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Dr. Costes and Cadu relate on things like setting and attaining career goals. All that and more on today’s episode of the Six Figure Side Gig. More About This Show: In 2002 Cadu moved to California from Brazil to attend school and learn how to speak English. He was raised by parents who were entrepreneurs and small business owners. This foundation helped spur a passion for marketing in him and he worked in that field after graduation. His job allowed him to stay in the US on a working visa but he was working excessive hours. He met and married his wife around that same time and he was able to get a green card, allowing him to leave that working environment. After having their first child together, they wanted to move somewhere a little less fast paced to better support a family lifestyle. They ended up choosing Prescott, AZ and the rest is history. For the past six years or so he has been working with Dr. Costes building audio and video editing experience. Cadu feels passionate about supporting small business and plans to transition his career focus into small business marketing coaching. In this episode, you’ll hear about: Reasons why marketing plans often fail Common misconceptions about marketing The importance of accountability for small businesses specifically What you could expect from marketing coaching with Cadu Special thanks to Cadu Medina for sharing his story and expertise on the show. Thank you for all for listening and look forward to seeing you next time in the Six Figure Side Gig Podcast! EPISODE RESOURCES Contact Cadu via cadumedina.com The Six Figure Side Gig Podcast with Mark Costes Text the word sidegig to 22828 to receive the free video, “How to build a Six Figure Side Business” Subscribe to Six Figure Side Gig Podcast Visit the website at SixFigureSideGig.com Write a Review on iTunes  

Welcome to another episode of the Six Figure Side Gig Podcast. On today’s show we get to know Pratima Aravabhoomi, the founder, designer and quote expert at Craft Street Design Co. Dr. Costes finds out more about Pratima’s story and what got her to the point of deciding to start her own business specializing in design. She found herself in an unhappy arranged marriage and was hitting rock bottom, contemplating suicide, when she looked up at a quote that was hanging on her wall which read, “The darkest hour is before dawn.” As she reflected on the relevance of this quote for her in this moment, it caused a change in perspective for her and she decided to quit her marriage and completely restructure her life. Later, when considering what to sell in her business she was creating, Pratima reflected on this moment in her life. She decided that creating and selling meaningful quotes was what would make the most sense for her to focus on in her new career path. All that and more on today’s episode of the Six Figure Side Gig. More About This Show: Pratima shares with us some tips she utilizes while working through day to day tasks and issues. She also discusses what has helped her achieve the level of success she now enjoys. In this episode, you’ll hear: How to maintain a strong inventory while maximizing profit What quotes have attained the highest amount of sales Advice for anyone considering starting their own business The ins and outs of trade marking and copywriting Special thanks to Pratima Aravabhoomi for sharing her views and expertise on the show. Thank you for all for listening and look forward to seeing you next time in the Six Figure Side Gig Podcast! EPISODE RESOURCES Contact Pratima at pratima@craftstreetdesign.com Visit www.craftstreetdesign.com The Six Figure Side Gig Podcast with Mark Costes Text the word sidegig to 22828 to receive the free video, “How to build a Six Figure Side Business” Subscribe to Six Figure Side Gig Podcast Visit the website at SixFigureSideGig.com Write a Review on iTunes  

Welcome to another episode of The Six Figure Side Gig. On today’s show we learn about what it takes to build a successful career from the ground up from entrepreneur and fellow podcaster, Joshua Latimer. Joshua founded and built a window and pressure cleaning company in Michigan that regularly did over $150,000 per month in revenue. Last year he sold the company and moved to Costa Rica with his family. He now runs an internet based business with a small team of global professionals and also serves as host to The Quick Talk Podcast. All of that and more on today’s episode of the Dentalpreneur. More about this show: According to Joshua business success is a lot messier than it appears to be when looking in from the outside. He emphasizes the importance of being able to “walk through the fire” and maintain a level of tenacity when going through the startup process. He believes that this ability is what truly lies at the core of every success story. In this episode you’ll hear: Spending time on your business vs. in your business The importance of finding non monetary value in your work What it’s like to live abroad; the challenges and the benefits How investing in others can elevate your success The importance of living a purpose driven life EPISODE RESOURCES Visit https://quicktalkpodcast.com/ Text the word sidegig to the number 22828 to get the free video: How to Build a Six Figure Side Business Subscribe to Six Figure Side Gig Podcast Visit the website at SixFigureSideGig.com Write a Review on iTunes

