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Hustleburg

105 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratings

Hustleburg is a podcast featuring small businesses in Saint Petersburg (and the rest of Pinellas County), discussing those businesses, how they were built, and what they do in the community. It is an interview-style show featuring small business owners throughout Pinellas County. Starting with Episode 49, all episodes are now in video at https://beyondyousidehustle.com/youtube

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Hustleburg Episode 39 - Interview with Psalms' Gourmet Brittle's Psalms Mack and Carlton Owens

October 01, 2020 04:01 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MB

"It's Been Prepared with Love, Caring, and Blessings" With their gourmet brittle in over 30 locations through Saint Petersburg, it's hard to find someone who hasn't tried Psalms' Gourmet Brittle. Who hasn't seen their kiosk during the holidays at Tyrone Square Mall or found their brittle at Mazzaro's and Rollin' Oats? In this episode of Hustleburg, Psalms herself, joined by her son Carlton Owens, share their story behind the creation and operation of their family business. Starting with bak...

Hustleburg Episode 38 - Answering Your Content Creation Questions

September 24, 2020 04:01 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MB

This episode is a Q&A episode with questions from you about creating content for your business. In the first podcast Q&A episode, I seem to have struck a chord with many of you, as many of you have been asking questions about content creation generally and pillar content specifically. This episode is for you! There is No Such Thing As Too Much Content I’ve often been quoted as saying there is no such thing as too much content. We aren’t going to be creating content for the sake of creating...

Hustleburg Episode 37 - Interview with St. PetersBARK!'s Krista Schmidt

September 17, 2020 04:01 - 25 minutes - 24 MB

"You Are What You Eat... For Our Pets as Well"   With so many options for feeding our pets, enriching their lives with a quality food that can promote good health, Krista Schmidt seeks to share natural pet foods with the pet community of Saint Petersburg. She created St. PetersBARK!, a pet market offering a full-scale selection of healthy dog and cat provisions paired with incredible customer service. Today, the pet market is packed with hand-selected natural food (whether raw, kibble, cann...

Hustleburg Episode 36 - Answering Your Podcasting Questions, Part 3 - Being a Guest

September 10, 2020 04:01 - 25 minutes - 23.8 MB

This episode is a Q&A episode with questions from you about podcasting. In Episode 32, Brett asked for questions and you delivered. The first podcast Q&A episode focused on how a podcast could help your business. The second podcast Q&A episode centered around podcast monetization. In this episode, we will answer questions about being a guest on a podcast with a pretty substantial step-by-step guide to get you behind the microphone. How Can I Find Podcasts Looking for Guests? Just about any...

Hustleburg Episode 35 - Interview with Apex Care Pharmacy's Dr. Nirav Mehta

September 03, 2020 04:01 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MB

“I Saw That There is a Need for Patient Education” After seeing his uncle's pharmacy in thrive India, Dr. Nirav Mehta set out to make sure his pharmacy patients have all the information about what they're taking, possible side effects, and any potential interactions from prescriptions across their health network. With a goal of being St. Pete's hometown pharmacy, Dr. Mehta works to stand out from the other pharmacies in town. He and his team work to make patients feel welcome, appreciated, a...

Hustleburg Episode 34 - Answering Your Podcasting Questions, Part 2

August 27, 2020 04:01 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MB

This episode is a Q&A episode with questions from you about podcasting. In Episode 32, Brett asked for questions and you delivered. The first podcast Q&A episode focused on how a podcast could help your business, how you can use it as pillar content for all the content you create for your brand, and a bit of discussion about video podcasts vs. audio only. Can You Make Money From Podcasting? Short answer, yes. You absolutely can make money podcasting, but it takes time. Basically, it comes ...

Hustleburg Episode 33 - Interview with Pop Goes the Waffle's Sara Fludd

August 20, 2020 04:01 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MB

“I Don't Have to Have All the Answers” Three years into Pop Goes the Waffle, Sara Fludd is making all the right moves to build her waffle empire here in Saint Petersburg. From how perfecting recipes to using the early days to conduct market research to best know her customers, she's worked to build a wholesale operation, get the food truck up and running, and grow her brand.  In this episode of Hustleburg, you'll hear it all from her. Whether adapting to new circumstances or finding the ans...

