How do you turn a tour guide side hustle into a $600K local business in under three years?

Paul Whitten shares the real strategies behind growing a simple weekend hustle into a high-margin tour company, by starting with just $3,600 and scaling through smart pricing, partnerships, and consistent customer demand.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• How Paul attracted his first customers with no marketing budget
• Why Google reviews and platforms like TripAdvisor became growth engines
• The upselling approach that increased revenue without sounding salesy
• How private and corporate events boosted profits
• Ways to turn one service into multiple revenue streams

If you're building a side hustle, or thinking about starting one, this episode shows what's possible when you dream big, have a vision, and are willing to put in the work.

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Need a little (and sometimes big) push to start and stay focused to grow your side hustle? Dive into my online Masterclass: How To Turn Your Thoughts Into Wanted Things.

For the full show notes head on over to the home of Side Hustle Hero. https://www.sidehustlehero.com/182

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Nashville Adventures website

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Delegating is one of the hardest skills for side hustle owners to master, especially when you care deeply about your business and want everything done right.

Today Renee Hastings shares why fear, perfectionism, and trust issues often stop entrepreneurs from letting go, even when they know it's holding them back.

You'll learn:

• What tasks make sense to delegate first
• How to set clear expectations so things don't fall apart
• Common mistakes that can derail the process

If you've ever felt overwhelmed trying to do everything yourself, this conversation will help you start building a side hustle that can actually grow.

Do you like what you're hearing? Consider giving it a caffeinated thumbs up. We'd really appreciate it!

Need a little (and sometimes big) push to start and stay focused to grow your side hustle? Dive into my online Masterclass: How To Turn Your Thoughts Into Wanted Things.

For the full show notes head on over to the home of Side Hustle Hero. https://www.sidehustlehero.com/181

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Executive Help Now website

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Side hustles are no longer just about earning extra money. For many professionals, they've become a strategic part of modern career planning.

Here we break down why side hustles are becoming a normal part of professional life. We look at how building something alongside your career can help you stay relevant, build real assets, and create options beyond a single employer.

We walk through five reasons forward-thinking professionals are choosing to build side hustles intentionally. They can:

• Keep professional skills current, relevant, and adaptable
• Allow you to build assets you actually own
• Increase credibility and professional respectability
• Create a portable network that stays with you over time
• Provide leverage, flexibility, and long-term security

This episode will help you take a more deliberate approach to building a side hustle, not as a hobby or a backup plan, but as a smart extension of your career.

Do you like what you're hearing? Consider giving it a caffeinated thumbs up. We'd really appreciate it!

Need a little (and sometimes big) push to start and stay focused to grow your side hustle? Dive into my online Masterclass: How To Turn Your Thoughts Into Wanted Things.

For the full show notes head on over to the home of Side Hustle Hero. https://www.sidehustlehero.com/180

Connect with Joan:

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About Joan

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Tell us about your side hustle success story!