Welcome to another episode of the Six Figure Side Gig Podcast. Dr. Mark Costes and Tom Corson-Knowles go over what it takes to get into the world of digital publishing. They also share how it can become a reliable source of passive income to allow for increased financial and personal freedom. Dr. Costes finds out how Tom became involved in digital publishing in the beginning, eventually becoming a #1 Best Selling author using marketing strategies. Tom describes how to utilize these strategies to grow multiple six-figure businesses. All that and more on today’s episode of the Six Figure Side Gig. More About This Show: In 2009 Tom witnessed the dreams of working in Wall street held by his classmates at Indiana University Kelley School of Business become decimated by the financial crisis of the times. While in school he started a business in network marketing and sales. By the time he graduated he had acquired a full time income that allowed him the freedom from job searching. Tom found through these experiences that passive income made sense to him and he began writing a document about what it meant to be successful which eventually became his first book. He found a lot of resistance when attempting to get it published, so he began looking at the possibility of self publishing on Amazon Kindle. He quickly realized the potential for success that this path allowed with the right approach. Thus began his journey in formulating his potent marketing strategies which, along with publishing has become the core of his business focus today. In this episode, you’ll hear: The main elements of a successful life according to Tom Key points and tools to use when considering writing a book What things are optional and what is necessary when writing a successful book How to market a new book Special thanks to Tom Corson-Knowles for sharing his views and expertise on the show. Thank you for all for listening and look forward to seeing you next time in the Six Figure Side Gig Podcast! EPISODE RESOURCES Contact Tom Corson-Knowles through his website tckpublishing.com Free tool that tells you how many sales any particular book is getting on Amazon tckpublishing.com/calculator Check out Tom’s Podcast website at publishingprofitspodcast.com The Six Figure Side Gig Podcast with Mark Costes Text the word sidegig to 22828 to receive the free video, “How to build a Six Figure Side Business” Subscribe to Six Figure Side Gig Podcast Visit the website at SixFigureSideGig.com Write a Review on iTunes

Welcome to another episode of the Six Figure Side Gig Podcast. Dr. Mark Costes and Michael O’Neal chat about Mark’s  motivation behind the creation of the podcast, the unique format and some of the well known guests that are scheduled will be featured in upcoming episodes. Michael dives deep into Mark’s history as an entrepreneur and explains that being the owner of multiple seven figure traditional businesses gives him the “street cred,” that is rare in many business podcast hosts today. All that and more on today’s episode of the Six Figure Side Gig. More About This Show: As a traditional brick and mortar business owner, Mark learned the value of systemization early on. His history of being able to build several successful dental practices left him uniquely qualified to coach struggling dentists who yearned for more profitability, less stress and more time away from the office. His knowledge in the area of business naturally progressed as Mark expanded his client base far beyond dentists and health care workers and on to general business owners and entrepreneurs. In this episode, you’ll hear: The most important element to being able to predictably scale your business The biggest challenges facing lifestyle entrepreneurs today A critical and optimistic look at the current state and future of podcasting What to expect and look forward to with this podcast Special thanks to Michael O’Neal for sharing his views and expertise on the show. Thank you for all for listening and look forward to seeing you next time in the Six Figure Side Gig Podcast! EPISODE RESOURCES The Solopreneur Hour Podcast with Michael O’Neal The Six Figure Side Gig Podcast with Mark Costes Text the word sidegig to 22828 to receive the free video, “How to build a Six Figure Side Business” Subscribe to Six Figure Side Gig Podcast Visit the website at SixFigureSideGig.com Leave a review on iTunes

Welcome to another episode of The Six Figure Side Gig Podcast! Joining us today is Diane Gardner. Diane is the owner of a public accounting firm, a certified tax coach and a bestselling author. Prior to becoming a tax coach Diane focused on tax preparation from a compliance perspective. As a certified tax coach Diane now provides proactive tax planning and strategies. During our conversation she shares some of the biggest and most costly tax mistakes made by entrepreneurs. Diane explains the relationship between entity type, business type and tax liabilities. She also shares tax saving opportunities for family members as employees. We discuss how a side gig operational loss can be a deduction for your main gig and when that might become a liability. Finally, Diane reveals some of the “red flags” in tax preparation that get the unwanted attention of the IRS. All of that and more on today’s episode of The Six Figure Side Gig More About This Show: After spending a number of years as a public accountant Diane had to think outside the box during the recession both for herself and her clients. It was at this time she decided to become a certified tax coach and take her knowledge of tax preparation to the next level. As a tax coach Diane is able to plan and prepare tax saving strategies for entrepreneurs above and beyond that of an accountant. In this episode you’ll hear: The biggest tax mistakes entrepreneurs make Why entity structure is important to tax liability How to save on taxes for medical expenses via your business The biggest IRS red flags for entrepreneur taxes The difference between a CPA and a Certified Tax Coach How to properly deduct and record client related expenses Thank you to Diane Gardner for a great and very informative conversation and thanks to you for you for joining us today. See you next time on The Six Figure Side Gig podcast! EPISODE RESOURCES For your free Tax Analysis taxcoach4you.com For a free copy of 10 Most Expensive Tax Mistakes That Cost You Thousands http://www.taxcoach4you.com/books/tax-mistakes/?inframe=yes&iframe=true To contact Diane directly Diane@taxcoach4you.com Books mentioned in this episode Profit First, by Mike Michalowicz The Pumpkin Plan, by Mike Michalowicz The Toilet Paper Entrepreneur, by Mike Michalowicz Three Feet From Gold: Turn Your Obstacles Into Opportunities, by Sharon Lechter Text the word sidegig to the number 22828 to get the free video: How to Build a Six Figure Side Business Subscribe to Six Figure Side Gig Podcast Visit the website at SixFigureSideGig.com Write a Review on iTunes

