{"id":22979,"date":"2019-06-28T13:59:30","date_gmt":"2019-06-28T18:59:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/?p=22979"},"modified":"2019-06-28T15:53:57","modified_gmt":"2019-06-28T20:53:57","slug":"hostgator-honors-the-hustle-and-grind-with-side-hustle-stars-award-winners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/hostgator-honors-the-hustle-and-grind-with-side-hustle-stars-award-winners\/","title":{"rendered":"HostGator honors the hustle and grind with Side Hustle Stars Award winners"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>While 'side hustle'\u009d may seem like a trendy term, it\u2019s actually part of the true entrepreneurial spirit found in many HostGator customers. Are all entrepreneurs side hustlers? Maybe, to some extent. But, a 'side hustle'\u009d is a venture someone creates in addition to their primary income source, with the intent to gain money, credibility, community, or even a career.&nbsp;<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We know that many HostGator customers started a website with the side hustle spirit in mind&#8230; They needed an outlet for 'something else'\u009d in their life. They saw a need and wanted to help. They had creative juices that weren\u2019t flowing at their 'day job.'\u009d They wanted a little extra money on the side.&nbsp;<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whatever the reason for creating a side hustle, we know the hustle and grind can be tough. After all, HostGator was started as a side hustle by a college student with big dreams. For that reason, HostGator applauds the customers who work long hours outside of their day job with a side hustle dream.&nbsp;<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So HostGator created the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/enter-the-side-hustle-stars-awards\/\">Side Hustle Stars Awards<\/a> to rally the troops, share stories like the old days around a campfire, and encourage the stars to keep hustling.&nbsp;<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For added encouragement and high fives, the first 100 verified entries receive a Side Hustle Fuel Kit that includes a Starbucks* gift card, Yeti* tumbler travel mug, and a mascot Snappy stress ball.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/FuelKit-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22983\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/FuelKit-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/FuelKit-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/FuelKit-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/FuelKit-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/FuelKit.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Fuel Kit sent to first 100 qualified entries. Now that&#8217;s good swag!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And the Side Hustlers showed up to impress. From, CBD products to skateboard photographers, there were more than 300 verified entries, with the most popular side hustle category being products and physical goods.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We evaluated the entries by their side hustle stories and their websites against factors such as navigation, design, and web standards like SSL certificates and mobile responsiveness. In the end, one theme emerged. Despite spending extra hours working on their side hustles beyond the traditional 9-to-5, more than half (56%) of the applicants shared words of encouragement like 'never give up'\u009d or 'keep going'\u009d to other side hustlers.&nbsp;<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Side Hustle Stars Winners<\/strong><br><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>HostGator is pleased to announce the following winners of the 2019 Side Hustle Stars competition:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>1st place &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sacfruits.com\">SACFruits<\/a>, a premium dried fruit snack sold in the US and Africa that supports fruit farmers in Nigeria.<\/li><li>2nd place &#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.xcelencia.net\/\"> Xcelencia<\/a>, an independent, Latin urban recording artist and music producer innovating outside the traditional music industry.&nbsp;<\/li><li>3rd place &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/soulyrested.com\/about\/\">Souly Rested<\/a>, is a blog based on life on a 219-year-old farm in rural New England including tutorials on tapping maple trees and cooking with maple.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>More about the winners<\/strong><br><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1st Place &#8211; SACFruits, Afie Braimoh<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Sacfruits1stplace-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"1st place winner of Side Hustle Stars competition\" class=\"wp-image-22986\" width=\"454\" height=\"454\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>SACFruits is a 100% natural, premium dried fruit snack sold in the US and Africa that supports fruit farmers in Nigeria. Afie Braimoh created <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sacfruits.com\">SACfruits<\/a> because she saw a need. She noticed that many of the farmers in Nigeria were living in poverty. Despite having an abundance of fruit, the poor road conditions limited access to cities and distribution centers. As a result, their fruit would rot along with their profits.&nbsp;<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Afie\u2019s solution started simply, with a dehydrator in her kitchen. SACfruits has come a long way since Afie started her side hustle and founded the company in 2012. Now SACfruits has FDA approval and is sold in Nigeria and the US, including online with Amazon.