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, 2021•5 min•Ep. 1764
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, 2021•6 min•Ep. 1763
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, 2021•7 min•Ep. 1762
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, 2021•6 min•Ep. 1761
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, 2021•7 min•Ep. 1760
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, 2021•6 min•Ep. 1759
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, 2021•8 min•Ep. 1758
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, 2021•5 min•Ep. 1757
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, 2021•6 min•Ep. 1756
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, 2021•8 min•Ep. 1755
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, 2021•5 min•Ep. 1754
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, 2021•8 min•Ep. 1753
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, 2021•6 min•Ep. 1752
This couple combines their love for travel and vintage campers into a unique rental experience. 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 ratin...
Oct 17, 2021•7 min•Ep. 1751
After a NYT reporter created something called “Idiot Coin,” today’s caller wants to get in on the hype coin craze while it lasts. Also: is it true that we’re making a Side Hustle School digital currency? Buckle up! 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'...
Oct 16, 2021•5 min•Ep. 1750
In this week’s Failure Friday segment, we hear from Julia Taylor, the owner and designer of an adventure-themed brand of totes and mugs. When she and her husband combine business with travel, they get an unexpected surprise. 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 ...
Oct 15, 2021•6 min•Ep. 1749
In this week’s “Throwback Thursday / Where are they now?” segment, we hear from Kate Westervelt, the founder of MomBox. She’s gone from frustrated new mom to CEO of a growing startup! 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 e...
Oct 14, 2021•6 min•Ep. 1748
Today’s listener is wondering about a good way to record and track ideas. Naturally, he’s thinking of side hustle ideas—but it really could apply to *any* ideas. I’ll give you three good options in my answer. 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...
Oct 13, 2021•5 min•Ep. 1747
When this insurance manager has an idea in the middle of the night, he balls in love with the intersection of entrepreneurship and sports. 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 ...
Oct 12, 2021•7 min•Ep. 1746
Today’s listener has been operating his side hustle in secret while working remotely—and now he has to return to the office. What happens 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, 2017. ...
Oct 11, 2021•6 min•Ep. 1745
This tech-savvy senior helps others find their zen with technology, all while getting paid for teaching classes through a third-party platform. 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. W...
Oct 10, 2021•7 min•Ep. 1744
Used car prices are sky-high! If you’re not currently selling a car, is there any way to profit from markets like these? 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...
Oct 09, 2021•5 min•Ep. 1743
In this week’s Failure Friday segment, we hear from an attorney who sells cork sunglasses (not at the seashore…). When a client placed a large order, a long delay in China caused the relationship to break down. 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 fr...
Oct 08, 2021•6 min•Ep. 1742
In this week’s “Throwback Thursday / Where are they now?” segment, we hear from Mike Reed, founder of Micro Gainz, a system that helps weightlifters break plateaus. The pandemic helped him bulk up his business! 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 fr...
Oct 07, 2021•7 min•Ep. 1741
Today’s caller is launching her own skincare line, and is thinking of paying influencers to post about her products. Is this a good idea—and if so, what does she need to know in advance? 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 publishe...
Oct 06, 2021•6 min•Ep. 1740
A teenage history fan starts a podcast about vikings that grows to 50,000 downloads/month. He then becomes a podcast growth consultant, bringing in a full-time income. 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 05, 2021•7 min•Ep. 1739
Today’s listener has an interesting challenge: he wants to reach out to a company he bought a product from and offer to partner with them. He’s already tracked down their key employees on LinkedIn. What’s the next step? 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...
Oct 04, 2021•6 min•Ep. 1738
A Texas crafter turns castoffs into whimsical works of art, earning a full-time income and building a sustainable business. 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 grate...
Oct 03, 2021•6 min•Ep. 1737
What are the advantages and disadvantages of structuring a course where students go through it at the same time—both for the students and the course creator? 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 Janu...
Oct 02, 2021•5 min•Ep. 1736
In this week’s Failure Friday segment, we hear from the co-founder of Dancakes, the world’s first international pancake art brand. We profiled them for Episode 1,000 (!) and they’re back today with a strong disaster story. 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 al...
Oct 01, 2021•9 min•Ep. 1735