Hustleburg Episode 32 - Answering Your Podcasting Questions

August 13, 2020 04:01 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MB

In this Q&A episode of the Hustleburg podcast, Brett answers listener questions about how to use a podcast to help you build a community around your business.  A Little Podcast History Podcasting has been around for a while, serving as a way to democratize the audio medium for each of us. They reach back to the 1980s, but it was Apple’s introduction of them to iTunes in 2005 that helped to kickstart the beginning of their popularity. NPR is one of the most popular podcast publishers of all...

Hustleburg Episode 31 - Interview with Ace High Printing's Rick Herbert

August 06, 2020 04:01 - 18 minutes - 17 MB

"It was literally trial by fire." It isn't every day that you meet a business owner that fell into their line of work. In this episode of Hustleburg, you'll hear from Rick Herbert, owner of Ace High Printing, about how he went from doing freelance computer networking for a print shop to managing the place in three weeks. He hasn't looked back and has spent the last 16 years building and growing a successful printing operation.  You may remember Rick from the St. Pete: OPEN for Business chat...

Hustleburg Episode 30.5 - Bonus Episode Interview with Techie Leadership Podcast

July 30, 2020 04:01 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MB

First, many apologies that there isn't a local business interview for you this week. Things didn't work out with the timing for a few potential guests to have a regular episode for today's publication.   Luckily, there is an interview with the Techie Leadership Podcast from a few weeks ago that we have as a bonus episode today, like the substitute teacher wheeling in the cart with a TV and VCR.   This interview was quite a bit of fun, stepping a little bit outside the marketing space and...

Hustleburg Episode 30 - Answering Your Questions About Ideal Engagement

July 23, 2020 04:01 - 24 minutes - 22.9 MB

In this Q&A episode of the Hustleburg podcast, Brett answers listener questions in a "how-to" to have ideal engagement on any social media platform. This three-week learning series is available to you here.  Week 1 - Fixing Your Feed to Serve You Stop posting content on this platform. On the first day of Week 1, go through your connections, friends, pages, accounts, groups, and hashtags to UNFOLLOW/UNFRIEND/DISCONNECT all the users of the platform that don’t add value for you. Explore the...

Hustleburg Episode 29 - Interview with Banyan Bookkeeping's Sara Evans

July 16, 2020 04:01 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MB

"I Realized I Could Start My Own Business Helping Small Businesses" Always a helper, Banyan Bookkeeping's Sara Evans found herself needing a refreshed sense of purpose after an 18-year career in social work. After intense scrutiny, she started her own bookkeeping services business, helping other small businesses focus on what they specialize in, instead of something they want nothing to do with. While it may be tedious work, Sara's focus is to help your business by letting you get back to th...

Hustleburg Episode 28 - Answering Your Business Website Questions with A Fearless Venture's Brian and Teresa Ott

July 09, 2020 04:01 - 22 minutes - 41.4 MB

In this Q&A episode, Brett discusses your website questions with Brian and Teresa Ott, owners of A Fearless Venture. Rather than risk missing something important Brett enlisted the help of friends, who know the business website world inside and out to discuss the first steps and major considerations as you begin building your business website. A Fearless Venture Worry-Free Wordpress: Website Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Subscribe, Rate, Review If you enjoyed what you heard in this episo...

Hustleburg Episode 27 - Interview with Green Book Tampa Bay's Joshua Bean and Hillary Van Dyke

July 02, 2020 04:01 - 23 minutes - 43.3 MB

"Intentionality of Where You're Spending Your Money" With no larger spotlight on issues important to the black community in history, Joshua Bean and Hillary Van Dyke have seen unprecedented growth and attention for their socialpreneurial venture, Green Book Tampa Bay. As a resource of African-American cultural sites, black artists, and black-owned businesses in Pinellas and Hillsborough counties, Green Book Tampa Bay works to assure the economic vitality of the Black community. Their hope is...

