Episode 158 - Ditch the 9-5: Your Path to Financial Freedom Through Side Hustles With Nick Loper

Achieving financial independence is no simple feat - it requires a radical shift away from the conventional American dream. In this episode, we’re exploring what it means to pave your path to success through real estate and side hustles. Nick Loper, the award-winning Side Hustle Show host, talks to us today about how he quit his corporate job at 25 and pursued countless ventures and investments.     Join us as we discuss the power of lease options and scaling your businesses with efficient teams and tech tools. We also discuss Nick’s venture into affiliate marketing and website-building, eventually mastering the art of side hustles and sharing his knowledge in books such as $1,000 100 Ways and Buy Buttons.    Today, Nick is dedicated to helping people convert their passions into profitable, sustainable businesses. We discuss the importance of finding your niche by simply trying what will work and what won’t. With the ups and downs of entrepreneurship, discouragement is always on the horizon, but Nick shares his wisdom on reaping the benefits of the risks.  So, if you’re ready to escape the 9-5 grind and take control of your financial future, this episode covers everything you need to start today! In Nick’s words, it’s time to stop living paycheck to paycheck and finally create the financial security you’ve longed for.    PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: [6:32] Nick’s First Encounter with Real Estate [11:04] The Earning Potential of Affiliate Marketing [15:40] Rent-to-Own and Lease Options Decoded [20:25] Winning at Retail Entrepreneurship [26:24] How to Successfully Leave Your W2 [29:20] Navigating Entrepreneurship Wins and Fails [34:00] Tech Tools for Managing Business [38:35] Finding a Profitable Side Hustle 2023 [42:20] Side Hustles 101 for Beginners [53:15] What’s Next For Nick? [54:40] Best Advice for Entrepreneurs and Investors HOSTS    Craig Curelop    📸 IG: https://www.instagram.com/thefiguy    📘 Book: https://store.biggerpockets.com/products/the-house-hacking-strategy    🏘️ Buy Real Estate: https://bit.ly/3V3QDze    Ali Garced 📸 IG: https://www.instagram.com/ali_the_agent/  📱Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aligarced  💼 Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandragarced/  🖥 Website: https://www.garcedrealty.com/   GUEST  Nick Loper 📸 IG: https://www.instagram.com/nloper/  💼 Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickloper/  💻 Website: https://www.sidehustlenation.com/  🎧 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@NickLoper