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
Nov 4, 2023 • 6min
#2499 - Q&A: “Help! Mailchimp rejected my newsletter…”
This episode discusses the importance of having a mailing list, the limitations of relying on social media, and provides alternatives to MailChimp. It also explores the issue of a newsletter being flagged by MailChimp, offering advice on appealing the decision and suggesting alternative email providers.
Nov 3, 2023 • 8min
#2498 - Failure Friday: The Handmade Hustle Hassle
A handmade jewelry maker shares her experience of cutting corners in her business but ends up facing backlash from customers. Learn about her journey of overcoming challenges and rediscovering the importance of quality and customer satisfaction.
Nov 2, 2023 • 6min
#2497 - TBT: Speaking Agent for Authors Builds Out Roster
In this podcast, a longtime event planner transitions to helping authors and experts get paid speaking gigs. They discuss implementing automation systems, hosting webinars, refining pricing models, and adapting to virtual speaking engagements. The importance of adapting strategies in side hustles and entrepreneurial projects is also highlighted, including selling a website to focus on new endeavors and the evolution of paid speaking.
Nov 1, 2023 • 5min
#2496 - Q&A: “How can you make money from prediction markets?”
Explore the world of prediction markets like Augur, Kalshi, and PredictIt. Get tips for beginners and learn how to monetize your forecasting talents. Do your own research and have fun with prediction markets.
Oct 31, 2023 • 4min
#2495 - Q&A: “How can I future-proof my travel blog?”
Discover how to future-proof your travel blog's SEO strategy and stay ahead of evolving technology. Learn about SEO trends, voice search optimization, and the importance of user experience and engagement.
Oct 30, 2023 • 5min
#2494 - First $1,000: Tarot and TikTok Become Winning Combo
A tarot card reader shares how she made her first $1,000 by leveraging TikTok and smart pricing strategies. She discusses her successful online business, attracting clients, managing appointments, and building a community around her services.
Oct 29, 2023 • 4min
#2493 - Q&A: “My sponsored posts have low engagement…”
A British blogger discusses the challenge of low engagement on sponsored posts. The podcast explores strategies to maintain audience engagement while monetizing content. It emphasizes the importance of authenticity and advises not to worry about occasional low engagement.
Oct 28, 2023 • 5min
#2492 - Q&A: “Will my online course cannibalize my freelancing biz?”
Discover the potential of diversifying your income with online courses as a freelancer. Explore the balance between freelancing and online courses, and learn how they can coexist. Get insights on target markets, segmentation, and effective client communication strategies.
Oct 27, 2023 • 6min
#2491 - FF: Gourmet Chef Gets Lost in the Sauce
A Philly chef with a failed gourmet food truck in a crowded food scene turns his focus to consulting for other food entrepreneurs. He talks about his upcoming pop-up dining experience in Fishtown and the challenges of the food business, while expressing belief in the future and admiration for those who persevere.
Oct 26, 2023 • 6min
#2490 - TBT: Ghostwriter Shifts from Happily Ever After to Whodunnit
A ghostwriter shares her journey of transitioning from writing romance novels to true crime, finding unexpected success and fulfillment in a new genre. The importance of being flexible and ready to pivot in your hustle is highlighted, along with insights on writing fiction and the true crime genre.
