How Side Projects Unlock Career Opportunities

A 2025 LinkedIn survey found that 47% of professionals who started a side project within the last year landed a new job or promotion. Lucas and Luna explore why side projects are more than hobbies—they're career accelerators. Featuring the story of a marketing manager who built a data analytics newsletter and ended up as a data scientist at a major tech company. Learn how to choose, start, and leverage a side project without burning out. Plus, why the show itself began as a side project, and how listener support keeps it ad-free. #CareerCompass #FexingoBusiness #Careers #SideProjects #CareerGrowth #ProfessionalDevelopment #JobSearch #CareerStrategy #LinkedInSurvey #PersonalProjects #CareerHack #SkillBuilding #Networking #CareerChange #PortfolioCareer #LucasAndLuna #BusinessPodcast #DailyCareerTips Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo