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To view the full episode show notes, visit:https://www.perspective-collective.com/side-hustlers-perspective/238---  Building & Growing Your Personal BrandReady to bet big on yourself and boost your social presence?Today’s guest—Steven Mellor—is a powerhouse social media growth coach and marketing wizard with sage-like business acumen. He thrives in helping grinders and hustlers like we are grow our personal brands and social followings organically—aka NO cold paid ad traffic.In this episode, we talk shop on seasonal niching and pivoting, planning your day job escape, growing your social following, and more.The goal: To light a fire under your biscuits to bet big on yourself and not give two shits what anyone else thinks.---RESOURCES & REFERENCESGram Accelerator Course (HUSTLERS saves 20%)Side Hustler’s Coaching WaitlistCONNECT WITH STEVENWebsiteInstagramTwitterTikTok----GET A GLOBAL PODCAST SHOUTOUTBecome a future Listener of the Week by Subscribing and leaving a Rating & Review on Apple Podcasts/

BEST HITS | 122: Joshua Noom on Letting Your Work Speak for Itself---FULL SHOWNOTESTo view the full episode show notes, visit: https://www.perspective-collective.com/perspectivepodcast/best-hits-122---  We’re back with another BEST HITS special for you today as we dig into the archives to replay a listener fave you maybe haven’t heard yet!Today, I’m resharing episode 122 featuring my design and illustration homie, Joshua Noom.He has a killer story of taking his education into his own hands and exploding his creative career.Taking his career by the horns led to him becoming a highly sought-after designer/illustrator working with a list of his dream clients.This episode is going to give you permission to do things your own way and embrace your story and unique style.---RESOURCES & REFERENCESOriginal ShownotesFREE Side Hustle ToolkitJoin Coaching Program WaitlistCONNECT WITH JOSHUAInstagramWebsiteBehanceDribbbleTwitter---GET A GLOBAL PODCAST SHOUTOUTBecome a future Listener of the Week by Subscribing and lea

 Leverage Your Day Job to Fuel Your Dream JobWe’re picking back up where we left off with Part 2 of the Side Hustler’s Student Spotlight Special featuring my current Fall 2021 students.(Go back and listen to Part 1 - Episode 236 first to follow the flow of the conversation!)The Side Hustler’s Coaching Program is an intense 12-week boot camp where 8–10 creatives like yourself master the art:- Betting big on yourself and your creative pursuits.- Leveraging your day job to fuel your dream job.- Getting out of your own way and navigating life’s curveballs.The Fall 2021 students you’re going to love fall into 2 Groups…Last week, part 1, featured Group 1:Brayan Montes, CO – @yamz.worldDrew Ordway, CO – @impossiblyawesomedesignJeremy Piske, WA – @jerapisdesignGreg Jackson, TX – @anthemdsgncoThis week, part 2, features Group 2:Greg Martin, UK – @twentypegsVincent Alindogan, CA – @paperballcreativeMeghana Bowen, DC – @butteryellowcreativeLucy Manning, NC – @lucyman.drawsThis is a major commitment in terms of your time

To view the full episode show notes, visit:https://www.perspective-collective.com/side-hustlers-perspective/236---  Leverage Your Day Job to Fuel Your Dream JobWe’re back for round 5 of a 2-Part Student Spotlight Special featuring my current Fall 2021 students.The Side Hustler’s Coaching Program is an intense 12-week boot camp where 8–10 creatives like yourself master the art:Betting big on yourself and your creative pursuits.Leveraging your day job to fuel your dream job.Getting out of your own way and navigating life’s curveballs.The Fall 2021 students you’re going to love fall into 2 Groups…Today features Group 1:Brayan Montes, CO – @yamz.worldDrew Ordway, CO – @impossiblyawesomedesignJeremy Piske, WA – @jerapisdesignGreg Jackson, TX – @anthemdsgncoPart 2, next week features Group 2:Greg Martin, UK – @twentypegsVincent Alindogan, CA – @paperballcreativeMeghana Bowen, DC – @butteryellowcreativeLucy Manning, NC – @lucyman.drawsThis is a major commitment in terms of your time, energy, and yes, money...but the

Finding Success + Community as an NFT ArtistLooking for your next big creative opportunity?Betting on yourself, your creativity, and your future is scary AF.You have to dive into the unknown without knowing the end outcome: that’s where opportunities and community live.That’s the story of today’s guest—Justin Mezzell—a modern-day savant in the realms of illustration, digital art, UI/UX design, and copywriting.He’s also one of the ring leaders and the artist behind the rapidly growing Grim Syndicate NFT community.But it’s Justin’s story, perspective, empathy, humor, and drive that you’re going to love today. He’s carved out his own lane to success all outside of a full-time day job and being a family man to a wickedly supportive wife and 3 kiddos.In this episode, we talk shop on opportunities for creators in the NFT space, community building, experimenting, crypto, and all-out focus for a season.My goal with this episode is to show you how trusting the process and rooting your work in play will lead to your bi

FULL SHOWNOTESTo view the full episode show notes, visit: https://www.perspective-collective.com/side-hustlers-perspective/ade-hogue-tributeMy brother, Broderick Adé Hogue, sadly passed away this Halloween weekend.(There is a GoFundMe to help his family here.)The creative community has been robbed from witnessing an up-and-coming juggernaut that was making a powerful dent in this world…We’ve not only been robbed by his one-of-a-kind, industry-leading talent…But by his presence and kind-hearted spirit.My goal with this episode/blog post is to:Pay tribute to Ade’s life.Timestamp some of my favorite experiences with him.Share some important takeaways he taught me.Rest easy my dude—keep inspiring the masses in your next life.Love ya brother.

FULL SHOWNOTESTo view the full episode show notes, visit: https://www.perspective-collective.com/side-hustlers-perspective/234Support for this episode comes from Adobe Max. Register here for free for their virtual, global creativity conference taking October 26th– 28th.---Is your creative work feeling like another mundane day job?That’s how I’ve felt the past 2 years of being self-employed—my creative biz has become a grind.Today, I want to share a bit of the shit storms I’ve been navigating this year, as I certainly don’t have it all figured out.I’m hoping that being vulnerable and sharing what I’m learning about myself may reveal some of your own blind spots while you’re building your creative business.Within this episode could be the missing link you’ve overlooked or abandoned to get you out of a funk.The goal: Don’t forget how to play and work your life away…---RESOURCES & REFERENCESEp. 227: Pt. 3 Investing MoneyEp. 226: Pt. 2 Saving MoneyEp. 204: Slow & Steady GrindEp. 206: Imposter SyndromeEp. 2

FULL SHOWNOTESTo view the full episode show notes, visit:https://www.perspective-collective.com/side-hustlers-perspective/233Support for this episode comes from Adobe Max. Register here for free for their virtual, global creativity conference taking October 26th– 28th.--- The Power of Personal ProjectsLooking for a proven strategy to land clients that feels like play?This is the power of personal projects and the doors they can open.That’s the story of today’s guest—Kiel (Keel) Mutschelknaus (Mut•chick•nouse)—a sorcerer of code, animation, motion graphics, and type.He’s the wizard behind the Space Type Generator, a personal project that’s helped land him big-name clients like the New York Times, MIT Tech Review, Wall Street Journal, and Apple.What fascinates me the most is that he has built this success all outside his teaching day job and being a family man to three little nuggets at home.In this episode, we talk shop on niching down and hiring yourself for a season, focusing on play over making cheddar, sho

NFT Opportunities for CreativesFULL SHOWNOTESTo view the full episode show notes, visit:https://www.perspective-collective.com/side-hustlers-perspective/232---Looking for new opportunities to get more reach with your art and design?I’d like to introduce you to the new and exciting space of NFT’s (aka Non-Fungible Tokens).Today’s guest—Artist/Illustrator Bert of Musketon—is one of those artists I’ve been watching, and I wanted to bring him in to share his experience so we can get ahead of what’s to come.Through Bert’s insane attention to detail, his witty/comic relief approach to global/difficult topics, and usage of dynamic color palettes, texture, and depth…All of this combined has helped him amass a large following with big reach on Instagram, Twitter, Reddit, Facebook, and YouTube.Creating consistently and building communities through these platforms has helped him explode onto the NFT art scene this year.In this episode, we talk shop on rooting your work in play, building your brand, and keeping your rada

FULL SHOWNOTESTo view the full episode show notes, visit: https://www.perspective-collective.com/perspectivepodcast/best-hits-184--- We’re back with another BEST HITS special for you today that’s all about making money!As always, every 7th week, I take a mental health break to recharge the batteries—as well as dig into the archives to replay a listener fave you maybe haven’t heard yet!Today, I’m resharing episode 184 where I dish out 30+ ways that you can make extra side hustle money!I break down both quick and mid-to-long-term options that you can act on with or without your creativity.The goal is to help you:Save up for something…Invest in your creative pursuits or financial future…Pay off debt quickly to take more risks...This episode is also formatted as a blog post that I’ve slowly added more ideas to over time.

FULL SHOWNOTESTo view the full episode show notes, visit: https://www.perspective-collective.com/side-hustlers-perspective/231---Keeping the Spark Alive & Finding OpportunitiesStruggling to see progress and stay creative during these uncertain times?We can take advantage of a lot of opportunities buried within the shit storms of life.Today’s guests are no strangers to making moves despite the chaos.We’re back for Round 2 featuring my creative collective of bearded brothers: Jason Craig, Josh “Grizzly” Wheeler, and Matt Dawson.In this episode, we talk shop on keeping the creative spark alive during uncertain times, breeding a professional mindset, leveraging day jobs, and more.My goal with this episode is to emphasize there are always opportunities to unlock new levels if you stay in the game.---RESOURCES & REFERENCESRound 1 Ep. 210 Grizzly Wheeler Ep.193Matt Dawson Ep.37Matt Dawson Ep.159Jason Craig Ep.151Jason Craig Ep.43CONNECT WITH GRIZZLY, MATT, AND JASONGrizzly’s IGMatt’s IGJason’s IG---GET A GLO

FULL SHOWNOTESTo view the full episode show notes, visit: https://www.perspective-collective.com/side-hustlers-perspective/230---Building a $200k Creative BizDoes the thought of creating a six-figure creative biz feel extremely out of reach?Today’s guest has paid his dues to tap into incredible, lucrative results with his creative business.I’m talking about my brother Austin Saylor, a full-time lettering animation/motion graphic artist operating under the name Full Harbor.His story and determination will definitely light a fire under your biscuits to play the long game versus seeking overnight shortcuts.Today, we discuss his journey of making $200k this year as a freelance motion artist and 4 big tips on how he’s accomplishing it.We also talk shop on niching down, normalizing money talk, and playing the slow and steady grind.My goal with this episode is to get you think bigger, take action, and improve your relationship with money.---RESOURCES & REFERENCESFull Harbor MembershipFree Lettering Animation Gui

To view the full episode show notes, visit: https://www.perspective-collective.com/side-hustlers-perspective/229Support for this episode comes from Adobe Max.Register here for free for their virtual, global creativity conference taking October 26th - 28th.Carving Out Your Own Creative PathThere’s no one specific career path that leads to creative success…HOWEVER, if you’re sold on chasing the freelance and/or merch path, then you might as well learn from some of the best...As today’s guests knock out work for both small and big brands while also crushing the merch/product game.I’m talking about Jen and Amy Hood of Hoodzpah Design and Joshua Ariza of Chomp...or the 3 Hood Triplets as some may call this terrific trio.Today’s format is a Q&A ripped from Twitter questions submitted by creatives like you.We talk shop on carving out time to play, creating merch, working with small-to-large clients, and more!My goal with this episode is to prove that there’s room for everyone at the table as you carve out your o

FULL SHOWNOTESTo view the full episode show notes, visit: https://www.perspective-collective.com/side-hustlers-perspective/228You Can Crush a Side Hustle Outside a 9–5Struggling to gain traction as you obsess over likes, followers, money, and clients?What if personal development, mindset, and habits are the keys to attaining the results you’re seeking?Today’s guest, Jeremy Mura, has put a huge focus on doing the internal work at an early age—and because of that—he’s experiencing the external results many of us dream of living out.He’s a full-time brand designer + strategist who’s collaborated with brands like American Express and Skillshare.He also educates and creates resources for thousands of creatives worldwide through his digital products, courses, and Mura Academy.In today’s episode, we share the power of personal development, tips for consistency, creating multiple income streams, and more.My goal with this episode is to spotlight the importance of first doing the internal work before getting wrapped u

FULL SHOWNOTESTo view the full episode show notes, visit:https://www.perspective-collective.com/side-hustlers-perspective/227---Paving a Path to Time & Financial FreedomIt’s time to close up shop on this 3-Part Side Hustle to Main Hustle Series.We’re picking back up from Pt. 2 and the simple 5-step system for getting your money right:Set up your budget.Spend less than you make.Get out of debt.Save up a rainy day fund.Invest in wealth-generating assets.I want to stress the importance of getting out of debt first and controlling your money habits in Pt. 2 before you set your sights on what we discuss in Pt. 3.Today, we’ll tackle steps 4 and 5 and get started with saving and investing.My goal for this episode is to plant some seeds to attain time and financial freedom and begin to build generational wealth.Money isn’t everything, but it’s a powerful tool that can change the game for you and your family's future family!RESOURCES & REFERENCESEp 225: Side Hustle to Main Hustle Pt. 1Ep 226: Side Hustle to Ma

