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Side Hustle School

Chris Guillebeau sidehustleschool.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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#1781 - Fishing Charter Marketplace Hooks Clients and Guides

Two friends team up to build “Airbnb for fishing,” a marketplace of fishing trips that connects guides and clients worldwide. Show notes: SideHustleSchool.com Email: team@sidehustleschool.com Be on the show: SideHustleSchool.com/questions Connect on Twitter: @chrisguillebeau Connect on Instagram: @193countries Visit Chris's main site: ChrisGuillebeau.com If you're enjoying the show, please pass it along! It's free and has been published every single day since January 1, 2017. We're also very gra...

Nov 16, 20217 minEp. 1781

#1780 - Q&A: How much do app designers make?

Today’s caller wants to understand the business of app-making. What’s the average app designer income? What about the outliers? Show notes: SideHustleSchool.com Email: team@sidehustleschool.com Be on the show: SideHustleSchool.com/questions Connect on Twitter: @chrisguillebeau Connect on Instagram: @193countries Visit Chris's main site: ChrisGuillebeau.com If you're enjoying the show, please pass it along! It's free and has been published every single day since January 1, 2017. We're also very g...

Nov 15, 20215 minEp. 1780

#1779 - Plant-Based Lebanese Food Goes Online

As her health improved, this Aussie of Lebanese heritage started converting meat-based recipes to vegan equivalents. She’s now sharing her recipes with the world. Show notes: SideHustleSchool.com Email: team@sidehustleschool.com Be on the show: SideHustleSchool.com/questions Connect on Twitter: @chrisguillebeau Connect on Instagram: @193countries Visit Chris's main site: ChrisGuillebeau.com If you're enjoying the show, please pass it along! It's free and has been published every single day since...

Nov 14, 20217 minEp. 1779

#1778 - Q&A: Can I import rain barrels from the Netherlands?

A listener loves rain barrels (this is a thing) and she’s found the perfect one in the Netherlands—but she lives in the U.S. Might she be able to partner with the company to become their national distributor? Show notes: SideHustleSchool.com Email: team@sidehustleschool.com Be on the show: SideHustleSchool.com/questions Connect on Twitter: @chrisguillebeau Connect on Instagram: @193countries Visit Chris's main site: ChrisGuillebeau.com If you're enjoying the show, please pass it along! It's free...

Nov 13, 20214 minEp. 1778

#1777 - Failure Friday: “No one wanted a bat house during the pandemic…”

In this week’s Failure Friday segment, we hear from the maker of “Big Bat Houses.” When demand for his product plummeted at the start of the pandemic, he was forced to regroup. Show notes: SideHustleSchool.com Email: team@sidehustleschool.com Be on the show: SideHustleSchool.com/questions Connect on Twitter: @chrisguillebeau Connect on Instagram: @193countries Visit Chris's main site: ChrisGuillebeau.com If you're enjoying the show, please pass it along! It's free and has been published every si...

Nov 12, 20216 minEp. 1777

#1776 - TBT: Tap Dance Teacher Offers Worldwide Lessons

In this week’s “Throwback Thursday / Where are they now?” segment, we hear from Bill Simpson, chief tap dancer of HowtoTapDance.com. From his homebase of Melbourne, Australia, he teaches the art of the tap to students all over the world. Show notes: SideHustleSchool.com Email: team@sidehustleschool.com Be on the show: SideHustleSchool.com/questions Connect on Twitter: @chrisguillebeau Connect on Instagram: @193countries Visit Chris's main site: ChrisGuillebeau.com If you're enjoying the show, pl...

Nov 11, 20216 minEp. 1776

#1775 - Q&A: Best platform to host an online course?

These days, there are many options to host your online course: Thinkific, Teachable, Kajabi, and others. Is there a clear winner? Show notes: SideHustleSchool.com Email: team@sidehustleschool.com Be on the show: SideHustleSchool.com/questions Connect on Twitter: @chrisguillebeau Connect on Instagram: @193countries Visit Chris's main site: ChrisGuillebeau.com If you're enjoying the show, please pass it along! It's free and has been published every single day since January 1, 2017. We're also very...

