EP240: Positioning Yourself for a Strong Side Hustle With Jeff Gargas

<p>In this episode, we’re joined by Jeff Gargas, who shares insights on positioning yourself for a strong side hustle. Starting a side hustle requires dedication and obsession, but the rewards are worth it. Many struggle to know when to transition from side hustle to full-time gig, and it’s a unique journey for each individual.</p><p><b><br/>About the Guest:<br/></b><br/></p><p>Jeff Gargas is the COO and Co-founder of the Teach Better Team (Creators of <a href='http://www.teachbetter.com/'><b>www.teachbetter.com</b></a>, The Grid Method, and Teach Further) and co-author of the book, “Teach Better.” He works with educators to increase student engagement and improve student success. He also offers 1-on-1 coaching for teachers who have a product or idea they want to share with others to better education.<br/><br/><b><br/>Key points discussed:<br/></b><br/></p><p>→ Jeff highlights the importance of finding your “sweet spot,” combining your passion and skills to help others.<br/>→ Identifying your target audience and their pain points is crucial.<br/>→ Content creation is key, encompassing podcasts, blog posts, videos, and more.<br/>→ Building an email list is emphasized because it’s something you own and control.<br/>→ Nurturing your email list by providing value is essential to eventually convert subscribers into customers.<br/>→ The conversion doesn’t always mean monetary gain; it can also mean building a community of passionate supporters.<br/>→ Even if your side hustle doesn’t directly relate to your career, it can provide stress relief and creative outlets.<br/>→ Your side hustle can make you a better professional and enhance your overall quality of life.</p><p><b><br/>Connecting with Jeff:<br/></b><br/></p><p>Jeff can be found at teachbetter.com.<br/>Social media handles: Facebook (<a href='https://www.facebook.com/jefftf'><b>https://www.facebook.com/jefftf</b></a>) and @_JeffGargas (Instagram).<br/>Reach out via email at Jeff@teachbetter.com.<br/>He offers one-on-one coaching and is happy to connect for brains