Best Shopify Store Optimization Podcasts (2025)

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Ep. 3253 - TBT: Scarce Lego Sets Build Value Over Time 6:18

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In this week’s Throwback Thursday segment, find out how one patient side hustler stockpiled retired LEGO sets, held them like collectibles, and eventually parlayed the profits into a full-on store. Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting their job. This yea…

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Can One Guy Disrupt the Way We Learn? How Chad Fife, Founder of Revy School, Teaches Marketing, Sales, and Client Success Using Mentorship and Simulation | Chad Fife (MU Classic) 42:24

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#691 What if you could launch a global education platform, inspire students across continents, and reinvent your career — all at once? In this episode hosted by Brien Gearin, we’re joined by Chad Fife, founder of Revy School, an online education platform that teaches marketing, sales, and client success through real-world simulations and mentorship…

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Launching a Customer-First Merch Company with No Industry Experience | Ethan Dowie 43:17

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#690 Ready for a masterclass in grit, customer service, and unconventional scaling — all from a founder who built a booming merch company from scratch? In this episode, host Brien Gearin chats with Ethan Dowie, founder of Indigo Promotions, who went from making 400+ cold calls with zero traction to landing Zappos as one of his very first clients. E…

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Ep. 3252 - STORY: Frenchman Says Bonjour to $35,000/Month Foodie Hustle 8:02

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After relocating to Quebec, this continental creative brings seasonal flavor to an artisanal food retailing biz. Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting their job. This year, the show includes free guided lessons and listener Q&A several days each week. Sho…

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Friendly Fraud: The Silent Killer Putting Your Ecommerce Margins At Risk — Simon Wijckmans | How To Stop Friendly Fraud, Why It Kills Your Margins, How To Prevent Chargebacks, What A 0.5% Fraud Rate Really ... 20:21

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In this episode, we dive into the silent profit killer known as friendly fraud and chargebacks. Simon Wijckmans, Founder and CEO of C-SITe, shares how these false chargebacks risk your margins and payment accounts. He explains what friendly fraud is, why it's so hard to fight, and how client-side security intelligence, combined with new programs li…

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What Discounts Actually Make People Buy (Study) 41:08

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There's this thing that happens when you run an e-commerce store. You know you need to discount, but you're terrified. Terrified of training customers to wait for sales. Terrified of looking cheap. So you do nothing, or worse, you slap WELCOME10 on your popup and call it a day. Meanwhile, the big brands? They're discounting constantly. Just invisib…

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What It Takes to Become a Professional Organizer and Thrive as a Service Provider | Laurie Palau 44:27

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#689 Ever wondered how a simple lifelong skill can evolve into a thriving, multi-stream business? In this episode, host Kirsten Tyrell sits down with professional organizer and entrepreneur Laurie Palau, founder of Simply B Organized, to unpack her journey from corporate America to building a successful organizing brand long before Instagram or the…

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Ep. 3251 - Q&A: “Is my burnout a signal to pivot?” 5:13

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Are you just tired—or do you need a bigger break? In this episode, we’ll help a listener take a stress-test to know if they need rest, a redesign, or a full business pivot. Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting their job. This year, the show includes free…

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How a Motocross Rider Became Canada’s Print King | Lee Stuart (MU Classic) 53:55

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#688 What happens when a retired professional athlete dives headfirst into an industry he knows nothing about? In this episode hosted by Brien Gearin, Lee Stuart shares how he went from professional motocross rider to the founder of Rogue Lab, one of the top screen printing and branding shops in Canada. With zero experience, Lee took his last $300 …

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This AI Website Generator Lets You Build and Manage 1,000+ Sites (Live Demo!) | Itai Sadan 43:06

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#687 Want to see how AI can build a full website in minutes — and how a small startup took on giants like WordPress and Wix? On this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with Itai Sadan, co-founder and CEO of Duda — the AI-ready website platform built specifically for web professionals. Itai shares the origin story of Duda, how the company evolved …

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Ep. 3250 - First $1,000: Digital Window Menu Boards for Food Trucks 6:00

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In this week’s First $1,000 segment, a designer helps food trucks and pop-up restaurants get rid of chalk dust and update to the digital age. Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting their job. This year, the show includes free guided lessons and listener Q&…

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STOP Losing Money: How to Implement Profit First — Karl O'Brien | How To Find Your Hidden Cash Cows, What “Profit First” Means, How To Use Contribution Margin, Why Discounting Harms LTV, And Why Acquiring ... 24:21

