The Side Hustle Escape Plan - Edition #13
Hey there, Side Hustler đ
You donât need a big budget or perfect conditions to start building something meaningful. What you do need is belief â that the time and effort you put in today will unlock the freedom and fulfillment youâve been dreaming of.
This weekâs edition is a reminder that simple, accessible ideas can bring surprising success. From printable side hustles and astrology calendars to better time management and financial clarity, the path to financial independence is often paved with small, consistent actions â not grand gestures.
So whether you're just getting started or refining the hustle youâve already begun, this is your sign to keep going. Youâve got more than enough to take the next step.
Letâs dive in and build your escape plan together.
đšïž âHow to Start a Printable Side Hustleâ
Learn how to turn simple digital downloads into passive income streams on platforms like Etsy. This beginner-friendly guide covers idea generation, tools to use, and how to create products people actually want. â Read on I Like to Dabble
đŠ âShopifyâs Guide to Starting a Side Hustle That Doesn't Need Experienceâ
From freelancing and dropshipping to subscription boxes, Shopify breaks down 30+ practical and trending side hustle ideas you can start that doesn't require experience. Great for those unsure which lane to explore next. â Read on Shopify
đȘ âMom Earns $15,000 With Etsy Astrology Calendarâ
This Side Hustle School episode shares how a mom turned her interest in astrology into a calendar business â eventually netting $15K from a niche audience. A great example of monetizing personal passions with minimal startup costs. â Listen on Side Hustle School
đ° âHow to Manage Your Side Hustle Finances With PocketSmithâ
A must-read for anyone earning from multiple income streams. This article outlines how to budget, project future income, and stay tax-ready using PocketSmithâs personal finance tools. â Read on PocketSmith
â±ïž â7 Time Management Skills for Better Hustle-Life Balanceâ
If your calendar feels chaotic, this article helps you regain control with proven time strategies. Learn prioritization, delegation, and how to create margin in your day. â Read on Indeed SG
đ Escape Tactic of the Week
đ§ Tactic: Use a Weekly Review Ritual Feeling overwhelmed by endless to-do lists and constant distractions? Discover the power of the GTD Weekly Review, a simple yet transformative practice that helps you clear your mind, refocus your priorities, and regain control of your time. This guide breaks down the process into actionable steps, ensuring you stay on top of your commitments and make meaningful progress each week.
đ Read the full guide here
𧰠Tool Stack of the Week
đ§ Tool: âMockup Your Product Like a Proâin 60 Seconds Flatâ
Canvaâs free AI-powered Mockup Generator lets you create slick, professional product mockupsât-shirts, mugs, laptops, you name itâwithout any design skills. Just drag, drop, and boomâyour side hustle looks ready for prime time.
đ Try it here
đ Side Hustle Metric That Matters
đĄ Insight: 43% of full-time workers say they have a side hustle - Nearly half of Americans report working a gig outside of their full-time occupation, but itâs not always out of necessity. The most common reason full-time workers started a side hustle was wanting a source of disposable income. 34% of side hustlers admit to using their extra income for disposable spending.
The wins donât always look flashy. Sometimes theyâre quiet â a polished listing, a $12 sale, a Sunday planning session.
But these tiny efforts, done consistently, add up to something massive: freedom. The freedom to decide how you spend your time, where your energy flows, and what kind of life you get to design.
Let this weekâs edition be a spark â a reminder that what youâre building matters, no matter how small it may seem right now.
Youâre not just making side income â youâre creating long-term options. Keep stacking those wins.
To your momentum,
â Terence
Founder of The S.H.E.P.