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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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Episodes

Extended Cut #2: 9 Starter Ideas for Your First Hustle

Bonus episode! If you’re just getting started in the world of side hustling, explore these different platforms and ideas, including Skillshare (teaching a class), Wyzant (tutoring), etsy (selling handcrafted items), and 6 more. Side Hustle School features a new story EVERY DAY of someone who started a hustle without quitting their job. You’ll learn how they got the idea, how they overcame challenges along the way, and what the results are. You need a hustle! Share: #SideHustleSchool Shownotes: S...

Mar 01, 201721 min

#60: Marketing Consultant Creates Private Retreats

In the foothills of Tennessee, a marketing consultant designs a quarterly, high-end retreat weekend to help attendees take stock of their lives and businesses. Side Hustle School features a new story EVERY DAY of someone who started a hustle without quitting their job. You’ll learn how they got the idea, how they overcame challenges along the way, and what the results are. You need a hustle! Share: #SideHustleSchool Shownotes: SideHustleSchool.com Twitter: @chrisguillebeau Instagram: @193countri...

Mar 01, 20176 min

#59: PE Teacher Makes $11,000 with Membership Site

A PE teacher starts a blog that makes more than $11,000 through a sustainable revenue model that will likely grow with each passing month. Side Hustle School features a new story EVERY DAY of someone who started a hustle without quitting their job. You’ll learn how they got the idea, how they overcame challenges along the way, and what the results are. You need a hustle! Share: #SideHustleSchool Shownotes: SideHustleSchool.com Twitter: @chrisguillebeau Instagram: @193countries To learn more abou...

Feb 28, 20176 min

#58: 50 Shades of Grey Inspires Bedroom Items Hustle

A chemical engineer capitalizes on the 50 Shades of Grey craze by creating a collection of adventurous products… all hidden in a series of ordinary-looking books. Side Hustle School features a new story EVERY DAY of someone who started a hustle without quitting their job. You’ll learn how they got the idea, how they overcame challenges along the way, and what the results are. You need a hustle! Share: #SideHustleSchool Shownotes: SideHustleSchool.com Twitter: @chrisguillebeau Instagram: @193coun...

Feb 27, 20178 min

#57: Microsoft Employee Teaches Hula Hooping

A Microsoft specialist turns a unique hobby into an $800/month side hustle. Side Hustle School features a new story EVERY DAY of someone who started a hustle without quitting their job. You’ll learn how they got the idea, how they overcame challenges along the way, and what the results are. You need a hustle! Share: #SideHustleSchool Shownotes: SideHustleSchool.com Twitter: @chrisguillebeau Instagram: @193countries To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.au...

Feb 26, 20176 min

Weekly Recap #8: Plane Tickets, Punk Art, and Abe Lincoln

In our eighth weekly recap, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week of Side Hustle School. Also: more listener Q&A! Side Hustle School features a new story EVERY DAY of someone who started a hustle without quitting their job. You’ll learn how they got the idea, how they overcame challenges along the way, and what the results are. You need a hustle! Share: #SideHustleSchool Shownotes: SideHustleSchool.com Twitter: @chrisguillebeau Instagram: @193countries To learn more about listener...

Feb 25, 201711 min

#55: T-Shirts on Amazon Make $17,000 in a Month

A former corporate employee in Ireland runs a merchandising hustle on Amazon.com that brings in as much as $17,000 in profit in a single month. She does this with no inventory, no risk, and no paid traffic. Side Hustle School features a new story EVERY DAY of someone who started a hustle without quitting their job. You’ll learn how they got the idea, how they overcame challenges along the way, and what the results are. You need a hustle! Share: #SideHustleSchool Shownotes: SideHustleSchool.com T...

Feb 24, 20178 min

Monthly Check-In: How are Things Going? Let Me Know!

Side Hustle School is made for you! Let me know what you're working on and what your #1 struggle is. Share your answers and opinions at SideHustleSchool.com/report . Share: #SideHustleSchoolShow notes: SideHustleSchool.com Twitter: @chrisguillebeau Instagram: @193countries To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices Side Hustle School features a new episode...

