Side Hustle School

A listener worries external links are throttling her posts. We'll use Instagram-native tools, light automation, and a simple test to keep reach high while still sending people to purchase. 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&amp...

In this week's Throwback Thursday segment, discover how one maker rescued stained recipe cards and transformed them into framed kitchen art. Her sentimental side hustle—complete with a done-for-you option—has already brightened 150 homes and counting. Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting the...

A decade-long “marathon distance” project earns six-figures in affiliate commissions for this patient runner.  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 E...

A local-only seller is debating shipping. We'll cover when it's worth it, the safest ways to get paid, and a simple two-week pilot that won't put you at risk. 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. Sho...

In this week's First $1,000 segment, dull beige cabinets became hot pastel storage after one coat of paint and the right Facebook group. In just nineteen days, that makeover hustle rolled past a thousand dollars in profit—no moving truck required. Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting their job. Th...

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: “never have a boss, never be a boss.” Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting th...

Today's caller has two levers—charge a bit more or work a bit more. We'll test both in plain numbers, then show why nudging the price usually wins for a solo coach. 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...

A listener wants to know if a slow start is normal, or a warning sign that another business might be better. We'll set a simple 90-day experiment to decide whether to double down, redesign, or walk away. 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 this week's Throwback Thursday segment, find out how a small campaign tool turned into a software product now licensed by multiple counties. 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: SideHu...

She was burned out being a CPA, so she turned her efforts to an Etsy business—but it wasn't long before she was hitting the books again, just in a more creative way. Her new spreadsheets help Etsy sellers and earn a six-figure income for 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 ye...

Today's listener wants to turn store returns into cash. We'll cover how to evaluate a pallet, estimate true margins, and avoid getting stuck with dead inventory. 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....

In this week's First $1,000 segment, campus recruiters needed polished LinkedIn photos—but photographers were booked solid. One creative grad built a plug-and-play headshot booth, rented it four times in a month, and snapped up his first grand without clicking the shutter himself. Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra mo...

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: a small-scale, large-reach transcription business. Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting t...

Today's caller makes more money on weekends than at the day job—but their revenue graph looks like a heart monitor. Can they rely enough on their extra income to go all-in? 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...

If clients praise your speed but you're still billing like a beginner, it's time to level up. Today we pinpoint the three value levers that justify higher VA rates—and a script that keeps loyal clients on board. 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...

In this week's Throwback Thursday segment, find out how one patient side hustler stockpiled retired LEGO sets, held them like collectibles, and eventually parlayed the profits into a full-on store. 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...

After relocating to Quebec, this continental creative brings seasonal flavor to an artisanal food retailing biz. 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@side...

Are you just tired—or do you need a bigger break? In this episode, we'll help a listener take a stress-test to know if they need rest, a redesign, or a full business pivot. 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 First $1,000 segment, a designer helps food trucks and pop-up restaurants get rid of chalk dust and update to the digital age. 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...

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: an online snow-skiing school. 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,...

Today's caller runs a tiny subscription app and has two grand to spend. Should that money patch cancelations or chase new sign-ups? We'll do the napkin math and land on a clear next step. 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&...

Posting everywhere spreads you thin; posting in the right place compounds momentum. Today we break down a three-question filter that shows exactly where this side hustler's wallets should live first. 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 lis...

In this week's Throwback Thursday segment, hear how one copy-savvy side hustler turned a collection of recruiter emails into a paid “swipe file,” and then built a monthly subscription around 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...

The buzzworthy journey of Minnesotan bees and their keepers. These hardy bees don't mess around—last year they produced $150,000 in sweet 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. Show note...

Great contracting work often reveals the next problem to solve. Here's a simple script that turns an “upsell” into an obvious win for the client—and leaves everyone feeling good about the extra invoice. 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 g...