Side Hustles That Fund Your Investment Goals

In this episode of Reset & Reclaim, we explore how strategic side hustles can help you reach your biggest financial goals—like buying a rental home, paying off debt, or building your wealth plan. Host Nardin Johnson shares real-life stories, including how her husband turned his tech gear into passive income with Amazon affiliate links, and how coaches and creatives can leverage platforms like SuperProf to earn more doing what they love.

You’ll learn how to:

• Choose a side hustle that fits your lifestyle and long-term goals
• Avoid burnout by aligning your energy with purpose
• Use extra income to fund investments, not just expenses
• Shift your mindset from scarcity to strategy

Whether you’re saving for a down payment or just want more breathing room, this episode is packed with practical ideas to help you earn, grow, and reclaim your financial power.

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Transcript

Welcome back to the Reset & Reclaim podcast—real steps, real growth, real you.

Today’s episode is all about strategy—specifically, how to use side hustles to fund your investment goals.

Whether you want to save for your first rental property, build an emergency fund, or just stop living paycheck to paycheck, side income can be the bridge between where you are and where you want to be.

Part 1 – Why Side Hustles Matter

Let’s start with the truth:

Your 9-to-5 job may pay the bills, but it’s probably not enough to fast-track your dreams.

That’s not a failure—it’s just the reality for many people trying to build wealth with limited resources.

A well-chosen side hustle can change that.

It gives you:

Flexibility

Cash flow

Proof that you can build something of your own

And when you reinvest that income—into a home, a business, or an IRA—you start compounding your progress.

Part 2 – What Makes a Side Hustle Worth It

Not all side hustles are created equal.

The best ones don’t just give you more money—they build your confidence, expand your skills, or connect you with new opportunities.

Look for hustles that are:

Low-cost to start

High-margin or skill-based

Scalable or easy to repeat

Aligned with your existing strengths

This isn’t about burning yourself out—it’s about being intentional with your energy.

Part 3 – Real-Life Examples

Let’s talk about a few real-world examples from our own life.

My husband, for instance, works in cybersecurity as a sales engineer. But on the side, he started a simple niche website where he talked about the gear he used every day—things like his mechanical keyboard, ergonomic mouse, and presentation clickers.

He added Amazon affiliate links to those products, and guess what?

Every time someone clicked and bought, he earned a small commission. No warehouse, no inventory. Just content and consistency.

For those of you in coaching, education, or wellness—there are platforms like SuperProf where you can offer tutoring, photography instruction, or guided sessions in your area of expertise.

Side hustles like that build your brand and your bank account.

Part 4 – How to Use the Money Strategically

Here’s where the mindset shift happens:

Instead of using that extra money to spend more—use it to invest more.

You might:

Put it toward a down payment on a rental home

Build a buffer so you can take the leap into entrepreneurship

Pay down high-interest debt to free up monthly cash flow

Small wins add up fast when your dollars are working toward a bigger goal.

Part 5 – Final Takeaways

Let’s recap.

You don’t have to wait for a big raise or a winning lottery ticket.

You can start right now—with a side hustle that aligns with your time, skills, and goals.

Start with:

One skill you already have

One platform or idea that excites you

One small action to test and learn

And if you need help figuring out how to connect that income to a bigger investment plan—that’s exactly what we help with at Empower Life Coach.

Whether it’s choosing a rental strategy, creating your wealth-building roadmap, or just learning how to manage your mindset around money—we’re here for you.

Be sure to check the show notes for free tools, upcoming workshops, and how to book a discovery call.

And if this episode lit a fire in you—send it to someone who needs it. Side hustles can be the stepping stone to freedom for so many people.

Thanks for listening—

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