After School Empire: Side Hustling Tips for Teachers Who Want to Learn How to Make Extra Money

Most teachers' side hustles involve pursuits like flipping items online, providing a service like tutoring, or starting their own hot sauce brand. Dr. Robert Stinson's side hustle involves getting hit in the face with chairs, being choke slammed through tables, and calling Billy Corgan of The Smashing Pumpkins his second boss. In this episode, Robert talks about the ins and outs of being a good guy at school and a bad guy in the ring, the importance of work-life balance, and why so many professional wrestlers have had second lives as teachers. To learn more about Rob "Robbie Rude" Stinson, check out @realdocstinson on social media, www.awfwow.com, or https://www.nationalwrestlingalliance.com/ Looking to start your own side hustle? Flipping shoes online is a an easy and highly profitable side hustle that anyone can start in their spare time. Check out ⁠www.afterschoolempire.com/shoes⁠ to learn more and download my free "Get or Forget" Shoe Guide.

Online courses are a fantastic side hustle for teachers. By packaging up your expertise in a given niche into an online course, teachers can make bank helping others extend their knowledge, skills, and abilities. In today's teacher hustle spotlight, we are talking with Kendal Shipley of 36 University whose online ACT prep course went from a "get rich quick" pursuit with a colleague to a thriving online business that serves thousands of students across the country. Learn more about 36U by going to www.36university.com Also, in this episode I referenced a platform called Modern. I use it. I love it. I suggest it to anyone looking for an all-in-one online business platform. You can learn more about Modern by visiting: ⁠https://join.gomodern.co/special-founders-offer?am_id=anthony520⁠ This is an affiliate link, so I receive a small commission if you choose to sign up via the above link. If you're interested in taking an online course to help you with launching a side hustle, please consider my Flippin' Shoes for Teacher Hustlers course at www.afterschoolempire.com/shoes.

Most side hustlers are looking for ways to grow their impact on social media...we want more followers, more likes, more shares - and ultimately more paying customers. However, the majority of us are using social media all wrong. We treat it like a billboard instead of a conversation. We have taken the social out of social media. In this episode, Drew Small, owner of BRDDG, a digital marketing agency based in Nashville, Tennessee, shares organic social media growth strategies that he has used to help clients gain almost 2 million followers and over 100 million impressions in 2023 alone. The interview is taken from a previous discussion that I had with Drew for my other podcast, The Book Your Band Podcast and has been edited (with Drew's permission) to share on After School Empire. Although the original context of our discussion was how musicians can grow their following online, the strategies discussed also apply to teacher hustlers who want to grow their reach on social media. Follow Drew online at @itsdrewsmall on social media or at www.brddg.co Also, be sure to grab your FREE copy of the "Get or Forget Shoe Guide" at www.afterschoolempire.com/shoes

If you haven’t signed up yet, go to www.afterschoolempire.com/goals to register for the free “Goal Setting for Teacher Hustlers” workshop! Episode Overview: In this episode of After School Empire, Tony Neely chats with Dr. Natae Feenstra, a high school guidance counselor turned college professor, with a unique side hustle. By merging her counseling expertise with her love for running and the outdoors, Dr. Feenstra has developed a niche practice in movement-based therapy. This episode delves into her journey, the challenges she faced, and how she balances her side hustle with her full-time career and personal life. Resources Mentioned: Dr. Feenstra’s Instagram:  Dr. Feenstra Runs – Follow @dr.feenstra.runs for insights and updates on her practice. Psychology Today: A resource for finding mental health professionals.

Most teachers start side hustles because they want to supplement their income to either relieve stress over bills that are piling up, pay for their kids' extracurriculars, save for vacation, or even to fund hobbies they feel guilty paying for out of their paychecks. Others, however, launch side hustles as part of an exit strategy. Due to a variety of factors, we know that there's been a mass exodus of teachers leaving the career over the last few years. And today's guest is one who deuced out of the classroom after being pushed to the brink by some really toxic administrators. After seven years in the classroom, Liz Langs decided to take her tutoring side hustle and scale it into a full-time business. On today's episode blitz shares her story and talks the ins and outs of growing a side hustle into a second career. You can find Liz Langs online at Web: www.travellingtutorsofchatt.com Socials: IG - @travellingtutorsofchatt TikTok - @traveling.tutors FB - https://www.facebook.com/travelingtutorsofchatt If you haven't done so yet, be sure to follow After School Empire on TikTok at @afterschoolempire You can also sign up for my 100% free "Goal Setting for Teacher Hustlers" workshop at www.afterschoolempire.com/goals

