This episode we’re getting a masterclass from The Toy Coach herself, Azhelle Wade. At first second-guessing herself, Azhelle eventually found confidence in her talent, leading to her working for big toy companies like Mattel and Toys R Us. She's climbed up and across the ladder in the toy world, starting out as a designer, later gaining 3 toy patents, and eventually becoming a VP at a toy company. Her online course, Toy Creators Academy empowers newbies in the toy industry with step-by-step&nbsp; guidance, downloadable worksheets, and group coaching. In this episode she shares about:   Choosing between the corporate path vs inventor path vs entrepreneur path in the toy industry   How she found her niche of coaching toy makers while also pursuing her own toy aspirations   The success she has found in marketing through her podcast Making It In the Toy Industry and maintaining an Evergreen model for her courses   Highlights include: 04:14 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome 06:56 Understanding the Different Paths in the Toy Industry 08:40 The Transition from Corporate to Entrepreneurship 17:15 The Benefits of Having a Podcast 25:05 What Sets The Toy Coach Apart 32:25 The Stress of Running a Hands-On Course 34:47 The Strategy of the Evergreen Model &amp; Seasonal Webinars 40:20 The Importance of Promoting Your Course 46:25 The Strategy of Targeting Local Stores First 53:20 The Challenges and Opportunities of B2B Consulting 55:48 Advice for Side Hustlers Transitioning to Full-Time Entrepreneurs Check out episode 384 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on , , and  This episode is brought to you by:&nbsp; - The audio destination for business professionals with content designed to help you listen, learn, and grow. Listen to Side Hustle Pro and more shows on the HubSpot Podcast Network, at .&nbsp;  offers modern, easy payroll, benefits, and HR to small businesses across the country. Sign up and give it a try at . Links mentioned in this episode   Azhelle’s Website: Website: &nbsp;   Azhelle’s Instagram: &nbsp;   Afro Unicorn SHP Episode: &nbsp;   Easy Webinar: &nbsp;   Amy Porterfield: &nbsp;   Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed):  Announcements Join our Facebook Community If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here:  Guest Social Media Info Azhelle’s Instagram: &nbsp;

384: How To Make It In The Toy Industry W/ Azhelle Wade

Third time’s a charm with 'The Budgetnista’, Tiffany Aliche. We’ve been able to witness her journey from unemployed and living with family at 30, to having multi-million dollar years as a full-time entrepreneur. She returns to the guest chair to discuss the maintenance of side-hustles while advancing as a business owner, and her focus on achieving financial wholeness and the critical role of intentionality in success. Her new book, Made Whole, serves as a workbook companion to her previous text, Get Good With Money. &nbsp;In this episode she shares about:   Her strategies to balancing her margians to maintain profit in her business   How she successfully transitioned out of the role of CEO in her subscription-based business, Live Richer Academy&nbsp;   The importance of personal financial health while side hustling, and how living below her means helped her achieve that   Why transparency and creativity are key to continue providing for and retaining her team&nbsp;   Highlights include:&nbsp;   04:17 Changing Dynamics in Business   12:46 Navigating Low Income While Side Hustling&nbsp;   22:02 Transitioning and Scaling in Business   24:01 The Importance of Having Integrity&nbsp;   35:44 The Importance of Personal Financial Health   49:28 Transitioning Out of A CEO Role   57:12 Transparency In Payroll   Check out episode 385 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on , , and  This episode is brought to you by:&nbsp;  offers modern, easy payroll, benefits, and HR to small businesses across the country. Sign up and give it a try at . Links mentioned in this episode   Tiffany’s First SHP Episode: &nbsp;   Tiffany’s Second SHP Episode: &nbsp;   Tiffany’s Website: &nbsp;   Tiffany’s Instagram: &nbsp;   Tiffany’s Podcast: &nbsp;   Live Rich Academy: &nbsp;   IDA Program: &nbsp;   Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed):  Announcements Join our Facebook Community If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here:  Guest Social Media Info Tiffany’s Instagram:

385: Finding Financial Balance While Side Hustling w/ Tiffany The Budgetnista

Hi, I'm Nicaila, a Social Media Marketer turned Side Hustle Pro. I'm also the host of the Side Hustle Pro podcast, the first and only podcast to highlight Black women entrepreneurs who scaled from side hustle to profitable business.

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