Feb 23, 20171 min

#54: Penny Portraits of Abe Lincoln Turn Into $40,000

An investment marketer creates a poster portrait of America’s 16th president. Since debuting his design, it’s sold more than 4,000 units and made $40,000. Side Hustle School features a new story EVERY DAY of someone who started a hustle without quitting their job. You’ll learn how they got the idea, how they overcame challenges along the way, and what the results are. You need a hustle! Share: #SideHustleSchool Shownotes: SideHustleSchool.com Twitter: @chrisguillebeau Instagram: @193countries To...

Feb 23, 20176 min

#53: Queer Punk Artist Starts Personal Finance Workshop

A manager for a non-profit organization who describes herself as a queer punk artist creates a series of personal finance classes. Side Hustle School features a new story EVERY DAY of someone who started a hustle without quitting their job. You’ll learn how they got the idea, how they overcame challenges along the way, and what the results are. You need a hustle! Share: #SideHustleSchool Shownotes: SideHustleSchool.com Twitter: @chrisguillebeau Instagram: @193countries To learn more about listen...

Feb 22, 20176 min

#52: Facebook Photo Leads to Today Show Appearance

An elementary school teacher is on a mission to introduce a non-toxic face paint for school rallies and sporting events. After mixing up her recipe and creating a Shopify store, her product makes an appearance on the Today show. Side Hustle School features a new story EVERY DAY of someone who started a hustle without quitting their job. You’ll learn how they got the idea, how they overcame challenges along the way, and what the results are. You need a hustle! Share: #SideHustleSchool Shownotes: ...

Feb 21, 20177 min

#51: "Cheap Plane Tickets" Site Becomes Million-Dollar Hustle

A Washington, DC political analyst turns his travel hacking skills into an email list of more than 275,000 subscribers. By using a freemium model of converting subscribers to customers, the site earned more than $1M in 2016. Side Hustle School features a new story EVERY DAY of someone who started a hustle without quitting their job. You’ll learn how they got the idea, how they overcame challenges along the way, and what the results are. You need a hustle! Share: #SideHustleSchool Shownotes: Side...

Feb 20, 20178 min

#50: Belgian Fine Chocolate Comes to America

After living in Belgium for 13 years, a Louisiana native returns home and starts a hustle making fine chocolate. Side Hustle School features a new story EVERY DAY of someone who started a hustle without quitting their job. You’ll learn how they got the idea, how they overcame challenges along the way, and what the results are. You need a hustle! Share: #SideHustleSchool Shownotes: SideHustleSchool.com Twitter: @chrisguillebeau Instagram: @193countries To learn more about listener data and our pr...

Feb 19, 20178 min

Weekly Recap #7: Live Crickets, Tarot, and Reinventing the Bra

In our seventh weekly recap, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week of Side Hustle School. Also: more listener Q&A! Side Hustle School features a new story EVERY DAY of someone who started a hustle without quitting their job. You’ll learn how they got the idea, how they overcame challenges along the way, and what the results are. You need a hustle! Share: #SideHustleSchool Shownotes: SideHustleSchool.com Twitter: @chrisguillebeau Instagram: @193countries To learn more about listene...

Feb 18, 201710 min

#48: New Yorker Doubles Her Income With Next-level Tarot Cards

How a senior designer for a feminist media publication decides to create tarot card decks and ends up making as much with her side hustle as she does at her day job. Side Hustle School features a new story EVERY DAY of someone who started a hustle without quitting their job. You’ll learn how they got the idea, how they overcame challenges along the way, and what the results are. You need a hustle! Share: #SideHustleSchool Shownotes: SideHustleSchool.com Twitter: @chrisguillebeau Instagram: @193c...

