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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

Ep. 3029 - TBT: Travel Blog Becomes Spring Break Powerhouse

In this week’s Throwback Thursday segment, discover how this side hustler built a spring break site that soars to $8,000 during peak months by combining ad networks with carefully edited AI content. 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@sidehustlesc...

Apr 17, 20256 minEp. 3029

Ep. 3028 - STORY: College Student Hacks Into $40,000 A Month Side Hustle

When this student found himself in thousands of dollars worth of debt, he made a simple $40 investment that would go on to transform his life and reach tens of thousands of people around the world. 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]...

Apr 16, 20258 minEp. 3028

Ep. 3027 - Q&A: “How do side hustle ‘power laws’ work?”

Why do a few things in your business drive most of your results? In this episode, we break down how power laws work and how to focus on what truly moves the needle. 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: SideHustleSchoo...

Apr 15, 20256 minEp. 3027

Ep. 3026 - First $1,000: From Text Messages to Digital Concierge

In this week’s First $1,000 segment, discover how one meticulous organizer built an online concierge service, offering tiered subscriptions for routine tasks and real-time support.  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 ...

Apr 14, 20256 minEp. 3026

Ep. 3025 - Weekend Workshop: Making Time for What Matters

This new segment is all about helping you learn the key steps to a new side hustle in 2025, one step or concept per week. It includes activities, examples, and more—and of course it’s all free. Today’s topic: how to spend 10% more time on your most important tasks. 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 se...

Apr 13, 20257 minEp. 3025

Ep. 3024 - Q&A: “What’s the ROI of renting out equipment or tools?”

In this episode, we explore the ins and outs of running a tool rental business. Learn how to manage inventory, minimize risks, and maximize profits in this potentially lucrative side hustle. 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...

Apr 12, 20255 minEp. 3024

Ep. 3023 - Q&A: “Could selling templates for AI tools be a business?”

AI tools like ChatGPT are exploding in popularity, but can creating templates for these tools become a profitable side hustle? In this episode, we explore the opportunities, challenges, and potential pitfalls of this idea. 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:...

Apr 11, 20255 minEp. 3023

Ep. 3022 - TBT: When Selling Prints Wasn’t Enough

In this week’s Throwback Thursday feature, discover how pivoting from digital art prints to creating mockups for Etsy and Shopify turned an underperforming side hustle into a high-demand service. 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@sidehustleschoo...

Apr 10, 20256 minEp. 3022

Ep. 3021 - STORY: Immigrant Couple Translates Heritage Into Children’s Flash Cards

Two immigrants from Laos meet the needs of an underserved community, creating a series of dual-language flash cards and other resources.  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...

Apr 09, 20257 minEp. 3021

Ep. 3020 - Q&A: “How do I manage last-minute requests without burning out?”

In this episode, we explore how service-based freelancers can manage last-minute client requests without sacrificing quality or burning out. Learn how to build buffer time into your schedule and set clear project boundaries. 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 Emai...

Apr 08, 20255 minEp. 3020

Ep. 3019 - First $1,000: Miami Divorce Planner Offers “Freedom Celebrations”

In this week’s First $1,000 segment, discover how a former wedding planner in Miami pivoted to organizing “freedom celebrations” for newly divorced clients, landing her first thousand dollars from two high-end events. 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: SideHustleScho...

Apr 07, 20257 minEp. 3019

Ep. 3018 - Weekend Workshop: Design Your First Workflow

This new segment is all about helping you learn the key steps to a new side hustle in 2025, one step or concept per week. It includes activities, examples, and more—and of course it’s all free. Today’s topic: creating clear, repeatable systems for running your business efficiently. 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 li...

Apr 06, 20257 minEp. 3018