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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

#432 - Call Center Employee Uses Patreon to Fund LGBTQ Podcasts

A call center team lead uses Patreon to support two LGBTQ activism podcasts, earning over $800/month in contributions. 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. Share: #SideHustleSchoolShow notes: SideHustleSchool.comTwitter: @chrisguillebeauInstagram: @193countries To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices...

Mar 08, 20188 min

#431 - Crafter’s Shop for Dreadlock Wearers Unlocks $3,500/Month

A product manager uses skills as a crafter to design accessories for people who wear dreadlocks, generating $3,500-4,000/month in product sales. 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. Share: #SideHustleSchoolShow notes: SideHustleSchool.comTwitter: @chrisguillebeauInstagram: @193countries To learn more about listener data...

Mar 07, 20187 min

#430 - Choir Teacher Turns Music Workbooks Into Noteworthy Hustle

A passionate choir teacher on a limited budget discovers an untapped market. 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. Share: #SideHustleSchoolShow notes: SideHustleSchool.comTwitter: @chrisguillebeauInstagram: @193countries To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-...

Mar 06, 20188 min

#429 - Flight Instructor’s App Takes Flight, Earns $30,000

Urs Camenish wanted to create an app to help him grow his income. But, he’d never owned a smartphone or used an app in his life. 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. Share: #SideHustleSchoolShow notes: SideHustleSchool.comTwitter: @chrisguillebeauInstagram: @193countries To learn more about listener data and our privacy...

Mar 05, 201811 min

#428 - Weekly Recap: Are You Achieving Your Goals?

In our eighth recap of Season II, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week. 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. Share: #SideHustleSchoolShow notes: SideHustleSchool.comTwitter: @chrisguillebeauInstagram: @193countries To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: htt...

Mar 04, 201816 min

#427 - Yoga Enthusiast Stretches B-School Education Into Fair-Trade Kids Clothes

A New York-based yoga enthusiast starts a socially-conscious clothing line for kids under six. 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. Share: #SideHustleSchoolShow notes: SideHustleSchool.comTwitter: @chrisguillebeauInstagram: @193countries To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.auda...

Mar 03, 20189 min

#426 - Couple’s Photo Booth Hustle Creates Memories and Cash

After being unimpressed by a lackluster wedding photo booth, a New York couple studies up and enters the market on their own. 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. Share: #SideHustleSchoolShow notes: SideHustleSchool.comTwitter: @chrisguillebeau To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://w...

Mar 02, 20188 min

#425 - College Student Pitches 300 TEDx Events, Becomes Semi-Pro Speaker

A full-time marketing director and MBA student writes to every single TEDx events in hopes of getting his first gig. He now earns $30,000 year on the side, speaking at events around the world. 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. Share: #SideHustleSchoolShow notes: SideHustleSchool.comTwitter: @chrisguillebeauInstagram:...

Mar 01, 20187 min

#424 - Designer Goes Viral with Playful T-Shirts; Earns $445,000

A freelance graphic designer turns his work research into a gold mine. 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. Share: #SideHustleSchoolShow notes: SideHustleSchool.comTwitter: @chrisguillebeauInstagram: @193countries To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy...

Feb 28, 20189 min

IT’S BACK: Side Hustle Society Is Open!

For one week only, registration to our online community is available at a special price. Join our inaugural members to get support, share resources, and create a new source of income. Register at SideHustleSchool.com/society 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 EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of pe...

Feb 27, 20182 min

#423 - High School Student Earns $20,000 Making Wooden Bow Ties

When a young woodworker receives a wooden bow tie as a gift, he’s unimpressed. After making his own, he earns $20,000 while going to high school full-time. 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. Share: #SideHustleSchoolShow notes: SideHustleSchool.comTwitter: @chrisguillebeauInstagram: @193countries To learn more about li...

Feb 27, 20188 min

#422 - Private Chef Turns Performance Food Into $30,000/Month Hustle

A California-based professional uses her autoimmune disease to learn about healthy performance food, creating two businesses in the process. 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. Share: #SideHustleSchoolShow notes: SideHustleSchool.comTwitter: @chrisguillebeauInstagram: @193countries To learn more about listener data and...

Feb 26, 20189 min

#421 - Weekly Recap: Should You Open a Retail Store While Working a Job?

In our eighth recap of Season II, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week. Also: introductions from new Society members! 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. Share: #SideHustleSchoolShow notes: SideHustleSchool.comTwitter: @chrisguillebeau To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https...

Feb 25, 201814 min

#420 - Outdoorsman Sees the Forest for the Trees, Finds Financial Freedom

An outdoors enthusiast discovers side hustle success when he cuts through the thicket and launches a “kayak by night” tour service. 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. Share: #SideHustleSchoolShow notes: SideHustleSchool.comTwitter: @chrisguillebeauInstagram: @193countries To learn more about listener data and our priv...

Feb 24, 20189 min

#419 - Lifestyle Change Leads Two Brothers to Open Leather Shop

When health issues end a construction career for one of them, two Canadian brothers start an online leather shop selling high-quality goods. 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. Share: #SideHustleSchoolShow notes: SideHustleSchool.comTwitter: @chrisguillebeauInstagram: @193countries To learn more about listener data and...

