Best Nick Loper Podcasts (2025)

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How to Start a Hot Tub Rental Business: Zero to $1000s per Month (Greatest Hits) 47:26

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You've heard of Hot Tub Time Machine, but how does Hot Tub Cash Machine sound? That’s effectively the business model this week’s guest, Steve Nadramia. Steve is a high school history and economics teacher in New York, and a listener of the show. He reached out after our Thanksgiving episode, which touched on renting out attic space and even camper …

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When Saving Too Much Starts Holding You Back | E179 Jesse Cramer 55:59

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I’m in this strange in-between stage right now, somewhere between Coast FI and Full FI. And I often feel pulled back and forth between spender and saver, current me and future me, speeding up and slowing down. It’s a little exhausting, I have to admit. A few years ago, things felt simpler because I was in full accumulation mode. Most of my decision…

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698: Reacting to Reddit Side Hustles 45:10

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We've got $10,000 a month writing on Medium, $1000 a day washing windows, $50 an hour assembling furniture, and more! In this episode, we're running through some of the most favorite and most unique side hustles discovered on Reddit. To help break these down is longtime listener and side hustle expert Whitney Bonds. Whitney joins us fresh off her o…

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697: 10 Recurring Revenue Side Hustles 52:45

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Today we're sharing 10 realistic, recurring revenue side hustles that can help you build that same predictability into your side hustle income. No more feast or famine cycles. No more starting from scratch every month. The key to recurring revenue is simple: solve a recurring problem. When customers need you month after month, that's when you build…

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696: This 15-Year Old is Running a $100,000 Business From His Bedroom 42:05

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What if you could turn a teenage sports annoyance into a $100k business while juggling school, sports, and everything else that comes with being 15? Harrison Nott has done exactly that. Starting at just 13 years old, Harrison built CoolTowel into a business projected to hit £100,000 (about $130,000) in revenue this summer alone. The spark came from…

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Is the Next Step in Your FI Journey Buying Less? | E178 Ashlee Piper 58:05

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I was reviewing my spending for the first half of 2025 and noticed something interesting: excluding routine bills, groceries, and experiences, I only bought 25 new things this year, totaling about $1,400. For six months, that felt pretty solid. But it also got me wondering… could I go even further? That curiosity came to a head when the nozzle on m…

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695: The Most Unique Niches, Small Town Side Hustles, Monetizing Art, and More: Q&A with Nick 43:36

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It’s that time again — back into the listener mailbag for another round of Q&A on The Side Hustle Show. This week, I’ve got 13 brand-new questions to dive into, covering everything from launching a hustle with $5,000, to small-town business ideas, making money with art, navigating anonymity online, and even whether rich people should still have sid…

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694: Your Path to $1k+ Brand Deals, Even With a Small Audience 49:15

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What if you could turn brand partnerships into serious income, even with just hundreds of followers? Justin Moore, founder of Creator Wizard and author of Sponsor Magnet, is back to show us exactly how creators are landing four-figure deals without massive audiences. We're talking about tapping into that $480 billion creator economy pie — and you d…

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693: Renting Out Websites? How to Build Recurring Revenue with Simple, Local Sites 47:18

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You know I love a good rental side hustle with recurring revenue and strong ROI. But in this example, there's no equipment to buy, no delivery logistics to deal with, and no tenants' trash in your place, which leads to some really strong margins. John Michael from TownRankSEO.com started this journey just this past February. He is a longtime Side H…

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Mini-Retirements: Instead of Retiring Early, Why Not Retire Often? | E177 Jillian Johnsrud 49:08

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We’re all waiting for the day we hit financial independence. That’s when we’ll finally quit our jobs and have time to learn a new hobby, start that house project, take longer vacations, or prioritize our health. You probably have a list of things you’re saving for after FI—but what if you don’t want to wait another decade to start? Tomorrow isn’t g…

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How To Get Clients From YouTube (Greatest Hits) 46:07

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How does a YouTube channel with less than 300 subscribers generate 6-figures a year? In Joshua Lisec's case, he does it by answering targeted questions, and selling high-value services to those viewers. Joshua is an award-winning, celebrity-recommended, #1 international bestselling Certified Professional Ghostwriter. He’s also a TEDx speaker, a nov…

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692: $2500/mo with Online Directories 54:04

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What if you could build a website that earns thousands per month in relatively hands-off income while traditional SEO struggles? That's exactly what Frey Chu has done with his directory-style websites. While article-based content sites have been getting hammered by Google updates, directory content has remained resistant to these changes and contin…

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691: Your Simple 10-Year Path to Financial Flexibility 51:14

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Want a roadmap to build time-leveraged cash flow and long-term wealth without the complexity of traditional business ventures? Dustin Heiner is back on the show to share his proven strategy: buy one profitable investment property per year for 10 years. It might sound easier said than done, but Dustin has retired early from the cash flow of his 30+ …