Welcome to another episode of the Six Figure Side Gig Podcast. On today’s show we are interviewing special guest Matt Miller. Matt Miller graduated from the United States Air Force Academy in 1989 and was an Air Force pilot for nine years. He then worked in both the medical and advertising fields.  His long term desire to start a business based on freedom and choice began with a $100 investment and has grown into a multimillion dollar vending business. All of that and more on today’s episode of the Six Figure Side Gig. More about the show: Matt is the owner of the School of Spirit Vending. The company helps professionals across the country develop more freedom and security through secondary income streams while supporting schools at the same time. In this episode you’ll hear: The details of starting and owning a franchise How a revenue share model operates and what it is The mastermind principle benefits The experience and growth that is possible for a franchise The benefits of having the advice of a business coach Episode Resources http://schoolspiritvending.com Subscribe to Six Figure Side Gig Podcast Visit the website at SixFigureSideGig.com Write a Review on iTunes

Welcome to another episode of The Six Figure Side Gig Podcast! Joining us today is Timothy Moser. Timothy is best known as the founder of Master of Memory, an online education center, the host of Master of Memory Podcast and author of Amazon bestselling book Accelerated Spanish: Learn fluent Spanish with a proven accelerated learning system. Timothy has been a guest on Six Figure Side Gig before. One of the most downloaded episodes to date. Today Timothy and I discuss what he has been doing since we last spoke. He shares how he has continued to add free content of value for his audience to his website and monetizing his content by offering the next logical step. We also talk about how he has structured his website and business in such a manner that he can, and does, literally work from anywhere in the world. Timothy also explains how he was able to use Kickstarter and well planned marketing to make his Amazon bestselling book even more successful. Thus, paving the way for two follow up books expected to match or surpass the current book’s success. All of that and more on today’s episode of The Six Figure Side Gig. In this episode you’ll hear: How to effectively work less hours a week and virtually from anywhere Why providing your audience with valuable content at no cost can generate leads How to use Kickstarter as an effective marketing tool How to market a Kindle book to become a bestseller What it takes to write a 300 page book Special thanks to Timothy Moser for taking time from his day to speak with us and thanks to you for you for joining us today. See you next time on The Six Figure Side Gig podcast! EPISODE RESOURCES Reach Timothy at timothy@masterofmemory.com masterofmemory.cm Mentioned in this episode: The 4-Hour Workweek, by Timothy Ferriss      Podcasts mentioned in this episode – can be found on iTunes The Tim Ferris Show Stuff You Should Know YouPreneur Text the word sidegig to the number 22828 to get the free video: How to Build a Six Figure Side Business Subscribe to Six Figure Side Gig Podcast Visit the website at SixFigureSideGig.com Write a Review on iTunes

