Side Hustle School Ep. 3201 - First $1,000: Weekend ASL Crash Courses for Hospitality Staff
Oct 6, 2025
Discover how a certified ASL interpreter transformed empty hotel conference rooms into quick and effective training sessions for hospitality staff. Inspired by a mishap at check-in, they created a practical four-hour workshop. Learn about their unique promotional tactics, like filming participants for social media. Witness their rapid growth, landing multiple bookings and generating significant earnings. The interpreter shares vital advice on solving specific problems and balancing this venture with regular work, all while enhancing guest experiences.
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From Check-In Mishap To Workshop
- A certified ASL interpreter created a four-hour "Front Desk ASL" workshop after watching staff struggle at a hotel check-in.
- She ran classes in hotel ballrooms and other venues, earning $1,100 per session and quickly scaling bookings.
Sell Training As Standard Staff Refresh
- Pitch a short, employer-paid training that fits existing training budgets like CPR or food safety refreshers.
- Offer a flat fee, clear deliverable, and a laminated cheat sheet to make approval easy for managers.
Keep Sessions Small, Practical, And Marketable
- Run focused four-hour sessions with up to 12 employees and keep the offer narrow and practical.
- Film participants signing service phrases and use the clip as marketing to attract new clients.