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How to Save Thousands on Groceries (Without Giving Anything Up) | E176 Bryan Suddith 45:24

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If you're on the path to financial independence, you know every dollar adds up. An extra $1,000 a year might not sound like much, but early in your FI journey, that kind of savings can seriously accelerate your timeline. And if you’re already FI, trimming $1,000 in expenses lowers your FIRE number and helps your nest egg last longer. The best part?…

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690: 9 Ways to Get Money to Start Your Side Hustle 45:36

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Congrats! You've got a great side hustle idea ... now you just need money to get it off the ground. Even though many small businesses can have pretty low startup costs, most will still require at least some startup capital. And having enough money to start and grow your business is important. According to a recent study by CB Insights, 38% of start…

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689: 18 AI-Assisted Product Ideas You Could Build and Sell 51:45

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It’s time for another round of business idea giveaways, this time with an AI-assisted theme to them! Pete McPherson from doyouevenblog.com and codeplaybook.com stopped by to help me out with these. (Side Hustle Show listeners get $100 off Pete's Code Playbook with our referral link. This is where he teaches non-coders how to build profitable web ap…

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From "No Skills" to $3k a Month on the Side (Greatest Hits) 47:35

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No skills to start a side hustle? Today’s guest, Chris Misterek of SelfMadeWebDesigner.com didn’t let that hold him back. He went from being in a tight spot personally and financially, to bringing in an average of $3k a month on the side through his new web design business. With no previous experience with web design, Chris decided to start at the …

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Shifting Away from a “Save-Only” Mindset | E175 Matt & Yana - CoastFI Couple 46:38

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Today, we dive into some of the biggest questions our community has about money, relationships, and raising kids on the path to financial independence. Matt and Yana from CoastFI Couple share their honest experience with shifting from a strict save-only mindset to learning how to enjoy their money after reaching Coast FI. We talk about how even cou…

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688: 10 Ways to Shrink the Internet and Find Your Ideal Customers 18:43

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The Internet seems impossibly big and crowded — until you learn how to shrink it. In this episode, I'll share my 10 favorite ways to it and connect with your ideal customers. Full Show Notes: 10 Ways to Shrink the Internet and Connect with your Ideal Customers Sponsor: ⁠Intuit — Join Intuit's world-class network of Tax and Bookkeeping Experts⁠!…

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687: $200/Flip: Inside the Return Reselling Side Hustle 44:54

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What if you could build a systematic reselling business that averages $200+ per item, gets inventory for free, and has the potential to become a full-time income? Meet Matt and Hannah Lee, who've been doing exactly that for the last eight years through Sharetown, a platform that connects return item pickup reps with direct-to-consumer brands. Unlik…

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686: Waiter to Glamping Millionaire: How to Build a Six-Figure Glamping Business 40:38

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What if you could turn 10 acres of rural land into a million-dollar hospitality empire while working a full-time job? Garrett Brown from Cameron Ranch Glamping strategically "land hacked" his way into a multi-six-figure operation that's now worth $1.5 million and generates nearly $100,000 per year from a single geodome. By day, he teaches short-ter…

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685: 10 Questions to Pick the Right Side Hustle for You 13:18

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Too many side hustle ideas? Here's how to objectively choose which one to tackle first. We'll cover factors like excitement, ease of operation, scalability, and more. Free Bonus: Download the Side Hustle Selector Worksheet Full Show Notes: 10 Questions to Pick the Right Side Hustle for You Sponsor: ⁠Intuit — Join Intuit's world-class network of Tax…

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684: $500 Per Client Per Month: Why Local SEO Should Be Your Next Side Hustle 48:12

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What if you could help local businesses get more customers while building a six-figure recurring revenue business from anywhere in the world? Eric Dingler from EricDingler.com runs a successful digital agency, In Transit Studios, while traveling with his family across 20+ countries. But if he was starting over today, he'd focus on one simple servic…

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How to Get the Courage to Travel More Adventurously | E174 Jon Otero 1:09:29

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My first big trip abroad was in 2015. I had just graduated from college the week before and wanted to do something fun. So my girlfriend and I flew to Europe and visited Prague, Paris, and Barcelona. It was a blast, and it left a lasting impression. Since then, I’ve traveled to 10 more countries. Lately, I’ve been getting more comfortable with inte…

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683: How to Find Your Side Hustle Niche 19:04

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The riches are in the niches, but how do you find your niche? Today we're sharing simple exercises and frameworks to help you find a side hustle niche that fits you. There's a lot of stress around picking the "right" thing, but we're going to make this easier. You want to pick a place to play where you can thrive and get excited to show up. Full Sh…