Nov 10, 20215 minEp. 1775

#1774 - Consignment Sale Secrets: Ask to Sell Your Grandma’s Stuff

In need of extra money, an enterprising grad student starts selling his unused items online. He then branches out into consignment sales, with a twist: most of his inventory comes from friends and family. Show notes: SideHustleSchool.com Email: team@sidehustleschool.com Be on the show: SideHustleSchool.com/questions Connect on Twitter: @chrisguillebeau Connect on Instagram: @193countries Visit Chris's main site: ChrisGuillebeau.com If you're enjoying the show, please pass it along! It's free and...

Nov 09, 20216 minEp. 1774

#1773 - Q&A: I launched my site and nothing happened!

Today’s listener made a website with something for sale, opened the cart for business, and no one bought anything. Womp, womp … what should he do next? Show notes: SideHustleSchool.com Email: team@sidehustleschool.com Be on the show: SideHustleSchool.com/questions Connect on Twitter: @chrisguillebeau Connect on Instagram: @193countries Visit Chris's main site: ChrisGuillebeau.com If you're enjoying the show, please pass it along! It's free and has been published every single day since January 1,...

Nov 08, 20215 minEp. 1773

#1772 - Toronto Songwriting School Harmonizes During Pandemic

Two long-time friends work in harmony to maintain their songwriting school in the midst of pandemic disruptions. Show notes: SideHustleSchool.com Email: team@sidehustleschool.com Be on the show: SideHustleSchool.com/questions Connect on Twitter: @chrisguillebeau Connect on Instagram: @193countries Visit Chris's main site: ChrisGuillebeau.com If you're enjoying the show, please pass it along! It's free and has been published every single day since January 1, 2017. We're also very grateful for you...

Nov 07, 20216 minEp. 1772

#1771 - Q&A: Idea for a “road trip kit” that sells at gift shops

A listener has a cool idea: they want to sell a road trip kit. How can they put it together, and who is their ideal customer? Show notes: SideHustleSchool.com Email: team@sidehustleschool.com Be on the show: SideHustleSchool.com/questions Connect on Twitter: @chrisguillebeau Connect on Instagram: @193countries Visit Chris's main site: ChrisGuillebeau.com If you're enjoying the show, please pass it along! It's free and has been published every single day since January 1, 2017. We're also very gra...

Nov 06, 20215 minEp. 1771

#1770 - Failure Friday: “We hired a designer who said she could do everything…”

In this week’s Failure Friday segment, we hear from the co-founder of TuckTats, which sells temporary tattoos to cover surgical scars. When they were just getting started, they found a designer who was a one-stop shop—or so they thought. Show notes: SideHustleSchool.com Email: team@sidehustleschool.com Be on the show: SideHustleSchool.com/questions Connect on Twitter: @chrisguillebeau Connect on Instagram: @193countries Visit Chris's main site: ChrisGuillebeau.com If you're enjoying the show, pl...

Nov 05, 20218 minEp. 1770

#1769 - TBT: Southern Expat Redesigns Mississippi State Flag

In this week’s “Throwback Thursday / Where are they now?” segment, we hear from Micah Whitson, founder of a business that sells letterpress wall art for homes. Last year, he had the chance to redesign part of the Mississippi state flag! Show notes: SideHustleSchool.com Email: team@sidehustleschool.com Be on the show: SideHustleSchool.com/questions Connect on Twitter: @chrisguillebeau Connect on Instagram: @193countries Visit Chris's main site: ChrisGuillebeau.com If you're enjoying the show, ple...

Nov 04, 20217 minEp. 1769

#1768 - Q&A: Videographer hopes to provide remote filming services

This videographer hopes to go fully virtual with his filming services. LinkedIn and other companies have done this recently—what does our listener need to know? Show notes: SideHustleSchool.com Email: team@sidehustleschool.com Be on the show: SideHustleSchool.com/questions Connect on Twitter: @chrisguillebeau Connect on Instagram: @193countries Visit Chris's main site: ChrisGuillebeau.com If you're enjoying the show, please pass it along! It's free and has been published every single day since J...

Nov 03, 20216 minEp. 1768

#1767 - Solitaire Game App Earns $10,000/Month

After a failed startup attempt, a developer revisits an old solitaire game he made as a side project. It now brings in a large amount of passive income every month. Show notes: SideHustleSchool.com Email: team@sidehustleschool.com Be on the show: SideHustleSchool.com/questions Connect on Twitter: @chrisguillebeau Connect on Instagram: @193countries Visit Chris's main site: ChrisGuillebeau.com If you're enjoying the show, please pass it along! It's free and has been published every single day sin...

