Side Hustler's Perspective with Scotty Russell

Side Hustler's Perspective with Scotty Russell

Scotty Russell | Creative Side Hustle Coach

The Side Hustler’s Perspective Podcast is fuel for your mind and creative grind. The goal, soul, and mission of this show are to help creatives transform their side hustle into their main hustle while finding balance around day jobs and life responsibilities. Every Wednesday at 5 am CT, designer, artist, and coach Scotty Russell of Perspective-Collective dishes out fiery episodes built on mindset, motivation, and marketing. He features industry-leading guests like Lincoln Design, Jon Contino, and Lauren Hom as well as up and coming creatives that should be on everyone's radar. This is for those who want to master the art of healthy hustling, get out of their own way, and grow their creative business. You can follow the podcast on Instagram @SideHustlersPerspective and Scotty @CoachScottyRussell.

51 minutes 6 seconds

257: How to Grow Your Creative Biz (Fall 2023 Student Spotlight)
To view the full episode show notes, visit:
https://coachscottyrussell.com/side-hustlers-perspective/257
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Welcome to Round 9 of the Student Spotlight Special—a podcast series that highlights my 12-week coaching program students.
This round features The Dream Team, AKA my Fall 2023 class of Mary Moegenburg, Marc Steir, and Joonie Kay.
In a nutshell, consider this a Creative Business 101 Mastermind designed to help you take the next giant step of professionalism with your creative pursuits.
Establishing a growth mindset is the primary focus as each student builds an indestructible foundation centered around habits, systems, routines, and self-promotion.
In this episode, each student also shares the insane hurdles they've overcome in past years to tap into the incredible results they're experiencing today.
Want to join the 12-week program and be on the next student spotlight episode in Spring 2023?
Join the waitlist today at sidehustlerscoaching.com and let’s connect!
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RESOURCES
27 December 2023, 12:00 pm
1 hour 4 minutes

256: Pt. 2 - A Season of Betting On Yourself (Spring 2023 Student Spotlight)
To view the full episode show notes, visit:
https://coachscottyrussell.com/side-hustlers-perspective/256
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We’re picking back up where we left off with Part 2 of the Side Hustler’s Student Spotlight Special featuring my current Spring 2022 students.
I suggest hitting pause and going back to Pt 1 - Ep. 255 to learn more about what this series and the 12-week coaching program is all about…
Along with enjoying the overall flow of the full convo.
Part 1 featured:
1. Sylvah – @sylvahart
2. Tommy Morrell – @hightidelowcountry
3. Morgan Zion – @morganzion_
Part 2 today will feature:
4. Hoang Truong – @hoangtruong
5. Caleb Crisp – @crisp_artanddesign
6. Jonathan Palmisano – @jpalmisanoart
7. Britt Hoffman – @britthoffman128
If you want to be a part of a future 12-Week Spring or Fall Program, I highly recommend joining one of the Quarterly 3-Week Boot Camps first to get a more accessible taste of what to expect.
Join the waitlist for first dibs at an upcoming session at http://bootcampsidehustle.com/
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RESOURCES
14 June 2023, 2:50 pm
49 minutes 16 seconds

255: Pt. 1 - A Season of Betting On Yourself (Spring 2023 Student Spotlight)
To view the full episode show notes, visit:
https://coachscottyrussell.com/side-hustlers-perspective/255
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We’re back for season 8 with a back-to-back Student Spotlight featuring my current 12-week Spring 2023 students.
Consider Side Hustler’s Coaching Program as a premium alternative Creative Biz 101 Master’s Degree.
You’ll learn everything from Mindset, Business Fundamentals, and Marketing to thrive in this digital creator economy.
This is what traditional education won’t teach you and you can avoid the insane price tag and years of debt!
Within the program, 4-6 creatives like yourself work together building their creative dream all while navigating day jobs and the curveballs of life.
Part 1 today features:
1. Sylvah Art – @sylvahart
2. Tommy Morrell – @hightidelowcountry
3. Morgan Zion – @morganzion_
Part 2 will feature:
4. Hoang Truong – @hoangtruong
5. Caleb Crisp – @crisp_artanddesign
6. Jonathan Palmisano – @jpalmisanoart
7. Britt Hoffman – @britthoffman128
If you want to be a part of a future 12-Week Spring or Fall Program, I highly recommend joining one of the Quarterly 3-Week Boot Camps first to get a more accessible taste of what to expect.
Join the waitlist for first dibs at an upcoming session at http://bootcampsidehustle.com/
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RESOURCES
12-Week Coaching Program Waitlist
7 June 2023, 3:00 pm
42 minutes 52 seconds

