JOURNAL ARTICLE

Case Study: Should My Side Hustle Become My Main Gig?

  • Published In: Harvard Business Review, 2025, v. 103, n. 2. P. 141 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Stanko, Michael A.; Pollack, Jeffrey M.; Staub, Alexander; ORTA, GABRIEL GONZALEZ; MINSLEY, BRAD 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses a case study involving Evan Hale, who faces a choice between accepting a promotion at his current job and taking a $1 million investment offer for his side business, Fritch Audio. It looks at his struggle between the stability of his current job and the risks and rewards of expanding his startup. Experts advise Evan to negotiate better terms with his partner and investor while thinking about how the decision will affect his family and future.

Additional Information

  • Source:Harvard Business Review. 2025/03, Vol. 103, Issue 2, p141
  • Document Type:Case Study
  • Subject Area:Business and Management
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0017-8012
  • Accession Number:182913936

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