webinar: launch launch your side hustle like a rock star (alexis grant)
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Want me to talk you through the slides? Best to watch the webinar then: http://alexisgrant.com/webinar-side-hustle/TRANSCRIPT
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Make extra cash, learn new skills & build the career you’ve always wanted
Alexis Grantalexisgrant.com
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CHAT WITH OTHER PARTICIPANTS
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MY STORY
• While looking for journo job, began working with clients (2010)
• Took day job at U.S. News (2010) enter the side hustle• Left day job (2011) side hustle becomes full-time job
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• Build your network
• Learn new skills
• Make extra money
• Move toward the career & life you want
• It’s FUN!
WHY BOTHER?
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WHY ON THE SIDE? Enjoy financial stability of
full-time job Build in a safe environment
Less pressure = more enjoyable
Time to experiment and figure out what works for you
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• Online home (doesn’t have to be a website)
• An offer• Recommendations• Support• Confidence
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WHAT YOU REALLY NEED TO GET STARTED
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How will you know
when you’re ready?
The big question…
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If you’re asking whether you’re
ready…
you probably are.
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ONE BIG KEY TO SUCCESS
START BEFOREYOU’RE READY
ONE BIG KEY TO SUCCESS…
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Conflict with day jobIs your job 9-to-5?Expect to work evenings
& weekendsDon’t keep it a secret
Time managementFocus & driveWork toward mini-goals
What if you have multiple interests? Umbrella of YOU
CHALLENGES OF THE SIDE GIG
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USING YOUR WEBSITE TOLAND CLIENTS
The Obvious: About or Services page Help people come to you (SEO) Prove your expertise with new content Showcase your work via
recommendations, portfolio
Make a name for yourself (branding)
Show your personality!
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Let your network know what you offer, both professional contacts and friends
Attend in-person events (meetup.com)
Work for free – but only once Connect online – probably a given
for most of you
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OTHER TIPS FOR GETTING CLIENTS
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HOW MUCH TO CHARGE?
• Look around at what others are charging – Don’t reinvent the wheel
• Depends on:– Your experience– Your goal income– What your clients will pay
• You’re worth what you say you’re worth!– (so long as people will pay it)
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YOUR FINANCES
•Find YOUR system– Separate biz money– Tools like Freshbooks
•Taxes •Hire accountant?•Need an LLC or DBA?
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WHEN TO GO FULL TIME?
• Salary is *almost* where it needs to be
• Core client strategy• You can’t climb to next level
without devoting full attention• Something pushes you over the
edge (before you’re ready = can be a good thing)
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START DOING WHATEVER
YOU WANT TO OFFER
(Don’t wait to be asked!)
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HOW TO GET STARTED?
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http://www.facebook.com/groups/rockinthesidegig/
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SURROUND YOURSELF WITHGO-GETTERS
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http://facebook.com/writeralexisgrant
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QUESTIONS?