Welcome to another episode of The Six Figure Side Gig Podcast! Joining us today is Adam Hudson. Adam is a serial entrepreneur. Since starting his first business at the age of 20 he has built several six and seven figure businesses. Today he and I talk about his six figure side gig selling in eight marketplaces on Amazon and another business based on sharing how he succeeds on Amazon: Reliable Education. Adam explains how after starting and selling a number of successful businesses and spending time in the U.S. he was introduced to the idea of marketing on Amazon. We discuss how there is no current comparison to Amazon when it comes to a shopping audience. Adam shares how he realized much of what he learned other people want to know and that is how Reliable Education started. Reliable Education is a self-paced, on-line educational program, to help new comers to the Amazon market space make the most of their time and money. Finally, we explore  his next Amazon related business www.Ilovetoreview.com. All of that and more on today’s episode of The Six Figure Side Gig More About This Show: After co-founding the first crowdfunding platform in the world that raised more than $100M for start ups Adam continued to pursue his passion of being an entrepreneur. He currently owns a cloud software business, an Amazon review company, a home-wares company that sells exclusively on Amazon (in 8 countries) and Reliable Education. In this episode you’ll hear: How one side gig can lead to other business opportunities The key factors go into starting an Amazon business How to stand out in the Amazon Marketplace Why it only takes one product to really get started as an Amazon seller How to avoid costly mistakes by educating yourself in the business of Amazon Thank you to Adam Hudson for taking time from his busy day in Australia to speak with me and thanks to you for you for joining us today. See you next time on The Six Figure Side Gig podcast! EPISODE RESOURCES Find the Four Free Videos for selling on Amazon Adam mentions in this interview at https://www.reliable.education/ Keep track of your Amazon inventory with http://zonguru.com/ Join the Amazon review community at https://www.ilovetoreview.com/ Text the word sidegig to the number 22828 to get the free video: How to Build a Six Figure Side Business Subscribe to Six Figure Side Gig Podcast Visit the website at SixFigureSideGig.com Write a Review on iTunes

Welcome to another episode of The Six Figure Side Gig Podcast! Joining us today is Mateo Echabarne. I was recently introduced to Mateo through his business coach and mutual friend Michael O’Neal from The Solopreneur Hour podcast. Mateo has just started his sidegig. Heart Forged Rings, works with couples to design and the make their own wedding or special occasion rings themselves with the guidance of Mateo, a master silversmith. Today Mateo and I discuss how having a business coach for guidance in starting his business has been a huge benefit. He shares how he was able to avoid or recognize issues that may have slowed or stopped another entrepreneur from progressing as a result of having experienced guidance and support. Mateo explains how he was able to utilize Instagram to find and market to his target market and what he has planned next to scale his new business. All of that and more on today’s episode of The Six Figure Side Gig. More About This Show: Mateo grew up in a household with two parents that were silversmiths. His father made jewelry his sidegig and his mother was a full-time silversmith. When Mateo went to shop for his own wedding rings with his bride to be, they found nothing they were happy with. That is when Mateo first had the idea of working with one couple at a time to help them design and create something far more special than a store bought ring. 13 years later he started making jewelry again and along with a business coach is now making his dream a reality. In this episode you’ll hear: Why it’s never too late to consider starting a sidegig How experienced guidance can save you money and stress Why you should have a defined plan for scaling when starting your business How a coaching group can provide accountability and ideas for growth Thank you to Mateo Echabarne for taking time from his busy day to speak with us and thanks to you for you for joining us today. See you next time on The Six Figure Side Gig podcast! EPISODE RESOURCES Find further information for Heart Forged Rings at http://heartforgedrings.com/ Find Haert forged rings on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/heartforgedrings/ Find Heart Forged Rings on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/HeartForgedRings/ Michael O’Neal and The Solopreneur Hour podcast can be found at https://solopreneurhour.com/ Seven Sexy Books recommended by Michael O’Neal can be found at https://solopreneurhour.com/resources-start-here/ Text the word sidegig to the number 22828 to get the free video: How to Build a Six Figure Side Business Subscribe to Six Figure Side Gig Podcast Visit the website at SixFigureSideGig.com Write a Review on iTunes

Welcome to another episode of The Six Figure Side Gig Podcast! Today I am sharing an episode from another podcast I host called The Dentalpreneur. There are occasions when an interview from either the Six Figure Side Gig or The Dentalpreneur can crossover from one podcast to the other. This is one of those occasions. I recently interviewed the head coach for the Iceland National Soccer Team for The Dentalpreneur. Coach/Dr. Hallgrímsson is a general dentist from Iceland and the Head Coach for the Iceland National Soccer Team. Most recently the Iceland Soccer Team made worldwide headlines by beating England in Euro 2016. What has become a defining moment for the entire country of Iceland will also be remembered by the rest of the world as a historic moment in soccer. In addition to leading his national soccer team to victory, Coach Hallgrímsson operates a small dental clinic on the island of Vestmannaeyjar in Iceland. Heimir and I discuss what has been an almost simultaneous journey for him of becoming a dentist and a soccer coach. He shares how practicing dentistry and being involved with soccer have just naturally grown to complement each other in his life. Heimir’s insight on coaching, soccer and dentistry is educated, thoughtful and full of great value to life in general. All of that and more on today’s episode of The Six Figure Side Gig. In this episode you’ll hear: How the soccer team’s success has turned the team into living legends in their home country How instant fame has changed the lives of the Icelandic footballers What unique strategies and rituals did the coaching staff employ to help to give their team an edge Hallgrímsson’s journey into dentistry and how his experience running a practice and working with patients has helped in his professional coaching career EPISODE RESOURCES Text the word sidegig to the number 22828 to get the free video: How to Build a Six Figure Side Business Subscribe to Six Figure Side Gig Podcast Visit the website at SixFigureSideGig.com Write a Review on iTunes

