Chris Guillebeau

Side Hustle School

Business EN ↓ 3536 episodes

A daily show for everyone who works a regular job and wants to start an income-earning project on the side. In each episode, listeners will hear a different story of someone who's started a side hustle—along with what went well, how that person overcame challenges, and what happened as a result. The show is written and hosted by Chris Guillebeau, the New York Times bestselling author of The $100 Startup, The Happiness of Pursuit, and other books. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Chris Guillebeau

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#1021 - When Fashion Flops, This Designer Follows a Shiny Object 18.10.2019 7:18

A Los Angeles designer pivots from making clothes to selling vintage, semi-fine jewelry inspired by her love for the beach. Side Hustle School features a new story EVERY DAY of someone who started a hustle without quitting their job. You’ll learn how they got the idea, how they overcame challenges along the way, and what the results are. Share: #SideHustleSchool Show notes: SideHustleSchool.com...

#1020 - Two Women Create Swimwear Brand for D-Cups and Up 17.10.2019 8:07

After getting fed up with poorly-fitting swimwear, two friends realize that women with larger bust sizes are just an afterthought when swim brands design suits—so they set out to create an alternative. Side Hustle School features a new story EVERY DAY of someone who started a hustle without quitting their job. You’ll learn how they got the idea, how they overcame challenges along the way, and what...

#1019 - Kids’ Books Prove To Be More Than Child’s Play 16.10.2019 8:18

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices 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 s...

#1018 - Mystery Trip: The Best Adventure You Know Nothing About 15.10.2019 8:37

A childhood summer camp experience leads to a brand-new career and a mystery trip out of corporate life. Side Hustle School features a new story EVERY DAY of someone who started a hustle without quitting their job. You’ll learn how they got the idea, how they overcame challenges along the way, and what the results are. Share: #SideHustleSchool Show notes: SideHustleSchool.com Twitter: @chrisgui...

#1017 - Newlyweds Operate Campground Booking Biz From RV 14.10.2019 8:16

When a young couple embarks on a journey by RV across the United States, they spot an opportunity in campgrounds that don’t have a convenient way to reserve spots. Side Hustle School features a new story EVERY DAY of someone who started a hustle without quitting their job. You’ll learn how they got the idea, how they overcame challenges along the way, and what the results are. Share: #SideHustl...

#1016 - WEEKLY RECAP: Creating Rituals for Daily Discipline 13.10.2019 10:59

In our forty-first recap of Season III, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week. Also: an audio update from a previous case study! Side Hustle School features a new story EVERY DAY of someone who started a hustle without quitting their job. You’ll learn how they got the idea, how they overcame challenges along the way, and what the results are. Share: #SideHustleSchool Show notes: Side...

#1015 - Father and Son Duo Produce Traveling Play 12.10.2019 7:21

A father and son team up to create a traveling play that helps families heal relationships damaged by separation due to incarceration. Side Hustle School features a new story EVERY DAY of someone who started a hustle without quitting their job. You’ll learn how they got the idea, how they overcame challenges along the way, and what the results are. Share: #SideHustleSchool Show notes: SideHust...

#1014 - Clean Eating App Leads to Relatable Results 11.10.2019 7:12

Two Aussie friends create a profitable app to encourage flexible clean eating. Side Hustle School features a new story EVERY DAY of someone who started a hustle without quitting their job. You’ll learn how they got the idea, how they overcame challenges along the way, and what the results are. Share: #SideHustleSchool Show notes: SideHustleSchool.com Twitter: @chrisguillebeau To learn more about...

#1013 - Loan Officer Increases Income With Signature Move 10.10.2019 7:35

When a struggling loan officer meets a signing agent at his workplace, he discovers a simple side hustle that’s signed, sealed and delivered. Side Hustle School features a new story EVERY DAY of someone who started a hustle without quitting their job. You’ll learn how they got the idea, how they overcame challenges along the way, and what the results are. Share: #SideHustleSchool Show notes: Sid...

#1012 - Mexican Swine Flu Leads to Virtual Language Lab 09.10.2019 6:59

Faced with a dramatic loss in income when language students stop coming to Mexico, this creative engineer reinvents the model and builds a $1.5 million side hustle. Side Hustle School features a new story EVERY DAY of someone who started a hustle without quitting their job. You’ll learn how they got the idea, how they overcame challenges along the way, and what the results are. Share: #SideHust...

#1011 - New Zealand Shoe Hustle Sizes Up Profits 08.10.2019 7:41

A New Zealander brings high quality and fashionable shoes to women who wear larger sizes. Side Hustle School features a new story EVERY DAY of someone who started a hustle without quitting their job. You’ll learn how they got the idea, how they overcame challenges along the way, and what the results are. Share: #SideHustleSchool Show notes: SideHustleSchool.com Twitter: @chrisguillebeau To learn...

#1010 - Popular Instagram Account Becomes Fashionable Clothing Brand 07.10.2019 9:10

After acquiring the @portland Instagram handle, a recent college graduate grows it to hundreds of thousands of followers and branches out into his own fashion brand. Side Hustle School features a new story EVERY DAY of someone who started a hustle without quitting their job. You’ll learn how they got the idea, how they overcame challenges along the way, and what the results are. Share: #SideHus...

#1009 - WEEKLY RECAP: Risk-Free Side Hustles 06.10.2019 10:41

In our fortieth recap of Season III, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week. Also: an audio update from a previous case study! Side Hustle School features a new story EVERY DAY of someone who started a hustle without quitting their job. You’ll learn how they got the idea, how they overcame challenges along the way, and what the results are. Share: #SideHustleSchool Show notes: SideHus...

