Episode 86 - How can I turn my side hustle dreams into reality: Insights from Josh May

In this episode, 'How can I turn my side hustle dreams into reality? Insights from Josh May,' we dive into Josh May's inspiring journey. 

Josh is an entrepreneur by heart, balancing a full-time job as an SEO specialist while building his own startup, Podools—a suite of podcast production tools. Join our host, Bunmi Ajibade, as she learns from Josh about the challenges and triumphs of turning a side hustle into a full-fledged business.

From the importance of maintaining mental health to the strategies for nurturing innovative ideas, Josh shares valuable insights that can help you transform your side gig into your main source of income.

Stay tuned for an enlightening conversation that will provide actionable tips and the motivation to take your entrepreneurial dreams to the next level.

 

Key Moments: 

00:10 Community focused on side hustles and entrepreneurship.

07:21 Cultivate ideas, experiment, and act on them.

10:15 Humbling lesson: Communicate, align with market needs.

17:22 Nurture ideas, transition, and prioritize mental health.

20:36 Hire a business coach for faster progress.

22:56 Business Coach help bring up and speed up.

 

About the Guest : 

Josh May, an innovative entrepreneur, began his journey in the digital marketing world in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. Encouraged by a course to create a business, Josh transitioned from university to start his first venture—a pet sitting company—which allowed him to develop essential skills. In 2018, he moved to Austin, Texas, balancing a full-time job as an SEO specialist with his side projects.

Driven by the indie hacker ethos, Josh founded Puddles.com, a suite of podcast production tools. His path hasn’t been without challenges, including the birth of his daughter, Juniper, who has Down syndrome. This experience highlighted the importance of mental health, teaching Josh to balance personal and professional life. His story is one of perseverance, creativity, and relentless pursuit of dreams in the face of adversity.

 

How to connect Josh: 

Twitter - https://twitter.com/josh_m_may

Substack - https://www.blog.joshmay.xyz/

Website: https://www.joshmay.xyz/

About the Host: 

Bunmi Ajibade is the CEO, Executive Trainer, and Coach of Clarole Growth Resources, LLC. She impacts the lives of individuals, groups, and corporations through Coaching, Training, and Mentoring. Bunmi’s strategies include Creating Awareness, Clarity, and Navigating to be more and do more to achieve success. Through her love, passion, care, and empathy, Bunmi has helped her clients navigate, gain clarity and find solutions that will make them live their best lives and become successful. Bunmi has organized workshops, Seminars, led Leadership discussions, and conducted one on one coaching sessions. Bunmi is happily married and raised three successful sons. She resides in Texas, USA. 

 

How to connect with Bunmi Ajibade: 

Website: https://clarolegr.com

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bunmiaj/

Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/Clarole14

Book a call with Bunmi - http://clarolegr.com/meet