5 Critical Questions to Help You Choose Your Side Hustle

Welcome back to "After School Empire," the go-to podcast for teachers eager to boost their income through side hustling.

Unlocking Your Side Hustle Potential
In this episode, Tony dives into five critical questions to help you pinpoint the perfect side hustle:

1. What am I good at that others aren't?

   
   
   
   
   • Reflect on your unique talents and skills. Whether you're an organizational guru, tech-savvy, a baking pro, or have a knack for photography, identifying what you excel at is the first step toward leveraging those abilities for extra income.
   
   
   
   



2. What gaps can I fill?

   
   
   
   
   • Look around your community and listen to the needs and frustrations of people. Are there services lacking or products that are hard to find? For example, Tony discusses how noticing a demand for gentle cleaning for historic homes led him to start a profitable exterior cleaning business.
   
   
   
   



3. How can I improve existing products or services?

   
   
   
   
   • Consider what's already out there and how you can enhance it. Tony shares his own experience of developing a beard care line that catered to sensitive skin, which turned into a successful venture due to its unique value proposition.
   
   
   
   



4. What am I passionate about?

   
   
   
   
   • Turning your passions into a side hustle not only makes the work enjoyable but can also be incredibly fulfilling. Whether it's music, art, or any other interest, think about how you can monetize these passions.
   
   
   
   



5. What unique opportunities do I have access to?

   
   
   
   
   • Sometimes, the best opportunities are those that are unexpectedly available only to you. Tony recounts a story of how he capitalized on buying and flipping a collection from an estate sale, turning a modest investment into a significant profit.
   
   
   
   

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