#1008 - College Student Pays Off Loans With “Fitnancial” Blog 05.10.2019 8:37

A college sophomore grows her finance and fitness blog into a business that brings in $80,000 a year. Side Hustle School features a new story EVERY DAY of someone who started a hustle without quitting their job. You’ll learn how they got the idea, how they overcame challenges along the way, and what the results are. Share: #SideHustleSchool Show notes: SideHustleSchool.com Twitter: @chrisguille...

#1007 - Maine Couple Bootstraps Boutique Fitness Studio 04.10.2019 7:46

Turning their back on traditional financing, this frugal couple bootstraps their own fitness studio and turns it into a new career for both of them. Side Hustle School features a new story EVERY DAY of someone who started a hustle without quitting their job. You’ll learn how they got the idea, how they overcame challenges along the way, and what the results are. Share: #SideHustleSchool Show n...

#1006 - Layoff Leads Journalist to Build Kindle eBook Empire 03.10.2019 7:58

Cracking the code of Kindle self-publishing, this former journalist earns up to $7,000 month publishing niche eBooks. Side Hustle School features a new story EVERY DAY of someone who started a hustle without quitting their job. You’ll learn how they got the idea, how they overcame challenges along the way, and what the results are. Share: #SideHustleSchool Show notes: SideHustleSchool.com Twitt...

#1005 - High School Teacher Starts Baseball Pitching Academy 02.10.2019 8:00

An Ohio high-school teacher pitches a perfect game with his six-figure side business. Side Hustle School features a new story EVERY DAY of someone who started a hustle without quitting their job. You’ll learn how they got the idea, how they overcame challenges along the way, and what the results are. Share: #SideHustleSchool Show notes: SideHustleSchool.com Twitter: @chrisguillebeau To learn mo...

#1004 - The Hero’s Journal Helps You Make Progress Toward Your Goals 01.10.2019 7:32

A goal-oriented journal inspired by Joseph Campbell’s classic model of quests. Side Hustle School features a new story EVERY DAY of someone who started a hustle without quitting their job. You’ll learn how they got the idea, how they overcame challenges along the way, and what the results are. Share: #SideHustleSchool Show notes: SideHustleSchool.com Twitter: @chrisguillebeau To learn more about...

#1003 - “Fun Guy” Becomes Spore-Adic Mushroom Farmer 30.09.2019 6:44

A North Carolina carpenter forages a new income source with mushroom extracts. There’s gold in them ‘shrooms! Side Hustle School features a new story EVERY DAY of someone who started a hustle without quitting their job. You’ll learn how they got the idea, how they overcame challenges along the way, and what the results are. Share: #SideHustleSchool Show notes: SideHustleSchool.com Twitter: @chr...

#1,002 - WEEKLY RECAP: Episode 1,000 And Beyond! 29.09.2019 8:00

In our thirty-ninth recap of Season III, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week. Also: an audio update from a previous case study! Side Hustle School features a new story EVERY DAY of someone who started a hustle without quitting their job. You’ll learn how they got the idea, how they overcame challenges along the way, and what the results are. Share: #SideHustleSchool Show notes: Sid...

#1,001 - RV Nomads Help Fellow Travelers Get Online 28.09.2019 7:44

When a couple turns its back on the big city in favor of a nomadic lifestyle, they stumble across an intriguing business idea. Side Hustle School features a new story EVERY DAY of someone who started a hustle without quitting their job. You’ll learn how they got the idea, how they overcame challenges along the way, and what the results are. Share: #SideHustleSchool Show notes: SideHustleSchool.c...

#1,000 - Short Order Cook Turns Pancake Art Into Six-Figure Business 27.09.2019 8:18

When a St. Louis diner cook learns he has a knack for getting customers to smile, he teams up with a friend to make appearances at events. Since then, they’ve traveled the world and built a multiple six-figure business. This is one episode that won’t fall flat! Side Hustle School features a new story EVERY DAY of someone who started a hustle without quitting their job. You’ll learn how they got t...

#999 - Wildlife Biologist Shoots, Scores With Pond Hockey Gloves 26.09.2019 8:32

While this enterprising Alaskan was working on his outdoor blanket hustle, he came across a different opportunity he couldn’t pass up: being the ONLY brand that specializes in pond hockey. Side Hustle School features a new story EVERY DAY of someone who started a hustle without quitting their job. You’ll learn how they got the idea, how they overcame challenges along the way, and what the results...

#998 - Instagram Scheduling App Becomes Wildly Popular 25.09.2019 7:52

A New Zealand advertising executive and artist unlocks the magic formula of Instagram, creating an app that now serves hundreds of thousands of users. Side Hustle School features a new story EVERY DAY of someone who started a hustle without quitting their job. You’ll learn how they got the idea, how they overcame challenges along the way, and what the results are. Share: #SideHustleSchool Show n...

#997 - Store Manager Makes Micro Gainz For Macro Profits 24.09.2019 8:16

When a grocery store manager hits a weightlifting plateau, he creates and sells micro weight plates through hard work and heavy lifting. Side Hustle School features a new story EVERY DAY of someone who started a hustle without quitting their job. You’ll learn how they got the idea, how they overcame challenges along the way, and what the results are. Share: #SideHustleSchool Show notes: SideHus...