The Side Hustle Show
What does it actually take to build a $250,000 a year independent income stream, and how long will it really take you to get there?
Adriana Tica is a self-described reluctant entrepreneur who now runs two digital marketing and copywriting agencies, works as a strategic marketing consultant, and publishes the Strategic AF newsletter.
She put hard data behind questions most solopreneurs quietly wonder about with her research report, the State of Solopreneurship.
We talked about what the report actually found — from how long it takes to hit six figures, to why email still beats everything else, to the lead magnet and newsletter growth tactics working best right now.
Tune in to Episode 724 of the Side Hustle Show to learn:
- the most common revenue path for 6-figure solopreneurs
- how to validate a digital product idea before you build it
- the newsletter growth strategy that works better than a free download
Full Show Notes:The Path to $250k+ Per Year: The State of Solopreneurship in 2026
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