Being expert enough with Nick Loper [#40]

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Welcome back to the final episode of season four, and what a season it has been – but it’s not over just yet! Joining me to wrap up this serial-entrepreneur season is founder and chief side hustler of Side Hustle Nation, Nick Loper.

Have you ever had the itch to get a side hustle going!? If so, you will love this episode! If you have ever researched how to start your own side business, chances are high that you’ve come across Nick’s go-to website, www.sidehustlenation.com. Through his website and books, Nick guides start-up and seasoned entrepreneurs from all corners of the globe to make extra money, amplify their power and security, and create a business they love.

In this episode, Nick talks us through his impactful career throughout his college days, how he pivoted through business ventures and what it means to be expert enough when launching a business. Nick also shares his wine-ing road into the virtual assistance world, reveals his take on filtering through business ideas, and discusses whether social media is necessary when kickstarting your entrepreneurial journey. Key points throughout this episode include:

• An introduction to Nick Loper.
• Early pitching days and mastering door-to-door sales.
• Entering the world of internet marketing.
• Finding inspiration from failures and pivoting into a new career.
• Standing out in a crowded space.
• The beginning of Side Hustle Nation.
• The ups and downs of an entrepreneurial journey.
• How curiosity is key in business and the importance of gathering feedback.
• Why entrepreneurs should focus on niching down.
• Introducing sales and marketing to first-time entrepreneurs.
• Do you know where your customers hang out?
• Overcoming imposter syndrome sirens and embracing social media.
• Nick’s business book recommendations.
• Nick’s advice for finding your first ten customers.

Connect with Nick Loper:

https://www.sidehustlenation.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickloper/

https://twitter.com/nloper

Connect with First 10 Podcast host Conor McCarthy:

https://www.first10podcast.com

https://twitter.com/TheFirst10Pod

https://www.linkedin.com/in/comccart/

Resources:

Nick Loper Books:

https://www.amazon.com/Nick-Loper/e/B009N31662

The Go Giver by Bob Berg.

https://thegogiver.com/

The Millionaire Fastlane by MJ DeMarco.

https://www.themillionairefastlane.com/

Four Thousand Weeks by Oliver Burkeman.

https://www.oliverburkeman.com/books

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