keeping their values and have learned a few lessons along the way. Listen each week for conversation, context, and camaraderie. Hosted by Sanjay Parekh, produced by Edgewise.Media.

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32:39

Starting a business that aligns with your passions...

Side Hustle to Small Business ·

2023/11/22

Bonnie Mauldin has been hustling since she was a kid. At eight years old, she was knocking on doors offering to shovel driveways. After graduation, she entered the medical field, but quickly discovered it was not for her. Now, Bonnie owns two successful businesses, The Mauldin Group and Mauldin Production Company. Having learned a lot along the way, Bonnie shares her tips on changing careers, side hustles, and running multiple businesses.

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30:36

The Challenge of Raising Funds for your Small Business

Side Hustle to Small Business ·

2023/11/15

It takes a lot to start a small business, and often, individuals face many barriers along the way. Today, we are diving deep into a common barrier many entrepreneurs face when jumpstarting their small business: a lack of funds. Through interviewing three individuals who have successfully raised money to launch their businesses, we will answer the following questions: How can I raise money for my small business? What tools are out there to help with my money-raising goals? What challenges might I

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34:03

Balancing a Side Hustle alongside a full-time job

Side Hustle to Small Business ·

2023/11/08

Ada Teme is the Founder and Owner of Cherish August, a destination event planning firm that has been in business for over two decades. Ada and her team at Cherish August want to ensure that your event is tailored perfectly to your needs, whether a small gathering or a large event. Ada and Sanjay discuss charging the appropriate amount, balancing your time, and working around your full-time job.

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32:07

Helping girls overcome barriers to become entrepreneurs

Side Hustle to Small Business ·

2023/11/01

After working in Silicon Valley, Ebony Peay Ramirez quickly realized that young girls are not being taught entrepreneurial skills like their male peers are. So she launched Build Her World, an online platform aimed at helping girls aged 9-13 to build ideas and develop entrepreneurial skills. Sanjay and Ebony discuss the next generation of leaders, career transitions, and having a creative outlet.

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32:13

How a Craigslist ad changed Sarah Flores’ life

Side Hustle to Small Business ·

2023/10/25

In early 2021, sisters Sarah Flores and Sabrina Lozano were at a crossroads. At the time, Sarah was a student and Sabrina was a travelling COVID nurse. After seeing an ad for a food truck on Craigslist, they decided to take the leap into entrepreneurship by opening Loli’s Streatery in May of 2021 in Corpus Christi, Texas. Loli’s Streatery specializes in Tex-Mex fusion, with their signature dish being the Original Loaded Mexican Street Corn Bowl.

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27:22

Finally following a lifelong passion in photography

Side Hustle to Small Business ·

2023/10/18

Jean Tully had a career as a paralegal, but in 2012, decided to follow her lifelong passion of photography. She founded Pearlescent Photo, a photography business dedicated to helping women and girls look and feel their best. Jean and Sanjay discuss starting a business different from your day job, believing in yourself, and maintaining a healthy work-life balance while owning your own business to ensure your relationships still take priority.

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34:37

Succeeding in business after leaving a partnership

Side Hustle to Small Business ·

2023/10/11

Jennifer Stewart is the founder of Gateway Productivity, a company aimed to help you master the technology you work with regularly and learn new technologies. Before starting Gateway Productivity, Jennifer worked in entertainment management and finance but found her passion was helping people master their productivity. Sanjay and Jennifer discuss starting a new business, leaving partnerships, and going virtual.

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26:25

Artificial Intelligence: Small Business’ Friend or Foe?

Side Hustle to Small Business ·

2023/10/04

Artificial Intelligence (AI) - it’s all anyone seems to be talking about. From ChatGPT creating travel itineraries based on a prompt of a few sentences, to audio engineers mixing new music with well-known artists' voices, AI is impacting all industries. But what about small businesses? We spoke to three owners to understand how AI impacts their business and if this technology should be considered a friend or a foe.

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33:01

Creating inclusive spaces for women to collaborate

Side Hustle to Small Business ·

2023/09/27

Eileen Lee is the founder of The Lola, a digital community and an all-inclusive co-working space in Atlanta. With a focus on diversity and inclusion, The Lola’s focus is on personal growth and development while providing meaningful networking opportunities for women. Sanjay and Eileen discuss starting a business just before the pandemic, the trouble with brick and mortars, and building inclusive spaces.

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30:11

Going against the status quo when starting a business

Side Hustle to Small Business ·

2023/09/20

Yvonne Mashburn Schmidt is the Founder of The Georgia Genealogist, a genealogy business that specializes in Georgia and Deep South Research, Genetic Genealogy, and Forensic Genealogy. Yvonne is certified by the Board for Certification of Genealogists and holds an additional certification from Boston University. Yvonne and Sanjay discuss charging the proper rates, accepting payments, and the challenges of a work-life balance.