Nov 02, 20216 minEp. 1767

#1766 - Q&A: Which business models are evergreen?

Opportunities come and go, but some business models stay around forever. Aside from reselling—which we cover from time to time—what are they? Show notes: SideHustleSchool.com Email: team@sidehustleschool.com Be on the show: SideHustleSchool.com/questions Connect on Twitter: @chrisguillebeau Connect on Instagram: @193countries Visit Chris's main site: ChrisGuillebeau.com If you're enjoying the show, please pass it along! It's free and has been published every single day since January 1, 2017. We'...

Nov 01, 20215 minEp. 1766

#1765 - Nighttime Marathoner Has Bright Idea

Tired of wearing bulky safety gear while running at night, this competitive runner invents a better solution. Show notes: SideHustleSchool.com Email: team@sidehustleschool.com Be on the show: SideHustleSchool.com/questions Connect on Twitter: @chrisguillebeau Connect on Instagram: @193countries Visit Chris's main site: ChrisGuillebeau.com If you're enjoying the show, please pass it along! It's free and has been published every single day since January 1, 2017. We're also very grateful for your f...

Oct 31, 20218 minEp. 1765

#1764 - Q&A Halloween Special: How to market spooky savory pastries?

Happy Halloween! In the spirit of the holiday, we have a listener in Canada who’s making a spooky treat for sale. What’s the best way she can reach a market of buyers? Show notes: SideHustleSchool.com Email: team@sidehustleschool.com Be on the show: SideHustleSchool.com/questions Connect on Twitter: @chrisguillebeau Connect on Instagram: @193countries Visit Chris's main site: ChrisGuillebeau.com If you're enjoying the show, please pass it along! It's free and has been published every single day ...

Oct 30, 20215 minEp. 1764

#1763 - Failure Friday: “We failed to account for the ingredients to success…”

In this week’s Failure Friday segment, we hear from the co-founder of a business offering handmade goods from Nashville. The company’s early success leads him to believe he can replicate the model elsewhere. Spoiler: it doesn’t work! Show notes: SideHustleSchool.com Email: team@sidehustleschool.com Be on the show: SideHustleSchool.com/questions Connect on Twitter: @chrisguillebeau Connect on Instagram: @193countries Visit Chris's main site: ChrisGuillebeau.com If you're enjoying the show, please...

Oct 29, 20216 minEp. 1763

#1762 - TBT: Kindle Books Produce Passive Income for Aussie Novelist

In this week’s “Throwback Thursday / Where are they now?” segment, we hear from Kyla Gardner in Melbourne, Australia. She’s created passive income from a series of self-published nonfiction books—and now she’s jumping into fiction. Show notes: SideHustleSchool.com Email: team@sidehustleschool.com Be on the show: SideHustleSchool.com/questions Connect on Twitter: @chrisguillebeau Connect on Instagram: @193countries Visit Chris's main site: ChrisGuillebeau.com If you're enjoying the show, please p...

Oct 28, 20217 minEp. 1762

#1761 - Q&A: Should I use an emergency savings fund for my side hustle?

The headline says it all: should you use an emergency savings fund for a side hustle? Get ready for a personal finance cage fight! Show notes: SideHustleSchool.com Email: team@sidehustleschool.com Be on the show: SideHustleSchool.com/questions Connect on Twitter: @chrisguillebeau Connect on Instagram: @193countries Visit Chris's main site: ChrisGuillebeau.com If you're enjoying the show, please pass it along! It's free and has been published every single day since January 1, 2017. We're also ver...

Oct 27, 20216 minEp. 1761

#1760 - Scented Santa Letters Become Sold-Out Seasonal Business

A listener writes herself into a personalized letter business that earns $17,000 in three weeks. Show notes: SideHustleSchool.com Email: team@sidehustleschool.com Be on the show: SideHustleSchool.com/questions Connect on Twitter: @chrisguillebeau Connect on Instagram: @193countries Visit Chris's main site: ChrisGuillebeau.com If you're enjoying the show, please pass it along! It's free and has been published every single day since January 1, 2017. We're also very grateful for your five-star rati...

Oct 26, 20217 minEp. 1760

#1759 - Q&A: How to use Instagram to market my voiceover services?

