Welcome to the Side Hustle Revolution

Do you ever wonder why so many people start an Entrepreneurial business on the side these days?? A “side hustle” as it is referred to in the modern vernacular.? It is true that things like web-based online businesses are easier than ever to start.? Classic “cottage” industries that focus on things made by hand, in the home are also popular.? Some simply freelance the skills they learned at their day jobs to do consulting or to pick up additional contract work on the side.? It is encouraging to see that the spirt of American Entrepreneurship is alive and well, and the studies and economic research have detailed the current Entrepreneurial trends.? …but it is deeper than that.

Many people today feel that they have to have a side hustle to survive.? The Entrepreneur of today faces many challenges.? An uncertain economy, the high cost of living, student and other loan debt, political turmoil and access to capital are barriers that we all face.? How ever the Side Hustle is something that we feel we must do.? Sure, the ambition to start a business that leads to financial success is an attractive concept, but survival is the more basic interest at play here.? Without the side hustle, many feel they cannot survive financially.? The potential downside of this is that people tend to want to rush the start of their new business out of a sense of urgency.? Ironically, it is that sense of urgency that can lead to costly mistakes and failures.?

So, what is missing?? A sense of belonging and a sense of community.? A huge problem with many Entrepreneurs is that they feel isolated and alone.? “I am 100% responsible for this business and all of the stress, decision making, and pressure falls on me,” is a sentiment that is all too common in these modern times.? Entrepreneurs that work together, collaborate together and communicate with each other are far more likely to succeed.? There is a saying that says, “large corporations like to do business with other large corporations” and it is this attitude that prevents many Entrepreneurs from achieving success on a grand scale. ?If you do grow and become successful as an Entrepreneur, then you will eventually have to compete with big corporate business interests who are not incented to support you and your small to mid-sized business model.

The solution is that Entrepreneurs need to band together into a community that will create a support system for them.? Whether it is through the local Chamber of Commerce, networking events, or an online community like LinkedIn, it is crucial that we all support each other.? This will allow the Entrepreneur of tomorrow to have success and achieve greatness outside of a reliance on big corporate business interests.? So, reach out, share, comment, connect, like, friend, discuss, support, mentor and get to know other Entrepreneurs like yourself.? On top of a sense of community and a sense of belonging, you will discover opportunities to grow, expand and make your business more efficient, cost effective and resilient by collaborating with your Entrepreneurial Colleagues.? Imagine a future where you have financial freedom and stability without reliance on anyone else outside of your family, your business and your colleagues and partners.? Welcome to the Side Hustle Revolution!? We will succeed by working together.