In this powerful and practical episode of the Seed and Society podcast, we sit down with Bart Merrell, international entrepreneur, author, and host of Monetize Your Mindset. Known as the Side Hustle Samurai, Bart shares how he’s never held a corporate job — and why that’s been a strategic advantage rather than a limitation.
We talk about topics like:
- What he learned growing up on a pig farm about practicality, income streams, and recession-proof business
- How getting disqualified from the FBI became the turning point that led him toward entrepreneurship
- Why monetizing what you’re already doing is one of the fastest paths to sustainable income
- How a traumatic accident and eventual leg amputation became a new business opportunity
His guiding question: “Can I monetize this?” — and how it has shaped every chapter of his life
Real numbers — including the $300K+ he earned from a trailer export side hustle
How he’s adapted his income streams through inflation, currency shifts, and global markets
We also dive into the power of having more than one stream of income, how to design a sovereign life, and why monetization can be both strategic and values-aligned.
If you're ready to turn what you know into what you need, this episode will ignite your thinking.
Resources mentioned:
YouTube: Bart Merrell, The Side Hustle Samurai
Free download: 25 Side Hustle Ideas for 2025
Facebook: Bart Merrell
Favorite Quotes:
“Life hands you lemons — make lemonade. But if you’re making lemonade, build the stand and sell the stuff.” – Bart Merrell
“Don't overlook what's right under your nose. What you're already doing might be your first income stream.” – Bart Merrell
“What do you like to do, need to do, or already do? Start there.” – Bart Merrell
Listen, subscribe, and share this episode with someone who needs the reminder that sovereignty is strategy — and that monetizing your mind is possible for anyone.
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