A listener wonders about using Instagram to market to companies that cast voiceover artists—and a real voiceover pro responds! Show notes: SideHustleSchool.com Email: team@sidehustleschool.com Be on the show: SideHustleSchool.com/questions Connect on Twitter: @chrisguillebeau Connect on Instagram: @193countries Visit Chris's main site: ChrisGuillebeau.com If you're enjoying the show, please pass it along! It's free and has been published every single day since January 1, 2017. We're also very gr...

Oct 25, 20216 minEp. 1759

# 1758 - Vacation Frustration Inspires Seven-Figure Cleaning Product

This former pharma sales rep’s invention is an Amazon bestseller, cleaning pets and showers of happy customers and bringing in more than $2 million in sales last year. Show notes: SideHustleSchool.com Email: team@sidehustleschool.com Be on the show: SideHustleSchool.com/questions Connect on Twitter: @chrisguillebeau Connect on Instagram: @193countries Visit Chris's main site: ChrisGuillebeau.com If you're enjoying the show, please pass it along! It's free and has been published every single day ...

Oct 24, 20218 minEp. 1758

# 1757 - Q&A: Buying “virtual loot bags” for resale

You can now buy—and resell—“virtual loot bags” that consist of digital in-game items … for a game that doesn’t exist. Did you catch all that? Listen to this episode to learn more. Show notes: SideHustleSchool.com Email: team@sidehustleschool.com Be on the show: SideHustleSchool.com/questions Connect on Twitter: @chrisguillebeau Connect on Instagram: @193countries Visit Chris's main site: ChrisGuillebeau.com If you're enjoying the show, please pass it along! It's free and has been published every...

Oct 23, 20215 minEp. 1757

#1756 - Failure Friday: Live Theater Rebrand Meets Global Pandemic

In this week’s Failure Friday segment, we hear from Matthew Bivens, the founder of a business that helps live theaters include captioning for people who are deaf or hard-of-hearing. An ambitious plan to rebrand for 2020 ran head-on into nationwide theatre closures, leaving the team out of work … at least for now. Show notes: SideHustleSchool.com Email: team@sidehustleschool.com Be on the show: SideHustleSchool.com/questions Connect on Twitter: @chrisguillebeau Connect on Instagram: @193countries...

Oct 22, 20216 minEp. 1756

#1755 - TBT: Fighter Jet Jewelry from New Zealand

jewelry was worn by Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern as part of her encouragement to the nation. Show notes: SideHustleSchool.com Email: team@sidehustleschool.com Be on the show: SideHustleSchool.com/questions Connect on Twitter: @chrisguillebeau Connect on Instagram: @193countries Visit Chris's main site: ChrisGuillebeau.com If you're enjoying the show, please pass it along! It's free and has been published every single day since January 1, 2017. We're also very grateful for your five-star ratings...

Oct 21, 20218 minEp. 1755

#1754 - Q&A: What’s the 80/20 rule of side hustling?

Today’s listener is wondering about applying the Pareto principle to the world of side hustles. What can we learn—and what should we do differently as a result of this knowledge? Show notes: SideHustleSchool.com Email: team@sidehustleschool.com Be on the show: SideHustleSchool.com/questions Connect on Twitter: @chrisguillebeau Connect on Instagram: @193countries Visit Chris's main site: ChrisGuillebeau.com If you're enjoying the show, please pass it along! It's free and has been published every ...

Oct 20, 20215 minEp. 1754

#1753 - Oil Field Mechanic Becomes Handyman to Realtors

After learning that his wife was expecting twins, this oil mechanic (and Side Hustle School listener!) starts a business serving realtors with handyman projects. Show notes: SideHustleSchool.com Email: team@sidehustleschool.com Be on the show: SideHustleSchool.com/questions Connect on Twitter: @chrisguillebeau Connect on Instagram: @193countries Visit Chris's main site: ChrisGuillebeau.com If you're enjoying the show, please pass it along! It's free and has been published every single day since ...

Oct 19, 20218 minEp. 1753

#1752 - Q&A: What’s the business model for empathetic listening skills?

A listener hopes to adapt his sensitivity and skill for language usage into a profitable, fair business model. Show notes: SideHustleSchool.com Email: team@sidehustleschool.com Be on the show: SideHustleSchool.com/questions Connect on Twitter: @chrisguillebeau Connect on Instagram: @193countries Visit Chris's main site: ChrisGuillebeau.com If you're enjoying the show, please pass it along! It's free and has been published every single day since January 1, 2017. We're also very grateful for your ...

Oct 18, 20216 minEp. 1752
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