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His Leg Got Amputated. Now He Runs 6 Side Hustles. (Part 1/2)
About this episode
#834 If you're only making money from one source, you're leaving a fortune on the table! In part one of this two-part conversation, host Brien Gearin sits down with Bart Merrell — the Side Hustle Samurai — to explore how everyday experiences can be turned into income streams. Bart shares his unconventional journey from aspiring FBI agent to entrepreneur, covering ventures that span bungee towers in Japan, vehicle importing, dog training, and even monetizing his own leg amputation. He introduces his signature framework of three simple lists — what you like to do, what you need to do, and what you're already doing — as a starting point for identifying your ideal side hustle. Bart also digs into the mindset shifts required to move from scarcity thinking to seeing abundance everywhere, and explains why there has never been a better time in history to start a business!
What we discuss with Bart:
+ Bart's unexpected path to entrepreneurship
+ "Can I monetize it?" — his guiding question
+ Bungee towers and vehicle importing in Japan
+ Turning dog adoption into a $90K side hustle
+ Getting paid as an amputee consultant
+ The three-list framework for finding your hustle
+ Scarcity mindset vs. abundance mindset
+ Why you don't need a traditional job to build wealth
+ The importance of mentorship and hand-holding
+ Why now is the best time to start a side hustle
Thank you, Bart!
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