Hustleburg Episode 26 - Answering Your Twitter Questions 2nd of 2

June 25, 2020 04:01 - 20 minutes - 37.9 MB

In this Q&A episode of the Hustleburg podcast, Brett answers listener questions about Twitter in the second of two parts. This is the eighth episode of a platform-specific series on the Q&A episodes about the varying social media platforms. Episode 12 and Episode 14 made up a two-part series on Facebook, Episode 16 and Episode 18 served as the two-part series on Instagram, Episode 20 and Episode 22 answered your questions about LinkedIn, and Episode 24 was the first episode focused on Twitte...

Hustleburg Episode 25 - Interview with Cycle Brewing's Doug Dozark

June 18, 2020 04:01 - 26 minutes - 48.6 MB

“You Could Go Any Direction You Wanted. There’s Not One Way to Start a Brewery. There’s Not One Style of Beer. ” Known for barrel-aged beers, Doug Dozark with Cycle Brewing has been on the craft beer scene for over ten years. Starting in Gulfport at Peg’s Cantina and Brew Pub, Cycle Brewing now operates a taproom on Central Avenue downtown with a warehouse just south. You’ve probably seen their beers on tap around town and on shelves at liquor, grocery, and convenience stores. You can even o...

Hustleburg Episode 24 - Answering Your Twitter Questions 1st of 2

June 11, 2020 04:01 - 22 minutes - 41.3 MB

In this Q&A episode of the Hustleburg podcast, Brett answers listener questions about Twitter in the first of two parts. This is the seventh episode of a platform-specific series on the Q&A episodes about the varying social media platforms. Episode 12 and Episode 14 made up a two-part series on Facebook, Episode 16 and Episode 18 served as the two-part series on Instagram, Episode 20 and Episode 22 answered your questions about LinkedIn.  What Can Twitter do for My Business? You have an op...

Hustleburg Episode 23 - Interview with Dr. Jenna Elwart & Associates, PLLC's Jenna Elwart

June 04, 2020 04:01 - 23 minutes - 42.5 MB

“I’m Looking at the Whole Person and How it All Interconnects” Taking a holistic approach to treating the entirety of a patient drives the therapeutic aspects of the practice for Dr. Jenna Elwart & Associates, PLLC. With a mission to provide quality care to all people, Dr. Elwart’s practice works to help you live your life as you create it to be. In this interview, Jenna Elwart shares with Brett how she built her practice, the importance of networking among those in the mental health field,...

Hustleburg Episode 22 - Answering Your LinkedIn Questions 2nd of 2

May 28, 2020 04:01 - 26 minutes - 48.8 MB

In this Q&A episode of the Hustleburg podcast, Brett answers listener questions about LinkedIn in the second of two parts. This is the sixth episode of a platform-specific series on the Q&A episodes about the varying social media platforms. Episode 12 and Episode 14 made up a two-part series on Facebook, Episode 16 and Episode 18 served as the two-part series on Instagram, and two weeks ago, Episode 20 began the series on LinkedIn.  What's Up With the “Auto DM” After Connecting? There is a...

Hustleburg Episode 21.5 - Bonus Audio from St. Pete: OPEN for Business Chats 6

May 25, 2020 04:01 - 19 minutes - 36.2 MB

In this bonus episode of the Hustleburg podcast, we compiled the audio from 2 Zoom video chats with small businesses here in Saint Petersburg about their creative ways to stay OPEN for business. If you’ve got something creative to share, send me an e-mail at [email protected] You can see these video chats on YouTube or by clicking their name below. Barbara Banno from Stella's in Gulfport Stella’s 2914 Beach Blvd, Gulfport, FL 33707 8AM-3PM – Take-Out & Delivery Only Find St...

Hustleburg Episode 21 - Interview with Cross Keys Designs' Gerianne Russell

May 21, 2020 04:05 - 17 minutes - 32.8 MB

“Scale and proportion are extremely important in space planning and architecture... Anything you do in a house” Are you a well-traveled, educated professional who knows what they want in a home, but don't know how to get it? In this episode of Hustleburg, Brett talks with Gerianne Russell with Cross Keys Design to learn about how to design and decorate a fun, beautiful place to live. Geri and Brett discuss her path through design school, assisting designers in the field, and getting her fir...

