In this week’s Failure Friday segment, we hear from the maker of Swoverall’s, a sweatpant-overall combo experiencing fantastic success—at least, until the brand tries to partner with NASA. Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting their job. This year, the show includes free guided lessons and listener Q&A several days each week. Share: #SideHustleSchool Show notes: SideHustleSchool.com Twitter: @chris...
Mar 26, 2021•6 min•Ep. 1546
In this week’s “Throwback Thursday / Where are they now?” segment, we hear from a houseplant expert who opens a retail location right before the pandemic—a store that has adapted to challenges and is now in full bloom! Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting their job. This year, the show includes free guided lessons and listener Q&A several days each week. Share: #SideHustleSchool Show notes: SideHu...
Mar 25, 2021•10 min•Ep. 1545
You’ve heard about investing in a retirement account, but do you know how to invest in your own personal growth? This short bonus episode is brought to you by Quickbooks. Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting their job. This year, the show includes free guided lessons and listener Q&A several days each week. Share: #SideHustleSchool Show notes: SideHustleSchool.com Twitter: @chrisguillebeau To lear...
Mar 24, 2021•6 min
The “Hoboken Girl” story of an online citywide news hub leads a listener to wonder if she can do something similar in her city. What are the prerequisites? Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting their job. This year, the show includes free guided lessons and listener Q&A several days each week. Share: #SideHustleSchool Show notes: SideHustleSchool.com Twitter: @chrisguillebeau To learn more about li...
Mar 24, 2021•5 min•Ep. 1544
Frustrated by a lack of quality sports bras for muscular women, a children’s librarian and Crossfit athlete designs a solution. Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting their job. This year, the show includes free guided lessons and listener Q&A several days each week. Share: #SideHustleSchool Show notes: SideHustleSchool.com Twitter: @chrisguillebeau To learn more about listener data and our privacy ...
Mar 23, 2021•8 min•Ep. 1543
Dying is part of life for approximately 100% of us—and this listener has an idea to create an online memorial service for people who are unable to attend a loved one’s funeral. Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting their job. This year, the show includes free guided lessons and listener Q&A several days each week. Share: #SideHustleSchool Show notes: SideHustleSchool.com Twitter: @chrisguillebeau T...
Mar 22, 2021•6 min•Ep. 1542
When a writer and a game designer want to learn more about their friends' personal lives, they play for keeps and develop a game that puts all the cards on the table. Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting their job. This year, the show includes free guided lessons and listener Q&A several days each week. Share: #SideHustleSchool Show notes: SideHustleSchool.com Twitter: @chrisguillebeau Side Hustle...
Mar 21, 2021•8 min•Ep. 1541
With introverts getting a lot of attention these days, might it be worth it to create some type of networking club for them—or is this exactly the thing they don’t want? Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting their job. This year, the show includes free guided lessons and listener Q&A several days each week. Share: #SideHustleSchool Show notes: SideHustleSchool.com Twitter: @chrisguillebeau To learn...
Mar 20, 2021•5 min•Ep. 1540
In this week’s “Failure Friday” segment, a hand sanitizer product line expansion encounters epic delays and misfortune for this natural body care products founder. Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting their job. This year, the show includes free guided lessons and listener Q&A several days each week. Share: #SideHustleSchool Show notes: SideHustleSchool.com Twitter: @chrisguillebeau To learn more ...
Mar 19, 2021•7 min•Ep. 1539
In this week’s “Throwback Thursday / Where are they now?” segment, we hear from a Pacific Northwest resident who sells decorative knit throw blankets. Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting their job. This year, the show includes free guided lessons and listener Q&A several days each week. Share: #SideHustleSchool Show notes: SideHustleSchool.com Twitter: @chrisguillebeau To learn more about listene...
Mar 18, 2021•8 min•Ep. 1538
Having more than one source of income is good—but it can also be confusing when it comes to tracking and tax reporting. This short bonus episode is brought to you by Quickbooks. Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting their job. This year, the show includes free guided lessons and listener Q&A several days each week. Share: #SideHustleSchool Show notes: SideHustleSchool.com Twitter: @chrisguillebeau ...
Mar 17, 2021•6 min
A listener is self-publishing on Kindle Direct Publishing and hopes to drum up reviews. Can she contact customers who’ve left reviews for other authors in the same genre? Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting their job. This year, the show includes free guided lessons and listener Q&A several days each week. Share: #SideHustleSchool Show notes: SideHustleSchool.com Twitter: @chrisguillebeau To lear...
Mar 17, 2021•6 min•Ep. 1537
A football (soccer) shirt enthusiast turns his fashion passion into profits, overcoming a crippling field penalty given by Facebook. Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting their job. This year, the show includes free guided lessons and listener Q&A several days each week. Share: #SideHustleSchool Show notes: SideHustleSchool.com Twitter: @chrisguillebeau To learn more about listener data and our pri...
Mar 16, 2021•8 min•Ep. 1536
A listener recently learned that morse code can do more than send SOS signals. Is there a resurgent interest in “old skills”? If so, how might she monetize it? Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting their job. This year, the show includes free guided lessons and listener Q&A several days each week. Share: #SideHustleSchool Show notes: SideHustleSchool.com Twitter: @chrisguillebeau To learn more abou...
Mar 15, 2021•6 min•Ep. 1535
After a computer programmer with a knack for technical writing is approached for a freelance gig, he ends up writing the book on the subject. Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting their job. This year, the show includes free guided lessons and listener Q&A several days each week. Share: #SideHustleSchool Show notes: SideHustleSchool.com Twitter: @chrisguillebeau Side Hustle School is part of ‘The O...
