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Ben Scott-Robinson, of Small Robot Company, explains how he went from knowing nothing about robots, to becoming one of the key players in the UK. There's a robot revolution about to hit farming, and I learn why it's vital for the future of the planet. You will also learn the steps he took along the way, from idea to execution. Show notes are at StartYourSideline.com/episode8. Music from Jukedeck - create your own at jukedeck.com.

There isn't much that Lee Coventry-Walsh doesn't know about the stock photography / branded-content business, and I feel so grateful to have had the opportunity to interview her about it. You can make make money from your photographs, and she explains exactly how to do it. Show notes are at StartYourSideline.com/episode7. Music from Jukedeck - create your own at jukedeck.com.

This is Martin's blueprint for how to succeed with multiple online businesses: how to raise initial funds without borrowing, what niche to choose, and how to reduce risk. We talk about his early experiments with ecommerce, Matched Betting and Social Trading; how he moved on to affiliate marketing and dropshipping; and why he's so excited by the "Low Hanging System" and "Merch by Amazon". Show notes are at StartYourSideline.com/episode6. Music from Jukedeck - create your own at jukedeck.com.

We talk about Anna's passion for the healing power of honey, Alan Turing, and why the way you speak can change your perception of the world. Show notes are at StartYourSideline.com/episode5. Music from Jukedeck - create your own at jukedeck.com.

Batool told me about moving to London from Jordan, her quest to become a chef, and the people who helped her. It’s a story of determination, resilience and growth. Show notes are at StartYourSideline.com/episode4. Music from Jukedeck - create your own at jukedeck.com.

Preston Likely has created an incredible body of art in his spare time. His ideas hide in the mundanity of British daily life: bin bags, tins of beans and oven gloves, which he skillfully subverts for no other reason than to see the surprise in people's faces. He explains how he's gradually turning his work into a commercial success. Show notes are at StartYourSideline.com/episode3. Music from Jukedeck - create your own at jukedeck.com.

Ten years ago, Emily De Groot decided to look for happiness through a set of experiments: she volunteered with a theatre organisation; started a clothes swapping community; became an associate of a social leadership programme; crowdfunded money for a Ghanaian child's education and started a music festival. All whilst working a day job. Show notes are at StartYourSideline.com/episode2. Learn more about Emily's work at https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilydegroot/, https://theclothesclub.info, https://www.facebook.com/groups/socialenterpriseandsocialgood and https://www.facebook.com/farmweekender. Thank you to The Hackney Pirates, London, for letting us use their "Ideas Room" to record in. Music from Jukedeck - create your own at jukedeck.com. Traffic sounds courtesy of Kingsland High St.