Feb 17, 20177 min

#47: Gallup Coach Creates StrengthsFinder Mugs

No two strengthsfinder profiles are the same, so a Gallup-certified coach learns to make and ship personalized mugs. Side Hustle School features a new story EVERY DAY of someone who started a hustle without quitting their job. You’ll learn how they got the idea, how they overcame challenges along the way, and what the results are. You need a hustle! Share: #SideHustleSchool Shownotes: SideHustleSchool.com Twitter: @chrisguillebeau Instagram: @193countries To learn more about listener data and ou...

Feb 16, 20177 min

#46: The Live Cricket Drop-Shipping Hustle

Another crazy story for you today about a man who sells live crickets to reptile owners—without ever handling any inventory, which of course is critical. Side Hustle School features a new story EVERY DAY of someone who started a hustle without quitting their job. You’ll learn how they got the idea, how they overcame challenges along the way, and what the results are. You need a hustle! Share: #SideHustleSchool Shownotes: SideHustleSchool.com Twitter: @chrisguillebeau Instagram: @193countries To ...

Feb 15, 20177 min

#45: UX Designer Makes “Simple Bra” To Make Women More Comfortable

How a UI/UX designer scratched an entrepreneurial itch and used $15,000 of her savings to create a business manufacturing bras for women looking for an alternative to the push-up bra. Side Hustle School features a new story EVERY DAY of someone who started a hustle without quitting their job. You’ll learn how they got the idea, how they overcame challenges along the way, and what the results are. You need a hustle! Share: #SideHustleSchool Shownotes: SideHustleSchool.com Twitter: @chrisguillebea...

Feb 14, 20177 min

#44: Charter Bus Employee Creates PR Service For Bloggers

How a digital marketer created something for himself, then decided to try selling it other people who had the same needs. He now makes more than $2,500 a month from this side project. Side Hustle School features a new story EVERY DAY of someone who started a hustle without quitting their job. You’ll learn how they got the idea, how they overcame challenges along the way, and what the results are. You need a hustle! Share: #SideHustleSchool Shownotes: SideHustleSchool.com Twitter: @chrisguillebea...

Feb 13, 20177 min

#43: Miserable Day Job Turns Into $100,000 Side Income

An education district employee follows her passion for writing and creates an online side hustle helping others do the same raking in over $100,000. Side Hustle School features a new story EVERY DAY of someone who started a hustle without quitting their job. You’ll learn how they got the idea, how they overcame challenges along the way, and what the results are. You need a hustle! Share: #SideHustleSchool Shownotes: SideHustleSchool.com Twitter: @chrisguillebeau Instagram: @193countries To learn...

Feb 12, 20179 min

Weekly Recap #6: Pole Dancing And The Expat Life

In our sixth weekly recap, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week of Side Hustle School. Also: listener Q&A! Side Hustle School features a new story EVERY DAY of someone who started a hustle without quitting their job. You’ll learn how they got the idea, how they overcame challenges along the way, and what the results are. You need a hustle! Share: #SideHustleSchool Shownotes: SideHustleSchool.com Twitter: @chrisguillebeau Instagram: @193countries To learn more about listener data ...

Feb 11, 201712 min

#41: USPS Mail Carrier Makes Clay Imprints Of Childrens' Hands And Feet

How a USPS mail carrier and court interpreter created an $800/month hustle serving new and expectant parents. Side Hustle School features a new story EVERY DAY of someone who started a hustle without quitting their job. You’ll learn how they got the idea, how they overcame challenges along the way, and what the results are. You need a hustle! Share: #SideHustleSchool Shownotes: SideHustleSchool.com Twitter: @chrisguillebeau Instagram: @193countries To learn more about listener data and our priva...

Feb 10, 20177 min

#40: Chicago Psychotherapist Becomes Ceremonial Wedding Officiant

After being featured on TLC, a Chicago psychotherapist and marriage counselor becomes a ceremonial wedding officiant. Side Hustle School features a new story EVERY DAY of someone who started a hustle without quitting their job. You’ll learn how they got the idea, how they overcame challenges along the way, and what the results are. You need a hustle! Share: #SideHustleSchool Shownotes: SideHustleSchool.com Twitter: @chrisguillebeau Instagram: @193countries To learn more about listener data and o...

