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: the power of observation. 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 note...
Jan 12, 2025•7 min•Ep. 2934
In today’s episode, we help a listener validate their idea for a carpooling app for parents. Learn how to test demand, estimate costs, and spot red flags before investing too much time or money. 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@sidehustleschool...
Jan 11, 2025•6 min•Ep. 2933
In today’s episode, we help a fitness studio owner decide if it’s the right time to open a second location. Learn how to evaluate your readiness, minimize risks, and expand without turning success into stress. 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...
Jan 10, 2025•5 min•Ep. 2932
In this week’s Throwback Thursday segment, we revisit a side hustler who began renting camping gear to tourists in New Zealand. Now, they organize guided wilderness expeditions for beginner adventurers, helping clients from around the world experience the great outdoors. 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 ...
Jan 09, 2025•7 min•Ep. 2931
This pastor had been side-hustling his entire adult life and was about to burn out. Luckily a familiar podcast showed him how to save time, sell products, and turn his role playing passion into profit. 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...
Jan 08, 2025•6 min•Ep. 2930
In today’s episode, we help an online shop owner figure out what to focus on in her website analytics. Learn how to use conversion rates, bounce rates, and other key metrics to grow your e-commerce business. 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@sid...
Jan 07, 2025•5 min•Ep. 2927
In this week’s First $1,000 segment, we hear from a Minneapolis teacher who turned her knowledge of children’s stories into a series of short, actionable online courses. Robin shares how she marketed her micro-courses and earned her first $1,000. 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. Sho...
Jan 06, 2025•6 min•Ep. 2928
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: learning to spot profitable ideas. 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. ...
Jan 05, 2025•10 min•Ep. 2927
In today’s episode, we help a photographer decide whether to offer a money-back guarantee for his services. Learn how to build trust with clients while protecting your business from potential downsides. 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@sidehust...
Jan 04, 2025•6 min•Ep. 2926
In today’s episode, we help a leadership coach stand out in an oversaturated market. Learn how to identify your unique value, niche down, and attract your ideal clients with strategies that work. 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...
Jan 03, 2025•6 min•Ep. 2925
In this week’s Throwback Thursday segment, we revisit two late-night bakers who created Oakland’s first cookie ATM. They share how this bold experiment evolved into a thriving pop-up and DIY cookie kit business. 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...
Jan 02, 2025•6 min•Ep. 2924
We’re back with an all-new season! Here’s how year nine (!) of Side Hustle School will work. Introducing new features, music, and another 365 days of episodes. 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@sidehustleschool.com Be on the show: Si...
Jan 01, 2025•6 min•Ep. 2923
In today’s New Year’s Eve episode, we help a listener explore how to turn their passion for the ‘adopt, don’t shop’ movement into a profitable business. 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@sidehustleschool.com Be on the show: SideHustleSchool.com/questi...
Dec 31, 2024•5 min•Ep. 2922
In this week’s First $1,000 segment, we meet a web developer who turned his interest in ergonomic office furniture into a profitable side hustle. We explore how he built multiple niche websites that generated tens of thousands in commissions through Google AdSense. 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 we...
Dec 30, 2024•6 min•Ep. 2921
In today’s episode, we dive into the strategy behind giving away an online course for free. Was this a crazy idea, a strategic plan, or something else? 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@sidehustleschool.com Be on the show: SideHustleSchool.com/questio...
Dec 29, 2024•6 min•Ep. 2920
In today’s episode, we dive into predictions for 2025—which is right around the corner! What trends, opportunities, and challenges should side hustlers and small business owners be preparing for? 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@sidehustleschool.com ...
Dec 28, 2024•5 min•Ep. 2919
In this week’s “Failure Friday” segment, we hear from a freelance graphic designer who found success on Upwork and decided to expand to Fiverr to grow her client base. However, the move to Fiverr led to a decline in client quality, causing issues with project expectations and delivery. 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 an...
Dec 27, 2024•7 min•Ep. 2918
In this week’s “Throwback Thursday” segment, we hear from a fin-tech employee whose side project comparing credit cards grew into a profitable venture, earning $8,000/month in referral fees. 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@sidehust...
Dec 26, 2024•6 min•Ep. 2917
Merry Christmas! In today’s episode, we help a listener decide what to focus on next after gaining early traction with their 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: team@sidehustleschool.com Be on the show: SideHustleSchool.com/questions Conne...
Dec 25, 2024•5 min•Ep. 2916
In today’s episode, we help a listener find the best way to co-manage a business email account with their team, including HelpScout, Hubspot, and more. 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@sidehustleschool.com Be on the show: SideHustleSchool.com/q...
Dec 24, 2024•5 min•Ep. 2915
In this story, we follow a data analyst who turns his knack for numbers and love of sports into a profitable business. We explore how he developed fantasy sports prediction algorithms that helped him reach his first $1,000 in earnings. 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...
Dec 23, 2024•6 min•Ep. 2914
In today’s episode, we help a listener understand how to calculate ROI when considering buying a local business. We’ll cover how to estimate the payoff period, factors that impact profitability, and tools to make the analysis easier. 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: Side...
Dec 22, 2024•5 min•Ep. 2913
In today’s episode, we help a listener figure out what to do after paying for multiple subscriptions they haven’t used: a common and unfortunate problem. 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@sidehustleschool.com Be on the show: SideHustleScho...
Dec 21, 2024•5 min•Ep. 2912
In this week’s “Failure Friday” segment, we hear from a tech professional who started offering design and development services as a side hustle. As the business grew, balancing it with a full-time job and personal life becomes overwhelming, leading to stress and performance issues at work. 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 lesson...
Dec 20, 2024•7 min•Ep. 2911
In this week’s “Throwback Thursday” segment, we hear from a side hustler whose passion for organization and design morphed into a steady income stream while maintaining her day job. 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@sidehustleschool....
Dec 19, 2024•6 min•Ep. 2910
In today’s episode, we help a listener with strategies to boost the average order value of her online store. We’ll cover upselling, cross-selling, and other techniques to increase sales in a way that feels natural and customer-friendly. 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: S...
Dec 18, 2024•4 min•Ep. 2909
In today’s episode, we help a listener decide whether to use micro-influencers to promote their e-commerce brand. Should they hire through an agency or go the DIY route to save money? 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@sidehustleschool.com Be on ...
Dec 17, 2024•6 min•Ep. 2908
In this week’s “First $1K” segment, we hear from a Dutch side hustler who turned her organizational skills into a profitable business by managing Airbnb properties for homeowners. 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@sidehustleschool.co...
Dec 16, 2024•6 min•Ep. 2907
In today’s episode, we help a listener refine their cold email strategy to get more client responses. Learn how to craft personalized, value-driven messages that convert, without sounding like a template. 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@sidehu...
Dec 15, 2024•5 min•Ep. 2906
Today’s episode tackles a question about the best way to sell tickets for an event. Should you keep sales open on a rolling basis or create urgency with a waitlist and limited sale dates? 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@sidehustleschool.com Be...
Dec 14, 2024•5 min•Ep. 2905
