Hustle Hour Podcast

HHP34 - Overcoming Fear and Self-Doubt as a First-Time Founder

Starting a business for the first time isn’t just about strategy, it’s about mindset. In this episode of The Hustle Hour, host Marcus Sciulli walks through the real-world journey of Jasmine, a first-time founder building an online meal-prep business while working her 9–5.
From battling the fear of failure to overcoming imposter syndrome, Jasmine’s story reveals the raw challenges every new entrepreneur faces—and the practical steps she used to push through.
You’ll learn how to:
Reframe failure as a tool for growth
Turn rejection into research
Use your personal story as your strength
Handle uncertainty with simple next steps
Build confidence through small, consistent action
If you’ve ever asked yourself, “Am I really cut out for this?”—this episode is your roadmap to silencing self-doubt and taking the leap.
🎧 Tune in now and discover how to push past fear and step boldly into your role as a founder.

HHP33 - Side Hustle to Startup: Making the Transition

“Every great business starts as a small idea worked on in the late nights and early mornings. In this episode of The Hustle Hour, Marcus Sciulli walks you through the journey of Tyrone, an IT worker who turned his side hustle—reselling sneakers/sneaker restorations—into a thriving startup.
 
From testing the idea, to building systems, to knowing when to leap, Marcus breaks down the exact steps to turn your hustle into a business. Whether you’re just starting or getting close to going all in, this episode will show you how to recognize the signs that you’re ready to make the transition.
It’s time to stop calling it a side hustle—and start building your startup.”

HHP32 - How to start a business while working a 9-5

How to Start a Business While Working a 9-5
Tired of clocking in and out without building something for yourself? This episode breaks down how YOU can start a business—even if your schedule is packed and your time is limited.
 
Whether it’s an idea you’ve been sitting on or you’re still figuring it out, this one’s for you.
 
💡 Real talk. Simple steps. No fluff.
 
🔗 Tap the link in bio to listen now
👇 Drop a 🔥 in the comments if you’re ready to build your way out.

HHP31 - INTERMISSION EPISODE - Let’s Talk… Real Life, Real Pressure, Real Hustle

This ain’t your typical episode of The Hustle Hour.
This time… I’m just talkin’ to you. No script. No hype. Just real-life struggles from the past few weeks:
 
❌ Lost a vending machine location
💰 Pressure of running a side business
🎙️ Creating content that isn’t catching fire
🏠 Family life with my wife & kids
⛓️ Feeling stuck in the 9-to-5
👤 Revisiting who this podcast is really for
 
Sometimes, you gotta pause the hustle and talk about the weight of it.
 
If you’re a dreamer working a job you can’t stand, building something on the side, and trying to hold down life at the same time—this one’s for you.
 
🎧 Tap the link in bio to listen
💬 Drop a 🔥 in the comments if you feel this
 
#TheHustleHour #SideHustleLife #EntrepreneurJourney #VendingMachineBusiness #PodcastForDreamers #IntermissionEpisode

HHP30 - The power of What If: Dare to Dream

What’s up, hustlers! — welcome back to The Hustle Hour, where we empower the hustle one hour at a time.  I’m your host, Marcus Sciulli, and today’s episode… listen — today’s not just motivation. It’s ignition. This one’s for the dreamers, the doers, and anyone bold enough to ask the question: “What if?”
Todays show topic is the power of what if: dare to dream 
I’m breaking this episode into 5 segments.
SEGMENT ONE: THE POWER IN THE QUESTION
SEGMENT TWO: THE WAR BETWEEN DOUBT AND IMAGINATION
SEGMENT THREE: DARE TO DREAM AGAIN
SEGMENT FOUR: “WHAT IF” IN REAL LIFE (STORIES)
SEGMENT FIVE: PUTTING “WHAT IF” INTO ACTION
Yeah, we’re going deep today.— because inside that little question lies every invention, every movement, every business, and every breakthrough this world has ever seen.
So if you’ve ever felt like your ideas are too big, your dreams are too out there, or that you’ve missed your shot… lean in. You’re exactly who this is for. Let’s go

HHP29 - Juneteenth – the link between freedom and entrepreneurship

What’s up, Hustlers? Welcome back to The Hustle Hour — where we empower the hustle one hour at a time. I’m your host, Marcus Sciulli, and today… we’re getting real. Real deep, real honest, and real inspired.
Because this isn’t just any episode — it’s our Juneteenth Special. And we’re talking about the undeniable link between freedom and entrepreneurship. I’m breaking this episode into four segments. 1: What Juneteenth Really Means 2: The Power of Ownership 3: The Modern Black Entrepreneur 4: Lessons from the Hustle
So grab that coffee, energy drink, notebook and lace up your ambition, and let’s lock in.

HHP28 - Signs of a toxic workplace part 2

What’s good, hustlers? Welcome back to another episode of The Hustle Hour — where we don’t just talk about grinding, we be about grinding.  I’m your host, Marcus Sciulli — and today… we’re throwing open the doors on something a lot of people are afraid to say out loud.
Some of y’all are working in toxic war zones — not offices.  This is part 2 of 13 signs of a toxic workplace You know it. I know it. Maybe you're living it right now. Last week we discussed the first six signs of a toxic workplace.  Let’s recap quick:
High turnover
Micromanagement
No work-life balance
Lack of transparency
Unfair Workload
Toxic Politics
If you nodded to more than a couple of these, You’re not crazy. You’re not weak. You’re just waking up. Look — we all want to succeed. We all want to hustle. But the where and how matter. And if the environment you’re in is killing your joy, your spark, your drive — you’ve got a choice to make. Grab your tea, energy drink, coffee and notebook and lock in!!

HHP27 – Signs of a toxic workplace part 1

Yo, what’s up hustlers — and welcome back to The Hustle Hour Podcast, the show where ambition meets reality, and we break down the hustle. I’m your host, Marcus Sciulli, and today we’re diving deep into a topic that too many people brush under the rug...
Toxic workplaces.
Yep — I said it. We’re talking about the different signs of a toxic work environment — how to recognize them, how they affect you, and what you can do about it.
Because here’s the truth: no paycheck is worth your mental health. No job title is worth your peace. And if you’re hustling in a place that drains you instead of fuels you — we need to talk. There is so much to unpack here, we cant cover it all in one episode.
So grab your coffee, tea, energy drink, throw on those headphones, and let’s break this down. let’s get it.

HHP26 - Conversation w/ Danny Williams

This episode is part three from the small business expo.  Todays episode is a conversation with Danny Williams, an entrepreneur who started a business in 2020 in Las Vegas and moved his company to Delaware.  Listen hustlers…Covid birthed a lot of businesses.  With the world shutting down it was a prime moment in time to take that leap of faith and hustle like crazy.  I started my vending machine business in April 2020.  I had the pleasure of speaking with him after his workshop. He drops some gems and  I cant wait for you to join the conversation.  Grab your coffee, tea, energy drink, snack or whatever is fueling your grind and get ready to lock in. 

HHP25 - Conversation w/ Dr. Casuel Pitts

This episode is part two from the small business expo.  I’m talking about the Small Business Expo that took over New York City on Wednesday, May 7th.  Todays episode is a conversation with Dr. Casuel Pitts, a world renowned entrepreneur (18 businesses w/5 exits).  I had the pleasure of speaking with this good brotha at the conference who knows the hustle the grind.  His entrepreneur journey started at an early age and I cant wait for you to join the conversation.  Grab your coffee, tea, energy drink, snack or whatever is fueling your grind and get ready to lock in.