Hustleburg Episode 20 – Answering Your LinkedIn Questions 1st of 2

May 14, 2020 04:01 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MB

In this Q&A episode of the Hustleburg podcast, Brett answers listener questions about LinkedIn in the first of two parts. This is the fifth episode of a platform-specific series on the Q&A episodes about the varying social media platforms. Episode 12 and Episode 14 made up a two-part series on Facebook, Episode 16 and Episode 18 served as the two-part series on Instagram, and in two weeks, Episode 22 will finalize the series on LinkedIn.  What Is the Value in LinkedIn? LinkedIn is a way to...

Hustleburg Episode 19.5 – Bonus Audio from St. Pete: OPEN for Business Chats 5

May 11, 2020 04:01 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MB

In this bonus episode of the Hustleburg podcast, we compiled the audio from 4 Zoom video chats with small businesses here in Saint Petersburg about their creative ways to stay OPEN for business. If you’ve got something creative to share, send me an e-mail at [email protected] You can see these video chats on YouTube or by clicking their name below. Amanda Grozdanic from FUSE Therapy F.U.S.E. Therapy 4730 85th Ave N, Pinellas Park, FL 33781 By Appointment – We’ve Moved All On...

Hustleburg Episode 19 - Best Of Interviews

May 07, 2020 04:01 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MB

Meeting face to face for interviews with local business owners has been tough amid the Safer at Home orders and a phased re-opening, as we figure out how to get back to business as usual. As a result, this episode of Hustleburg will be a “best of,” as I guide you in a walk down memory lane, featuring some of my favorite moments in the Hustleburg interviews thus far in this “best of” episode. No Two Paths Are the Same It’s no surprise that no two entrepreneurs are the same, and that their p...

Hustleburg Episode 18.5 - Bonus Audio from St. Pete: OPEN for Business Chats 4

May 04, 2020 04:01 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MB

In this bonus episode of the Hustleburg podcast, we compiled the audio from 3 Zoom video chats with small businesses here in Saint Petersburg about their creative ways to stay OPEN for business. If you've got something creative to share, send me an e-mail at [email protected] You can see these video chats on YouTube or by clicking their name below. Elena Elwart from Sit Means Sit - Saint Petersburg Sit Means Sit St. Petersburg 2646 18th Ave N, Saint Petersburg, FL 33713 Tue...

Hustleburg Episode 18 - Answering Your Instagram Questions 2nd of 2

April 30, 2020 04:01 - 28 minutes - 26 MB

In this Q&A episode of the Hustleburg podcast, Brett answers listener questions about Instagram in the second of two parts. This is the fourth episode of a platform-specific series on the Q&A episodes about the varying social media platforms. Episode 12 and Episode 14 made up a two-part series on Facebook, Episode 16 served as the first in this two-part series on Instagram, and in two weeks, Episode 20 will answer your questions about LinkedIn.  How Can I Organically Grow My Instagram Follo...

Hustleburg Episode 17.5 – Bonus Episode, Audio from St Pete OPEN for Business Chats 3

April 27, 2020 04:01 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MB

In this bonus episode of the Hustleburg podcast, we compiled the audio from 5 Zoom video chats with small businesses here in Saint Petersburg about their creative ways to stay OPEN for business. If you've got something creative to share, send me an e-mail at [email protected] You can see these video chats on YouTube or by clicking their name below. Gerianne Russell from Cross Keys Design Cross Keys Designs 4565 Plaza Way, St. Pete Beach, FL 33706 10AM-4PM - We've Moved All O...

Hustleburg Episode 17 - Interview with Pedal Pub St. Pete's Eric Olson

April 23, 2020 04:01 - 19 minutes - 18 MB

    “These people are going to be bringing business to me...” You've likely seen the 16-seat Dutch style bikes moving between bars as a rolling pub crawl in downtown St. Pete. In this episode of Hustleburg, Brett talks with Pedal Pub St. Pete's Eric Olson to learn about how the pedal-powered transport came to be a fixture downtown. Eric and Brett discuss how he "fell into" the business, the process for having the bikes made, and how the tour between bars and pubs materialized in St. Pete....