Welcome to another episode of The Six Figure Side Gig Podcast! Joining us today is Carrie Wilkerson. Carrie is known best as The Barefoot Executive, after her bestselling book of the same name. The primary focus of Carrie’s business is a combination of private coaching, keynote speaking, content generation and sales force training through motivation and education for large corporations. Today Carrie and I speak about her journey from never imagining she would be an entrepreneur to how a strong desire to stay home with her newly adopted children and still have an income led her to start her own business. She also shares how instead of constantly trying to pursue work/life balance, her family has developed a rhythm of functioning and supporting each other in both business success and personal happiness. All of that and more on today’s episode of The Six Figure Side Gig. More About This Show: In addition to being a busy wife and mother, Carrie is an international speaker, an award-winning podcaster, and a sought after radio guest. Featured on CNN and Fox Business News and named by Forbes as a top small business influencer, she has also consulted with the marketing and launch teams of Dr. John Maxwell, Zig Ziglar, Google Small Business and other influential business leaders on business strategies and current trends. Over the remainder of this year Carrie will be releasing a series of five books with a theme of practical leadership. In this episode you’ll hear: Why effective scheduling can create rhythm, structure, and accountability for your entire family How a yearly business plan allows your business to grow organically Why encouragement given and received is key to business success How to create a life you want and keep your priorities intact Special thanks to Carrie Wilkerson for taking time from her day to speak with us and thanks to you for you for joining us today. See you next time on The Six Figure Side Gig podcast! EPISODE RESOURCES Reach Carrie at http://carriewilkerson.com/ Find Carrie on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/BarefootExecutive/?fref=ts Find Carrie on Instagram @carriewilkerson The Barefoot Executive: The Ultimate Guide for Being Your Own Boss, by Carrie Wilkerson Books mentioned in this episode: Deliver the Unexpected, by Bob Burg The Art of Persuasion, by Bob Burg Power of an Hour, by Bob Burg Rain: What a Paperboy Learned About Business, by Jeffrey L. Fox The Ultimate Sales Machine, by Chet Holmes The Sell: The Secrets of Selling Anything to Anyone, by Frederik Ecklund with Bruce Littlefield Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World, by Cal Newport UnMarketing: Stop Marketing. Start Engaging., by Scott Stratton & Alison Kramer Create Distinction: What To Do When “Great” isn’t good enough to grow your business, by Scott McKain Profit First: A Simple System To Transform Any Business From A Cash-Eating Monster To A Money-Making Machine, by Mike Michalowicz The Richest Man In Babylon, by George S. Clason The 12 Week Year: Get More Done in 12 Weeks than Others Do in 12 Months, by Brian P. Moran & Michael Lennington           Text the word sidegig to the number 22828 to get the free video: How to Build a Six Figure Side Business Subscribe to Six Figure Side Gig Podcast Visit the website at SixFigureSideGig.com Write a Review on iTunes

Welcome to another episode of The Six Figure Side Gig Podcast! Joining us today is Bedros Keuilian. Bedros is the founder and CEO of FitPro Newsletter, FitPro Magazine and one of the fastest growing fitness business franchises known worldwide, Fit Body Boot Camp. Today Bedros and I speak about his journey from having a personal mentor/business coach to becoming the high performance entrepreneur he is now. I also share my journey as one of Bedros’ coaching clients and how that experience has made an enormous contribution to my growth and success. Bedros and I speak about the growing popularity and benefits of belonging to a mastermind group. He also shares how he maintains balance in his professional and home life by creating discipline, structure and delegating. All of that and more on today’s episode of The Six Figure Side Gig. More About This Show: Bedros came to the United States with his family at the age of six from Armenia. With very meager beginnings, Bedros became a certified personal trainer. While he was working for a big box gym, as a fry cook at a theme park and as a bouncer, a client took a special interest in Bedros and began to mentor him in business and marketing. From this first experience in being coached, Bedros has proven to be a success in not only learning but coaching others and utilizing the concept of mastermind groups to take many entrepreneurs to level after level of success. In this episode you’ll hear: Why it is important to find a business coach that is relatable to you How delegating tasks can actually get them done quicker Why discipline, structure and delegation are important to work/life balance How to prepare for creating your sidegig while still working full-time Why doing one thing and doing it well is a good business model Special thanks to Bedros Keuilian for taking time from his busy day to speak with us and thanks to you for you for joining us today. See you next time on The Six Figure Side Gig podcast! EPISODE RESOURCES Reach Bedros at http://bedroskeuilian.com/ Find Bedros on Instagram @Bedros_Keuilian Find Bedros on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/bedroskeuilian/ Text the word sidegig to the number 22828 to get the free video: How to Build a Six Figure Side Business Subscribe to Six Figure Side Gig Podcast Visit the website at SixFigureSideGig.com Write a Review on iTunes