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In this archive episode, we dive into the concept of “Profit First” E-commerce and why focusing solely on revenue can lead to big surprises. Karl O'Brien, Co-Founder of Store Hero, an e-commerce analytics tool, shares how their system helps store owners avoid common financial pitfalls by shifting their focus from top-line sales to bottom-line profi…

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Education Businesses That Actually Work in 2025 | Ray Blakney (MU Classic) 56:07

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#686 Think selling online courses is the key to success? Think again! It’s no longer enough to just package information and hope people stick around. In this episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, serial entrepreneur Ray Blakney breaks down how to turn decades of expertise into a thriving online education business. He shares why traditional course model…

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Ep. 3249 - Weekend Workshop: From Ski Bum to Six-Figure Teacher 7:07

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This new segment is all about helping you learn the key steps to a new side hustle in 2025, one step or concept per week. It includes activities, examples, and more—and of course it’s all free. Today’s topic: an online snow-skiing school. Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra m…

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Flexible, Profitable, and In-Demand: Could a Bookkeeping Business Be Your Golden Ticket? | Kate Johnson (MU Classic) 49:58

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#685 Ever thought a “boring” business could be your golden ticket to freedom and flexibility? In this episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, we chat with Kate Johnson, founder of Heritage Business Services, who built a thriving bookkeeping business during preschool pick-up hours. What started as a $0 side hustle turned into a profitable, scalable career…

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Ep. 3248 - Q&A: “Should I spend $2,000 on retention or acquisition?” 5:18

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Today’s caller runs a tiny subscription app and has two grand to spend. Should that money patch cancelations or chase new sign-ups? We’ll do the napkin math and land on a clear next step. Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting their job. This year, the sho…

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The Email Strategy That Took Course Creators from $3k to $50k Months | John Ainsworth (MU Classic) 52:25

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#684 What if the only thing standing between you and five-figure months is a better email strategy? In this episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, we're joined by John Ainsworth, an expert in helping course creators skyrocket their revenue through strategic sales funnels. John shares the simple, repeatable system he uses to help clients go from $3K mont…

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$6,000+ per Month in Passive Income?! Buy, Evaluate, and Grow a Profitable Laundromat | Jordan Berry 51:59

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#683 Thinking about buying a laundromat? This episode will completely change the way you see this “boring” business — and show you why it might be one of the most powerful cash-flow plays in America! In this conversation, host Brien Gearin sits down with Jordan Berry, founder of Laundromat Resource, to break down exactly how to buy, evaluate, and g…

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Ep. 3247 - Q&A: “Instagram, TikTok, or LinkedIn—how do I choose?” 5:25

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Posting everywhere spreads you thin; posting in the right place compounds momentum. Today we break down a three-question filter that shows exactly where this side hustler’s wallets should live first. Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting their job. This y…

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How to Stop Settling, Embrace Authenticity, and Finally Own Your Story | Celinne Da Costa 56:02

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#682 If you’ve ever felt misaligned with your own story, this episode will show you how to reclaim it! In this powerful conversation, host Brien Gearin sits down with transformational storytelling expert Celinne Da Costa, who helps visionary leaders step into their authentic identity and express it through story. Celinne shares her remarkable journ…

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Ep. 3246 - TBT: Recruiters Pay Me to Tear Apart Their Emails 5:38

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In this week’s Throwback Thursday segment, hear how one copy-savvy side hustler turned a collection of recruiter emails into a paid “swipe file,” and then built a monthly subscription around it. Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting their job. This year, …

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How to Build a 7-Figure Online Store with Zero Inventory | Ryan Hogue (MU Classic) 54:09

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#681 Think you need a warehouse full of inventory to start a product-based business? Think again! In this episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, we’re joined by Ryan Hogue, a 7-figure print-on-demand entrepreneur, who breaks down exactly how to build a profitable online store without ever touching inventory. Ryan shares why visibility is the real name o…

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Use AI to Create Your Avatar, Clone Your Voice, and Share Content FAST (Live Demo!) | Julian Goldie 45:38

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#680 Ever wondered how creators are scaling faster than ever with AI? In this episode, host Kirsten Tyrrel sits down with Julian Goldie, an SEO agency owner turned AI-driven creator whose entire business transformed when he leaned into artificial intelligence instead of running from it. Julian shares how he went from 1,000 YouTube subscribers to ne…

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Ep. 3245 - STORY: Six-Figure Beekeeping Biz Buzzes for Minnesota Couple 6:49

