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201. From Target Runs to $500 a Week: How Moms Are Earning While Running Errands with Mercedes Eckert

Angela Masciulli Season 4 Episode 201

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What if your errands could become your income stream?

In this empowering episode of The Good Enough Mompreneur Podcast, host Angela Masciulli sits down with Mercedes Eckert, CEO of iShop, who’s helped over 17,000 moms turn everyday shopping trips into sustainable income — without sacrificing family time.

Whether you're a stay-at-home mom, a busy entrepreneur, or somewhere in between, this episode will show you how to shift your mindset, include your kids in “mom’s work,” and create flexible income in a way that’s aligned with your lifestyle.

💡 In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • How Mercedes discovered a way to earn $500+/week from mystery shopping
  • Why mystery shopping is not a scam and how to do it the right way
  • The mindset shift moms need to ditch guilt and reclaim freedom
  • How to turn routine tasks into real revenue — no fancy tech required
  • Why this type of income is becoming more valuable as AI disrupts other side hustles

🔥 Key Moments:

  • [00:03:40] – Mercedes’ journey from corporate marketing to purpose-driven CEO
  • [00:12:15] – Real-life stories from moms using iShop successfully
  • [00:22:08] – The truth about mystery shopping and why it's booming
  • [00:34:45] – Getting started with zero overwhelm
  • [00:41:00] – Top 3 takeaways & what to do next

💫 Connect with Mercedes:

🌐 Visit iShop or request training info

Website: https://www.mercedeseckert.com/

🔗 Instagram @MercedesEckert

🔗 TikTok @MercedesEckert

💬 Keep the conversation going:

✨ Join Angela’s community for coaching, Reiki, and mompreneur mentorship at mombusinesscoach.com

✨ Want support from like-minded moms? Join the GEM Circle — our next session is October 16 and the topic is "Reclaiming Your Time: Creating Space Without Doing More" - Join here

💖 Final Reminder:

You’re not behind. You’re not broken. You’re building something beautiful — one aligned step at a time. 💎

🎧 Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you love to tune in.

👉 Don’t forget to rate, review, and share this episode with a mom who needs this!


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Thank you for listening and keep up the great work, mama!

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