Side Hustle Hero™ is the podcast for everyone who wants to build the courage, confidence, and drive to launch, persevere, and succeed at creating a source of income beyond their regular job.
Each episode is crafted with the goal of having you take action and win.
You’ll hear insights from experienced side hustle heroes who share what’s worked and what hasn’t so you can execute smarter and for more profit.
Hosted by Joan Posivy, bestselling author of The Way Success Works, How to Decide, Believe & Begin To Live Your Best Life.
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Sept. 22, 2026
203: 9 Fan-Favourite Side Hustle Hero Episodes: An Encore Edition
What do AI vending machines, sound baths, faceless YouTube videos, and mystery shopping have in common? They all made it into the Top 9 most loved side hustle episodes from Year 3 of the show…as chosen by you! Welcome to this encore episode! It first aired back in June 2025, and a lot has changed with AI since then. When I looked back at the side hustles featured in this episode though, they're all still strong choices. Some have since been tweaked or enhanced by AI to varying degrees, but w
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Sept. 8, 2026
202: How to Choose the Best Side Hustle for You
How do you choose the best side hustle for you? Here’s a straightforward, time-tested process to find ideas that fit your skills, lifestyle, and goals, and narrow down your options when you're stuck.
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Aug. 25, 2026
201: How a Small Email List Can Be Your Most Valuable Asset
A small email list can outperform a huge disengaged one. Copywriter Tanya Brody shares how to grow from scratch, write emails people actually open, nail your welcome sequence, and use AI without losing your voice.
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July 28, 2026
200: AI Didn't Kill the Virtual Assistant Side Hustle: Here's How to Start One
Is being a virtual assistant still a viable side hustle in this age of AI? Today's guest, Rachael Davila, is here to show us why the answer is yes, and how you can turn your existing skills and experience into a VA business. Rachael has been a virtual assistant for more than 20 years. But today, she's also a VA mentor, author, and the founder of Extra Hands! Virtual Assistance. In our conversation, she draws on her decades of experience to share valuable insights on finding and working wit
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July 21, 2026
199: Why Fewer Clients Meant More Revenue
Fewer clients, more revenue: Damien Schreurs shares how cutting his client list from 45 to 9 grew his per client revenue nine times over, and the near bankruptcy that forced him to find the metric that mattered.
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July 14, 2026
198: Turn Your Everyday Skills into Paid Offers
You have a skill you're not counting as a skill, because it comes so easily to you. Here Adrienne Wheeler shows you how to turn skills into income by spotting it, pricing it right, and packaging it into a real, paid offer.
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Recent Blog Posts
Sept. 22, 2026
AI Vending Machines vs. Traditional Machines: Are Smart Kiosks Worth It?
Deciding between high-tech smart retail and tried-and-true mechanical snack dispensing is one of the biggest choices new operators face. This comprehensive guide explores how AI vending machines stack up against traditional setups in profitability, …
Sept. 8, 2026
Collaborator vs Doer Virtual Assistant: Why AI Can't Replace Strategy
Transitioning from a transactional task-doer to a strategic collaborator is the ultimate way to protect your virtual assistant business from automation. While artificial intelligence can easily handle repetitive admin work, it cannot replace high-le…
Sept. 8, 2026
Should You Turn Your Hobby Into a Side Hustle? The Hidden Trap of Monetizing Passion
Monetizing a hobby seems like the ultimate dream: getting paid to do what you love. However, turning a passion into a side hustle often strips away the joy that made it a hobby in the first place. This guide explores the psychological and practical …