Mar 14, 2021•9 min•Ep. 1534
Today’s listener wants to know what we can learn from the winners, especially companies like Peloton and Mirror. What are the lessons for those of us who don’t have millions in venture capital? Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting their job. This year, the show includes free guided lessons and listener Q&A several days each week. Share: #SideHustleSchool Show notes: SideHustleSchool.com Twitter: @...
Mar 13, 2021•6 min•Ep. 1533
A very timely question! Everyone is talking about non-fungible tokens (NFTs), digital art that is selling for millions of dollars. Is this a bubble? What do you need to know? In short: WTF is up with NFTs? Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting their job. This year, the show includes free guided lessons and listener Q&A several days each week. Share: #SideHustleSchool Show notes: SideHustleSchool.co...
Mar 12, 2021•6 min•Ep. 1532
In this week’s “Throwback Thursday / Where are they now?” segment, we hear from a Toronto *plant influencer* who offers corporate workshops over Zoom. Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting their job. This year, the show includes free guided lessons and listener Q&A several days each week. Share: #SideHustleSchool Show notes: SideHustleSchool.com Twitter: @chrisguillebeau To learn more about listene...
Mar 11, 2021•8 min•Ep. 1531
The end is near! Now that vaccination is well underway, we can safely envision a world without COVID-19. What does that look like? This short bonus episode is brought to you by Quickbooks. Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting their job. This year, the show includes free guided lessons and listener Q&A several days each week. Share: #SideHustleSchool Show notes: SideHustleSchool.com Twitter: @chris...
Mar 10, 2021•7 min
Today’s caller has an idea to create a directory of garage and yard sales. She thinks it’s a winner because so many people are trying to buy and resell items. What’s the best way to proceed? Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting their job. This year, the show includes free guided lessons and listener Q&A several days each week. Share: #SideHustleSchool Show notes: SideHustleSchool.com Twitter: @chr...
Mar 10, 2021•6 min•Ep. 1530
A Seattle-based product manager takes the plunge to design sustainable swimsuits. Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting their job. This year, the show includes free guided lessons and listener Q&A several days each week. Share: #SideHustleSchool Show notes: SideHustleSchool.com Twitter: @chrisguillebeau To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/pri...
Mar 09, 2021•8 min•Ep. 1529
A listener is trying to decide between a podcast or YouTube channel. What are the pros and cons of each, and how can they make the best decision? Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting their job. This year, the show includes free guided lessons and listener Q&A several days each week. Share: #SideHustleSchool Show notes: SideHustleSchool.com Twitter: @chrisguillebeau To learn more about listener dat...
Mar 08, 2021•6 min•Ep. 1528
A laid-off social media strategist gets creative, using LinkedIn job listings to find candidates for freelance work. One year later, he’s bringing in $10,000/month. Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting their job. This year, the show includes free guided lessons and listener Q&A several days each week. Share: #SideHustleSchool Show notes: SideHustleSchool.com Twitter: @chrisguillebeau Side Hustle S...
Mar 07, 2021•8 min•Ep. 1527
Today’s caller wants to help brands improve their Terms & Conditions, also known as T&C. Can she design and license a template that companies will pay for? Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting their job. This year, the show includes free guided lessons and listener Q&A several days each week. Share: #SideHustleSchool Show notes: SideHustleSchool.com Twitter: @chrisguillebeau To learn more ...
Mar 06, 2021•6 min•Ep. 1526
In this week’s new “Failure Friday” segment, we hear from the founder of a lifestyle and apparel brand who wakes up one day to find out he’s being sued. Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting their job. This year, the show includes free guided lessons and listener Q&A several days each week. Share: #SideHustleSchool Show notes: SideHustleSchool.com Twitter: @chrisguillebeau To learn more about liste...
Mar 05, 2021•9 min•Ep. 1525
In this week’s “Throwback Thursday / Where are they now?” segment, we undertake a valiant quest to hear from the co-founder of a legendary journal. Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting their job. This year, the show includes free guided lessons and listener Q&A several days each week. Share: #SideHustleSchool Show notes: SideHustleSchool.com Twitter: @chrisguillebeau To learn more about listener d...
Mar 04, 2021•10 min•Ep. 1524
A listener is interested in a new online marketplace that donates profits to charity. She’s getting attention from her Pinterest pins and wants to know where to direct traffic—to the new marketplace, or somewhere classic like Etsy? Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting their job. This year, the show includes free guided lessons and listener Q&A several days each week. Share: #SideHustleSchool Show ...
Mar 03, 2021•5 min•Ep. 1523
When a business student converses with a sneakerhead, they form an all-star pair to sell rare footwear. Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting their job. This year, the show includes free guided lessons and listener Q&A several days each week. Share: #SideHustleSchool Show notes: SideHustleSchool.com Twitter: @chrisguillebeau To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https:/...
Mar 02, 2021•8 min•Ep. 1522
A listener is in charge of negotiating online services that his employer pays for. This skill is valuable, especially as more and more companies operate on a recurring payment model. How can he leverage this skill outside work? Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting their job. This year, the show includes free guided lessons and listener Q&A several days each week. Share: #SideHustleSchool Show note...
Mar 01, 2021•7 min•Ep. 1521
After taking time off in the later stages of a pregnancy, a new mom starts a business selling bamboo baby swaddles online. Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting their job. This year, the show includes free guided lessons and listener Q&A several days each week. Share: #SideHustleSchool Show notes: SideHustleSchool.com Twitter: @chrisguillebeau Side Hustle School is part of ‘The Onward Project,’ a f...
Feb 28, 2021•6 min•Ep. 1520
