ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Allen Halas and Jim Love know that no path—especially a side hustle—is ever a straight line.
In this episode of Hustling Sideways, the hosts dig into the moments when things didn’t go according to plan, and how they were forced to pivot. From shifting business models to rethinking creative direction, they share real stories about adapting on the fly, making tough calls, and staying resilient when opportunities (or challenges) demanded a change.
Whether you’re building something on the side or navigating a full-time career, this conversation is a reminder that pivots aren’t failures—they’re often the moves that lead to something better.
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Hustling Sideways is a business podcast hosted by Milwaukee-based music writer Allen Halas and keynote and motivational speaker Jim Love. The two both attended Marquette University, and now host the show to discuss the side hustles and passion projects of people that they meet, all while continuing to run their own side businesses. Every Monday, they're either interviewing a guest, or talking about the different aspects of business that side hustlers go through when balancing their 9-to-5 and their entrepreneurship endeavors. You can get the podcast wherever you download podcasts, as well as on our YouTube channel.