FULL SHOWNOTESTo view the full episode show notes, visit: https://www.perspective-collective.com/side-hustlers-perspective/226 ---Taking Control of Your Hard Earned MoneyIs your poor relationship with money holding your dreams hostage?Last week, we kicked off this 3-Part Side Hustle to Main Hustle Series.Part 1 (Ep 225) focused on rewiring your mind to win, make bold decisions, and take action.In Part 2 (Ep 226) and 3 (Ep 227), we set you up for financial success with a 5-step system:Set up your budget.Spend less than you make.Get out of debt.Save up a rainy day fund.Invest in wealth-generating assets.Today, we will focus specifically on getting started with budgeting, spending, and getting out of debt.These areas will radically impact your side hustle pursuits and your dreams of making the full-time leap one day like they’ve done for me.My goal with this is to help you get control of your money and use it as a tool to create your future side hustle freedom.RESOURCES & REFERENCESEp 225: Side Hustle to Mai

FULL SHOWNOTESTo view the full episode show notes, visit: https://www.perspective-collective.com/side-hustlers-perspective/225 ---Turning Your Side Hustle into Your Main HustleStruggling to make gains with your creative side hustle?Chances are you’ve skipped the major first step that long-term success is built on...We’re entering a new season of this show (Side Hustler’s Perspective Podcast) where my mission is to put you in a position to turn your side hustle into your main hustle outside your day job, family, and life responsibilities.Today, we kick off a 3-Part Side Hustle to Main Hustle Series. I’ll break down my journey as well as the mindset and money practices I’ve put into place to turn my side hustle into my main hustle (and HOW you can do it too).Part 1 focuses on rewiring your mind to win, make bold decisions, and take action.Part 2 focuses on getting control of your money.Part 3 focuses on putting you in a position to attain financial freedom.Today will specifically highlight how the future succes

Need a heavy dose of inspiration for a mid-week boost?We’re back with another BEST HITS special for you today.As always, every 7th week, I take a mental health break to recharge the batteries, as well as dig into the archives to replay a listener fave you maybe haven’t heard yet!Today, I’m resharing episode 82 featuring spoken word behemoth Jason Petty of Propaganda (AKA Prop Hip Hop).Not only is he an incredible lyricist, but he also has a brilliant mind and knows how to make an impact with his words far beyond music.He’s the Host of The Hood Politics Podcast and recent author of the Book: Terraform: Building a Better World.You’re definitely going to be fired up and a fan of Prop after listening to us talk shop.RESOURCES & REFERENCESOriginal ShownotesBook: TerraformaPodcast: Hood PoliticsListen: SpotifyJoin Coaching Program WaitlistCONNECT WITH PROPWebsiteInstagramYoutube----GET A GLOBAL PODCAST SHOUTOUTBecome a future Listener of the Week by Subscribing and leaving a Rating & Review on Apple Podcast

FULL SHOWNOTESTo view the full episode show notes, visit:  https://www.perspective-collective.com/perspectivepodcast/224-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------You Can Crush a Side Hustle Outside a 9-5Feeling like the only way to gain clout is to be a successfully self-employed creative?I’m here to dispel the bullshit and show you examples of people crushing it in the industry AND proudly slaying a 9–5 as well.That’s what you can expect from today’s guest, Sam Bledsoe, who throws down under the alias of Samborghini.Sam clocks in at his day job at Universal Music Group knocking out dope tee designs for some of the biggest artists in the music industry like Migos, Pop Smoke, Katy Perry, Billie Eilish, and more.On the side, his personal work is being slung all over the US in Tillys, Zumiez, and PacSun.He’s also co-founder of KernClub, a type foundry that consistently kicks out fresh fonts to spice up your design work. In today

FULL SHOWNOTESTo view the full episode show notes, visit: https://www.perspective-collective.com/perspectivepodcast/223---How to Know When You’re Doing Too MuchI’ve learned over the years that my No.1 culprit for anxiety, stress, and burnout is...DOING TOO MUCH.For years, I've always felt like I had to do ALL the things ALL the time.⁣This stemmed from feeling like I got a late start, and/or I wasn’t doing enough compared to everyone I looked up to.⁣I saw quick growth early on by saying YES to everything...But then it led to some seriously defeating plateaus.I want to share today how I’ve been able to constantly get myself “unstuck” over the years.It’s all about my daily mindset and motto that’s helped me explode my once-hobby and side hustle into a full-time dream job.The goal of this episode is to show you how to reduce the overwhelm and increase your focus, so you can experience more results.RESOURCES & REFERENCESBook: Essentialism by George McKeownBook: The One Thing by Gary KellyJoin the Side Hustler’