Welcome to another episode of The Six Figure Side Gig Podcast! Joining us today is the C.O.O. of Dental Success Institute and the remainder of the companies that make up the Costes businesses, Ashlee Evans. Ashlee and I just returned from hosting live events in New Zealand and Australia. Today we discuss the challenges of leaving your main gig for an extended time while pursuing business for your side gig. How the combination of brick and mortar business, side gig and family mixed while traveling internationally. Ashlee and I also trace back how the Dental Success Institute started as just a side business to present overwhelming success and growth in just four years. All of that and more on today’s episode of The Six Figure Side Gig. More About This Show: Since coming to work for the Costes group of companies, Ashlee has proven to be invaluable. Among the many talents that have put Ashlee into a leadership position is her attention to detail and ability to continuously improve our products and image. In this episode you’ll hear: What the “imposter syndrome” is and how to overcome it How to integrate career/life balance with your side gig Why delegation is key to career/life balance How to determine what might be a good side gig for you Where to start with your entrepreneurial idea A special thanks to Ashlee Evans for taking time from her busy schedule to speak with us and thanks to you for you for joining us today. See you next time on The Six Figure Side Gig podcast! EPISODE RESOURCES   Questions for Mark? Email him at info@sixfiguresidegig.com For upcoming events hosted by the Dental Success Institute www.truedentalsuccess.com Text the word sidegig to the number 22828 to get the free video: How to Build a Six Figure Side Business Subscribe to Six Figure Side Gig Podcast Visit the website at SixFigureSideGig.com Write a Review on iTunes

Welcome to another episode of The Six Figure Side Gig Podcast! Joining us today is Francis Nelson Beebe, better known to many as Mr. Nelson of Mr. Nelson’s Cookies. Fran and I first spoke last August during his original interview for the Six Figure Side Gig podcast. At that time, he was in his second year of business selling one of a kind artisan chocolate chip cookies. His business plan focused primarily on internet sales and marketing. Today Fran and I catch up what a phenomenal success Mr. Nelson’s Cookies is and how the original business plan has flexed and grown in surprising directions since we last spoke. Fran also shares the exciting new product he has in development and how exposure at Fine Arts Festivals and Wine Tasting events have increased his customer demographic. All of that and more on today’s episode of The Six Figure Side Gig. More About This Show: After 30 years as a corporate executive, Nelson retired. Soon he was pursuing his lifelong interest in the culinary arts and attending cooking school. After graduating from the Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Scottsdale he wanted more. He envisioned a very personal, one man operation that specialized in one product: the perfect chocolate chip cookie. Mr. Nelson’s Cookies was born. In less than two years, his near ¼ lb chocolate chip cookie has become a gift favorite nationwide. In this episode you’ll hear: The importance of a well researched business plan How to create a business plan with flexibility for growth in unexpected directions Why product development is important to a goods based business The value of networking and being in places to network Why every business owner should have an exit How to define your business limits and stick to them to maintain reputation Special thanks to Francis (Mr. Nelson) Beebe for taking time from his busy day to catch up with us and thanks to you for you for joining us today. See you next time on The Six Figure Side Gig podcast! EPISODE RESOURCES Contact Francis at mrnelsonscookies.com On Facebook at MrNelsonsCookies Mentioned in this episode – Charging the Human Battery: 50 Ways to Motivate Yourself, by Mac Anderson Text the word sidegig to the number 22828 to get the free video: How to Build a Six Figure Side Business Subscribe to Six Figure Side Gig Podcast Visit the website at SixFigureSideGig.com Write a Review on iTunes

