Turning Your Side Hustle into Success Insights from Chip Higgins | EP 93
Episode Summary
I sit down with Chip Higgins, founder of The Bizzics Way and author of The Bizzics Way: Powering Your Small Business to Maximum Momentum, to explore the transformative power of momentum and leadership in the business world. Discover how Chip's insights will help you turn your side hustle into a thriving one. We delve into the principles of energy, intention, and the physics of business growth, offering practical advice for entrepreneurs and small business owners. Whether you are just starting or looking to scale, this conversation provides valuable takeaways to fuel your journey. Tune in and unlock the potential of your side hustle today!
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Chapters
00:00 The Moment Most Founders Quit
00:15 Why Listen to Chip Higgins? (Bizzics)
00:59 The Leadership Lesson Chip Kept
02:10 What Nashville Taught Us About Talent
03:19 The “Massive” Small Business (Explained)
07:36 How Spanx and the iPod Prove the Point
10:58 Physics, Not Hype: The Growth Model
11:09 A Train You Can’t Stop (Momentum)
16:28 The Real Reason Your Business Stalls
20:49 Three Numbers to Track Every Week
26:56 Talk Better, Grow Faster (Culture)
31:40 AI Without the Hype: What to Use Today
36:22 A 24/7 Coach?
43:56 If You Remember One Thing, Make It This
Chip Higgins
Best Selling Author
For over four decades, Chip Higgins has dedicated his career to empowering small business owners to transform vision into reality. With a deep foundation in banking and economics—from his earliest days in Winston-Salem to executive leadership in three regional banks—Chip’s business banking strategies consistently earned each institution national “best brand” recognition by Greenwich Associates. Yet, his true focus has always been serving entrepreneurs directly, recognizing the vital role they play in shaping communities and driving economic progress.
Chip is the author of The Bizzics Way, a guidebook built on the profound idea that momentum isn’t just a business buzzword—it’s a universal law that shapes lasting success at every level. Through his Bizzics coaching practice, founded in 2019 and now further enriched by his book, Chip demystifies business and leadership for entrepreneurs, offering both practical tools and encouragement for the journey.
What fuels Chip’s work is his conviction that every business owner deserves access to resources, coaching, and a champion in their corner. He shows that with the right guidance and the power of momentum, even the boldest entrepreneurial dreams can make the world a better place—one energized step at a time.
