When you first get an idea for a side hustle, it’s almost impossible to know which strategy will actually work. The only real way to figure it out is to try a few different approaches, keep track of what happens, and let the results guide you.
When you're ready to start a side hustle, one of the smartest things you can do is become a bit of a detective. It’s not about stealing ideas, but about looking at what others in your space are doing and figuring out how you can do it better—or at least, differently.
The first time I met Mila, her tiny six-month-old fingers were wrapped firmly around Adela Seally’s cheek. Seally, Mila’s nanny, just smiled and let the baby cling to her. It was clear from that moment that their bond was special. For the better part of six years, Seally has been an integral part of this family in New Rochelle, New York, first caring for Mila’s older sister, Ava, and now Mila herself.
In the rush to master the latest digital marketing trends, it's become common to hear that old-school media is dead. But reports of its death have been greatly exaggerated. While everyone else is fighting for attention in crowded digital spaces, a smart few are finding incredible returns by going against the grain.