The Side Hustle Experiment Podcast

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Jun 2026

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Welcome to the Side Hustle Experiment Podcast where we reveal all our tips and tricks on how to make money on the internet including Amazon FBA … so you can become financially free Your hosts John and Drew have sold over $7 million on Amazon and will reveal their strategies and tactics you can use to make money online to live life on your terms. We’ve both had success and failure making money online. In our first venture together we lost $5,000 and a ton of time. But, we’re on a mission to make millions together and we are here to document it and interview the best in the world at making money online You'll learn about building an amazon business, online arbitrage, retail arbitrage, private label, digital marketing, how to make money online, cool side hustles, and productivity tips so that you live life on your terms. It's a mix of interviews, special co-hosts and solo shows from John and Drew you're not going to want to miss. Hit subscribe and get ready to change your life. And remember you are always one experiment away from making money online.

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January 2, 2024Episode 11 hr 17 min

Losing $5k on Private Label, Making $5 Million, and the Future of Amazon FBA ... Episode 1

Episode 1: John (https://www.instagram.com/sidehustleexperiment/) and Drew (https://www.instagram.com/drewfba/) discuss their experience losing money with private label on Amazon Making $5 Million, the Future of Amazon FBA, Amazon's New Return Policy and New FBA Fee Changes.Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sidehustleexperimentpodcast/ Check out John's StuffInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sidehustleexperiment/Twitter: https://twitter.com/SideHustleExp Check out Drew's StuffInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drewfba/Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrewFBA00:00:00 Introduction00:03:00 Private Label Experiment00:11:00 Amazon and Diversification00:19:00 The Saturated Market and Misconceptions00:25:00 Understanding Margins and Risk00:37:00 Future Plans and Exit Strategies00:48:00 The Importance of Learning New Skills00:56:00 The Impact of Returns on Business01:01:00 Amazon's New Return Policy01:07:00 Amazon Fee Changes01:15:00 Future PlansFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sidehustleexperimentpodcast/ Check out John's StuffInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sidehustleexperiment/Twitter: https://twitter.com/SideHustleExp AVOID Price Tanking with The Tank Test Check List (FREE): https://bit.ly/3pgNWQz Check out Drew's StuffInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drewfba/Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrewFBA

January 2, 2024Episode 21 hr 28 min

Navigating Amazon FBA Failures and Losses: Losing $45k, The Dark Side of Bulk Books, and More - Ep 2

Episode 2: Navigating Amazon FBA Failures and Losses: Losing $45k, The Dark Side of Bulk Books, and More John (https://www.instagram.com/sidehustleexperiment/) and Drew (https://www.instagram.com/drewfba/) discuss their experiences with various business failures and losses while selling on Amazon. They share stories of lost shipments, damaged products, and failed investments. The conversation highlights the importance of due diligence, risk management, and learning from mistakes.#amazonfba #amazonfbatips #sidehustleexperimentpodcast Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sidehustleexperimentpodcast/ 00:00:00 Introduction00:01:29 The CD and DVD Disaster00:10:37 The Patio Heater Debacle00:13:50 The Stolen Shipment00:22:31 The Twitter Deal Gone Wrong00:37:08 The Failed Returns Service00:57:08 Taking Action and Seeking Help01:12:08 Dealing with Counterfeit Books01:23:47 Vetting Information Products01:26:17 The Value of Reliable GroupsCheck out John's StuffInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sidehustleexperiment/Twitter: https://twitter.com/SideHustleExp AVOID Price Tanking with The Tank Test Check List (FREE): https://bit.ly/3pgNWQz Check out Drew's StuffInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drewfba/Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrewFBA

January 2, 2024Episode 31 hr 22 min

How to Make $10,000 Profit Selling on Amazon FBA ... A Beginners Guide

Episode 3: John (https://www.instagram.com/sidehustleexperiment/) and Drew (https://www.instagram.com/drewfba/) discuss how to make your first $10,000 selling on Amazon FBAThey share - How to build capital to start your Amazon Business- Low-risk way to generate funds and test the reselling business model.- How to choose the right Amazon FBA business model#amazonfba #amazonfbatips #sidehustleexperimentpodcast Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sidehustleexperimentpodcast/ 00:00:00 Introduction00:00:48 Building Capital for Selling on Amazon00:06:15 Determining If Reselling is Right for You00:11:26 Choosing Between Retail Arbitrage and Online Arbitrage00:21:34 Choosing the Right Tools and Software00:26:26 Overcoming Doubts and Seeking Guidance00:48:48  The Importance of Mental Resilience and Persistence01:19:00  Avoiding Scams and Finding the Right OpportunityCheck out John's StuffInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sidehustleexperiment/Twitter: https://twitter.com/SideHustleExp AVOID Price Tanking with The Tank Test Check List (FREE): https://bit.ly/3pgNWQz Check out Drew's StuffInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drewfba/Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrewFBA

January 5, 2024Episode 41 hr 38 min

He Sold Over $1 Million on Amazon FBA Part Time Doing Online Arbitrage

He Sold Over $1 Million on Amazon FBA Part Time Doing Online Arbitrage Episode 4: John (https://www.instagram.com/sidehustleexperiment/) and Drew (https://www.instagram.com/drewfba/) talk with Jonathan from Duke Does Amazon (https://www.youtube.com/@dukedoesamazon/) who has sold well over over $1 million on Amazon FBA part-time!!!  #amazonfbatips #sidehustleexperimentpodcast #amazonfba 00:00:00 Introduction00:03:14 Starting the Beer Tour Business00:10:00 Profit Margins in the Beer Tour Business00:24:11 The Benefits of Waking Up Early00:43:08  Exploring Other Ventures and Passions00:53:52  The Importance of Consistency01:14:59 Sticking to Your Amazon Sourcing Strategy and Avoiding Comparison01:19:08 Becoming an Expert in a Few Brands01:28:24 Finding Competitive AdvantagesFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sidehustleexperimentpodcast/ Check out John's StuffInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sidehustleexperiment/Twitter: https://twitter.com/SideHustleExp AVOID Price Tanking with The Tank Test Check List (FREE): https://bit.ly/3pgNWQz Check out Drew's StuffInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drewfba/Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrewFBA

January 10, 2024Episode 51 hr 8 min

How We Set Goals for our Amazon FBA Business .. How Drew is going to Make $50,000 per month

How We Set Goals for our Amazon FBA Business .. How Drew is going to Make $50,000 per monthEpisode 5: John (https://www.instagram.com/sidehustleexperiment/) and Drew (https://www.instagram.com/drewfba/) discuss their health, wealth, and happiness goals for the year.They share their plans on how to scale their Amazon business, Consistency, exploring new business opportunities, and ovvercoming challenges and learning from them#amazonfba #amazonfbatips #sidehustleexperimentpodcast Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sidehustleexperimentpodcast/ 00:00:00 Introduction00:04:03 Fitness Goals00:15:03 Wealth Goals and Diversification00:19:24 Challenges of Scaling Amazon Business00:29:24 The Importance of Obsession and Immersion00:42:04 Finding Excitement in the Work00:49:30 Adapting and Pivoting in Business00:53:17 Quick Dopamine Hits in Amazon Business01:05:37 Overcoming Roadblocks and Staying FocusedCheck out John's StuffInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sidehustleexperiment/Twitter: https://twitter.com/SideHustleExp AVOID Price Tanking with The Tank Test Check List (FREE): https://bit.ly/3pgNWQz Check out Drew's StuffInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drewfba/Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrewFBA

January 12, 2024Episode 61 hr 9 min

Maximizing Your Earnings with Amazon KDP . . Jake is Making $20,000 a MONTH - ep 6

Maximizing Your Earnings with Amazon KDP . . Jake is Making $20,000 a MONTH - ep 6Episode 6: John (https://www.instagram.com/sidehustleexperiment/) and Drew (https://www.instagram.com/drewfba/) talk with Jake Rader about  Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP). He explains how he got started with KDP and the success he achieved by publishing books on the platform. Jake also shares his insights and experiences in various business ventures, including Amazon FBA, KDP publishing, real estate, and franchising#amazonfba #amazonfbatips #sidehustleexperimentpodcast Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sidehustleexperimentpodcast/ 00:00:00 Introduction00:01:11 Getting Started with KDP00:07:24 Challenges and Frustrations in KDP00:12:09 Finding Success in KDP00:24:38 The Role of Bookkeeping in Amazon Business00:45:08 Building Systems and Delegating01:00:19 Finding Opportunities and Setting GoalsJake Rader: https://twitter.com/jakeradercpaCheck out John's StuffInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sidehustleexperiment/Twitter: https://twitter.com/SideHustleExp AVOID Price Tanking with The Tank Test Check List (FREE): https://bit.ly/3pgNWQz Check out Drew's StuffInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drewfba/Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrewFBA

January 19, 2024Episode 71 hr 14 min

Is Amazon FBA Still Worth it? Here is What to Expect ... and How to Succeed

Is Amazon FBA Still Worth it? Here is What to Expect ... and How to SucceedEpisode 7: John (https://www.instagram.com/sidehustleexperiment/) and Drew (https://www.instagram.com/drewfba/) discuss their experiences related to selling on Amazon, including the ... - realities of the business- misconceptions of using Kohl's Cash- complexity of tracking and understanding Amazon business- risks and consequences of black hat tactics,. They share stories of lost shipments, damaged products, and failed investments. The conversation highlights the importance of due diligence, risk management, and learning from mistakes.#amazonfba  #amazonfbatips #sidehustleexperimentpodcast Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sidehustleexperimentpodcast/ 00:00:00 Introduction00:11:48 The Value of Finding the Right People to Learn From00:25:48 The Importance of Investing in Your Business00:41:00 The Realities of Selling on Amazon00:44:00 The Misconceptions of Using Kohl's Cash00:56:11 The Challenges of Tracking and Understanding Amazon Business01:04:00 The Dangers of Illegal Gift Cards and Fraudulent LabelsCheck out John's StuffInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sidehustleexperiment/Twitter: https://twitter.com/SideHustleExp AVOID Price Tanking with The Tank Test Check List (FREE): https://bit.ly/3pgNWQz Check out Drew's StuffInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drewfba/Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrewFBA

January 26, 2024Episode 81 hr 32 min

How Cody Sold Over $1 Million Dollars on Amazon doing Online & Retail Arbitrage

How Cody Sold Over $1 7 Million Dollars on Amazon doing Online & Retail ArbitrageIn this conversation, Cody discusses his experience with online arbitrage and the potential of starting a software company. He shares insights on using Tactical Arbitrage and the opportunities in selling on Walmart. Cody also talks about the challenges of dealing with banned products and the success he has had with reselling. He emphasizes the importance of adaptability and taking advantage of short-term opportunities. Cody concludes by encouraging people to flip items on Facebook as a way to generate income. #amazonfba #amazonfbatips  #sidehustleexperimentpodcast Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sidehustleexperimentpodcast/ Check out John's StuffInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sidehustleexperiment/Twitter: https://twitter.com/SideHustleExp AVOID Price Tanking with The Tank Test Check List (FREE): https://bit.ly/3pgNWQz Check out Drew's StuffInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drewfba/Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrewFBA

February 2, 2024Episode 91 hr 2 min

David Sold Over $1 million on Amazon FBA Part Time after Beating a Drug Addiction

David Sold Over $1 million on Amazon FBA Part Time after Beating a Drug AddictionEpisode 9: John (https://www.instagram.com/sidehustleexperiment/) and Drew (https://www.instagram.com/drewfba/) talk with David. David shares his journey of overcoming addiction and building a successful Amazon business while working a full-time job. He emphasizes the importance of discipline, motivation, and fitness in his life. David also discusses his sourcing strategies, including using leads lists and the profitable product viewerDavid's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prochaskafit#amazonfba #amazonfbatips #sidehustleexperimentpodcast Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sidehustleexperimentpodcast/ 00:00:00 Introduction01:23 Overcoming Addiction and Starting an Amazon Business08:36 Developing Willpower and Overcoming Negative Voices13:12 Sourcing Strategies and Using Leads Lists21:05 Goals for the Amazon Business28:34 The Importance of Having a Trainer43:47 The Impact of Fitness on Business59:26 Building Physique vs. Making MoneyCheck out John's StuffInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sidehustleexperiment/Twitter: https://twitter.com/SideHustleExp AVOID Price Tanking with The Tank Test Check List (FREE): https://bit.ly/3pgNWQz Check out Drew's StuffInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drewfba/Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrewFBAIf you're new hereWelcome to the Side Hustle Experiment Podcast where we reveal all our tips and tricks on how to make money on the internet including Amazon FBA … so you can become financially freeYour hosts John and Drew have sold over $7 million on Amazon and will reveal their strategies and tactics you can use to make money online to live life on your terms. We’ve both had success and failure making money online. In our first venture together we lost $5,000 and a ton of time. But, we’re on a mission to make millions together and we are here to document it and interview the best in the world at making money online You'll learn about building an amazon business, online arbitrage, retail arbitrage, private label, digital marketing, how to make money online, cool side hustles, and productivity tips so that you live life on your terms.Listen on your favorite podcast platformApple: https://podcastsconnect.apple.com/my-podcasts/show/the-side-hustle-experiment-podcast/6b2f3876-1580-4bcf-a391-64d3578685e7 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7LDrFLl38u8ZfDJ5Dx4O2i

February 9, 2024Episode 101 hr 21 min

How to Scale You Amazon FBA Business to $900,000 Working Part Time Hours ep 10

How to Scale You Amazon FBA Business to $900,000 Working Part Time Hours ep 10Episode 10: John (https://www.instagram.com/sidehustleexperiment/) and Drew (https://www.instagram.com/drewfba/) talk with Rick who has done $900,000 in sale on Amazon FBA part-time.Rick shares his approach to sourcing and pricing, focusing on wide inventory selection and flexible pricing strategies. He emphasizes the importance of tracking numbers and financials to make informed business decisions. The conversation covers topics such as reconciling invoices and ASINs, analyzing financial numbers, using Kohl's cash, exit plans and scaling#amazonfba #amazonfbatips #sidehustleexperimentpodcast Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sidehustleexperimentpodcast/ 00:00:00: Introduction and Background06:02 : Transition from Stocks to Amazon14:04: Margin Squeeze in the Amazon Business19:09: Amazon as an Investment Vehicle20:24: Rick's Amazon Business and Approach24:15: Going Wide vs. Going Deep on Amazon FBA28:29: Importance of ROI and Pricing Strategy33:28: Factors that Contributed to Amazon Business Growth40:10:  Using Kohl's Cash46:43: Sourcing Tips and Budgeting Time01:13:10: Number One Tip for Beginners01:16:57: Valuable Lessons from Amazon Check out Drew's StuffInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drewfba/Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrewFBACheck out John's StuffInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sidehustleexperiment/Twitter: https://twitter.com/SideHustleExp AVOID Price Tanking with The Tank Test Check List (FREE): https://bit.ly/3pgNWQz