Hustleburg Episode 16.5 - Bonus Episode, Audio from St Pete OPEN for Business Chats 2

April 20, 2020 04:01 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MB

In this bonus episode of the Hustleburg podcast, we compiled the audio from 5 Zoom video chats with small businesses here in Saint Petersburg about their creative ways to stay OPEN for business.  You can see these video chats on YouTube. Donnie and Jackie Minchillo from Joy of Cleaning Joy of Cleaning Florida 260 1st Avenue South, Suite 200, Saint Petersburg, FL 33701 Mon – Sat 8 am to 6 pm; late night available for commercial You can find out more at their website, call them Facebook, o...

Hustleburg Episode 16 - Answering Your Instagram Questions 1st of 2

April 16, 2020 04:01 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MB

In this Q&A episode of the Hustleburg podcast, Brett answers listener questions about Instagram in the first of two parts. This is the third episode of a platform-specific series on the Q&A episodes about the varying social media platforms. Episode 12 and Episode 14 made up a two-part series on Facebook, and in two weeks, Episode 18 will answer more of your questions about Instagram.  What are some tips for showcasing my business right now on Instagram? The most important thing to remember...

Hustleburg Episode 15.5 - Bonus Episode, Audio from St. Pete OPEN for Business Chats

April 13, 2020 04:01 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MB

In this bonus episode of the Hustleburg podcast, we compiled the audio from 5 Zoom video chats with small businesses here in Saint Petersburg about their creative ways to stay OPEN for business.  You can see these video chats on YouTube. Mark James from Bear Creek Custom Timber Bear Creek Custom Timber 6511 3rd Ave South, Saint Petersburg, FL 33707 OPEN 9-5 Monday thru Sunday – Delivery Only You can also find his store online, on Facebook, and on Instagram. Practically Pikasso's Lynn We...

Hustleburg Episode 15 - Interview with Sit Means Sit Saint Petersburg's Elena Elwart

April 09, 2020 04:01 - 21 minutes - 20.5 MB

“[Dogs] have to learn the motion first. Then, apply the word to it.” Do you have a new four-legged addition to your family? In this episode of Hustleburg, Brett sits down with Sit Means Sit – Saint Petersburg‘s Elena Elwart and her dog, Junior. Junior is listening with you! Brett and Elena discuss different types of dog training, red flags when it comes to picking your trainer, and what to expect when you embark on a training program for your dog. The SPCA Pet Walk mentioned in this episo...

Hustleburg Episode 14 - Answering Listener Questions About Facebook 4-2-20

April 02, 2020 04:01 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MB

In this Q&A episode of the Hustleburg podcast, Brett answers listener questions about Facebook in the second of two parts. This is the second episode of a platform-specific series on the Q&A episodes about the varying social media platforms. Episode 12 is the first part of this Facebook-specific Q&A series. Should I be Using Facebook Stories, Live, or Watch Party? Why? There is absolutely a benefit to each of these features for the small business owner. Facebook Stories – Unlike Instagram...

Hustleburg Episode 13.5 Bonus Episode - Creating Normalcy in a Time of Uncertainty

March 27, 2020 04:01 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MB

As we face an unfamiliar landscape of isolation, working from home, layoffs, and remote learning, the stress of these changes couple with the uncertainty of our future to induce a lot of anxiety. As you struggle with this anxiety and a litany of change, here is a conversation I had with my partner, Morgan Dean, that we hope will help you to create normalcy in the chaos of COVID-19. A full transcript of this interview generated by Otter.ai is available here: https://beyondyoursidehustle.com/...

Hustleburg Episode 13 - Interview with SPS Home Inspections' Scott Surridge

March 26, 2020 04:01 - 17 minutes - 16.7 MB

"Get a Home Inspection… It’s Worth the Investment" To follow up the last interview episode, it seems fitting to hang out in the real estate realm as Brett sits down with SPS Home Inspections‘ Scott Surridge. No matter where you are in Tampa Bay, Scott can offer the peace of mind you need when purchasing your next home. Brett and Scott discuss what most people don’t know about their own homes, the craziest thing he’s found in an inspection, and what’s so important about inspecting the home y...

