Ever been told to “monetize your passion,” then ended up $900 deep in supplies and zero sales? You’re not alone.
In this fun, story-driven episode of Hardworking Parents, we follow characters like Dave (the cookie-obsessed burnout-turned-biz-owner) and Jenna (whose avocado earrings took over Instagram) to show how to actually turn your hobby into a profitable side hustle—without draining your savings or killing your joy.
We’ll cover:
🎯 A reality check: Should your hobby even be a hustle?
💸 How to test your idea before spending a dime
📦 Setting a micro-budget (goodbye $300 mixers)
🧑🤝🧑 Finding your first 20 superfans without ads
🔁 Simple systems to keep your sanity (and orders) in check
Whether you're crafting in the kitchen or painting between diaper changes, this episode will help you take that “maybe someday” idea and give it a no-pressure, low-cost launch path—while still loving what you do.
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