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33:15

Building your second business with intention

Side Hustle to Small Business ·

2023/09/13

Daniel Roberts is the founder of VidLoft, a cloud-based video solution that includes gear, training, and editing at a tenth of the price of traditional video production, allowing more companies to be video-first organizations. Having formerly owned a video production company prior to founding VidLoft, Daniel shares what he learned about founding and selling a company, managing cashflow, and discovering your niche.

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37:18

When defeat becomes a blessing in disguise

Side Hustle to Small Business ·

2023/09/06

Jaliyla Fraser is the Founder & CEO of Fraser’s Mathematics Solutions. What started as a STEAM summer camp for students, Fraser’s Mathematics Solutions now provides high-quality mathematics learning for administrators, teachers, and parents to help the students in their lives succeed. Fraser’s Mathematics Solutions also produces school supplies for students to help them reach their full potential.

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30:09

Quitting your full-time job and taking the leap

Side Hustle to Small Business ·

2023/08/30

Dr. Shinika McKiever is the Founder and Chief Creative Officer of The McKiever Group Creative Company, an agency that provides organizations with creative business solutions, including leadership development, non-profit management, and entrepreneurial solutions. Sanjay and Shinika discuss quitting your full-time job to take on entrepreneurship, setting boundaries, and rebuilding and rebranding your business.

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23:18

Remote Work: How employers continue to evolve

Side Hustle to Small Business ·

2023/08/23

Even before COVID, companies have been adopting and adapting the remote work model. In this episode, we dive deep into the world of remote work and speak with three different entrepreneurs who have had to evolve their businesses to fit the changing needs of their employees and clients. Join us as we uncover the opportunities and challenges of getting the job done remotely and embrace the future of work.

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33:45

Where hospitality, wellness and business meet

Side Hustle to Small Business ·

2023/08/16

Darius Davie is the Founder of Groom Guy, a wellness hospitality agency that specializes in everyday and special occasion self-care for men. With locations in Washington DC and Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, Groom Guy offers a fresh perspective on men’s grooming and wellness. Sanjay and Darius discuss the importance of cold emailing, understanding your employees, and managing multiple locations.

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38:06

Risking everything by going all in on an idea

Side Hustle to Small Business ·

2023/08/09

Co-Founders Robby, Billy, and Justin were running a successful web design agency when a client came to them with a very specific request for a website with a page builder tool. After discovering a market for this, the three founded Beaver Builder, a WordPress Page Builder Plugin in 2014. Robby McCullough joins Sanjay’s of today’s episode of Side Hustle to Small Business to discuss taking risks, finding your niche, and creating a work-life balance.

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36:49

Knowing your worth after transitioning to...

Side Hustle to Small Business ·

2023/08/02

Hannah Smolinski has always had an entrepreneurial spirit. From selling homemade bracelets in the second grade, to founding her company Clara CFO Group in 2017, Hannah knows how to attract and retain clients. In this conversation, Hannah and Sanjay discuss burn out, managing cash flow, knowing your worth as a self-employed professional, and taking on additional side hustles to maximize profit.

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31:23

A unique but unexpected business pursuit

Side Hustle to Small Business ·

2023/07/26

During the early days of the pandemic, Nancy and Viviana Sisneros founded their pretzel company, "Knotty Chix," sparked by a random craving of Nancy's. After three attempts, they perfected their first creation: the Hot Cheeto pretzel. Encouraged by the positive feedback of Facebook friends, they started selling their pretzels to the public. Today, three years down the line, Knotty Chix thrives as a flourishing company.

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33:01

Do not wait around to jump into entrepreneurship

Side Hustle to Small Business ·

2023/07/19

Racheal Allen, a seasoned entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience in coaching large-scale organizations, specializes in crafting efficient policies and operations. As the Founder of Operations School, she leads a renowned boot camp for startup founders, while also offering consulting and public speaking. Sanjay and Racheal discuss operational efficiency, avoiding burnout, and the essentials of entrepreneurship.

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33:50

Overcoming your fears and achieving your dreams

Side Hustle to Small Business ·

2023/07/12

Brooke Monaghan has always known she has wanted to work for herself. However, when she went to start her consulting business, she was initially very scared. In today’s episode, Brooke and Sanjay discuss how to overcome fear when it comes to the risk aspect of running your own business, building relationships, and asking for help. Her advice? Either do it and maybe fail or don’t do it and absolutely fail, but always know your worth.

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