Ask an Expert: Side Hustles

You’ve got a great idea for a business, but you’re a student or recent graduate, short on time and money. How should you begin?!

Good news: you don’t need to quit your job, drop out of school, or raise a ton of money to get started. You can start a successful side hustle while you’re still in school or working!

Join serial entrepreneur Ryan St Germaine to hear how BCjobs.ca and Jobcast began as side hustles and then turned into profitable businesses before being sold in early 2020. You’ll also see examples of other successful businesses that began as side projects. Most importantly, you’ll learn how to start your own side hustle! You will also have a chance to ask Ryan your questions and learn how to get your project started.

In this session, you will hear about:

– How one serial entrepreneur turned his side hustles into successful businesses
– Examples of other profitable businesses that began as side projects
– Tips for overcoming barriers and getting your project started
– How to start your own side hustle!

Ryan is a serial entrepreneur who has co-founded and led multiple Startups from idea to exit, including BCjobs.ca and Jobcast. He currently works as an advisor to startup-founders and CEOs throughout Canada.