435: How Clever Girl Finance Went From Side Hustle To Worldwide Platform

This week we are getting a masterclass in content-based business with Bola Sokunbi. Bola is a finance expert, 4-time bestselling author, and founder of Clever Girl Finance, one of the largest personal finance media/education platforms for women in the U.S.In this episode she shares:Her start as a financial advisor while side hustling Clever Girl Finance How she expanded past 1 to 1 business by creating courses and repeatable content How she was able to financially thrive while making her platforms free and accessible Highlights include:00:00 Intro07:15 Becoming a financial expert12:35 Initial business investments20:30 Determining target audience 25:18 Building a team32:40 Making the platform free and accessible36:53 Benefits and challenges of brand partnerships44:20 Being a content-first business57:00 Tips for entrepreneursCheck out this episode of Side Hustle Pro podcast and others out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTubeThis episode is brought to you by: Shopify. Go to shopify.com/hustlepro for a free fourteen-day trial and get full access to Shopify’s entire suite of features.Links mentioned in this episodeClever Girl Finance Website: https://www.clevergirlfinance.com/ Clever Girl Finance Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clevergirlfinance/ Bola’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clevergirlfinance/ Bola’s Website: https://www.bolasokunbi.com/ Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rssAnnouncementsJoin our Facebook CommunityIf you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebookGuest Social Media InfoBola’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clevergirlfinance/ Bola’s Website: https://www.bolasokunbi.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.