Make your idea a reality—
A lot of businesses fail because people jump straight in, with little or no research about their plan of attack. Starting a side hustle is a safe and easy way to test your business idea. In this course you’ll learn a proven step-by-step formula for how to start a side hustle. Introducing Start Your Side Hustle: an online course presented by StartUp Creative.
LET’S BEGIN
WHY NOW IS THE PERFECT TIME TO START YOUR SIDE HUSTLE—
I truly believe that showing up and taking small steps everyday in the direction of your dream is the most important ingredient when it comes to starting a successful business, more so than money, resources or skill set. If you’re willing to set your sights on an end goal and are brave enough to start moving towards it, no matter how scary it may feel you will be rewarded with opportunities, luck and an exciting adventure. One day in a future not so far from now, you’ll find yourself awake in the dream. Let’s begin.
MEET YOUR TEACHER
A proud queer Guringai woman and Founder of StartUp Creative, Kaylene Langford defies many of the labels she wears: effective business coach, inspirational speaker, engaging facilitator and informative educator. She’s known and respected internationally for the skillful way she weaves evidence-based frameworks with powerful storytelling to impart valuable insights and practical advice that’s immediately actionable. Unashamedly authentic, Kay’s forthright, unique approach sets her apart from other coaches, educators and motivational speakers. Part university professor, part mindfulness meditation teacher, part ‘cooler older sister’, this is what gives her special blend of business advice a unique flavour. Listening to Kay speak is both a masterclass in information simplicity and a nourishing guided meditation.
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$199
REGULAR PRICE
INCLUDES ONLINE COURSE, RESOURCE LIBRARY
WHAT’S INCLUDED—
VIDEO LESSONS
Over an hour of straight-up business advice and coaching from your coach Kay. Each section will begin with a video training that breaks down the steps required to complete the module that includes a step-by-step process, examples and Kay’s personal experience to help you feel confident and capable to get started.
AUDIO LESSONS
More detailed advice, examples and case studies delivered in audio format to complement the video trainings so that you can listen on the go, while you’re cleaning the house or on your morning walk. Fill up on inspiration and practical education and tips to get your head in the side hustle/ business game.
DOWNLOADABLE WORKSHEETS
Each module of the course will include worksheets, reflection questions and guides to help you take action on the advice and build your side hustle business plan and bring it to life.
ACCESS TO COMMUNITY
Starting a side hustle doesn’t need to be a lonely game. You’ll have access to our private Substack community of side hustlers who are also working through the course. You can share your ideas, ask for feedback, get recommendations and connect with likeminded creative entrepreneurs. Kay will also be managing the group and will be popping in with bonus tips, advice and feedback along the way.
RESOURCES + RECOMMENDATIONS
A complete and on-going list of Kay’s personal recommendations of books, podcasts, brands and businesses to help keep you inspired on your startup journey.
FAQ LIBRARY
Sometimes you need a quick question answered along the way that is to the point and specific to a certain step of your side hustle journey. Your course includes a library of FAQs that Kay answered in either video, audio or written format to help you stay focused and motivated. Everything from how much you should spend on your logo to how to mange your finances.
JUST START
$199
REGULAR PRICE
INCLUDES ONLINE COURSE, RESOURCE LIBRARY
Look for what you notice but no one else sees.
—Rick Rubin
CLIENTS & FRIENDS
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN…
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A successful side hustle or business idea is when you create a solution to a genuine problem that people are experiencing or come up with an idea that will add value to their lives. When someone is prepared to pay you for this solution or added value, you’ve got yourself a business. First things first, we’ll figure out what your idea is, who it’s for and if there is an audience who are willing and able to pay for it. Together we’ll refine your idea and make sure it’s good to go.
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An idea is great, but without a plan you're less likely to make it a reality. This is the fun part, where we start to package up your product and/or service and get you ready to start making sales. We’ll cover pricing, marketing, websites, social media, pitching, systems and processes and so much more. You’ll walk away with the business know how to start selling and making money from your side hustle.
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Business success comes to those who consistently show up to do the work, who can ride the highs and lows, learn from their mistakes and master their mindset to keep going when it gets a little tough. We’ll equip you with everything you need to set yourself achievable goals, make an actionable plan to bring them to life and the daily habits needed to stay focused and motivated on your side hustle journey. You’ve got this!
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SIDE HUSTLE SUCCESS STORIES
Kay! Just wanted to let you in on some exciting news... I recently entered a mural design competition and my piece had been selected as WINNER!!!! Still in disbelief. I'll be painting the mural wall next Saturday and on top of that get $2000 prize money. Thanks so much for your continued encouragement, and helping me to kickstart my creative journey!
