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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#921 - BBQ Catering Hustle Smokes Out Competitors 10.07.2019 9:10

They loved smoked BBQ … and one day, they realized doing it for a living was the dream. So they jumped in full-force to the idea—heading straight for near-disaster. 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...

#920 - Lather, Rinse, Recycle: Soapy Problem Leads to Clean Solution 09.07.2019 7:45

An account manager solves the mystery of “What happens to soap after it’s used in a hotel room?”—and turns it into a sustainable 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: #SideHustleSchool Show notes: Si...

#919 - Mountain Biker Takes B-Line To All-Natural Profits 08.07.2019 9:06

When two friends create an all-natural energy gel that’s as good as the processed alternatives, they shift into a higher gear and crank out a 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: #SideHustleSchool Sh...

#918 - WEEKLY RECAP: Does Your Idea Pass the Grandmother Test? 07.07.2019 12:08

In our twenty-seventh 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: S...

#917 - Orthodontist Bites Off Solution to Teeth-Pulling Problem 06.07.2019 7:19

An orthodontist sets out to invent a modern alternative to the age-old practice of pulling teeth. 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...

#916 - Nomad Scripts “Stories that Matter” for B Corps 05.07.2019 9:03

After traveling the world, a college graduate works with B corporations to help them tell their stories. 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: @chrisgu...

#915 - “MOMBOX” Subscription Offers Postpartum Recovery Products 04.07.2019 7:31

Happy Independence Day! After a difficult shopping experience, this new mom creates and sells her own products to aid in postpartum recovery. 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: Si...

#914 - Online Tea Store Becomes Matcha-Made in Heaven 03.07.2019 7:30

After trying Japanese matcha for the first time, a high school student has a tea-riffic idea that earns thousands of dollars each month. [a] 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: #SideHustleSchoolShow notes: Side...

#913 - A Packed Closet Leads to Secondhand Subscription Boxes 02.07.2019 8:19

A professional organizer finds a way to stitch her passion for thrift shopping into profits. 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: #SideHustleSchoolShow notes: SideHustleSchool.comTwitter: @chrisguillebeau To lear...

#912 - “Bendy Straw” Idea Raises $1.8M on Kickstarter 01.07.2019 10:12

Walking on a Thailand beach and seeing all the plastic pollution was the last straw for this environmentalist. 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: #SideHustleSchoolShow notes: SideHustleSchool.comTwitter: @chris...

#911 - WEEKLY RECAP: "I tried something and it didn't work..." 30.06.2019 11:31

In our twenty-sixth 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: #SideHustleSchoolShow notes: SideHu...

#910 - Irish “Athleisure” Brand Achieves Seamless Six-Figure Sales 29.06.2019 7:32

An Irish lifestyle clothing brand grows to a high-end, six-figure hustle in just twelve months. 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: #SideHustleSchoolShow notes: SideHustleSchool.comTwitter: @chrisguillebeau To l...

#909 - Revenge of Bat Houses: There’s More Than One Seller! 28.06.2019 7:44

A side hustling “Batman” earns $20,000 per year building a new kind of bat cave. 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: #SideHustleSchoolShow notes: SideHustleSchool.comTwitter: @chrisguillebeau To learn more about...

#908 - College Lecturer Profits from 3D Design Tutorials 27.06.2019 7:23

A UK college instructor turns 3D video tutorials into a profitable business, teaching people around the world to design beautiful things. 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: #SideHustleSchoolShow notes: SideHustl...

#907 - Longtime Friends Cook Tasty Food for Pop-Up Events 26.06.2019 9:29

Two friends in Los Angeles blend their heritage flavors to cook up tasty pop-up dinners centered around the shape of a rectangle. 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: #SideHustleSchoolShow notes: SideHustleSchool....

#906 - Software Engineer Sells 64,000 “Anne of Green Gables” eBooks 25.06.2019 9:05

Dissatisfied with the quality of some public domain ebooks, a software engineer ends up creating a portfolio of his own. The business goes on to earn six figures in passive income. 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. S...

#905 - Eco-Friendly Candles Produce Smoldering Profits 24.06.2019 9:13

A married couple stumbles upon a bright idea: selling candles with reusable containers to grow plants. 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: #SideHustleSchoolShow notes: SideHustleSchool.comTwitter: @chrisguillebe...

#904 - WEEKLY RECAP: What’s the Easiest Idea to Try Right Now? 23.06.2019 14:38

In our twenty-fourth 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: #SideHustleSchoolShow notes: SideH...

#903 - The Travel Blog That Pays for a House 22.06.2019 8:43

A “Digital Nomad Wannabe” goes from aspiration to vindication, earning up to $50,000/month and eventually buying a home with the proceeds from her blog. 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: #SideHustleSchoolShow n...

#902 - New Jersey Blog Earns Six-Figure Income 21.06.2019 8:33

A school counselor turns a blog into one of New Jersey’s leading lifestyle websites. 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: #SideHustleSchoolShow notes: SideHustleSchool.comTwitter: @chrisguillebeau To learn more ab...

#901 - These Throat Lozenges Are On Fire! 20.06.2019 7:43

Two brothers go all-out to create fire-breathing, all-natural throat lozenges. Reach for that vinegar! 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: #SideHustleSchoolShow notes: SideHustleSchool.comTwitter: @chrisguillebea...

#900 - Philadelphia Foodie Toasts Competition with Sweet Treat 19.06.2019 8:17

Inspired by her teenage daughter’s success selling lemonade, a longtime customer service expert launches her own food product 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: #SideHustleSchoolShow notes: SideHustleS...

#899: Natural Hair Enthusiasts Create Curl-Care Empire 18.06.2019 10:11

After winning $100,000 on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire , a couple embarks on a journey to sell subscription boxes featuring natural hair products. 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: #SideHustleSchoolShow notes:...

#898 - Back Pain Sufferer Brings Profits Home To Roost 17.06.2019 8:47

When a product manager experiences back pain after hunching at his desk, he takes a stand and designs a product for raising laptops to eye level. 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: #SideHustleSchoolShow notes: S...

#897 - WEEKLY RECAP: Nervous About Starting Up? Schedule It! 16.06.2019 12:13