Few things make me truly angry...but something that absolutely gets my blood boiling is vultures preying on people in a state of desperation. If you search "side hustles for teachers," online you will see an overwhelming number of scammers trying to loop teachers into their MLM scams. In today's episode, I cover 5 red flags that should set off alarms in your brain telling you DANGER! DANGER! If you only listen to one episode of this podcast, make it this one because I sincerely want you to be informed so you don't become part of the 99% of people who lose money participating in MLMs. Want to learn the first big step in launching a successful side hustle? Sign up for my FREE "Goal Setting for Teacher Hustlers" workshop at www.afterschoolempire.com/goals

If I could describe researching a Disney vacation in one word, it would be "overwhelming." Where resort should I book? Is a meal plan worth it? Which character dinner is best? Park hopping, After Hours events...and on and on and on. Today's guest grew up going to Disney World and decided to combine her love for traveling and her extensive knowledge of the "house that Walt built" to launch a money making side hustle as a travel professional. More than a "travel agent", Hannah Sosebee views herself as a consultant, who offers advice, support, and expertise to minimize the stress that is a vacation at one of Orlando's famous theme parks (e.g., Disney and Universal). In this episode, Hannah gives a peak into her world as a travel professional and shares how she balances her responsibilities between her job as an academic coach and her side hustle. You can find Hannah online at: https://www.roadtorelaxationtravel.com/hannah-sosobee.html or on IG at @hannahrtrtravel For more helpful side hustle tips for teachers, be sure to sign up for the After School Empire mailing list at www.afterschoolempire.com

The wedding and beauty industries do billions of dollars in revenue every year. There is a ridiculous amount of money waiting to be made in these markets if you can get your foot in the door and start building a reputation of providing high quality goods and services. As I say every week, people WANT to give you money, you just have to find a reason for them to do so... Today's teacher hustler, Megan Howard Maynard of Megan Howard Makeup, has carved out a lucrative side hustle based around her talents as a special event makeup artist. In this episode, she not only shares her story, but also gives a wealth of tips for any other teachers who may want to launch a side hustle in the health and beauty niche. Be sure to check out Megan online at https://meganhowardmakeup.format.com/ and on Instagram at @meganhowardmaynard To be the first to hear about upcoming episodes and gain helpful side hustling tips, sign up for my mailing list at www.afterschoolempire.com

In today's Teacher Hustle Spotlight, we are talking to Kristen Von Glahn of Lambie Cakes Clay. During Covid, Kristen filled her boredom with a hobby that now makes her up to $2,000 per day by selling polymer clay earrings at local markets. During our conversation, Kristen not only shares her story and process, but also discusses her goal of using her side hustle to empower and support fellow survivors of domestic violence. Check out Kristen's awesome earrings at www.lambiecakesclay.com and on FB/IG at @lambiecakesclay If you are enjoying this podcast and gaining any benefit from it at all, please take a second and leave a review on whichever platform you are currently streaming it. A few seconds of your time can mean a world of difference in helping the show continue to grow and help more teachers launch their own After School Empires.

You're already making amazing resources for your classroom...so why not sell them to other teachers? On today's Teacher Hustle Spotlight we are talking with middle school ELA teacher, Kellsea Stafford, about her thriving side hustle selling digital products on Teachers Pay Teachers. In this episode, she not only shares her story...but also gives some great tips to help new sellers stand out on this highly saturated platform. Be sure to visit Kellsea's Teachers Pay Teachers page at https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/The-Mind-Hive For more side hustle resources, be sure to sign up for the After School Empire Mailing List at www.afterschoolempire.com

We're teachers...we like having a roadmap or framework to follow. So for a lot of teachers looking to launch their own side hustles, doing so with out a clear strategy is overwhelming and daunting. So in this episode, I very briefly go over the seven step process to launching a side hustle that I use with my coaching clients. While you won't get all of the nitty gritty here, you will have a solid framework to help you get your side hustle off the ground. If you want to read more about this process, check out my corresponding blog post here.

On the previous episode of After School Empire, we talked about strategies for finding yard sale treasures to flip online. As promised, this follow up episode talks about the actual selling of your finds. In this episode you will learn about the four e-commerce categories (i.e., social classifieds, online auctions, niche marketplaces, and online stores). I also break down the major components of a successful listing, regardless of which platform you choose to sell on. If you're finding any benefit in this show, I would sincerely appreciate if you would like and share it.

In this episode of After School Empire, host Anthony Neely dives deep into why teachers make the best side hustlers. Drawing from personal experiences and a wealth of educational expertise, Tony shares invaluable insights into leveraging teaching skills to make extra money after school through side hustles. Visit After School Empire to sign up for exclusive content and explore further episodes that help educators build their financial futures outside the classroom. Join us next time as we continue to explore new ways teachers can increase their income and impact.

Imagine turning 75 cents into $25,000 or $45 into $1.8 million dollars! The internet is full of stories of people striking gold at yard sales and making a killing reselling their finds. While you may not find something of this magnitude, it is really easy to turn $50 in items bought on a Saturday morning into a $500 flip...if you have the right strategy. In today's episode, we are looking at tips that will make the most of your yard sale treasure hunting this Summer. Be sure to check out the blog at www.afterschoolempire.com for a more in-depth look at the topics discussed in today's episode.