—Alice
“If it scares you, it might be a good thing to try.” ― Seth Godin
“If it scares you, it might be a good thing to try.” ― Seth Godin
COURSE FAQ
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Anyone with an idea to start a side hustle. It could be something you’ve been thinking about for a while now or an idea you’ve already begun but need business advice on to help you give it more structure and take it up a notch.
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You’ll have access to the course for 12 months minimum. You’ll be able to access it 24/7 at times that suit you and work through it at your own pace and come back to the modules you’ve completed as many times as you need. There’s also a chapter on Mindset (my favourite) for the times you need a little motivation pick me up.
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We love this for you! I suggest picking one idea and working through the course to see if it’s the right idea for you. But if you decide to change it up you can come back and start again with a new idea or perhaps you’ll work on them all, go you!
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If you have an idea, you’re ready! it doesn’t mean you have to quit your job and go all in, instead take your time, soak up then information and take it one step at a time. There’s no rush or ‘right time’ but if you don’t get started, chances are ‘a year from now you’ll wish you started today.’ You’ll be surprised what you learn and how far you get when you just start!
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Nope! That’s what the course is for. We’ll break to down together one step at a time. My passion is making sure you get the most practical straight-up business advice without the lingo so that you walk away feeling confident, capable and inspired to bring your ideas to life. We’ve got this!
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side hustle | noun
a part-time job or occupation undertaken in addition to one's regular employment: he started the blog in 2013 and has continued it as a side hustle.
A side hustle is a great way to test out a business idea you have to sell your product and/or services to those who are willing and able to buy them and want what you have to offer. In this course, I’ll help you figure out how to determine if what you have to offer is of value and how to find the people to buy it from you and scale your idea into a business that can make you money.
Side hustles are a good way to make some extra money on the side, build a career doing what you love and be of service to others.
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It really depends on how quickly you’d like to get your side hustle up and running. Typically I’d allow a 4-6 weeks of working through the course content once a week. Each module will require about 1-2 hours of your time to listen, read and work on the activities. Some may take you a little longer like the branding and setup module that will guide you through setting up your website etc but each business model is different so it will be unique to your idea. You’ll have a year to work through it and keep coming back to the course as you move into the marketing and sales part of the business.
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Chances are you will. From the little things like registering your business name, website platforms, photography and marketing. As you’ll learn in the course, there are plenty of ways to do it on a budget so that you shoudln’t have to outlay too much money until you are confident on your idea and your side hustle is making you money, then it will be time to reinvest.
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If you get in before the 1st of October you’ll get the course + bonus content for $199 (save $40) . Otherwise the course is $239 for 12 months access. Sorry to say there are no refunds but I’ve put 10 year of my personal experience, advice and business coaching resources into this course to give you the best possible chance of success. I typically offer 1:1 business coaching for more than double that price for one hour so you’ll be saving big time by working through this course and it will feel like I’m there coaching you through it every step of the way.
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Absolutely! If you’re like me, you got started with your business idea without too much of an idea on what the hell you were doing. This course will help catch you up on some of the things you might have missed and revisit some of the work you’ve already done to see if you can improve on it. If you’ve made a few sales already, there will be plenty of advice in here to help you scale your side hustle and who knows you might even be inspired to make it your full time gig. Either way Start Your Side Hustle is a succinct crash course on how to start a viable business doing what you love and a library of everything that I’ve learnt over the last 10 years in business so you don’t make the same mistakes I did.
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The course covers both product and service based businesses and I aim to give examples for how you apply the information to both. I’ve used this advice to help my coaching clients successfully start businesses in almost every industry you can think of over the last ten years. From surfboard makers, health coaches, sustainability advisors, fashion brands, perfume labels, co-working spaces, bloggers and YouTubers, influencers, makers and creators even fellow business coaches.
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Great question. The book is a great starting point but like many of us, it can be easy to read a book and absorb the knowledge but fail to take action. The course is designed to be a 3D version of the book that is more personalised (no word count) and a lively and relatable extension of the lessons in the book. The video and audio content are packed with inspiration and personal stories to motivate you to get started. Along with the growing library of resources and online community you’ll be able to get your questions answered in real time and I always think that when we invest a little more money in ourselves, we show up with a commitment to get the work done.
STILL HAVE QUESTIONS?
GET IN TOUCH
Not sure if the course is for you or having trouble joining the squad? Flick us an email, we’re here to help and can’t wait to see you in class.