Side Hustle School

In this week’s First $1,000 segment, we hear from the owner of an Etsy shop called The Blue Breakfront. After making a few rookie mistakes, she leveled-up and began getting steady sales. 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...

We had an episode recently with an Amazon seller who had a competitor posting lots of fake reviews. Today’s caller has been dealing with a similar issue: unfair Etsy sellers who mass-manufacture their products, contrary to the platform’s seller policy. Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting their job. Thi...

Today’s caller faces a big decision: during a time of unemployment, does she stretch her side hustle into a career, or go back to traditional 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: S...

In this week’s Failure Friday segment, we hear from a middle-school principal from Pennsylvania. When he starts a blog for high-school volleyball players, it doesn’t get off to a smashing start.    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 “Throwback Thursday / Where are they now?” segment, we hear from the founder of KaorisKitchen.com. She started teaching mochi-making classes in the Bay Area, but pivoted to a new business selling mochi donuts locally. 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 inc...

Today’s listener is a life coach who’s heard me say that the way to succeed with this kind of personal service is to choose a focus or niche. Fair enough … but how do you do that? 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 severa...

Two friends learn the logistics of running a fulfilling business. In their first month of operation, they handled 3,000 orders for a Kickstarter project. 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 not...

In this week’s First $1,000 segment, we hear from the creator of Consecrate, a subscription box for pastors and ministers. She sends more than 500 boxes out each 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...

A listener came across my back-of-the-napkin spreadsheet template and is wondering something: if a business or side hustle is new, how can you forecast earnings for it? It’s a good question, but there’s also a good answer. 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...

After completing two long sessions with a client, a new coach received a request for a refund. Should she revise her policy of “money back with no questions asked”? 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...

In this week’s Failure Friday segment, we hear from an Atlanta designer. In addition to her full-time day job, she’s the owner of a stationary brand called Lucky Dog Design. Selling her products on Amazon seemed like a logical idea, but turned into a costly mistake.    Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitti...

In this week’s “Throwback Thursday / Where are they now?” segment, we hear from the founder of a baseball training academy. During the pandemic, he opened an additional business selling training gear on Amazon. 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 less...

Today’s caller is wondering if she can sell the same line of products with two different brand names. Is this clever or unethical?  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.c...

After traveling non-stop for a busy job, a TV producer aims to reduce her plastic consumption. 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...

In this week’s First $1,000 segment, we hear from the founder of a sports leadership coaching business. He got his start by volunteering at a local school, and it quickly grew into something more.  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...

Today’s listener is wondering about a side hustle version of Prime Day. Can there be such a thing, or should the smaller sellers of the world simply piggyback on what Amazon has done since everyone is shopping anyway? 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 guid...

A listener has been selling on Etsy and wants to make the switch to Shopify. What’s the best way to do this? 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@sidehust...

In this week’s Failure Friday segment, we hear from Dev Chakravarty from the U.K. He had an idea to start a rental car company for electric vehicles. This turned out to be much more difficult than he expected! 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 “Throwback Thursday / Where are they now?” segment, we hear from the founder of Lokal Artisan Foods, offering delicious french toast bites in Philadelphia and beyond.  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 sev...

Today’s listener has a moral dilemma: they made more money by raising their prices! Wait, what’s wrong with that? Listen to their question to find out. 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...

Taking a cue from her Carda-Mom, a sales professional creates steepable coffee flavoring bags containing organic spices instead of artificial syrups. 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 a wedding marketer who makes a vision board and sets out to build a new 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: SideHustleSchool....

Today’s caller seeks help marketing his services to a subset of faith-based filmmakers. Where can he find clients, and what does he offer them?  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: SideH...

There are lots of ways an online creator can get paid. Which are the most common—and which are the most profitable?  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@...

In this week’s Failure Friday segment, we hear from the founder of Bad Day Box, offering “snail mail self-care.” She planned to launch on Kickstarter, but was forced to make a last-minute change.  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 listen...