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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

#865 - Healthcare Advisor Transitions to Full-Time Advocacy Consultant

A passion for social justice leads a healthcare adviser to begin helping nonprofits launch grassroots advocacy programs. 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.com Twitter: @chrisguillebeau To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.a...

May 15, 20198 minEp. 865

#864 - Finance Guy Makes Bank With Swimsuit Line

When the world of finance and banking proves less alluring than he hoped, this Aussie makes waves by creating his own swimsuit label. 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 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit:...

May 14, 20198 minEp. 864

#863 - Wedding Planner Earns Passive Income with DIY Flowers

This corporate employee turned wedding planner hated seeing young couples struggle with her floral design fee for their weddings, so she creates an alternative option: affordable, DIY wedding bouquets. 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: @chrisguillebea...

May 13, 20199 minEp. 863

#862 - WEEKLY RECAP: Why You Should “Return Every Handshake”

In our nineteenth recap of Season III, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week. Also: an audio update from a previous case study! 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 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices v...

May 12, 201911 minEp. 862

#861 - Artistic Cartographer Maps Out Successful Side Hustle

A designer with an enthusiasm for both maps and art merges the two to create hand-printed mazes that zig-zag through the hearts of iconic cities. 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 To learn more about listener data and our privacy prac...

May 11, 20199 minEp. 861

#860 - Friends Build Water Filtration Systems for Outdoor Hydration

Two friends create water purification systems that save drinkers from foul chemicals—and save the planet from disposable bottles. 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...

May 10, 20199 minEp. 860

#859 - Working Military Mom Finds Success Working Virtually

Leaving the corporate world behind, a mom and military wife now earns 6-figures helping people learn the world of virtual assistance. 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: h...

May 09, 20199 minEp. 859

#858 - Plant Lover’s Tiny Terrariums Take Root on Instagram

When one man’s love for terrarium building blooms, he uses his marketing skills to make $10,000 and become a “plant influencer.” 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:...

May 08, 20197 minEp. 858

#857 - Telecom Sales Manager Brings Mexican Coffee Across the Border

A telecom sales manager perks up with an opportunity to import and sell coffee for a small coffee farm in Mexico. 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://www.audacyinc...

May 07, 20198 minEp. 857

#856 - That’s the Spot! Dog Lover’s Hustle Becomes Fur-ever Biz

A customer service agent engineers a side hustle trans-fur-mation to full-time dog training business. 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://www.audacyinc.com/privacy...

May 06, 20199 minEp. 856

#855 - WEEKLY RECAP: It’s Better to “Almost Win” than to Barely Succeed

In our eighteenth recap of Season III, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week. Also: an audio update from a previous case study! 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 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices v...

May 05, 201913 minEp. 855

#854 - Artistic Couple Juggles Parenthood and Hustling

After starting off with no real focus, this couple uses goal-setting and hard work to forge a vision and earn $30,000 in the arts. 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 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: ht...

May 04, 20198 minEp. 854

#853 - Retiree Earns Extra Income with Upcycled Journals

A nonprofit consultant makes journals from recycled materials, using her side hustle to transition into retirement. 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 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audac...

May 03, 20199 minEp. 853

#852 - Landscape Architect Knots Together Macrame Workshops

One woman’s passion for macrame turns into a money-making side hustle teaching others the craft. 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 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-po...

May 02, 20199 minEp. 852

#851 - “The Little Mermaid” Inspires Six-Figure Sleeping Bag Biz

A special effects artists turns his Hollywood trade into an oceanic brand that makes unique sleeping bags for kids. 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 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audac...

May 01, 20199 minEp. 851

#850 - Best Buy Employee Moonlights as Online Ad Consultant

A digital marketer freelances away his nights and weekends, eventually turning his side gig into a multi-million dollar ad agency. 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 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: ht...

Apr 30, 20198 minEp. 850

#849 - Savvy Bride Turns Budget Wedding Into Six Figure Success

A frugal bride starts blogging about how to save money while planning a wedding. After a lot of hard work, she’s now generating over six figures per year. 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 To learn more about listener data and our pri...

Apr 29, 201910 minEp. 849

#848 - WEEKLY RECAP: Should You Feel Guilty About Passive Income?

In our seventeenth recap of Season III, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week. Also: an audio update from a previous case study! 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 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices ...

Apr 28, 201910 minEp. 848

#847 - Opera Singer Moonlights as Home Improvement Contractor

A New York City opera singer channels her inner handywoman skills to become a “practical diva.” 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 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-pol...

Apr 27, 20198 minEp. 847

#846 - New Mom Uses Pinterest to Launch Parenting Blog

With a goal of avoiding “fluffy” content, a new mom launches a parenting blog that provides lots of detailed, practical info. In one recent month, she earned more than $1,500 from advertising and referral fees. 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: @chris...

Apr 26, 20199 minEp. 846

#845 - Canadian Moms Invent Baby Monitors for Active Toddlers

This Canadian mom woke up to find her son cuddling a sprinkler she’d left on the porch the night before. The realization her son had left the house in the middle of the night prompted her and a friend to create the next stage of baby monitors. 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: Side...

Apr 25, 20198 minEp. 845

#844 - Avid Reader Sells Used Books On Instagram

4 An IT analyst makes page-turning profits after building a dedicated audience of book enthusiasts. You can make money without a large following! 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 practi...

Apr 24, 20199 minEp. 844

#843 - Chemical Engineer Zips Up Solution for Baggy Shirts

When an engineer receives a ridiculously baggy work shirt, he grabs it by the collar and designs a DIY tailoring device. Four years later, he’s sold $150,000 of them. 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 a...

Apr 23, 20199 minEp. 843

#842 - Plant Ahead: Healthy Food Blog Sprouts Membership Service

A Canadian Communications Officer and lover of plant-based food starts a meal prep service, earning $2,000 in monthly recurring revenue within her first three months. 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 a...

Apr 22, 20199 minEp. 842

#841 - WEEKLY RECAP: Side Hustle Book Is Just $1.99 (This Week Only)

In our sixteenth recap of Season III, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week. Also: an audio update from a previous case study! 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: #SideHustleSchoo lShow notes: SideHustleSchool.com Twitter: @chrisguillebeau To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices vi...

Apr 21, 201912 minEp. 841

#840 - NYC Student Starts Barking Business Walking Dogs

A busy college student discovers a way to create his own schedule and make $2,000 a month by walking dogs. 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 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/...

Apr 20, 20199 minEp. 840

#839 - Guitar Player Chalks Up Success by Enjoying the Process

A systems administrator and lifelong guitar player generates thousands per month writing about his musical hobby. 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 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyi...

Apr 19, 20199 minEp. 839

#838 - Multiple-Use Plastics Take Big Bite for the Environment

A designer reinvents her life and work, starting an eco-friendly line of multiple-use plastics. It’s good for the environment, AND it’s highly profitable. 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 To learn more about listener data and our pri...

Apr 18, 20197 minEp. 838

#837 - Amsterdam Bike Tours Become Passive Profit Center

A traveler’s attempt to pay rent turns into one of Amsterdam’s premier touring companies. 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 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Le...

Apr 17, 20198 minEp. 837

#836 - Music Graduate Makes Spare Change Filling Spare Rooms

After graduating and moving to London, this self taught coder builds a website to help housemates find each other. Fifteen years later, it earns millions of dollars in profit and has hundreds of thousands of 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: #SideHustleSchool Show notes: SideHustleSchool.com Twitter: ...

Apr 16, 20199 minEp. 836
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