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The Side Hustle "Unpacked" | Friday Roundup

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Ep. 030R The Side Hustle "Unpacked" | Friday Roundup

We have the biggest announcement in the history of ChooseFI thanks to Alan from PopUp Business School, so be sure to listen and get your responses in ASAP.

Brad Barrett, Jonathan Mendonsa · · 35,705 plays
47m 30s
  1. Introduction and Weekly Update
  2. Discussing Side Hustles and Mindsets
  3. Travel Rewards Discussion
  4. Alan Donegan's Insights
  5. Coaching Announcement

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Most people dread going to the pool on July 4th because of the crowds — but what if avoiding the obvious times everyone else chooses is the key to unlocking better opportunities in your finances too? Brad and Jonathan break down listener questions on side hustles, travel rewards, and entrepreneurship, featuring insights from guest Dominick Quartuccio.

Key Topics Discussed:

  • Introduction and Weekly Update
    Overview of insights from Alan Donegan's principles on side hustles and entrepreneurship.

  • Discussing Side Hustles and Mindsets
    Flexibility in pursuing side hustles. Jonathan shares his wife's interest in audiobook narration as a potential opportunity.

  • Travel Rewards Discussion
    How flexibility in scheduling allows for seizing better travel deals. Strategic thinking in maximizing travel rewards.

  • Alan Donegan's Insights
    Key takeaway: proving business concepts before large investments. Networking and community support in business endeavors.

  • Coaching Announcement
    Launch of a coaching program where one community member will receive mentorship for 12 to 24 months to grow their side hustle.

Actionable Information:

  • Barter your skills to initiate a side hustle.
  • Propose your value before you create a product.
  • Utilize unused resources in entrepreneurship.
  • Send an audio submission for the side hustle coaching competition.
  • Join the private Facebook group to engage with the community.

Key Quotes:

  • "You don't know what you don't know until you do."
  • "If you just are a little bit intentional about it and a little bit smart and try to prove out your concept before you drop a crazy amount of money..."
  • "Sell your value before you create it."
  • "When you create something and it takes off, if you're operating from the FI mentality, it's a vehicle to get you to that number."
  • "You need an idea and then you need to execute on it."

Resources:

  • Join the SelectFI community on Facebook to engage and share experiences.

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