Newsletter 48: Turn Stickers into Cash, Clients into Contracts & Dreams into Retirement

Hi Hedgelings,

This week’s issue feels close to home—because honestly, I’ve been thinking a lot about sustainability in my own income streams.

Some of you are just starting out with sticker shops or service hustles. Others are further along—thinking about how to attract better clients or even when you can afford to retire. I’ve been right there too.

So this issue is a mix of small creative wins and long-term planning. No fluff. Just smart, doable moves that help you feel more in control of your time, money, and future.

Let’s get into it. 🔽

💡 How Sellers Are Turning Stickers Into Monthly Side Income

Stickers are everywhere—and creators are cashing in. Thanks to print-on-demand tools and Etsy-style platforms, you can launch your own designs in a weekend.

🎨 Inside the guide:

• How to design and test sticker ideas
• Where to sell (Etsy, Redbubble, and more)
• Tools to make production seamless
• Why niche + personality = better profits
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  👉 Dive into the sticker hustle

🧠 Struggling with Info Overload? Here's a Shortcut I Actually Use

If you're anything like me, you're probably juggling a million tabs, emails, and social media tips trying to figure out:

• “What should I actually invest in?”
• “Is this side hustle worth the time?”
• “Where do I even start with money stuff?”

It’s exhausting.

That’s why I rely on Refind — a free, curated feed of smart investing and money content, without the noise. It’s not spammy blogs or recycled tweets. It's quality insights picked for people who want real financial growth, not fluff.

📬 It saves me hours each week and surfaces trends early—before they go mainstream.

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🧠 25 Business Mindset Shifts That Separate Founders From Freelancers

Want to build a business that scales? It starts in your mind. This guide walks through 25 mindset shifts that help you stay focused, level up, and stop undercharging.

🧩 Highlights include:

• Trading time for results (not hours)
• Building systems instead of doing tasks
• Becoming comfortable with discomfort
  👉 Check out all 25 mindset tips.

💰 Retirement in Singapore: How Much Do You Really Need by 2025?

If you're Singapore-based (or planning to retire here), you’ll want to read this. This guide helps you break down how much is enough based on different lifestyles.

📊 What you’ll calculate:

• Living cost tiers: basic, moderate, and luxury
• CPF savings benchmarks
• Passive income planning in 2025
  👉 Plan your smart retirement

🔐 The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Crypto (No Jargon Needed)

Just getting started with crypto? This guide covers the must-knows—wallets, exchanges, key terms, and how to avoid costly mistakes.

📘 What you’ll learn:

• The difference between hot & cold wallets
• How to pick your first exchange
• Major red flags and risk warnings
  👉 Read the crypto guide for beginners

🎯 How to Attract Premium Clients to Your Cleaning Business

If you've already started your cleaning biz (or any service hustle), this guide shows you how to go upmarket—charging more, dealing with better clients, and scaling smartly.

📈 Learn how to:

• Raise your rates confidently
• Get referrals and recurring contracts
• Avoid lowball clients that drain your time
  👉 Get the client-attraction strategies

💡 Bonus: Free AI Tool That Helps You Start Affiliate Marketing Without an Audience

Want to break into affiliate marketing with zero followers or email list? This tool helps you create and share content using AI—great for faceless TikTok or blog-style posts.

✨ Ideal for:

• Beginners with limited time
• People exploring passive income via content
• Niche product promoters who want automation

👉 Try Go-LEAP free

🧠 Final Takeaway

I’ve tested a lot of side hustles—and made plenty of mistakes along the way. What I’ve learned is this: the “big wins” are often just small steps done consistently over time.

Whether you're trying to earn your first $100 online, land a better-paying client, or run your numbers for retirement, you don’t need to do it all at once. Just pick one thing from today’s issue and give it a try.

That’s how we quietly build freedom—one decision at a time.

Stay sharp, stay spiky — be the hedgehog with a strategy
— Mindy
Founder, Hedgehog Huddle

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