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🗣 In the first episode of 2026, Lewis Smith and James Eardley break down why chasing side hustles is quietly keeping people stuck — and why the businesses that survive (and grow) in tougher economic conditions are the ones that compound.

With a recessionary backdrop, shrinking attention spans, and endless “shiny object” opportunities online, this episode explains why high-ticket e-commerce remains one of the most resilient online business models — and why it’s the skills and structure, not the product itself, that make it recession-proof.

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Key Takeaways

★ Side hustles don’t compound — constantly restarting keeps you stuck in build mode forever
★ Consistency beats hype in 2026 — recession conditions punish distraction and reward focus
★ High-ticket e-commerce gives margin and control — fewer sales, more profit, more resilience
★ Existing demand beats trends — you don’t create demand, you position yourself inside it
★ Skills are the real asset — traffic, suppliers, ads, systems, and automation transfer across markets
★ Boring businesses win — stability, predictability, and longevity outperform excitement

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Topics Discussed

★ Why jumping between side hustles kills momentum
★ The hidden cost of always restarting from zero
★ What makes a business actually recession-resilient
★ Why high-ticket products outperform low-margin models
★ How to validate demand instead of guessing
★ Using Google ads and Performance Max to reach buyers ready to purchase
★ The mindset shift required to win in 2026 and beyond

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