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Side Hustle School

Chris Guillebeau / Onward Projectsidehustleschool.com

A daily show for everyone who works a regular job and wants to start an income-earning project on the side. In each episode, listeners will hear a different story of someone who's started a side hustle—along with what went well, how that person overcame challenges, and what happened as a result. The show is written and hosted by Chris Guillebeau, the New York Times bestselling author of The $100 Startup, The Happiness of Pursuit, and other books.

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Episodes

#1675 - Q&A: How can I market a personalized meditation app?

Millions of people use meditation apps—might there be room for a more personalized solution? That’s what today’s listener is wondering … let’s see if we can help her out. 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. 🎧 Show notes: SideHustleSchool.com Email: [email protected] Be on the show: SideHu...

Aug 02, 20215 minEp. 1675

#1674 - Think Inside the Subscription Box

Looking for more community, a North Carolina web agency owner starts a subscription box for female entrepreneurs. It’s supposed to be a referral tool for her agency, but it ends up becoming a full-time business of its own. 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. 🎧 Show notes: SideHustleSchool.com Ema...

Aug 01, 20218 minEp. 1674

#1673 - Q&A: How to make a board game from start to finish?

Today’s listener wants to make a board game. There are many steps involved, and he’ll need to learn a lot along the way. But that shouldn’t stop him! Let’s see if we can help him out. 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. 🎧 Show notes: SideHustleSchool.com Email: [email protected] Be on the...

Jul 31, 20216 minEp. 1673

#1672 - Failure Friday: Weighted Blankets Get Weighed Down in Customs

In this week’s Failure Friday segment, we hear from a Canadian who sells weighted blankets. After scaling up to serve thousands of customers, his company experiences a truly disastrous holiday season when their overseas shipments are delayed. 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. 🎧 Show notes: Side...

Jul 30, 20218 minEp. 1672

#1671 - TBT: Temporary Tattoos Cover Up Surgical Scars

In this week’s “Throwback Thursday / Where are they now?” segment, we hear from the co-founder of a temporary tattoo brand that helps people cover up surgical scars. 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. 🎧 Show notes: SideHustleSchool.com Email: [email protected] Be on the show: SideHustleS...

Jul 29, 20217 minEp. 1671

#1670 - Q&A: Can you get paid for views on a popular social post?

A listener has written a viral Facebook post that went on to get millions of views—which is great, but can they make money from it somehow? 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. 🎧 Show notes: SideHustleSchool.com Email: [email protected] Be on the show: SideHustleSchool.com/questions Connec...

Jul 28, 20215 minEp. 1670

#1669 - Seattle Couple Creates New “Income LiveStream”

When a married couple runs into logistical problems at their wedding, it leads to an innovative service that other engaged couples need during the pandemic. 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. 🎧 Show notes: SideHustleSchool.com Email: [email protected] Be on the show: SideHustleSchool.com...

Jul 27, 20218 minEp. 1669

#1668 - Q&A: Should I use a website template?

Today’s listener is wondering about using a website template to build his new ecommerce site. It looks like a cheap, quick, and easy solution—is there any downside? 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. 🎧 Show notes: SideHustleSchool.com Email: [email protected] Be on the show: SideHustleSc...

Jul 26, 20214 minEp. 1668

#1667 - Tumultuous Relationship Leads to Togetherness Blog

When a young couple figures out the secret to an improved relationship, they start a blog and online course sharing their methods. 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. 🎧 Show notes: SideHustleSchool.com Email: [email protected] Be on the show: SideHustleSchool.com/questions Connect on Twit...

Jul 25, 20218 minEp. 1667

#1666 - Q&A: How to break out of a sales slump?

Today’s caller from California started her side hustle last year, and it was going well! Recently, however, business has taken a turn for the worse. How can she get out of the sales slump? 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. 🎧 Show notes: SideHustleSchool.com Email: [email protected] Be o...

Jul 24, 20216 minEp. 1666

#1665 - Failure Friday: Failure Friday: Tea Supply Chain Meets Its Matcha

In this week’s Failure Friday segment, we hear from Luciana Torous, the founder and owner of 3 Leaf Tea. She had relied on the same supplier from Japan for years—but that supplier threatened to disappear just as the pandemic was disrupting supply chains everywhere. 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 we...

Jul 23, 20217 minEp. 1665

#1664 - TBT: Adjunct Professor Grows Interview Prep Site to 20,000 Users

In this week’s “Throwback Thursday / Where are they now?” segment, we hear from an adjunct professor who helps data scientists prepare for interviews at tech companies. 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. 🎧 Show notes: SideHustleSchool.com Email: [email protected] Be on the show: SideHust...

Jul 22, 20217 minEp. 1664

#1663 - Q&A: Does the “funnel process” really work?

An entry-level product, a medium-priced product, then an expensive one—there are variations, but this is the classic “funnel process” that marketers teach. Unfortunately, it doesn’t have much to do with funnel cake … and does it really 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. 🎧 Show notes: SideH...

Jul 21, 20216 minEp. 1663

#1662 - Warehouse Manager Sells Twitter-Threads-As-a-Service

When a warehouse manager stumbles upon Twitter threads as a way to grow an audience, he taps into an under-served niche and creates a new service offering for businesses. 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. 🎧 Show notes: SideHustleSchool.com Email: [email protected] Be on the show: SideHu...

Jul 20, 20218 minEp. 1662

#1661 - Q&A: Creators of the internet, unite!

This listener has an ambitious plan to unite creators (including podcasters and YouTubers) in an informal network to gain an advantage in negotiating for sponsors and other deals. But is it feasible? 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. 🎧 Show notes: SideHustleSchool.com Email: team@sidehustlescho...

