Multiple Streams of Income, Side Hustles and a Bridesmaid for Hire with Jen Glantz

All the Hacks with Chris Hutchins

Chris Hutchins

Business, Education, Investing, Society & Culture, Places & Travel, Self-improvement

4.7 • 1.4K Ratings

🗓️ 15 June 2022

⏱️ 67 minutes

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#61: Entrepreneur and author, Jen Glantz joins Chris to talk about how placing an ad on Craigslist as a social experiment changed her life. They also discuss how to turn your passion and natural talents into your primary source of income, three ways to maximize success in your business, and lessons learned about grit, resilience, and confidence. Finally, drawing on her experience as a professional bridesmaid, Jen shares tips and advice about everything from planning a memorable wedding to writing the perfect speech. Jen Glantz ( @jenglantz) is the founder of Bridesmaid For Hire, as well as a speaker, professional coach, podcast host and author. Her most recent book about trying to get married in a pandemic is Finally the Bride. Full show notes at: https://allthehacks.com/side-hustle-jen-glantz Partner Deals Fabric: Affordable term life insurance for you and your family Inside Tracker: 20% off personalized wellness & nutrition plans backed by science Gelt: Skip the waitlist on personalized tax guidance to maximize your wealth Selected Links From The Episode Connect with Jen Glantz: Instagram | Website Jen’s Side Hustles: Podcast: You’re Not Getting Any Younger Blog Business: Bridesmaid For Hire Books: All My Friends Are Engaged | Always a Bridesmaid (for Hire): Stories on Growing Up, Looking for Love, and Walking Down the Aisle for Complete Strangers Newsletters: Odd Jobs | The First Years of Marriage | Finally the Bride Kickstarter Game: The Newlywed Card Game Podcasts mentioned: The James Altucher Show: Make You a Millionaire! Jen Glantz EP01: You can't scale yourself! How to turn your knowledge into a million dollar!? You’re Not Getting Any Younger: EP 223: The 3 Best Life Hacks to Try (Chris Hutchins - All the Hacks) Other Resources Mentioned: Idea List App: NotePD James Altucher's 10+ Ideas a Day Getting Press: Help A Reporter | Qwoted: Reporters, Find Journalistic Sources Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York Recommendation: Joe's Pizza Full Show Notes Jen’s first blog and the opportunities that propelled her journey (3:44) Building credibility by consistently showing up for your audience (4:42) Jen describes how posting an ad on Craigslist changed her life over the course of a weekend (7:25) Responsibilities as a “Bridesmaid for Hire” and the two types of people who hire them (9:38) Fun and surprising experiences as a hired bridesmaid and ways to apply that knowledge to your situation (12:00) Three professionals to consult before your wedding (16:32) Finding your side-hustle (19:14) Getting out of a pattern of being stuck with your ideas (21:10) Factors to consider when setting the price of your services (22:49) Three ways to maximize success in your business (26:45) Leaving a steady W-2 income and turning your passion and natural talents into a full-time gig (30:49) Jen Glantz on The James Altucher Show (36:09) Using Kickstarter to launch your product (38:49) Consulting with mentors to gain different perspectives and opinions, and lessons learned about grit, resilience, and projecting confidence (41:19) Jen describes the time she auditioned for the role of QVC host and what she learned from that experience (46:41) Decision-making tips for those who overthink (48:33) Five things to focus on when planning a memorable and enjoyable wedding (50:26) Choosing the perfect wedding music, food, and drink options (53:06) How to be a memorable guest (in a non-embarrassing way) (57:24) Giving the perfect speech (58:52) Advice for bridesmaids and groomsmen (1:00:12) Jen’s recommendations for where to eat and what to do in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York (1:00:45) Where to find Jen Glantz online (1:01:17) Connect with All the Hacks All the Hacks: Newsletter | Website | Facebook | Email Chris Hutchins: Twitter | Instagram | Website | LinkedIn

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