Welcome to another episode of The Six Figure Side Gig Podcast! Joining us today is Craig Ballantyne. Craig is the author of Perfect Day Formula: How to Own the Day and Control Your Life, and creator of the widely popular “Turbulence Training for Fat Loss” program. He has been a contributing writer for Men’s Health Magazine since 2000. Today Craig and I speak about his journey through severe anxiety and his successes as a personal trainer that led him to become an expert on making major life transitions. Craig shares his five pillars for transformation and the template of seven rules for changing and maintaining positive change in your life. All of that and more on today’s episode of The Six Figure Side Gig. More About This Show: Craig started professionally as a strength and conditioning trainer and coach with a Master of Science Degree in Exercise Physiology from McMaster University. Craig has taken his years of experience as a highly successful trainer and established himself today as a leading productivity, transformation and success coach. In this episode you’ll hear: The importance of routine and discipline in everyday life How to determine your boundaries for maintaining success Why credibility among your peers can be valuable in information marketing Why building an email list for marketing is critical The benefits of building relationships with the people on your email list Steps to overcome sever anxiety caused from the stresses of business ownership Special thanks to Craig Ballantyne for taking time from his busy day to speak with us and thanks to you for you for joining us today. See you next time on The Six Figure Side Gig podcast! EPISODE RESOURCES Email Craig at craig@godfather.com Get your free information gift from Craig at craigballantyne.com/gift turbulancetraining.com ttmembers.com Text the word sidegig to the number 22828 to get the free video: How to Build a Six Figure Side Business Subscribe to Six Figure Side Gig Podcast Visit the website at SixFigureSideGig.com Write a Review on iTunes

Welcome to another episode of The Six Figure Side Gig Podcast! Co-hosting with Mark today is Ashlee Evans, C.O.O. for the Costes companies. Ashlee and Mark discuss the impact and outcome of a recent sold out, annual, live event in Scottsdale, AZ hosted by one of Mark’s side gigs: Dental Success Institute. Learn what the takeaways on the event were and what they are planning to change next year. Ashlee and Mark also cover just a few of the many questions listeners from around the world have submitted. The questions address some very practical topics on starting a side gig and more personal questions on where Mark gets his inspiration from as an entrepreneur. All of that and more on today’s episode of The Six Figure Side Gig. More About This Show: Mark is not just the host of Six Figure Side Gig podcast, he is also the owner of multiple successful side gig businesses. His business experiences, successes and failures have been the inspiration for both the Six Figure Side Gig podcast and a prosperous coaching business. As C.O.O. of all of Mark’s businesses, Ashlee is key the companies’ development and overall successes. In this episode you’ll hear: How a space influences the energy of an event Why discipline is key to creating a successful side gig How and why end goals for a business often change Why having a “sounding board” can be important Very special thanks to you for joining me today. See you next time on the Six Figure Side Gig podcast! EPISODE RESOURCES Email your questions to info@sixfiguresidegig.com Mark Sanborn: Fred Factor on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4GKQ9kTnSg4 So Good They Can’t Ignore You: Why Skills Trump Passion in the Quest for Work You Love, by Cal Newport Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win, by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin School of Greatness: A Real-World Guide to Living Bigger, Loving Deeper, and Leaving a Legacy, by Lewis Howes The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don’t Work and What to Do About It, by Michael Gerber Think and Grow Rich, by Napoleon Hill “Hardcore History” podcast can be found at http://www.dancarlin.com/hardcore-history-series/ “Shark Tank Podcast” can be found at http://www.sharktankpodcast.net/ “School of Greatness” podcast can be found at http://lewishowes.com/category/podcast/ “The Solopreneur Hour” podcast can be found at https://solopreneurhour.com/podcasts/ “Art of Charm” podcast can be found at http://theartofcharm.com/podcast/ Previous episodes of Six Figure Side Gig podcast can be found at http://sixfiguresidegig.com/category/podcast/ Text the word sidegig to the number 22828 to get the free video: How to Build a Six Figure Side Business Subscribe to Six Figure Side Gig Podcast Visit the website at SixFigureSideGig.com Write a Review on iTunes

Welcome to another episode of The Six Figure Side Gig Podcast! Daniel Levitin is an author, a musician and a neuroscientist. His Ted Talk “How to Stay Calm When You Know You’ll Be Stressed” from November of 2015 is scientific approach to being prepared for good and bad. From the perspective of a neuroscientist Daniel explains the reaction the human body has to stress, including the production of cortisol. High levels of cortisol contribute to cloudy thinking. Daniel Levitin proposes preparing for the worst moments and having a pre-mortem plan instead of a post-mortem review. Don’t make the hardest decisions while experiencing stress, have the important decisions made. If you are going to be travelling, take a picture of your credit cards, I.D’s & tickets and store in the cloud in of robbery. You have prepared and stored that information to refer to easily while under considerably stressful circumstances. Think ahead about conversations you might need to have. Rationally plan to minimize damage. All of that and more on today’s episode of The Six Figure Side Gig. More About This Show: Dr. Daniel Levitin is a #1 bestselling author of three books. He has a B.A. in Cognitive Psychology & Cognitive Science from Stanford University. He has been audio source consultant for both the U.S. Navy and the Grateful Dead rock band. In this episode you’ll hear: How to consider things that could go wrong and then prepare for them Why understanding stress is not the answer for dealing with stress What a pre-mortem plan is Why you should have a thorough understanding of “informed consent” Very special thanks to you for joining me today. See you next time on the Six Figure Side Gig podcast! EPISODE RESOURCES Ted Talks at https://www.ted.com/talks YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jPQjjsBbIc&sns=em http://daniellevitin.com/publicpage/ Text the word sidegig to the number 22828 to get the free video: How to Build a Six Figure Side Business Subscribe to Six Figure Side Gig Podcast Visit the website at SixFigureSideGig.com Write a Review on iTunes

