71 episodes
Side Checks Amy Schmidt
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5.0 • 16 Ratings
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Side Checks is a twice-weekly business podcast all about side hustle development and management. Show host and side hustle connoisseur, Amy Schmidt, covers topics like strategic growth, sales, marketing, time management, and what a “healthy hustle” looks like.
In addition to having open and honest conversations about her own experience with side hustling, Amy regularly invites other fellow side hustlers, business owners, and experts onto the podcast to share their own stories and career advice!
Side Checks is designed for anyone who is curious about making money as a side hustler, landing the ultimate job security and growing their income and career in a more fulfilling way!
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Navigating Burnout & Rapid Success With A Handmade Product Shop
Daniella runs a small business that curates products that express you and your pet’s personalities. Since starting in 2020, she has sewn over 10,000 pet bandanas and has handmade many other products for humans as well. She has primarily grown ThirtyThree Butterflies Co. from attending many pop up events and has loved creating a community full of pet lovers and most of all, fur babies.
In This Episode You’ll Hear About:
The time that goes into a hand sewn product shopHow to avoid burnout (or what to do when you approach it)Selling at in person events and pop-upsServing a niche audience
Links & Resources:
https://thirtythreebutterfliesco.com
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How You Can Get Started Selling A Business
Episode 3 of 4 inside this mini series about selling my food photography side hustle. In this episode we are talking about the 6-week process of selling my business after the deal was done and we walked away from the closing table.
Plus, I am sharing my 5 tips for either growing a business or pivoting your business to become a sellable asset one day.
In This Episode You’ll Hear About:
The 6-week off-boarding process post-saleWalking away from my business with healthy boundaries5 tips for selling your business
Links & Resources:
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Get Your Business Off The Ground In 12 Weeks
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Balancing Motherhood & Entrepreneurship with Lily Schuette
Lily Schuette of Lil Petunia designs and handmakes polymer clay earrings that are always backed by popular demand (to say the least!). Lily is sharing with us today all about what it really looks like to hand make all of your inventory, set expectations with clients, and still deliver top tier service. All while being a full time stay at home mom!
In This Episode You’ll Hear About:
Balancing motherhood with businessPrioritizing quality over quantity Using your local community to growWholesale process as a product shop
Links & Resources:
https://lilpetunia.com/
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REPLAY: Get Down to Business; Determine Your Needle Movers
Ready to learn from my past mistakes? Understanding what truly impacts your bottom lines inside your business and prioritizing those tools isn’t always easy. It sometimes requires sacrifice and swallowing a little bit of pride. However when we can identify our needle movers, we can create an insurance policy for our business decisions and make the patch to more income… a little easier.
In This Episode You’ll Hear About:
What a needle mover really is inside your businessDetermining your needle moversHow to prioritize needle moversVanity metrics vs. needle moversHow to start letting go of non-needle moving tasks
Links & Resources:
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Grow Your Business With My New 90-Day Signature Offers
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REPLAY: Why Going Full Time Should Never Be The #1 Goal
Working for yourself full time can be terrific. However, it should never be your number one goal when building or operating your business. Inside the world of creative entrepreneurship being “full-time” can feel like THE stamp of success. When in reality, there are so many other ways to run a profitable, successful business before it’s “full-time”.
In This Episode You’ll Hear About:
Let’s challenge what it means to be a successful entrepreneur. Spoiler alert; it has nothing to do with the amount of hours clocked. It also has nothing to do with how much income we earn. And everything to do with how we earn that income.
My past experience feeling pressured into being a “full-time” business ownerHow going full time hurt my business and twisted my concept of successHow “full-time” is NOT an entrepreneurial term but a corporation termWhat happens when you making going full time your #1 goalWhat your #1 goal inside business should always be…
Links & Resources:
EPISODE WEBSITE
Free Download: 97 Profitable Side Hustle Ideas
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Rick Weber Grossed $106k Hanging Christmas Lights In His First 3 Months
Rick Weber Grossed $106k Hanging Christmas Lights In His First 3 Months
Customer Reviews
Empowering, Insightful, and Invaluable - A Must-Listen for Aspiring Side Hustlers!
I recently stumbled upon Amy Schmidt's "Side Checks" podcast and it has been an absolute game-changer for me. As someone who's always been intrigued by the concept of side hustles but unsure where to start, this podcast has been both a guide and an inspiration.
Amy's expertise in side hustle development shines through in each episode. She tackles crucial topics like strategic growth, sales, marketing, and time management with such depth and clarity that even beginners can easily grasp and apply these concepts. What sets this podcast apart, however, is Amy's commitment to the idea of a "healthy hustle." It's refreshing to see a focus on balance and sustainability in the often hectic world of side hustles.
Each episode is a blend of Amy's insightful commentary and the experiences of diverse side hustlers, making it a treasure trove of real-world advice and motivational stories. The tips I've gathered here have been instrumental in shaping my own side hustle journey.
In a nutshell, "Side Checks" is not just a podcast; it's an invaluable resource for anyone looking to transform their passions into profitable ventures without losing sight of personal well-being. A heartfelt thank you to Amy for creating such an empowering platform. Your work is not just informative, but truly transformative!
Super actionable, awesome guests
Can say enough good things! Any features awesome guests, makes everything super actionable and accessible, and entertaining. I especially loved the furniture flipping episode. Great job and keep up the good work!
A Must-Listen Podcast for Side Hustle Enthusiasts! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
I stumbled upon "Side Checks" hosted by the incredible Amy Schmidt, and I can't help but give it a solid five out of five stars. This podcast is an absolute gem for anyone intrigued by the world of side hustles.
Amy Schmidt is not just a host; she's a magician of conversation. She captivates her listeners by asking thought-provoking questions that cut right to the heart of what people are passionate about in their side hustles. Her knack for getting to the essence of these hustles is truly commendable.
But what truly sets "Side Checks" apart are the dynamic and diverse guests. Each episode features individuals from all walks of life, engaged in a wide range of side hustles. From the creative to the practical, Amy's guests run the gamut, and their stories are nothing short of inspiring. Listening to their experiences makes me want to dive into my own side hustle adventure right away.
In summary, "Side Checks" is the go-to podcast for anyone seeking insight into the world of side hustles. Amy Schmidt's exceptional interviewing skills and the variety of engaging guests make it a must-listen. So, if you're ready to be inspired and informed, give it a listen—you won't be disappointed! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