5 Tips for Surviving & Thriving as a Self-Employed Creative (Year 3 | 2022 Recap)
To view the full episode show notes, visit:
https://coachscottyrussell.com/side-hustlers-perspective/254
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Looking to take the full-time creative leap one day—or just take yourself and your craft more seriously?
It’s easier said than done, as most people only share the highlights of self-employment.
This is NOT your typical “end-of-year recap flex” where I boast about highlight reels.
This episode allows me to document my 3rd year of working for myself—which has been the wildest by a landslide.
I want my experiences to help position you as a creative professional who’s prepared to take your biz full-time one day—or just take yourself more seriously in general.
The following are 5 Tips for Surviving & Thriving as a Self-Employed Creative (Year 3 | 2022 Recap).
Each section will have a specific takeaway baked in that you can apply ASAP to your own pursuits.
As always, keep an open mind, take notes, and follow up with action.
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RESOURCES & REFERENCES
28 December 2022, 11:00 am
1 hour 42 minutes

Building Your Creative Dream (Fall 2022 Student Spotlight Special)
To view the full episode show notes, visit:
https://coachscottyrussell.com/side-hustlers-perspective/253
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We’re back for season 7 of my Student Spotlight Special featuring my current Fall 2022 students.
The Side Hustler’s Coaching Program is a 12-week Creative Biz 101 Master’s Degree.
You’ll learn everything you’d need to build a long-term, fulfilling, and thriving creative career in this modern era…
This is what traditional school won’t teach you and you can avoid the insane price tag and years of debt!
Within the program, 4-6 creatives like yourself work together toward:
- Betting big on yourself and your creative pursuits.
- Leveraging your day job to fuel your dream job.
- Getting out of your own way and navigating life’s curveballs.
Above all else, it’s truly the art of healthy side hustling as self-care, longevity, and sustainability are the top priority.
Today, you’ll get to meet the following Fall Roster hitters:
1. Walker Howard “AKA WD” – @Walking_Designs
2. MacKenzie Twardus – @Balanced Letters
3. Casey Duke – @CaseyDukeDraws
4. Jason Brauncowski – @Brauncowski
5. Alex Godziszewski “AKA Gorb” – @Gorbstrator
If you want to be a part of a future 12-Week Spring or Fall Program, I highly recommend joining one of the Quarterly 3-Week Boot Camps first to get a more accessible taste of what to expect.
Join the waitlist for first dibs at an upcoming session at BootCampSideHustle.com.
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RESOURCES & REFERENCES
21 December 2022, 11:00 am
1 hour 29 minutes

Pt. 2 - Slowing Down to Grow Fast (Spring 2022 Student Spotlight Special)
To view the full episode show notes, visit:
https://coachscottyrussell.com/side-hustlers-perspective/252
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We’re picking back up where we left off with Part 2 of the Side Hustler’s Student Spotlight Special featuring my current Spring 2022 students.
I suggest hitting pause and going back to Part 1 - Ep. 251 to catch the program overview, action items, insights, and overall flow of the full convo.
We’re back for round 6 of a 2-Part Student Spotlight Special featuring my current Spring 2022 students.
The Side Hustler’s Coaching Program is an intense 12-week course where 8–10 creatives like yourself master the art of:
- Betting big on yourself and your creative pursuits.
- Leveraging your day job to fuel your dream job.
- Getting out of your own way and navigating life’s curveballs.
This batch of students you’ll fall in love with is broken into 2 Groups of 5…
Part 1 features:
- Trev Coulahan – @TrevElViz
- Derick Fabian – @7sketches
- Jori Jones – @cryptojori
- Britt Hoffman – @britttheillustrator
- Mariana Martins – @marimartins_design
Part 2 features:
- Rita Castro – @rita_rasto
- Austin Sandoval – @sandovalironworks
- Stefanie Rapoza – @stef.rapoza
- Brad Stoneking – @piedmontbrandco
- Minerva Moreno – @rosemaryandthemoon
If you want to be a part of a future 12-Week Spring or Fall Program, I highly recommend joining one of the Quarterly 3-Week Boot Camps first to get a more accessible taste of what to expect.
Join the waitlist for first dibs at an upcoming session at BootCampSideHustle.com.
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RESOURCES & REFERENCES
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FREE TOOLKIT TO SIDE HUSTLE FREEDOM
6 FREE resources to help you grow an audience and build a profitable creative side hustle outside your day job. Download here.
LISTEN ON YOUR FAVORITE PODCASTING APP
CONNECT WITH ME
CREDITS
- Music - Blookah
- Podcast Editor - Aine Brennan
- Executive Assistant - Paige Garland
- Photo & Video Specialist - Jared Cunningham
- Social Media Coordinator - Hannah Schick
- Animation Specialist - Greg D'Amico
15 June 2022, 10:00 am
1 hour 25 minutes

