Finding a Side Hustle in Retirement with Nick Loper

Ep 072: We've had clients in the past say to us, "I love being busy and I have a lot to offer – why not get paid while I do it?". The discussions of consulting, part-time jobs, and side hustles then come up as ways to make some money while retiring from our full-time careers. According to an article at Zapier, 40% of Americans have a side hustle in 2022, up from 34% in December 2020. So it’s getting popular, but what do we need to know about side hustles and how to get the right side hustle FOR ME? That's what this episode is about! Our next guest's entrepreneurial journey began at an early age. In 2013, he started Side Hustle Nation and The Side Hustle Show podcast to begin spreading the gospel of this lower-risk brand of entrepreneurship. Through the blog and podcast, he's helped thousands of readers and listeners earn more money and start businesses of their own. The site is read by 2.2 million visitors a year, and 30,000 listeners tune into The Side Hustle Show each week. (WOW!) Please welcome Nick Loper to The Retirement Success in Maine Podcast! Chapters: Welcome, Nick Loper! [3:11] What is a side hustle and what are some popular side hustles out there today? [13:16] How can someone figure out what they want to do as a side hustle? [18:39] Looking at side hustle failures, what is it that causes the failure(s)? [25:51] How can someone build a successful side hustle, but still retain control of their time? [33:12] How will Nick define a Successful Retirement? [41:45] Ben and Curtis conclude the episode. [43:23]