Jul 19, 20215 minEp. 1661

#1660 - Summer Job Reselling Silver Brings in $10,000

When his roommate makes $2,000 buying and selling silver in one weekend, this college student turns off the TV and starts his own education in precious metals. He goes on to earn $10,000 his first summer. 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. 🎧 Show notes: SideHustleSchool.com Email: team@sidehustl...

Jul 18, 20217 minEp. 1660

#1659 - Q&A: Alternative banking for cannabis products?

In many jurisdictions, sellers of medical and recreational marijuana have a huge problem: they can’t keep their money in a bank. If you don’t want to carry all your money around in duffel bags, what’s to be done? 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. 🎧 Show notes: SideHustleSchool.com Email: team@s...

Jul 17, 20214 minEp. 1659

#1658 - Failure Friday: “They refused to listen to my big pitch…”

In this week’s Failure Friday segment, we hear from the woman who invented the “peeLUX.” When she tries to pitch her product to the founder of Spanx, she runs afoul of the company’s lawyers. 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. 🎧 Show notes: SideHustleSchool.com Email: [email protected] Be...

Jul 16, 20217 minEp. 1658

#1657 - TBT: Romance Novel Editor Goes All-In

In this week’s “Throwback Thursday / Where are they now?” segment, we hear from a freelance romance novel editor who’s recently quit her job as a corporate recruiter to work on books full-time. 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. 🎧 Show notes: SideHustleSchool.com Email: [email protected]...

Jul 15, 20218 minEp. 1657

#1656 - Q&A: How to stay motivated when other people have the same business idea?

Today’s listener has several business ideas related to her love of plants, and is looking for some direction. Let’s see if we can plant the right seeds! 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. 🎧 Show notes: SideHustleSchool.com Email: [email protected] Be on the show: SideHustleSchool.com/que...

Jul 14, 20216 minEp. 1656

#1655 - Cheese Connoisseur Makes Legen-dairy Creations

When a remote worker wants to show appreciation for healthcare staff, she stumbles upon an untapped market for charcuterie and cheese boards. 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. 🎧 Show notes: SideHustleSchool.com Email: [email protected] Be on the show: SideHustleSchool.com/questions Conn...

Jul 13, 20217 minEp. 1655

#1654 - Q&A: This candle business is on fire!

A listener in London wants to sell candles with inspirational quotes and artwork featuring Black women, and wonders if her idea is too specialized. 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. 🎧 Show notes: SideHustleSchool.com Email: [email protected] Be on the show: SideHustleSchool.com/question...

Jul 12, 20215 minEp. 1654

Ep. 1653 - Real Estate Agent Profits from Bulk Mail Biz

Processing direct mail—as in, old-school snail mail—has freed this real estate agent from financial stress. 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. 🎧 Show notes: SideHustleSchool.com Email: [email protected] Be on the show: SideHustleSchool.com/questions Connect on Twitter: @chrisguillebeau C...

Jul 11, 20217 minEp. 1653

#1652 - Q&A: “I’m running the numbers on a subscription service…”

Today’s listener is trying to forecast profits for her subscription service, and wants to know what seems like a reasonable expectation. 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. 🎧 Show notes: SideHustleSchool.com Email: [email protected] Be on the show: SideHustleSchool.com/questions Connect o...

Jul 10, 20216 minEp. 1652

#1651 - Failure Friday: Failure Friday: “They promised the boat would be ready… but it wasn’t.”

In this week’s Failure Friday segment, we hear from an Australian who leads small-ship Mediterranean tours. When he commissions a new ship from a local builder, it turns into a true disaster. This story is epic! 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. 🎧 Show notes: SideHustleSchool.com Email: team@si...

Jul 09, 202110 minEp. 1651

#1650 - TBT: Hydroponic Indoor Plant System Branches Out

In this week’s “Throwback Thursday / Where are they now?” segment, we hear from the founder of IG Works. The company specializes in indoor gardening kits that allow you to grow dozens of large plants in a small space. It’s truly un-be-leaf-able! 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. 🎧 Show notes: S...

Jul 08, 20218 minEp. 1650

#1649 - Q&A: How to profit from electric vehicle credits?

The federal government offers a $7,500 tax credit for most electric vehicle (EV) purchases, and many states offer additional credits as well—but it’s a confusing process. Is there also a way for this enterprising EV fan to make money? 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. 🎧 Show notes: SideHustleSc...

Jul 07, 20217 minEp. 1649

#1648 - Digital Marketer’s Playlist Skills Pay Off

A tech-savvy marketer in Charleston, South Carolina seeks to expand her side gig as a music bingo host. Did someone say ‘BINGO’? 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. 🎧 Show notes: SideHustleSchool.com Email: [email protected] Be on the show: SideHustleSchool.com/questions Connect on Twitte...

Jul 06, 20217 minEp. 1648

#1647 - Q&A: "I fell for a scam and want to help others..."

After falling for a frustrating phone scam, our listener has an idea to turn the experience into a lesson for others. Is there a way he can get paid to make presentations to organizations? 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. 🎧 Show notes: SideHustleSchool.com Email: [email protected] Be o...

Jul 05, 20215 minEp. 1647

#1646 - “Side Hustle Bread” Insta Account Sells $100,000

As a joke, a baking hobbyist starts an Instagram account selling bread—but it quickly becomes a full-fledged business that brings in more than $100,000. 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. 🎧 Show notes: SideHustleSchool.com Email: [email protected] Be on the show: SideHustleSchool.com/que...

Jul 04, 20218 minEp. 1646