Side Hustle School

In today's episode, we help a side hustler decide if it's time to hire a virtual assistant. Learn how to assess your readiness, find the right help, and delegate tasks effectively without breaking the bank. 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...

In this week's Throwback Thursday segment, we hear how a San Jose educator scaled their DIY science kits. Learn how school partnerships and workshops helped them deliver hands-on STEM experiences to hundreds of kids every 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 include...

A Texas man puts a bounce in his step by finding a uniquely profitable niche. This bouncy hustle earns multiple six-figures in its first year! 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: SideHus...

In today's episode, we help a new blogger decide whether to focus on a specific niche or go broad to grow faster. Learn why starting small and specific can give you the best chance 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 lessons and listener...

In this week's First $1,000 segment, we hear from an NYC event planner who started a pop-up picnic service in the city's parks. Learn how she marketed her picnics and reached her first $1,000. 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...

This new segment is all about helping you learn the key steps to a new side hustle in 2025, one step or concept per week. It includes activities, examples, and more—and of course it's all free. Today's topic: sizing up your ideas. 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...

In today's episode, we help a jewelry maker decide whether to keep selling in a local shop that takes a 40% commission. We'll explore the pros and cons, negotiation tips, and how to maintain strong relationships while growing your 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...

In today's episode, we help a social media manager calculate her break-even point. Learn how to apply this essential business concept to a service-based business and use it to grow more strategically. 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 li...

In this week's Throwback Thursday segment, we explore the rise of ghost influencers—anonymous personas creating real engagement for brands. Hear how one edgy social media manager turned this idea into a thriving 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...

In the face of adversity, a woman creates a series of online courses teaching the art of baking sourdough bread. Stop loafing around! If she can do it, you can too. 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 today's episode, we help a catering business owner weigh the risks of taking outside funding to grow her business. Learn about the potential downsides, from financial pressure to loss of control, and how to make the best decision. 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 in...

In this week's First $1,000 segment, we meet a repair enthusiast who's giving gently used items a second life. He shares how he created a repair and resale business with unique product stories, quickly reaching his first $1,000. 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 include...

This new segment is all about helping you learn the key steps to a new side hustle in 2025, one step or concept per week. It includes activities, examples, and more—and of course it's all free. Today's topic: the power of observation. 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...

In today's episode, we help a listener validate their idea for a carpooling app for parents. Learn how to test demand, estimate costs, and spot red flags before investing too much time or 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 show includes free guided lessons and listener...

    In today's episode, we help a fitness studio owner decide if it's the right time to open a second location. Learn how to evaluate your readiness, minimize risks, and expand without turning success into stress. 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...

In this week's Throwback Thursday segment, we revisit a side hustler who began renting camping gear to tourists in New Zealand. Now, they organize guided wilderness expeditions for beginner adventurers, helping clients from around the world experience the great outdoors. Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quit...

This pastor had been side-hustling his entire adult life and was about to burn out. Luckily a familiar podcast showed him how to save time, sell products, and turn his role playing passion into profit. 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 l...

In today's episode, we help an online shop owner figure out what to focus on in her website analytics. Learn how to use conversion rates, bounce rates, and other key metrics to grow your e-commerce 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...

In this week's First $1,000 segment, we hear from a Minneapolis teacher who turned her knowledge of children's stories into a series of short, actionable online courses. Robin shares how she marketed her micro-courses and earned her first $1,000. 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...

This new segment is all about helping you learn the key steps to a new side hustle in 2025, one step or concept per week. It includes activities, examples, and more—and of course it's all free. Today's topic: learning to spot profitable ideas. Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting their job. This y...

In today's episode, we help a photographer decide whether to offer a money-back guarantee for his services. Learn how to build trust with clients while protecting your business from potential downsides. 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...

In today's episode, we help a leadership coach stand out in an oversaturated market. Learn how to identify your unique value, niche down, and attract your ideal clients with strategies that 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 listene...

In this week's Throwback Thursday segment, we revisit two late-night bakers who created Oakland's first cookie ATM. They share how this bold experiment evolved into a thriving pop-up and DIY cookie kit 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 les...

We're back with an all-new season! Here's how year nine (!) of Side Hustle School will work. Introducing new features, music, and another 365 days of episodes.  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 we...

In today’s New Year’s Eve episode, we help a listener explore how to turn their passion for the ‘adopt, don’t shop’ movement into a profitable 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 note...