The Side Hustler’s Perspective Podcast is fuel for your mind and creative grind.
Each week, Coach Scotty Russell puts you in a position to get paid to play creating work that lights you up...
All while navigating a day job, family life, the inner critic, and more.
This is for those who want to master the art of healthy hustling while growing their creative business.
You can follow Scotty on Twitter @ScottytheCoach and IG @CoachScottyRussell for all things coaching and art.
It’s so easy to get wrapped up in what other people are doing or to give into the temptation to jump on the latest trend.
One of the hardest things to do as…
I’m hella proud to say that we’ve made it to Episode 150.
There seems to be a massive shift every 50 episodes in the message and direction in which I’m stee…
With tomorrow being Thanksgiving here in the States, I wanted to take a second to just say thank you for giving the show a chance and sticking with me as the show evolves.
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This one is special today, and it's the longest episode I’ve ever published but for a good reason.
If you’ve followed my story, you know I have a background in coaching…
So many people love pizza but hate the crust. I’m here to tell ya you gotta learn to love the crust.
The first few bites of a …
Do you show up each day winging it and doing what feels good, or do you have a plan of attack and a system you thrive in?
Sure, so…
Where are you right now? Not your physical location, but the current state of your side hustle during this season?...and by seas…
Side Hustle Special | Live From Creative Works with Rogie & LittlePatterns
I have a special episode for you today for those of you who couldn’t attend Creative Works Conference in Memphis, TN.
Side Hustler’s Series Part 4 of 4: 6 Ways to Carve Out Time to Grind & Execute Outside Your Day Job
A PROVEN SYSTEM FOR KNOCKING SHIT OUT EACH DAY
Hands down, the #1 thing creatives like you tell me …
Side Hustler's Series Part 3 of 4: 5 Killer Tips for Managing Your Side Hustle to Maximize Results
Back in May, I had the chance to jump on an episode of The Happy Ever Crafter TV with the calligraph…
Side Hustler's Series Part 2 of 4: 9 Benefits of Side Hustling
The Dream You've Been Sold
Most likely, you’re a listener/reader for two reasons:
Side Hustler's Series Part 1 of 4: 3 Levels to Find Your Wolf Pack
Humble Side Hustle Beginnings
“Be strong enough to stand alone, smart enough to know when you need help, and brave enough to ask for…
Josh Horton on Creative Works & the Power of Community
I want to start this one off with a quote from Jim Rhone:
“You’re the average of the five people you spend the most time with.”
Trying to make i…
Ruben Rojas on Murals, Creating for Impact, & Avoiding Mediocrity
Our lives are like a book. It’s a story comprised of chapters strung together which reach a conclusion.
Thankfully, we’re the authors…
Celebrate All Life's W's, Whether Big or Small
Imagine you just watched your favorite sports team win a championship or witnessed a Golden Buzzer performance of a lifetime on The Voice. Wouldn't it b…
The Blessing & Curse of the Mountain Climbing "What's Next" Mentality
Back in episode 56, my brother Tony Diaz of Industry Print Shop shared his inspiring story of how he went from being a punk rocke…
Lauren Dickens on Blazing Your Own Successful Path & Fighting Burnout
Two things we all deal with as we relentlessly pursue "success" in our creative grinds? The comparison trap and burnout.
Often, o…
Pretty Useful Co. on Taking Action & Protecting Your Time
I've learned that people trying to work a side hustle struggle with two things: getting started and valuing their time.
Getting started can b…
Grits on Side Hustling, Finding Your Niche, & Staying in Your Lane
Have you ever had someone in passing conversation ask you, "Are ya workin' hard or hardly workin'?"
I used to get this from some of …
Run Your Own Race & Avoid the Comparison Trap
“Never compare your beginning to someone else’s middle.” – Jon Acuff from his book Start.
I often allowed comparison to paralyze me from becoming the per…