Hustleburg Episode 12 - Answering Listener Questions About Facebook 3-19-20

March 19, 2020 04:01 - 20 minutes - 19.3 MB

In this Q&A episode of the Hustleburg podcast, Brett answers listener questions about Facebook in the first of two parts. This is the beginning of a platform-specific series on the Q&A episodes about the varying social media platforms. Episode 14 will be the second part of the Facebook Q&A. How Should I Maximize My Downtime During the COVID-19 Crisis to Brand My Business on Facebook? During the self-isolation, restricted business operations, and a lack of sporting events, we likely find o...

Hustleburg Episode 11 - Interview with eXp Realty's Trent Smith

March 12, 2020 04:01 - 17 minutes - 16.8 MB

In this episode, Brett talks with eXp Realty‘s Trent A. Smith, a real estate agent here in St. Pete, helping you make sense of the real estate process. Brett and Trent discuss his tips for buying a home, selling a home, and even a bit of real estate investing.  Buy or Sell Your Home With Trent Connect with Trent here: Website Facebook Instagram YouTube If you enjoyed what you heard in this episode, please take a moment to subscribe, rate, and review this podcast on your favorite player....

Hustleburg Episode 10 - Answering Listener Questions 3-5-20

March 05, 2020 05:01 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MB

  Before we get started on this week’s episode, I’d like to thank the folks over at Radio St. Pete for their addition of Hustleburg to the lineup on Thursdays at 8 AM and noon, as well as the podcast archive.     Thank you for the opportunity to share with your listeners how we do business in the ‘Burg.   In this Q&A episode of the Hustleburg podcast, Brett Bittner answers listener questions about how to market your business beyond social media, favorite marketing methods, and which so...

Hustleburg Episode 9 - Interview with FUSE Therapy's Amanda Grozdanic

February 27, 2020 05:01 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MB

  FUSE Therapy - Occupational Therapy In this episode, Brett talks with FUSE Therapy's Amanda Grozdanic, a licensed and registered occupational therapist, working in aquatic and outpatient therapy, primarily for children with disabilities. FUSE Therapy focuses on the direct needs of the child, emphasizing nature and recreational activities to address any and all limitations.   Brett and Amanda discuss who might need occupational therapy, how she can help with sensory processing for autis...

Hustleburg Episode 8 - Answering Listener Questions 2-20-20

February 20, 2020 05:01 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MB

In this Q&A episode of the Hustleburg podcast, our host Brett Bittner primarily answers questions about the viability of an idea, business and marketing strategy, and how much content is “too much.” How Do You Know If/When A Business Idea is Viable? In response to this question, Brett shares his thoughts on how you know when something moves beyond just an idea into a viable business. As with most bootstrappers, going beyond your side hustle means easing yourself and what you create into th...

Hustleburg Episode 7 - Interview with Tread Connection Tampa Bay's Peter Jaeger

February 13, 2020 05:01 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MB

  "Weekends are for fun, not for tires." In this episode, Brett meets with Peter Jaeger of Tread Connection - Tampa, a mobile tire and wheel service, serving Saint Petersburg. In addition to installing tires and wheels at your home, office, or anywhere in between, they also provide mobile flat repair, wheel balancing, and nitrogen fill services for your car's tires and wheels.  Brett and Peter discuss how operating a franchise is a bit different than building from scratch and how much thi...

Hustleburg Episode 6.5 - Mini Episode 2-10-20

February 10, 2020 05:01 - 10 minutes - 9.25 MB

In this mini-episode of the Hustleburg podcast, our host Brett Bittner switched seats and served as a guest on HALO Social Meetup Podcast. The full conversation is available here, but this mini-episode is a pretty good summary of the hour-long conversation in about 10 minutes. Mission, Passion, and "Why" In the first segment, he talks about how knowing your mission and your passion for it will yield better results in your organization. This gives you a glimpse at why he's obsessive about s...

