Side Hustle School

In this week’s First $1,000 segment, we hear from a Los Angeles consultant who begins buying and reselling sports cards during the pandemic. He does it because it’s fun—but it also ends up being highly 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...

Today’s caller is at a crossroads: should she keep pursuing her side hustle idea even though it hasn’t been 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: te...

Should you bother trying to optimize your website for search engines? Our caller wonders if it’s an arms race that no one can win.  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...

In this week’s Failure Friday segment, we hear from the founder of a line of “rude, offensive greeting cards” in the UK. As his business grew, he turned to overseas suppliers for a big holiday shipment. You might guess what happens 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 sho...

In this week’s “Throwback Thursday / Where are they now?” segment, we hear from a New Hampshire fabric artist. She’s built a seamless business while working a day job in 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 listener Q&A several days...

At what point in your new hustle should you start posting on social media—should it be before you even have a product or service, or is it better to wait? 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 no...

A midwestern couple makes cash out of catastrophe, reinventing themselves during the 2020 lockdown.   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@sidehustleschoo...

In this week’s First $1,000 segment, we hear from the founder of StartPlaying. Games, a hub for professional dungeon masters who facilitate tabletop games at private events.  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 day...

A caller from Mexico City is starting a Lotería, a Mexican version of Bingo. How can she get people to buy tickets?    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: tea...

This listener just heard from their competition—and the competition isn’t happy. How should they respond?  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@sidehustle...

In this week’s Failure Friday segment, we hear from the founder of Plate Crate, a baseball-themed subscription service. Business was going great–but when he decided to upgrade the website, the count quickly went against him.    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...

In this week’s “Throwback Thursday / Where are they now?” segment, we hear from the founder of QD Foodie, a kitchen tool collection that makes cooking fun. Her products are now sold in houseware stores across the U.S. and direct to customers worldwide.  Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting their job. Th...

If knowledge is free, why does anyone pay for 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 listener Q&A several days each week. Show notes: SideHustleSchool.com Email: team@sidehustleschool.com Be on the show: SideHustleSchool.com/question...

With startup costs of $150 from a tax refund, this single mom teaches the science of healthy skin with simple, small batch skincare products. 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: SideHust...

In this week’s First $1,000 segment, we hear from the creator of FrenchieJourney.com, a boisterous blog and bedazzling resource for fans of French bulldogs.  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...

Some topics or niches are much more profitable than others. Today’s caller is wondering if we can cut to the chase and just give him a list. Fair enough! 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...

Today’s caller is making a YouTube series, but not getting the traction he’d like. Is there anything he can do to have his videos seen by more people? 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 Failure Friday segment, we hear from the inventor of “Switchasaurus,” a dinosaur card game. When his first supplier under delivers, he tries to evolve. 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 w...

In this week’s “Throwback Thursday / Where are they now?” segment, we hear from an Idaho woodworker. As more people have moved to the area, his business has taken off.  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...

What happens when your day job brings you a lead for your side hustle? This caller faces an ethical dilemma, as well as a practical one.  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: SideHustleSc...

Fascinated by the influencer life, a university student creates a fashion blog that earns real money, thanks to SEO and Pinterest.   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....

In this week’s First $1,000 segment, we hear from the co-founders of Wandercolors. Together, they produce digital art of iconic travel destinations. 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...

Today’s listener is experiencing lots of demand for the free version of her coaching offer, but not the paid one. Let’s see if we can help her! 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. Side Hustle School...

We’ve all been there—ghosted by someone we liked. In this case, a designer nearly lands the perfect client, but then the client goes AWOL. What can we learn from the experience? 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...

In this week’s Failure Friday segment, we hear from an Australian who owns an ecommerce business offering mindful toys and gifts. Following a rebrand, she pays Instagram influencers to create interest—but mostly they just took her money.   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 s...