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The buzzworthy journey of Minnesotan bees and their keepers. These hardy bees don’t mess around—last year they produced $150,000 in sweet profits. Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting their job. This year, the show includes free guided lessons and listen…

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This Founder Automated Influencer Outreach Completely 45:44

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So there's this guy, Bora Celik. Software engineer, thirty years in the game. Last year he tells his investors something crazy: SaaS is dead. Not dying. Dead. And here's the thing - he might be right. See, while everyone's playing with ChatGPT, asking it questions, Bora's building these things called AI agents. They don't just answer questions. The…

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How Service Providers Can Grow, Nurture, and Sell on Instagram (Live Examples!) | Jenna Harding 49:40

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#679 If you’ve been posting on social media and still not seeing growth, this conversation explains exactly why! In this episode, host Kirsten Tyrrel sits down with social media expert and former theater-kid-turned-entrepreneur, Jenna Harding, to pull back the curtain on Instagram strategy for service-based business owners. Jenna shares how she wen…

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Ep. 3244 - Q&A: “How do I upsell without sounding pushy?” 4:26

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Great contracting work often reveals the next problem to solve. Here’s a simple script that turns an “upsell” into an obvious win for the client—and leaves everyone feeling good about the extra invoice. Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting their job. Thi…

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How to Price Your Offers Without Selling Your Soul | Andee Hart (MU Classic) 50:22

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#678 Are you undercharging or hesitating to promote your offers because selling feels uncomfortable? In this episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, sales expert Andee Hart joins us to unpack the deeper reasons why so many women entrepreneurs struggle with sales — and how to flip the script. With over 18 years of experience in Fortune 500 tech sales and …

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Is a Hot Dog a Sandwich? Launching a Food Cart Business That Settles the Debate! | Chris Van Jura 48:44

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#677 What happens when a 25-year hospitality veteran gets furloughed during COVID and finally goes all-in on the dream he’s been talking about for years? You get Catalyst Hot Dogs — a Jersey-style hot dog joint taking the DMV by storm! In this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with founder Chris Van Jura, who shares how he launched during the pa…

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How to Win Meta Ads with UGC (Finally) — Donatas Smailys | Why UGC Volume Wins, What Meta's Andromeda Algorithm Loves, Why Authentic Beats Polished AI, Why Trust Becomes Key, What Human-First AI Means ... 24:13

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In this episode, we dive into how AI is accelerating the shift in user-generated content for advertising. Donatas Smailys, Co-founder and CEO of Billo, shares why social algorithms now demand high-volume content, his view on using AI as a scaling tool for real human creators (not for generating fake humans), and the crucial role of authenticity and…

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Ep. 3243 - First $1,000: Cozy Reading Gadget Turns Pages and Profit 6:20

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A bedtime-reading addict bend a paperclip into a page holder, refines it into a soft-touch clip, and flips his ledger from red ink to a four-figure win. Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting their job. This year, the show includes free guided lessons and …

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The #1 Marketing Mistake Entrepreneurs Make and How Buzzsprout Grew from 2k to 120k Podcasts Without Making It | Alban Brooke (MU Classic) 51:23

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#676 Are you overcomplicating your marketing? In this episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, we're joined by Alban Brooke, Head of Marketing at Buzzsprout, who helped grow the company from just 2,000 customers to over 120,000 active podcasts. Alban shares why so many marketing efforts fail — not because of bad tactics, but because of a lack of clarity a…

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Ep. 3242 - Weekend Workshop: “Digital Documentation” Earns Passive Income 8:08

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This new segment is all about helping you learn the key steps to a new side hustle in 2025, one step or concept per week. It includes activities, examples, and more—and of course it’s all free. Today’s topic: how a single PDF guide earned $120,000 in its first year. Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studie…

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The 3 Things That Saved Tyler’s Business After Losing 90% of His Amazon Revenue | Tyler Christensen (MU Classic) 53:38

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#675 What happens when your thriving side hustle starts to plateau? In this episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, we welcome back Tyler Christensen, who built a $5K/month income stream as an Amazon influencer — only to see his per-video earnings drop by 90%. Rather than walking away, Tyler made a strategic pivot. He shares how he diversified his income…

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Ep. 3241 - Q&A: “Is remote-worker visa consulting a real business?” 6:05

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Remote-worker visas are booming—and bewildering. Today we price a “visa concierge,” unpack simple liability safeguards, and gauge whether the market can pay more than pocket change. Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting their job. This year, the show incl…

