Should you bother trying to optimize your website for search engines? Our caller wonders if it’s an arms race that no one can win. 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 Connect on Twitter...
May 28, 2022•4 min•Ep 1974•Transcript available on Metacast In this week’s Failure Friday segment, we hear from the founder of a line of “rude, offensive greeting cards” in the UK. As his business grew, he turned to overseas suppliers for a big holiday shipment. You might guess what happens next! 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: SideHustleSc...
May 27, 2022•7 min•Ep 1973•Transcript available on Metacast In this week’s “Throwback Thursday / Where are they now?” segment, we hear from a New Hampshire fabric artist. She’s built a seamless business while working a day job in IT. 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: SideHu...
May 26, 2022•6 min•Ep 1972•Transcript available on Metacast At what point in your new hustle should you start posting on social media—should it be before you even have a product or service, or is it better to wait? 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/ques...
May 25, 2022•4 min•Ep 1971•Transcript available on Metacast A midwestern couple makes cash out of catastrophe, reinventing themselves during the 2020 lockdown. 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 Connect on Twitter: @chrisguillebeau Connect on I...
May 24, 2022•6 min•Ep 1970•Transcript available on Metacast In this week’s First $1,000 segment, we hear from the founder of StartPlaying.Games, a hub for professional dungeon masters who facilitate tabletop games at private events. 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: SideHus...
May 23, 2022•6 min•Ep 1969•Transcript available on Metacast A caller from Mexico City is starting a Lotería, a Mexican version of Bingo. How can she get people to buy tickets? 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 Connect on Twitter: @chrisguilleb...
May 22, 2022•5 min•Ep 1968•Transcript available on Metacast This listener just heard from their competition—and the competition isn’t happy. How should they respond? 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 Connect on Twitter: @chrisguillebeau Connec...
May 21, 2022•5 min•Ep 1967•Transcript available on Metacast In this week’s Failure Friday segment, we hear from the founder of Plate Crate, a baseball-themed subscription service. Business was going great–but when he decided to upgrade the website, the count quickly went against him. 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 Emai...
May 20, 2022•6 min•Ep 1966•Transcript available on Metacast In this week’s “Throwback Thursday / Where are they now?” segment, we hear from the founder of QD Foodie, a kitchen tool collection that makes cooking fun. Her products are now sold in houseware stores across the U.S. and direct to customers worldwide. 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...
May 19, 2022•7 min•Ep 1965•Transcript available on Metacast If knowledge is free, why does anyone pay for it? 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 Connect on Twitter: @chrisguillebeau Connect on Instagram: @193countries Visit Chris's main site: C...
May 18, 2022•6 min•Ep 1964•Transcript available on Metacast With startup costs of $150 from a tax refund, this single mom teaches the science of healthy skin with simple, small batch skincare products. 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 Connect...
May 17, 2022•6 min•Ep 1963•Transcript available on Metacast In this week’s First $1,000 segment, we hear from the creator of FrenchieJourney.com, a boisterous blog and bedazzling resource for fans of French bulldogs. 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/qu...
May 16, 2022•8 min•Ep 1962•Transcript available on Metacast Some topics or niches are much more profitable than others. Today’s caller is wondering if we can cut to the chase and just give him a list. Fair enough! 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/quest...
May 15, 2022•5 min•Ep 1961•Transcript available on Metacast Today’s caller is making a YouTube series, but not getting the traction he’d like. Is there anything he can do to have his videos seen by more people? 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/question...
May 14, 2022•6 min•Ep 1960•Transcript available on Metacast In this week’s Failure Friday segment, we hear from the inventor of “Switchasaurus,” a dinosaur card game. When his first supplier under delivers, he tries to evolve. 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: SideHustleSch...
May 13, 2022•8 min•Ep 1959•Transcript available on Metacast In this week’s “Throwback Thursday / Where are they now?” segment, we hear from an Idaho woodworker. As more people have moved to the area, his business has taken off. 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: SideHustleSc...
May 12, 2022•7 min•Ep 1958•Transcript available on Metacast What happens when your day job brings you a lead for your side hustle? This caller faces an ethical dilemma, as well as a practical one. 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 Connect on T...
May 11, 2022•5 min•Ep 1957•Transcript available on Metacast Fascinated by the influencer life, a university student creates a fashion blog that earns real money, thanks to SEO and Pinterest. 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 Connect on Twitter...
May 10, 2022•8 min•Ep 1956•Transcript available on Metacast In this week’s First $1,000 segment, we hear from the co-founders of Wandercolors. Together, they produce digital art of iconic travel destinations. 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 ...
May 09, 2022•6 min•Ep 1955•Transcript available on Metacast Today’s listener is experiencing lots of demand for the free version of her coaching offer, but not the paid one. Let’s see if we can help her! 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. Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money wi...
May 08, 2022•6 min•Ep 1954•Transcript available on Metacast We’ve all been there—ghosted by someone we liked. In this case, a designer nearly lands the perfect client, but then the client goes AWOL. What can we learn from the experience? 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...
May 07, 2022•5 min•Ep 1953•Transcript available on Metacast In this week’s Failure Friday segment, we hear from an Australian who owns an ecommerce business offering mindful toys and gifts. Following a rebrand, she pays Instagram influencers to create interest—but mostly they just took her 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: SideHustleSc...
May 06, 2022•5 min•Ep 1952•Transcript available on Metacast In this week’s “Throwback Thursday / Where are they now?” segment, we hear from the founder of Mozart for Munchkins. The group produces concerts and musical experiences for children of all ages in New York City. 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@sideh...
May 05, 2022•7 min•Ep 1951•Transcript available on Metacast Today’s caller wants to know: can you really right-click and save someone else’s NFT to your computer? And if you can, can you then sell it yourself? (I love the thinking here!) 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...
May 04, 2022•6 min•Ep 1950•Transcript available on Metacast This travel writer found the ticket to a thriving membership site, helping families book airfare for less. Wheels up! 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 Connect on Twitter: @chrisguill...
May 03, 2022•7 min•Ep 1949•Transcript available on Metacast In this week’s First $1,000 segment, we hear from a globetrotting Australian who owns an ad agency. He took a 50% salary cut to learn about the early model of pay-per-click advertising, but the decision paid off well. 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...
May 02, 2022•8 min•Ep 1948•Transcript available on Metacast Today’s caller has a different sort of problem than most people who struggle to get off the ground: her business is going so well that she’s feeling overwhelmed with the 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@sidehustleschool.com Be on the show: Side...
May 01, 2022•5 min•Ep 1947•Transcript available on Metacast Today’s listener has an intriguing idea: to aid in memory retention using spaced repetition—but with outsourced tutors from other countries. Think of it like “Upwork meets Coursera.” Will it 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@sidehustleschool.com...
Apr 30, 2022•6 min•Ep 1946•Transcript available on Metacast In this week’s Failure Friday segment, we hear from the co-owner of a business that livestreams weddings. When Covid struck, they thought they had the perfect opportunity to expand to a new market—but buyer interest fizzled. 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 Emai...
Apr 29, 2022•7 min•Ep 1945•Transcript available on Metacast 
