24. The Four Stages of Side Hustling (and Why They Matter)
Episode 24: The Four Stages of Side Hustling (and Why They Matter)
🎙 Host: Nathan Pearce
📅 Episode Release Date: 4/xx/2025
💬 Episode Summary:
Thinking about starting a side hustle—but feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure where to begin? You’re not alone.
In this episode, we’re walking through the four key stages of the side hustle journey: from quiet curiosity all the way to real momentum. Whether you’re just thinking about doing something outside your 9-to-5 or you’re deep in the weeds of building something that matters, knowing what stage you’re in can help you take the right next step—without the burnout, the pressure, or the perfectionism.
🎧 In this episode, we’ll talk about:
• The real reason you might be hesitating to start—and why that’s totally normal
• How to move from “just thinking about it” to actually doing something about it
• Why you don’t need a business plan, logo, or website to validate your idea
• What to do when you’re stuck in idea overload or second-guessing every move
• How to keep building once you’ve got momentum (without burning out)
🛠️ Actionable Takeaways:
• Identify which stage of the side hustle journey you’re currently in
• Take one small, low-pressure step forward this week
• Test your idea without going “all in” (validation > perfection)
• Learn to listen to feedback as fuel, not friction
• Recognize and embrace progress, even if it feels imperfect
🧠 Reflective Questions:
• What stage of the side hustle journey are you in right now?
• What’s one action—tiny or bold—you could take this week to move forward?
• Are you waiting for everything to be perfect before you begin?
✨ Final Thought:
Side hustling isn’t about having it all figured out from day one—it’s about knowing where you are, taking aligned steps, and giving yourself the space to grow. Every big leap starts with a tiny, brave step. So what’s yours going to be?
🔗 Resources & Links:
Read the original article: The Four Stages of Side Hustling – Risk Free Side Hustle