Pt. 1 - Slowing Down to Grow Fast (Spring 2022 Student Spotlight Special)
To view the full episode show notes, visit:
https://coachscottyrussell.com/side-hustlers-perspective/251
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We’re back for round 6 of a 2-Part Student Spotlight Special featuring my current Spring 2022 students.
The Side Hustler’s Coaching Program is an intense 12-week course where 8–10 creatives like yourself master the art of:
- Betting big on yourself and your creative pursuits.
- Leveraging your day job to fuel your dream job.
- Getting out of your own way and navigating life’s curveballs.
This batch of students you’ll fall in love with is broken into 2 Groups of 5…
Part 1 features:
- Trev Coulahan – @TrevElViz
- Derick Fabian – @7sketches
- Jori Jones – @cryptojori
- Britt Hoffman – @britttheillustrator
- Mariana Martins – @marimartins_design
Part 2 features:
- Rita Castro – @rita_rasto
- Austin Sandoval – @sandovalironworks
- Stefanie Rapoza – @stef.rapoza
- Brad Stoneking – @piedmontbrandco
- Minerva Moreno – @rosemaryandthemoon
If you want to be a part of a future 12-Week Spring or Fall Program, I highly recommend joining one of the Quarterly 3-Week Boot Camps first to get a more accessible taste of what to expect.
Join the waitlist for first dibs at an upcoming session at BootCampSideHustle.com.
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RESOURCES & REFERENCES
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FREE TOOLKIT TO SIDE HUSTLE FREEDOM
6 FREE resources to help you grow an audience and build a profitable creative side hustle outside your day job. Download here.
LISTEN ON YOUR FAVORITE PODCASTING APP
CONNECT WITH ME
CREDITS
- Music - Blookah
- Podcast Editor - Aine Brennan
- Executive Assistant - Paige Garland
- Photo & Video Specialist - Jared Cunningham
- Social Media Coordinator - Hannah Schick
- Animation Specialist - Greg D'Amico
8 June 2022, 10:00 am
33 minutes 33 seconds

BONUS: The Next BIG Season of the Podcast
If you’re a consistent listener or a newbie to the podcast, you know that I’m currently on a 2-month break…
This was supposed to be a quick little Bonus episode to update you on what to expect next…
As I started writing, it ended up turning into a journal…
NOT to explain to you why I’m taking this break…
But more to work out how things got to this point, while also convincing myself it’s OK (and necessary) to hit pause and reset.
It gives you a front-row seat in my head to understand how all this started as a passion project and the possibilities of what this could evolve into.
Let’s dive in.
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RESOURCES & REFERENCES
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FREE TOOLKIT TO SIDE HUSTLE FREEDOM
6 FREE resources to help you grow an audience and build a profitable creative side hustle outside your day job. Download here.
FINANCIALLY SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON
With as little as your weekly cup of coffee, you can support the growth of this show by backing us on Patreon.
JOIN THE PRIVATE FACEBOOK COMMUNITY FOR CREATORS
Join a like-minded FREE global community of kickass creators and take your side hustle to the next level. Your family is waiting.
LISTEN ON YOUR FAVORITE PODCASTING APP
CONNECT WITH ME
CREDITS
- Music - Blookah
- Podcast Editor - Aine Brennan
- Executive Assistant - Paige Garland
- Photo & Video Specialist - Jared Cunningham
- Social Media Coordinator - Hannah Schick
- Animation Specialist - Greg D'Amico
2 March 2022, 11:00 am
56 minutes 21 seconds

How to Find Your Creative Voice & Style With Liz Gray
To view the full episode show notes, visit:
https://coachscottyrussell.com/side-hustlers-perspective/247
Support for this episode comes from BuzzSumo.
Supercharge your side hustle content strategy today with a FREE 30-Day Trial.
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Becoming Your Own Boss
Two hurdles I hear consistently holding creatives back are the:
1. Pursuit of perfection.
2. Lack of motivation to make moves.
When, in reality, we’re holding ourselves up with these internal conflicts that we can choose to sidestep at any time.
The people you look up to often deal with these—yet they refuse to let them distract them from chasing what they want.
Today’s guest, Elizabeth Gray of The Grayter Good, is living proof that finding success with your style is an ever-evolving process.
She’s an absurdly talented lettering artist, muralist, and illustrator with a combined audience of 750K+ followers (IG + TikTok).
Her biggest talent is showing herself in her content and in an incredibly entertaining, yet valuable way.
She’s also the author of her upcoming book: The Happy Homebody: A Field Guide To The Great Indoors. (Which is all about empowering the introverted creative.)
In today’s episode we talk shop on:
- Overcoming the inner perfectionism dialogue.
- Finding motivation within a routine.
- Finding style through constraints, experimentation, and more.
The Goal: To provide a little insight on how to find your style and groove while setting yourself for breakthroughs along the way.
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RESOURCES & REFERENCES
CONNECT WITH LIZ
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FREE TOOLKIT TO SIDE HUSTLE FREEDOM
6 FREE resources to help you grow an audience and build a profitable creative side hustle outside your day job. Download here.
FINANCIALLY SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON
With as little as your weekly cup of coffee, you can support the growth of this show by backing us on Patreon.
JOIN THE PRIVATE FACEBOOK COMMUNITY FOR CREATORS
Join a like-minded FREE global community of kickass creators and take your side hustle to the next level. Your family is waiting.
LISTEN ON YOUR FAVORITE PODCASTING APP
CONNECT WITH ME
CREDITS
- Music - Blookah
- Podcast Editor - Aine Brennan
- Executive Assistant - Paige Garland
- Photo & Video Specialist - Jared Cunningham
- Social Media Coordinator - Hannah Schick
- Animation Specialist - Greg D'Amico
23 February 2022, 11:00 am
37 minutes 51 seconds