Feb 09, 20178 min

#39: “Live Snoop” Service Helps Parents Monitor Their Kids' Internet Use

How an IT graduate created a web-based service that provides peace of mind to parents with children growing up in the era of technology. Side Hustle School features a new story EVERY DAY of someone who started a hustle without quitting their job. You’ll learn how they got the idea, how they overcame challenges along the way, and what the results are. You need a hustle! Share: #SideHustleSchool Shownotes: SideHustleSchool.com Twitter: @chrisguillebeau Instagram: @193countries To learn more about ...

Feb 08, 20176 min

#38: Tour Guide Sells Astronomy Books to Tourists

How a British software engineer moved to the Canary Islands, started working as a tour guide, and wrote her own guidebook to accompany her tours. Side Hustle School features a new story EVERY DAY of someone who started a hustle without quitting their job. You’ll learn how they got the idea, how they overcame challenges along the way, and what the results are. You need a hustle! Share: #SideHustleSchool Shownotes: SideHustleSchool.com Twitter: @chrisguillebeau Instagram: @193countries To learn mo...

Feb 07, 20178 min

#37: American Expat Coaches Families Who Move Overseas

After living in multiple countries with his family, a technical writer creates a service to help guide other families looking to begin a similar experience. Side Hustle School features a new story EVERY DAY of someone who started a hustle without quitting their job. You’ll learn how they got the idea, how they overcame challenges along the way, and what the results are. You need a hustle! Share: #SideHustleSchool Shownotes: SideHustleSchool.com Twitter: @chrisguillebeau Instagram: @193countries ...

Feb 06, 20177 min

#36: Fitness Pole Dance Studio Grows To Four Locations

How a graphic designer started a pole dancing fitness studio, expanded it to multiple locations, and grew it to a six-figure income before quitting her job. Side Hustle School features a new story EVERY DAY of someone who started a hustle without quitting their job. You’ll learn how they got the idea, how they overcame challenges along the way, and what the results are. You need a hustle! Share: #SideHustleSchool Shownotes: SideHustleSchool.com Twitter: @chrisguillebeau Instagram: @193countries ...

Feb 05, 20178 min

Weekly Recap #5: Observation, Validation, and Leasing 16 Cars

In our fifth weekly recap, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week of Side Hustle School. Also: the SHS workshop series is underway! Tell me where I should go next. Side Hustle School features a new story EVERY DAY of someone who started a hustle without quitting their job. You’ll learn how they got the idea, how they overcame challenges along the way, and what the results are. You need a hustle! Share: #SideHustleSchool Shownotes: SideHustleSchool.com Twitter: @chrisguillebeau Instagra...

Feb 04, 201714 min

#34: Real Estate Project Manager Fills Apartment Buildings With Original Artwork

How a Seattle real estate project manager connects apartment properties with local artists for site-specific custom art installations. Side Hustle School features a new story EVERY DAY of someone who started a hustle without quitting their job. You’ll learn how they got the idea, how they overcame challenges along the way, and what the results are. You need a hustle! Share: #SideHustleSchool Shownotes: SideHustleSchool.com Twitter: @chrisguillebeau Instagram: @193countries To learn more about li...

Feb 03, 20178 min

#33: GE Engineer Sells Hand-Crafted Slate Artwork to All 50 States

A GE engineer uses his skills to make and sell hand-crafted slate artwork to all 50 states. In addition to bringing in a great side income, it’s also given him more courage and security to make decisions at his day job. Side Hustle School features a new story EVERY DAY of someone who started a hustle without quitting their job. You’ll learn how they got the idea, how they overcame challenges along the way, and what the results are. You need a hustle! Share: #SideHustleSchool Shownotes: SideHustl...

Feb 02, 201710 min
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