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How a School Cafeteria Manager Built a 16K Side Hustle in Menu Consulting
Episode 123 of The Side Hustle Career Podcast explores how Michele Ortiz, a school cafeteria manager in Las Cruces, New Mexico, turned her 20 years of experience in institutional cooking into a $16,000 monthly side hustle. She consults with small charter schools, daycare centers, and summer camps on how to create nutritious, cost-effective menus that meet federal guidelines without relying on pre-packaged foods. Lucas and Luna break down her specific process: how she won her first client through a cold email to a charter school principal, how she structures her flat-fee pricing at $2,500 per…
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