Welcome to another episode of The Six Figure Side Gig Podcast! Joining us today is Ashlee Evans. Some of you may know Ashlee is the C.O.O. for the companies and endeavors that comprise Costes businesses. Ashlee is also the person responsible for organizing all of our live events since we started hosting our own in 2013. From small meetings of less than 50 people to our largest annual live event coming up in April of more than 200 people, Ashlee organizes them all. Learn how to negotiate with the hotel using other venue proposals and what the unexpected charges and considerations that come with every live event are. Ashlee shares the insider’s perspective for professional event planning. She also gives some tips on how and what to negotiate with, including industry tools that make organizing quotes easier. Creating and hosting live events of your own are a great way to grow your list, brand yourself and sell your product. Mastering hosting events can make a side gig a success. All of that and more on today’s episode of The Six Figure Side Gig. More About This Show: Since coming to work for the Costes group of companies, Ashlee has proven to be invaluable. Among the many talents that have put Ashlee into a leadership position is her eye to detail and ability to continuously improve our product and image. The expectations of an event hosted by a Costes company have a reputation of high standards because we set our standards high. In this episode you’ll hear: What to expect for food and beverage expense per person, per meal How to negotiate meeting space at no cost Why no less than four months if best for selecting an event venue How to have creative sponsorship opportunities Why ticket sales to an event are not always where the money is How to attract an audience for your event A special thanks to Ashlee Evans for taking time from her busy schedule to speak with us and thanks to you for you for joining us today. See you next time on The Six Figure Side Gig podcast! EPISODE RESOURCES Venue proposal tool mentioned www.speedrfp.com For upcoming events hosted by the Dental Success Institute: www.TrueDentalSuccess.com Text the word sidegig to the number 22828 to get the free video: How to Build a Six Figure Side Business Subscribe to Six Figure Side Gig Podcast Visit the website at SixFigureSideGig.com Write a Review on iTunes

Welcome to another episode of The Six Figure Side Gig Podcast! Today on Six Figure Side Gig I am sharing a recent interview I did with Andy Renk and Tom Trush on the Business Marketing Insider podcast. I was honored to be a guest on this podcast and the hosts asked some very pointed questions. We discussed the most effective approaches to marketing for both internet based and brick and mortar businesses. I also shared my philosophy on how to be successful in finding and starting a six figure side gig and why it is important to build a six month exit plan before leaving your main gig. We explore a number of the primary business rules I have used to create my side gigs. We also talk in depth about the use of content to attract business and provide lead generation. All of that and more on today’s episode of The Six Figure Side Gig. More About This Show: Andy and Tom have been hosting Business Marketing Insider for more than 45 episodes. They have had some amazing, heaving hitting successful entrepreneurs on their show and have become a great source for business information. Their ability to engage in casual conversations with their guests to bring out the best on the topics of leads, loyalty and sales. In this episode you’ll hear: Why a passion based business model does not always bring success The difficulties of creating a side gig Why content is crucial in product sales and lead generation The importance of identifying your target market Why it is more beneficial to define what is missing from the market than copying the market The three most common problems that prevent growth and improve profitability A special thanks to Andy Renk and Tom Trush for having me on Business Marketing Insider podcast and thanks to you for you for joining us today. See you next time on The Six Figure Side Gig podcast! EPISODE RESOURCES Find the The Business Marketing Insider Podcast on iTunes Find the Business Marketing Insider website at http://www.bmipodcast.com/ Books mentioned in this podcast So Good They Can’t Ignore You: Why Skills Trump Passion in the Quest for Work You Love, by Cal Newport   Text the word sidegig to the number 22828 to get the free video: How to Build a Six Figure Side Business Visit True Dental Success at truedentalsuccess.com Subscribe to Six Figure Side Gig Podcast Visit the website at sixfiguresidegig.com Write a Review on iTunes