Side Hustle School

In this week’s Failure Friday segment, we hear from a jewelry seller who almost gets taken out of commission by a highly negative review.    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: SideHustl...

In this week’s “Throwback Thursday / Where are they now?” segment, we hear from a longtime parking lot striper (not stripper!) who’s also written the definitive how-to guide on the topic. 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 listener has been teaching a local seminar on speed-reading. She now wants to take her show on the road … and quickly! What does she need to do 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 note...

Hoping to pay off his debt, a policy analyst begins writing about personal finance. Before long, he was earning more than $5,000/month. 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...

In this week’s First $1,000 segment, we hear from a personal trainer who makes a big change to become a life coach. Is she able to manifest her way to a full slate of clients?  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 d...

If you began investing in cryptocurrency at the top of the market, you might be sitting on some pretty significant losses. Today’s caller is wondering if there’s a bright side: can these losses be deducted from your taxes?  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 fre...

A listener plans to offer a series of online home improvement classes. Is this a good idea—and if so, how can she connect with potential subscribers and paying customers? 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 ea...

In this week’s Failure Friday segment, we hear from a successful Shopify store owner who sells party favors. Everything was going great, until disaster struck in the form of a misplaced change to her order panel.   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...

In this week’s “Throwback Thursday / Where are they now?” segment, we hear from a Toronto yoga teacher who offers classes to people with chronic illnesses. She also works as a freelance writer and travels the world. 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...

It’s good to reinvest in your business, but not at any cost. Today’s caller wants to know if there’s a rule of thumb he can use in deciding where to put profits. 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....

A school teacher on maternity leave hits the books and finds her dream side hustle, replacing her day job income and then starting a second 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:...

In this week’s First $1,000 segment, we hear from an Amazon Merch on Demand seller. She’s sold thousands of t-shirts through the platform, and has a few tips on what works best. Among other things, shirts for dog lovers are a hot item! 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...

A listener is trying to grow his Instagram following. Seems easy enough, right? Actually, no—lots of people struggle with this! It’s a crowded, competitive space. What is the crucial characteristic for success?  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 les...

Today’s caller is skilled at gaming, but can he make money from it? He also has a caveat: no eSports. He doesn’t want to play games competitively, he wants to take his knowledge and earn from 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 liste...

In this week’s Failure Friday segment, we hear from a company employee who starts a side hustle making websites during the workday. It goes well—until he steps away from his computer for lunch and forgets to change his desktop!    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 inclu...

In this week’s “Throwback Thursday / Where are they now?” segment, we hear from the founder of FranchiseFilming.com. Since his last feature, he’s increased his team and business 10x!  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 se...

One of the ways you can profit from your knowledge is by compiling that knowledge into a detailed guide, report, or owner’s manual of sorts—then selling that material. Today’s caller has a smart question: what kinds of guides sell the best?  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...

After creating an antimicrobial coating for facemasks, a scientist applies the product to his own armpits in an attempt to reduce odor from his bike rides to and from the lab. 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 da...

In this week’s First $1,000 segment, we hear from a Chicago native who starts “Day Job Dogwalking” during the pandemic. While juggling work calls with her employer, she gets paid (and eventually hires someone) to walk dogs in her neighborhood.  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,...

A listener made a bet with a friend that they can start a business and get at least one paying customer in a single day. Let’s take that bet and see if we can help! 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 wee...

A couple months ago I wrote about my experience with the Web3 app known as StepN, which pioneered the move-to-earn concept. It’s been an interesting journey, and today a listener calls in to request an update. 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 lesso...

In this week’s Failure Friday segment, we hear from the owner of an organic cosmetics brand. She was diligent with her product launches and had it down to a system–one that she may have trusted a bit too much.    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 le...

In this week’s “Throwback Thursday / Where are they now?” segment, we hear from the co-creator of a boxed party game for adults called You Don’t Know My Life. During the pandemic, he started another side hustle hosting virtual game nights for big companies.  Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting their jo...

I once published a one-page business plan that a lot of people have used and referred to over the years. Today, our caller wonders: what is essential about this plan? Can you really explain an entire business in a few paragraphs? 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 includ...

A roadside peach stand pays for college tuition, turning into a bigger business along the way. 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 B...