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The $9 Membership That Made Over $600K — Powered by Simple Emails | Liz Wilcox (MU Classic) 51:20

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#674 Is your email list collecting digital dust? Or maybe you haven’t even started one because it all feels too overwhelming? In this episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, we’re joined by email marketing expert Liz Wilcox, who built her first list without fancy tools, expensive software — or even internet on her phone. Liz shares how she went from trav…

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Financial Stress? These Money Management Strategies Help You Take Back Control | Brie Sodano 40:42

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#673 Ever feel like you’re making good money but still stressed about finances? In this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with Brie Sodano, founder of Cash Confident, who teaches practical money management for modern women — without the confusing math or financial jargon. Brie shares her journey from working in high-level finance to coaching eve…

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Ep. 3240 - Q&A: “Should I tell my clients I’m using AI?” 5:22

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AI tools can double your output, but not everyone’s comfortable with it. Today we map a three-part policy for disclosing AI use that keeps trust high, quality higher, and clients on board. Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting their job. This year, the sh…

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How to Get Your Product on the Store Shelves of a Big-Box Retailer | Jay Yung 43:25

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#672 Ever wondered what it really takes to get your product off a folding table and onto the shelves of Walmart, Costco, or Target? In this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with retail expert Jay Yung, founder of Evergreen Retail Solutions, to break down the real path from farmer’s market tables to national store shelves. Jay shares how he went…

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Ep. 3239 - TBT: This Tiny Spreadsheet Tool Pays the Rent 6:00

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In this week’s Throwback Thursday segment, meet a side hustler who built a simple browser-based spreadsheet tool. It earns enough to cover his rent each month! Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting their job. This year, the show includes free guided lesso…

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Can You Really Make Money With a Book? Dave Says Yes (Here’s How) | Dave Chesson (MU Classic) 1:00:18

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#671 Have you ever wanted to write a book but felt stuck on where to start — or unsure if it could even be profitable? In this episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, we’re joined by self-publishing expert and Kindlepreneur founder Dave Chesson, who turned his side hustle into a thriving business that out-earned his military salary. Dave shares the insid…

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Boost Conversions With a Hyper-Personalized Website and Email Campaigns | Brennan Dunn 42:44

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#670 What if your website could tell exactly who was visiting — and rewrite itself just for them? In this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with Brennan Dunn, founder of RightMessage — the software powering hyper-personalized websites and email campaigns for top creators like Ali Abdaal and Justin Welsh. Brennan shares how his journey from freel…

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You're Asking For Reviews WRONG! (The Easiest Way To Get 5 Stars) — Daan Vaneker | How To Get A Quick Review Boost, What Makes Reviews Real, Why Negative Reviews Help, How To Respond To Bad Reviews, What ... 23:11

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In this archive episode, we dive into the power of social proof and why trust building is essential for e-commerce success. Dan Vaneker, CEO and founder of trustprofile.com, shares his insights on how web shops can enhance trustworthiness through customer reviews and trust pages. He explains why customers rely on reviews before buying, how small sh…

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Ep. 3238 - STORY: Agricultural Teacher Earns $200,000 Selling Lesson Plans 7:25

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After creating course materials for a forgotten group of educators, this agricultural teacher now earns a significant income from a growing business. Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting their job. This year, the show includes free guided lessons and lis…

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Farmer's Market to Iconic Brand: Bootstrapping a Business With Only a Gelato Machine | Jeni Britton 51:27

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#669 How do you build a beloved, nationally-recognized ice cream brand from scratch — and then turn around and create a completely different company redefining dietary fiber in America? In this episode, host Kirsten Tyrrel sits down with Jeni Britton — founder of the iconic Jeni’s Ice Creams and now founder of Floura — to talk about creativity, cur…

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Buff Clucks: From Homework Assignment to 7-Figure Chicken Brand 48:43

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So there's this moment in 2022 where Celia Hatch wakes up from a dream about chicken supplements called "Chicken Spice." She thinks it's ridiculous. Fast forward to today, and she's running a seven-figure business serving America's 13% of households with backyard chickens. The twist is it started as her teenage son's eighth-grade homework assignmen…

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Ep. 3237 - Q&A: “Will professionals trade hours instead of cash?” 4:41

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Can busy side hustlers trade skills instead of dollars? Today we outline a lean time-bank model—simple rules, low overhead, and real incentives to keep everyone honest. Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting their job. This year, the show includes free gui…