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Side Hustle turned full-time has 7-figure months: a golden hinge

Side Hustle turned full-time has 7-figure months: a golden hinge

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The Side Hustle Spotlight Q&A features Katherine Watercutter, founder and CEO of activewear brand Gold Hinge. Watercutter started the business as a sidekick when he was 23 years old. Today, Gold Hinge counts celebrities including Kristin Cavallari and Caitlin Bristow among its fans. The brand went viral during TikTok’s “RushTok” trend, garnering 40 million hashtag …

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This former banker turned cleaner now makes $10 million a year from his cleaning business

This former banker turned cleaner now makes $10 million a year from his cleaning business

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The opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Not many bankers would leave their comfortable high-paying position to clean toilets. But that’s exactly what John Diesselkamp did. The decision turns out to be the best in his life. Disselkamp now runs a $10 million cleaning company. But in the months since he left his …

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Starting a business is impossible without one thing — and it’s not money

Starting a business is impossible without one thing — and it’s not money

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The opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. For countless entrepreneurs, the tried-and-true way to find funders and startup staff is through peer-to-peer connections—but too few are properly focused on continually expanding their networks. There are many other important steps on the road to startup success: revenue growth, hiring the right talent, market knowledge, …

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5 ways to protect yourself from unfair business practices

5 ways to protect yourself from unfair business practices

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The opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. While many businesses may find it tempting to cut back, any short-term benefits come at a significant cost. Whether intentional or not, companies seeking to maintain a competitive edge in the global marketplace may engage in a range of business practices that are not only unfair …

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Fitness Side Hustle has led to a business on its way to nearly $2 million

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In 2015, 23-year-old Alexa Stimp, now the owner and founder of The Shoe Fairy, was an avid gym-goer with a passion for fitness—and a growing interest in bodybuilding. She knew several women who competed and saw the sport gain momentum on Instagram. “I was like, You know what, I kind of want to do thatStimp …

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A teenage entrepreneur creates an inclusive inflatable Santa brand

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In this ongoing series, we share tips, advice, and insights from real entrepreneurs who fight business battles daily. (Answers have been edited and shortened for clarity.) Who are you and what is your business? My name is Cason Dean and I’m a 15-year-old half-Korean entrepreneur living in New York. My business is Inclusive Christmas, which …

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A successful side job led to a $225 million automotive design business

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The Side Hustle Spotlight Q&A features Tom Humble, CXO and founder of ECD Automotive Design, which specializes in “creating the finest custom Land Rover Defenders in the US.” Image Credit: Courtesy of ECD Automotive Design What were you doing before you started your side job that eventually grew into ECD Auto Design? I have a …

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From Stage to Startup: The Profitable Side Job of Ballet Pro

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The Side Hustle Spotlight Q&A features Danielle Schultz, Metropolitan Opera ballet dancer and founder of The Triangle Sessions, a corporate wellness company offering corporate retreats, interactive wellness classes and team-building events. She is based in the Greater Philadelphia area. Image credit: Devin Cruz. You have been a dancer at the Metropolitan Opera since 2014 when …

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