After my DJ business took off, I had several additional side hustle spinoffs in the wedding industry. Some side hustles work out and some don't, but there is so much more to gain than to lose. And even when you've vetted out an opportunity that you realized was not the right fit, you still take... Continue Reading →

This has to be among the most boring money-making stories ever told, but that's what I love about it. If you're looking for some inspiration to get started on the path to winning at life with money, this is for you. Enjoy! How it started I originally purchased my townhome to live in with my... Continue Reading →

Tip No. 1: Follow your passion Okay, this first tip is cliché, but still so important. I have loved music since I was a kid. I still remember listening to classics like Tootsie Roll on Jock Jams on my cassette player Walkman and later got into my parent’s CD collection and burning CDs of my... Continue Reading →

How we bought our vacation home and short term rental property “What better way to combine our love for escaping the brutal Minnesota winters while having a profitable side hustle,” we thought! We bought our short vacation rental investment property in January 2020. The verdict is still out on whether it is a dream scenario... Continue Reading →

The DJ business continued to grow in popularity as I continued to leverage my perfectly crafted Craigslist ads. Being able to advertise on the site was amazing (seriously, when is the last time Craigslist got a shoutout?! Thank you Craigslist!). Reviews = GOLD. The absolute best marketing tool is reviews. When you're looking to buy... Continue Reading →

We purchased our first home in 2011. It is still my single favorite purchase of all time. It was a townhome in a suburb of St. Paul (shoutout Woodbury!). It is 1,500 square feet, 2.5 bathrooms, 2 bedrooms and a 2 car garage. At 21 years old, I felt like an MTV Cribs style baller... Continue Reading →