Feb 23, 20187 min

#418 - Gardening Mama Monetizes Frugal Living Blog

By focusing on a specific group of readers—and understanding their core needs—a blog about natural living and saving money earns $3,000/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. Share: #SideHustleSchoolShow notes: SideHustleSchool.comTwitter: @chrisguillebeauInstagram: @193countries To learn more about listener data a...

Feb 22, 20188 min

#417 - Shopify Employee Sells Enough Apparel to Buy a French Bulldog

She only needs to make $3,000. But when she turns to a side hustle to fill the French Bulldog shaped hole in her life, she ends up making six-figures. 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. Share: #SideHustleSchoolShow notes: SideHustleSchool.comTwitter: @chrisguillebeauInstagram: @193countries To learn more about listene...

Feb 21, 20188 min

#416 - Corporate Marketer Plans Worldwide Trips for Women

Frustrated with climbing the corporate ladder, a marketer finds adventure waiting for her at the bottom when she starts a travel planning service for women. 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. Share: #SideHustleSchoolShow notes: SideHustleSchool.comTwitter: @chrisguillebeauInstagram: @193countries To learn more about l...

Feb 20, 20189 min

#415 - Business Student Sticks it to Wall Street with Inspirational Quotes

A college student turns inspiration into a profitable business, motivating the masses with positive quotes on customized sticky pads. 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. Share: #SideHustleSchoolShow notes: SideHustleSchool.comTwitter: @chrisguillebeauInstagram: @193countries To learn more about listener data and our pr...

Feb 19, 20188 min

#414 - Weekly Recap: What Kind of Profit Margin Should You Have?

In our seventh recap of Season II, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week. Also: introductions from new Society members! 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. Share: #SideHustleSchoolShow notes: SideHustleSchool.comTwitter: @chrisguillebeau To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: http...

Feb 18, 201815 min

#413 - UX Designer Posts in Facebook Groups to Earn $1,000/Month

In need of cash to pay for a medical emergency, a Utah man experiments with creating and selling online design courses. 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. Share: #SideHustleSchoolShow notes: SideHustleSchool.comTwitter: @chrisguillebeauInstagram: @193countries To learn more about listener data and our privacy practice...

Feb 17, 201810 min

#412 - Newlywed Creates Floral Services That Can’t Wilt

This project manager was astonished at how expensive a wedding could be. After shelling out a lot of money for his own, he starts a service to help engaged couples save thousands. 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. Share: #SideHustleSchoolShow notes: SideHustleSchool.comTwitter: @chrisguillebeauInstagram: @193countrie...

Feb 16, 20189 min

#411 - Creative Illustrator Creates Creative Podcast for Creatives

This freelance illustrator did design work for Google and Nickelodeon, but after giving a talk at his church he decides to start a podcast—which now earns up to $70,000 a year on the side. 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. Share: #SideHustleSchoolShow notes: SideHustleSchool.comTwitter: @chrisguillebeauInstagram: @19...

Feb 15, 20188 min

#410 - Government Employee Becomes Flash Mob Marriage Proposal Consultant

After receiving a “lame” marriage proposal, this former contractor sets up shop helping others create memorable proposal stories. Last year, she made a lot of people happy… and she also made $450,000. 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. Share: #SideHustleSchoolShow notes: SideHustleSchool.comTwitter: @chrisguillebeauIn...

Feb 14, 20188 min

#409 - Golfer Takes a Swing and Scores $5,000/Month Hustle

A sales agency manager transforms his frustration with online golf advice into a thriving niche website generating $5,000 in monthly income. 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. Share: #SideHustleSchoolShow notes: SideHustleSchool.comTwitter: @chrisguillebeauInstagram: @193countries To learn more about listener data and...

Feb 13, 201810 min

#408 - Architect Changes Commuting, One Pocket-Sized Book at a Time

A Chicago-based architect makes access to classical literature easier for readers, raising $50,000 on Kickstarter along the way. 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. Share: #SideHustleSchoolShow notes: SideHustleSchool.comTwitter: @chrisguillebeauInstagram: @193countries To learn more about listener data and our privacy...

Feb 12, 20189 min

#407 - Weekly Recap: Starting a Coffee Delivery Service

In our sixth recap of Season II, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week. 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. Share: #SideHustleSchool Show notes: SideHustleSchool.com Twitter: @chrisguillebeau Instagram: @193countries To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: h...

Feb 11, 201815 min

#406 - Chicago Architect Creates Mini-Blind Repair Tool

It takes a long time to get to market, and success doesn’t come cheap—but this mini-blind “prescription” now earns an extra $15,000 a year for its inventor. 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. Share: #SideHustleSchoolShow notes: SideHustleSchool.comTwitter: @chrisguillebeauInstagram: @193countries To learn more about l...

Feb 10, 20189 min

#405 - Two Teachers Launch Summer Camp After Listening to Side Hustle School

In need of funds for an adoption, two married teachers consider teaching summer school—but instead of working with the school system, they create their own “brain camp” and earn more than $15,000. 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. Share: #SideHustleSchoolShow notes: SideHustleSchool.comTwitter: @chrisguillebeauInstag...

Feb 09, 20188 min

#404 - Business Besties Turn Skype Calls Into Six-Figure Podcast

After two friends create a podcast for fun, it turns into a side hustle that generates $100,000 in its first year, multiple six-figures in year two, and a book deal in year three. 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. Share: #SideHustleSchoolShow notes: SideHustleSchool.comTwitter: @chrisguillebeauInstagram: @193countrie...

Feb 08, 20188 min
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