Who hosts Happy Hour Hustle?

Happy Hour Hustle is hosted by 8THIRTYFOUR. They have published 139 episodes. The show covers business, with a marketing focus.

What has Happy Hour Hustle covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Happy Hour Hustle #138: Karen Scarpino: Why business ownership is a wave & your network is what keeps you afloat", "Happy Hour Hustle #137: Building your personal brand, avoiding LinkedIn catfish, and f*%k the GPA", and "Happy Hour Hustle #136: Meredith Klein: Making a Name for Yourself". The latest went out on 25 Sep 2026 and ran about 50 minutes. These are from season 1. Reading two or three of these before pitching is the fastest way to see what the show actually books.

How often does Happy Hour Hustle publish?

Happy Hour Hustle publishes every couple of weeks, a median of 14 days between episodes. Episodes average about 25 minutes. The back catalogue stands at 139 episodes. A show on this cadence plans ahead, so pitch earlier rather than closer to the date you want.

How hard is it to get booked on Happy Hour Hustle?

For Happy Hour Hustle, Booking Probability sits at 32/100, Listen Score at 30/100, and the guest bar is around 80/100. The show has not signalled guest openness recently, which raises the bar on relevance. A verified contact is on file.

Who should pitch Happy Hour Hustle?

Happy Hour Hustle covers entrepreneurship, small business, women entrepreneurship, healthcare, so guests who can speak to those specifically fit best. The show carries an audience score of 5/100. Lead with a specific result you can describe in numbers rather than a job title, and tie it to something the show has already covered.

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Happy Hour Hustle

Hosted by 8THIRTYFOUR · business · EN · 139 episodes

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You're listening to 8THIRTYFOUR's award-winning* podcast, The Happy Hour Hustle. We offer listeners the chance to experience the musings (or ramblings depending on how many glasses of wine she's had) of the one and only, Kimberly J. Bode as she interviews notable clients, upstanding community members, and random passersby. Publishing a new episode the first and third Tuesday of every month.*nominations and awards pending

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What is Happy Hour Hustle?

Happy Hour Hustle is a business podcast hosted by 8THIRTYFOUR, with 139 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

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Episode #138
Happy Hour Hustle #138: Karen Scarpino: Why business ownership is a wave & your network is what keeps you afloat
Sep 25, 202650 minS1
Kim catches up with Karen Scarpino, co-founder and CEO of Green Giftz, a Michigan-based high design and sustainable branded merchandise agency, over 35 years young. Kim and Karen dig into 35 years of staying in business, how to keep evolving as people and markets change, and everything nobody tells you about owning a business until you're knee-deep in it. Karen's story is a masterclass in staying power: finding your niche, doing things differently than everyone around you, and knowing your own limitations while still loving what you do. She's also one of the most authentic voices in the small business community, and it shows. Grab your drink of choice - this one's full of hard-won lessons, lots of laughs, and even more heart. Connect with Karen: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karen-scarpino-3308b15/ Website: https://www.greengiftz.com/
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Happy Hour Hustle #137: Building your personal brand, avoiding LinkedIn catfish, and f*%k the GPA
Sep 2, 202647 min
Kim sits down with Kelsey Orchard, VP of Marketing and Communications at Fifth Wheel Freight, where she leads marketing, communications, and recruitment strategy, including Inside Freight, the podcast she launched to give the industry a voice. Contrary to what you may think, logistics is cool. Really cool. Kim and Kelsey dig into personal branding, Gen Z entering the workforce, misconceptions about logistics, spotting fake LinkedIn profiles, why your GPA doesn't matter anymore, and more. Kelsey's career path spans logistics, finance, and higher ed, with a focus on shifting public perception, supporting sales teams, and championing internal communication. These are industries everyone assumes are boring, but need savvy marketing the most; which is where Kelsey thrives. Grab a watermelon margarita - this one's full of real talk and even more laughs. Connect with Kelsey: LinkedIn Inside Freight Podcast
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Episode #136
Happy Hour Hustle #136: Meredith Klein: Making a Name for Yourself
Jul 22, 202658 min
This week, Kim sits down with Meredith Klein, the woman behind the iconic hat and the Substack everyone in comms actually wants to read. Meredith is a communications executive with nearly two decades of experience at some of the biggest names in the game: Walmart, Pinterest, and Jet.com, to name a few. She's the author of Meredith & The Media, a wildly popular Substack on the latest news, moves, and trends in media, featuring exclusive interviews with leading journalists on what's driving their coverage. She's a PRWeek 40 Under 40 honoree and regular contributor to Inc. She's the person in the room who actually knows everyone and makes sure everyone else knows each other too. Basically, if comms had a connector-in-chief, it would be her. Kim and Meredith talk about personal branding, networking without the ick, why "believe it until you achieve it" beats "fake it till you make it," and what it takes to really own your worth. Grab a martini (with extra olives) and get ready for some F-bomb filled wisdom. Connect with Meredith: Meredith & the Media Substack : https://meredithandthemedia.substack.com/ LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredith-klein-4389666/
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Happy Hour Hustle #135: Brandon McCraney
Jul 9, 202622 min
In this episode of Happy Hour Hustle, Maddie sits down with Brandon McCraney, Air Force veteran and founder and Master Blender behind Olde Raleigh Distillery in Zebulon, North Carolina. Brandon spent fifteen years just thinking about whiskey before he finally opened his doors, and even then it took four more years, a dozen rejections, construction delays, and a global pandemic to get there. Two years later, Olde Raleigh had already won Best Micro Distillery in the US. Brandon shares what it actually took to grow a business through COVID, the military discipline that kept him going when everything else said quit, and how working with people turned out to be the hardest part of the job. Connect with Brandon: Website: https://olderaleighdistillery.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonmccraney/ Instagram: @brandonmccraney and @olderaleighdistillery
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Episode #135
Happy Hour Hustle #135: Brandon McCraney
Jul 9, 202622 min
In this episode of Happy Hour Hustle, Maddie sits down with Brandon McCraney, Air Force veteran and founder and Master Blender behind Olde Raleigh Distillery in Zebulon, North Carolina. Brandon spent fifteen years just thinking about whiskey before he finally opened his doors, and even then it took four more years, a dozen rejections, construction delays, and a global pandemic to get there. Two years later, Olde Raleigh had already won Best Micro Distillery in the US. Brandon shares what it actually took to grow a business through COVID, the military discipline that kept him going when everything else said quit, and how working with people turned out to be the hardest part of the job. Connect with Brandon: Website: https://olderaleighdistillery.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonmccraney/ Instagram: @brandonmccraney and @olderaleighdistillery
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Guest Appearances

Recent guests on Happy Hour Hustle. Study who booked and why before you pitch.

Grace Gavin

Know Honesty

Christy Howden

CEO and co-founder, Wolverine Pickleball

Kelsey Orchard

Fifth Wheel Freight

Brandon McCraney

Olde Raleigh Distillery

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