&nbsp;<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Afie knows the true, and often solitary, work involved with a side hustle. She is still the sole employee of the company and works with one distributor who believes in her product. Yet still, Afie shares encouraging advice for other side hustlers.&nbsp;<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>'Stick with your side hustle. It is hard work,'\u009d says Afie. 'But if you are passionate about your product or service, you believe in yourself, and run your race (and nobody else&#8217;s), success is only a matter of time.'\u009d<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2nd Place &#8211; Xcelencia, Calixto Gabriel Bravo<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Xcelencia2ndplace-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"2nd place winner of Side Hustle Stars competition\" class=\"wp-image-22987\" width=\"454\" height=\"454\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Xcelencia2ndplace-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Xcelencia2ndplace-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Xcelencia2ndplace-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Xcelencia2ndplace-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Xcelencia2ndplace.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 454px) 100vw, 454px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Xcelencia is an independent, Latin urban recording artist and music producer. Born Calixto Gabriel Bravo in 1991, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.xcelencia.net\/\">Xcelencia<\/a> works hard to push the boundaries beyond any single genre. As an independent artist, lack of funding is a challenge, but personal motivation and a passion for music is what propels Xcelencia to accomplish his dreams.&nbsp;<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the music industry continues to evolve, Xcelencia sees the value in collaboration to accelerate growth, which demonstrates his hustle spirit.&nbsp;<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>'It&#8217;s important to remain within the box to conform to the average consumer. However, playing outside of the box allows you to innovate and find new gaps and strategies to overcome your obstacles,'\u009d says Xcelencia. 'Practice patience along with self-awareness, and you will begin to understand where to continuously improve and develop.'\u009d<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3rd Place &#8211; Souly Rested, Michelle Visser<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/SoulyRested3rdprize-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"3rd place winner of Side Hustle Stars competition\" class=\"wp-image-22988\" width=\"454\" height=\"454\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/SoulyRested3rdprize-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/SoulyRested3rdprize-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/SoulyRested3rdprize-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/SoulyRested3rdprize-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/SoulyRested3rdprize.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 454px) 100vw, 454px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Michelle Visser and her family moved to a 219-year-old farm in rural New England and discovered the farm was home to sugar maple trees waiting to be tapped. Michelle started the <a href=\"https:\/\/soulyrested.com\/\">Souly Rested blog<\/a> to catalog her journey learning how to make and bake with maple syrup. As her blog posts gained popularity, Michelle decided to use her platform to self-publish a book for extra income.&nbsp;<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But, as the hustle spirit sometimes catches a 'big break,'\u009d Michelle\u2019s book was bought by a publisher instead and is set to be in bookstores Fall 2019.&nbsp;<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From not knowing how to tap a tree, to selling maple syrup and publishing books, Michelle\u2019s hustle has established her as a maple expert and a published author with more all-natural sugar products and a new book on the way. Way to go, Michelle!&nbsp;<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Coming Soon&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Stay tuned for more from these winners, as we plan to do a detailed feature on each. 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There are so many stories we can\u2019t wait to share.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>*<em>Note: The contest is not affiliated with Starbucks or Yeti.&nbsp;<\/em><br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>While &#8216;side hustle&#8217;\u009d may seem like a trendy term, it\u2019s actually part of the true entrepreneurial spirit found in many&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":186,"featured_media":22980,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[97,98],"tags":[104],"class_list":["post-22979","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-customer-stories","category-startup-small-business","tag-featured"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v23.2 (Yoast SEO v23.2) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>HostGator Honors the Hustle and Grind | HostGator<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"While \u00e2\u20ac\u0153side hustle\u00e2\u20ac\u009d may seem like a trendy term, it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s actually part of the true entrepreneurial spirit found in many HostGator customers. 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