Side Hustle School
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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Latest episodes
Jun 13, 2024 • 7min
#2721 - TBT: Digital Assets Empire Thrives Amidst Disruption
A schoolteacher finds a profitable side hustle in reselling returned goods online. He shares tips on bulk auctions, inventory management, and product selection. The podcast explores the growth of digital assets in disrupting times and the importance of generating passive income.
Jun 12, 2024 • 5min
#2720 - Q&A: “I’m a professional makeup artist…”
Professional makeup artist transitions to teaching side hustle with makeup tutorials, covering class structure, choosing topics, audience targeting, and monetizing skills for financial freedom
Jun 11, 2024 • 5min
#2719 - Q&A: “Stuck in low-paying gigs…”
Learn how to boost productivity and income in low-paying gigs with practical advice for contract bookkeepers. Discover strategies for managing workload, prioritizing tasks, and attracting higher-paying clients. Get tips on time management and increasing income by specializing and raising rates.
Jun 10, 2024 • 6min
#2718 - First $1,000: Birdwatching App Flocks to Success
A tech-savvy side hustler combines coding and birdwatching to create a mobile app that monetizes through ads and premium features. The app reaches its first $1,000, paving the way for potential full-time entrepreneurship.
Jun 9, 2024 • 5min
#2717 - Q&A: “I changed cities and lost my local clients…”
This podcast provides tips to a math tutor on rebuilding her client base after moving cities, focusing on working smarter and diversifying; it also explores strategies for growing a tutoring side hustle in a new city, including online platforms, personal websites, specialized services, and passive income.
Jun 8, 2024 • 6min
#2716 - Q&A: “How can I hire my first assistant?”
Learn how a reseller from Minneapolis navigates the hiring process for their first assistant, covering finding the right candidate, effective onboarding, and legal/financial aspects. Discover strategies for hiring an assistant by defining roles, conducting paid trial runs, and starting with part-time or contract help.
Jun 7, 2024 • 8min
#2715 - Failure Friday: Vintage Watch Restorer Learns Timely Lesson
A vintage watch restorer shares a cautionary tale about the importance of clear communication in business interactions. The story revolves around a misunderstanding with a client that almost tarnished the restorer's reputation. Lessons on trust, credibility, and perseverance in side hustles and small businesses are also discussed, emphasizing the value of learning from experiences and overcoming misunderstandings.
Jun 6, 2024 • 5min
#2714 - TBT: Bookworm Cashes in on Audible Affiliate Book Reviews
Discover how a schoolteacher cashes in on reselling returned goods online, turning a profit to supplement his income. Learn about using Audible affiliate links in book reviews to earn substantial income and transforming a passion for audiobooks into a successful side hustle.
Jun 5, 2024 • 6min
#2713 - Q&A: “My clients aren’t paying my invoices on time…”
Freelance writer discusses strategies for managing late client payments and setting boundaries. Expert advice on handling payment challenges and improving client relations in the freelance industry.
Jun 4, 2024 • 5min
#2712 - Q&A: “My plan to build and sell chatbots…”
In this episode, we help a computer science student launch a chatbot creation side hustle. The world is wild these days!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.comEmail: team@sidehustleschool.comBe on the show: SideHustleSchool.com/questionsConnect on Instagram: @193countriesVisit Chris's main site: ChrisGuillebeau.comRead A Year of Mental Health: yearofmentalhealth.substack.comIf 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—it shows that people are listening and looking forward to new episodes. 😎 🙏🏼 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