12 Steps for Starting & Scaling Your Creative Side Hustle (Pt. 2)
To view the full episode show notes, visit:
https://coachscottyrussell.com/side-hustlers-perspective/249
Support for this episode comes from BuzzSumo.
Supercharge your side hustle content strategy today with a FREE 30-Day Trial.
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Looking to start your creative side hustle and take the next steps in scaling it?
Say less, I got you…but I highly suggest checking out Pt. 1 of this series for the first 6 steps!
The quick skinny…
An email subscriber asked for tips on how to build his photography pursuits outside his day job and family life…
All while navigating the head games that come with the pursuit of something you care about.
Hence this 2-part series of 12 Steps for Starting & Scaling Your Creative Side Hustle.
Again, there is no one-size-fits-all framework that’s perfect for everyone.
This is solely based on my experience over the past decade and countless conversations I’ve had with industry-leading creatives.
Soak up and apply what you feel works best for you!
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RESOURCES & REFERENCES
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FREE TOOLKIT TO SIDE HUSTLE FREEDOM
6 FREE resources to help you grow an audience and build a profitable creative side hustle outside your day job. Download here.
FINANCIALLY SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON
With as little as your weekly cup of coffee, you can support the growth of this show by backing us on Patreon.
JOIN THE PRIVATE FACEBOOK COMMUNITY FOR CREATORS
Join a like-minded FREE global community of kickass creators and take your side hustle to the next level. Your family is waiting.
LISTEN ON YOUR FAVORITE PODCASTING APP
CONNECT WITH ME
CREDITS
- Music - Blookah
- Podcast Editor - Aine Brennan
- Executive Assistant - Paige Garland
- Photo & Video Specialist - Jared Cunningham
- Social Media Coordinator - Hannah Schick
- Animation Specialist - Greg D'Amico
16 February 2022, 11:00 am
27 minutes 7 seconds

12 Steps for Starting & Scaling Your Creative Side Hustle (Pt. 1)
To view the full episode show notes, visit:
https://coachscottyrussell.com/side-hustlers-perspective/248
Support for this episode comes from BuzzSumo.
Supercharge your side hustle content strategy today with a FREE 30-Day Trial.
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I get hit up a lot with questions of, “How do I get started with my creative side hustle?”
There’s no one-size-fits-all instruction manual— it requires a lot of patience, experimentation, failure, and figuring it out along the way.
Hence the inspiration behind this 2 Part Series of How to Start & Scale Your Creative Side Hustle.
Many of these tips are interchangeable and overlap within different seasons of your creative hustle—it’s not necessarily a linear progression of each 12 steps in a row.
This is simply a framework to guide someone on a path that:
- Reduces the guesswork and boosts clarity and confidence.
- Provides balance and structure to leverage in the long-term.
- Creates work they love while establishing boundaries for self-care and relationships.
Overall, take what applies to you as everyone’s path is unique.
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RESOURCES & REFERENCES
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FREE TOOLKIT TO SIDE HUSTLE FREEDOM
6 FREE resources to help you grow an audience and build a profitable creative side hustle outside your day job. Download here.
FINANCIALLY SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON
With as little as your weekly cup of coffee, you can support the growth of this show by backing us on Patreon.
JOIN THE PRIVATE FACEBOOK COMMUNITY FOR CREATORS
Join a like-minded FREE global community of kickass creators and take your side hustle to the next level. Your family is waiting.
LISTEN ON YOUR FAVORITE PODCASTING APP
CONNECT WITH ME
CREDITS
- Music - Blookah
- Podcast Editor - Aine Brennan
- Executive Assistant - Paige Garland
- Photo & Video Specialist - Jared Cunningham
- Social Media Coordinator - Hannah Schick
- Animation Specialist - Greg D'Amico
9 February 2022, 11:00 am
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