Welcome back to "After School Empire," the go-to podcast for teachers eager to boost their income through side hustling. Unlocking Your Side Hustle Potential In this episode, Tony dives into five critical questions to help you pinpoint the perfect side hustle: What am I good at that others aren't? Reflect on your unique talents and skills. Whether you're an organizational guru, tech-savvy, a baking pro, or have a knack for photography, identifying what you excel at is the first step toward leveraging those abilities for extra income. What gaps can I fill? Look around your community and listen to the needs and frustrations of people. Are there services lacking or products that are hard to find? For example, Tony discusses how noticing a demand for gentle cleaning for historic homes led him to start a profitable exterior cleaning business. How can I improve existing products or services? Consider what's already out there and how you can enhance it. Tony shares his own experience of developing a beard care line that catered to sensitive skin, which turned into a successful venture due to its unique value proposition. What am I passionate about? Turning your passions into a side hustle not only makes the work enjoyable but can also be incredibly fulfilling. Whether it's music, art, or any other interest, think about how you can monetize these passions. What unique opportunities do I have access to? Sometimes, the best opportunities are those that are unexpectedly available only to you. Tony recounts a story of how he capitalized on buying and flipping a collection from an estate sale, turning a modest investment into a significant profit. Join Our Community Listeners are invited to join the "After School Empire" community by signing up for the mailing list at www.afterschoolempire.com. Subscribers receive regular updates filled with tips on side hustling, personal finance, and strategies to maximize earning potential.

Welcome to the very first episode of "After School Empire," where we're all about helping teachers, like you, make extra money after school by launching and growing their own income generating side hustles. In this episode, we're diving deep into why having a side hustle isn't just a nice-to-have, but a must-have for teachers today. We're drawing inspiration from the hard-hitting 2018 Time Magazine series "I am a teacher in America," which brought to light the tough financial realities many educators face. Introduction to Side Hustles We start off by looking at the real-life struggles of teachers who are juggling multiple jobs, barely scraping by, and still not making enough. It's clear that something's got to give. That's where side hustles come in. Chris Guillebeau, a huge advocate for side hustles, says that everyone needs a secondary income stream, and we couldn't agree more—especially for teachers. Side hustles offer a fantastic way to use your talents and passions to pad your wallet and enrich your life outside the classroom. What is a Side Hustle? So, what exactly is a side hustle? It's anything you do alongside your main teaching gig to earn extra cash. But here's the cool part: unlike typical part-time jobs, side hustles give you the freedom to choose your projects, set your own schedule, and work as much or as little as you want. This flexibility is perfect for fitting into the busy life of a teacher. Exploring Types of Side Hustles Next, we break down six types of side hustles that are perfect for teachers: Gig Economy: Think Uber or DoorDash. These can offer quick cash, but they often require more time than they might be worth. Multi-Level Marketing (MLM): We discuss why these are usually not the best choice, mainly because they rely heavily on recruiting others and selling products, which isn’t everyone’s cup of tea...also calling a spade a spade, they're mostly just pyramid schemes. Passive Income: This category includes options like renting out property or investing in stocks. While 'passive' might suggest it's effortless, it typically requires upfront work and maintenance. Ads-Based Ventures: From blogging to podcasting, these hustles can generate income through ads or sponsorships if you have the right audience. Goods-Based Hustles: Whether it's selling crafts online or flipping items on eBay, this is all about monetizing physical or digital products. Service-Based Hustles: Here's where many teachers shine, by offering tutoring, consulting, or even coaching services. Empowering Teachers This whole side hustle business isn’t just about extra cash; it’s about empowering you to take your skills and make them work for you in new and exciting ways. It's about crafting a life where you have more freedom and control, something every teacher deserves. Looking Ahead As we wrap up, we tease our next episode, which will be all about helping you figure out which side hustle might be the best fit for you. If you're feeling overwhelmed by all the possibilities or just unsure where to start, you won’t want to miss it! Connect with Us Don’t forget to head over to www.afterschoolempire.com and sign up for our mailing list. You'll get access to exclusive resources that'll help you on your side hustle journey. Plus, we'd love to hear your side hustle stories or even feature them in future episodes. Your experience could inspire a fellow teacher to take that next step! This episode is just the beginning. Together, let's explore how side hustles can transform not just your bank account, but your entire life. Thanks for listening, and here's to building your very own After School Empire!

Welcome to After School Empire, the podcast that helps teachers make extra cash by launching and growing their own income generating side hustles. The show is hosted by teacher, author, and serial side hustler Tony Neely and is packed with effective strategies to help teachers start making money after school...without having to get a part-time job. Be sure to sign up for our mailing list at www.afterschoolempire.com