Hustleburg Episode 6 – Answering Listener Questions 2-6-20

February 06, 2020 05:01 - 19 minutes - 18 MB

In this Q&A episode of the Hustleburg podcast, our host Brett Bittner primarily answers questions about branding, both in the business and personal sense. Branding He shares the best way to brand yourself as a student, before you even reach the workforce, especially among professions that require advanced degrees, like attorneys and doctors. These tips carry over to your personal brand beyond your education as well. Are you concerned about changing your logo? As your business grows, the ...

Hustleburg Episode 5 - Interview with Red Hot Tiki's Robynne Swanson

January 30, 2020 05:01 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MB

In this episode, Brett sits down with Robynne Swanson of Red Hot Tiki, a spicy gourmet market in Gulfport, just south of Saint Petersburg. With over 1500 spicy products, such as hot sauces, pepper extracts, pickled products, jams, jellies, jerky, and spicy snacks, there is surely something to attract your spicy side.  Brett and Robynne discuss her journey from the corporate world to becoming a solopreneur, running the tiki filled to the brim with hot sauce. Selling in the retail space in 20...

Hustleburg Episode 4 - Answering Listener Questions 1-23-20

January 23, 2020 05:01 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MB

Answering Your Marketing Questions In this Q&A episode of the Hustleburg podcast, our host Brett Bittner discusses where to start creating content for your business online. He talks about how to determine the most important platforms for you, the starting point when creating the content for those platforms, and where you should be posting in 2020. He also details how to listen to your audience, add value in that community, and how to present your solution to it. Finally, in response to a que...

Episode 4 - Answering Listener Questions 1-23-20

January 23, 2020 05:01 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MB

In this Q&A episode of the Hustleburg podcast, our host Brett Bittner discusses where to start creating content for your business online. He talks about how to determine the most important platforms for you, the starting point when creating the content for those platforms, and where you should be posting in 2020. He also details how to listen to your audience, add value in that community, and how to present your solution to it. Finally, in response to a question from an upcoming guest, he sh...

Episode 3 - Interview with Kara Wright Photography's Kara Wright

January 16, 2020 05:01 - 17 minutes - 16 MB

In this episode of the Hustleburg podcast, Brett Bittner meets with Kara Wright, photographer and owner of Kara Wright Photography. Kara Wright Photography focuses her lens on weddings, engagement shoot, and real estate photography in Saint Petersburg and Tampa, Florida.   Brett and Kara discuss her photography business in its infancy after a move from the DC area, her favorite shoots, and how exciting it is to find the perfect angle for every shoot. Find out more about Kara Wright Photogr...

Hustleburg Episode 3 - Interview with Kara Wright Photography's Kara Wright

January 16, 2020 05:01 - 17 minutes - 16 MB

Photography Lessons In this episode of the Hustleburg podcast, Brett Bittner meets with Kara Wright, photographer and owner of Kara Wright Photography. Kara Wright Photography focuses her lens on weddings, engagement shoot, and real estate photography in Saint Petersburg and Tampa, Florida.   Brett and Kara discuss her photography business in its infancy after a move from the DC area, her favorite shoots, and how exciting it is to find the perfect angle for every shoot. Connect With Kara W...

Hustleburg Episode 2 - Answering Listener Questions 1-09-20

January 09, 2020 05:01 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MB

In the first Q&A episode of the Hustleburg podcast, our host Brett Bittner discusses how he came to start Beyond Your Side Hustle, five books for any budding entrepreneur, five podcasts every small businessperson should be listening to, how to balance your 9-5 and your side hustle while you're building, and what types of documentaries will help you building your business.  If you're just getting started marketing your business online, Beyond Your Side Hustle offers a FREE Getting Started Gu...

Episode 2 - Answering Listener Questions 1-09-20

January 09, 2020 05:01 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MB

In the first Q&A episode of the Hustleburg podcast, our host Brett Bittner discusses how he came to start Beyond Your Side Hustle, five books for any budding entrepreneur, five podcasts every small businessperson should be listening to, how to balance your 9-5 and your side hustle while you're building, and what types of documentaries will help you building your business.  If you're just getting started marketing your business online, Beyond Your Side Hustle offers a FREE Getting Started Gu...

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