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

Episodes

#872 - Professor Starts Marvel-ous YouTube Channel 22.05.2019 8:30

A university professor manages depression by sharing his gift for gaming and community building on YouTube. 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: @chrisgu...

#871 - Fire Protection Engineer Finds a Hot Side Hustle 21.05.2019 7:24

A San Francisco fire protection engineer uses his unique expertise to teach continuing education workshops. This one is coming in hot! 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: SideHustleSc...

#870 - Retail Worker Cleans Up With Litter-Picking Business 20.05.2019 8:36

Despite having little in the way of business skills, money, or education, this retail worker turns his father’s side hustle into a multiple six-figure 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: #SideHustleScho...

#869 - WEEKLY RECAP: Winning the Side Hustle Lottery 19.05.2019 10:30

In our twentieth 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: SideHu...

#868 - Hair Braiding Workshops Help Trans-Racial Adoptive Families 18.05.2019 7:21

A Chicago woman starts a side hustle to support her life, then adapts it to help more than 1,000 children in adoptive families. 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...

#867 - Enjoy an Ice Cold Beverage in a Mug Made from Ice 17.05.2019 8:25

A visit to the outdoor sauna in the midst of a Minnesota winter inspires a mug made from ice that has sold over 4,000 units. 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...

#866 - Lawyer Moonlights as Needle-Felt Children’s Book Author 16.05.2019 8:25

A Canadian lawyer uses the art of needle-felting to create a profitable series of children’s books. 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: @chrisguillebe...

#865 - Healthcare Advisor Transitions to Full-Time Advocacy Consultant 15.05.2019 8:04

A passion for social justice leads a healthcare adviser to begin helping nonprofits launch grassroots advocacy programs. 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.com Twit...

#864 - Finance Guy Makes Bank With Swimsuit Line 14.05.2019 7:56

When the world of finance and banking proves less alluring than he hoped, this Aussie makes waves by creating his own swimsuit label. 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: SideHustleS...

#863 - Wedding Planner Earns Passive Income with DIY Flowers 13.05.2019 9:12

This corporate employee turned wedding planner hated seeing young couples struggle with her floral design fee for their weddings, so she creates an alternative option: affordable, DIY wedding bouquets. 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 wha...

#862 - WEEKLY RECAP: Why You Should “Return Every Handshake” 12.05.2019 10:46

In our nineteenth 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: SideH...

#861 - Artistic Cartographer Maps Out Successful Side Hustle 11.05.2019 9:28

A designer with an enthusiasm for both maps and art merges the two to create hand-printed mazes that zig-zag through the hearts of iconic cities. 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...

#860 - Friends Build Water Filtration Systems for Outdoor Hydration 10.05.2019 9:25

Two friends create water purification systems that save drinkers from foul chemicals—and save the planet from disposable bottles. 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...

#859 - Working Military Mom Finds Success Working Virtually 09.05.2019 8:33

Leaving the corporate world behind, a mom and military wife now earns 6-figures helping people learn the world of virtual assistance. 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: SideHustleSch...

#858 - Plant Lover’s Tiny Terrariums Take Root on Instagram 08.05.2019 6:51

When one man’s love for terrarium building blooms, he uses his marketing skills to make $10,000 and become a “plant influencer.” 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....

#857 - Telecom Sales Manager Brings Mexican Coffee Across the Border 07.05.2019 8:17

A telecom sales manager perks up with an opportunity to import and sell coffee for a small coffee farm in Mexico. 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: @ch...

#856 - That’s the Spot! Dog Lover’s Hustle Becomes Fur-ever Biz 06.05.2019 9:10

A customer service agent engineers a side hustle trans-fur-mation to full-time dog training 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: SideHustleSchool.comTwitter: @chrisguillebeau...

#855 - WEEKLY RECAP: It’s Better to “Almost Win” than to Barely Succeed 05.05.2019 12:49

In our eighteenth 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: SideH...

#854 - Artistic Couple Juggles Parenthood and Hustling 04.05.2019 7:54

After starting off with no real focus, this couple uses goal-setting and hard work to forge a vision and earn $30,000 in the arts. 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: SideHustleSch...

#853 - Retiree Earns Extra Income with Upcycled Journals 03.05.2019 8:51

A nonprofit consultant makes journals from recycled materials, using her side hustle to transition into retirement. 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...

#852 - Landscape Architect Knots Together Macrame Workshops 02.05.2019 9:09

One woman’s passion for macrame turns into a money-making side hustle teaching others the craft. 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...

#851 - “The Little Mermaid” Inspires Six-Figure Sleeping Bag Biz 01.05.2019 8:37

A special effects artists turns his Hollywood trade into an oceanic brand that makes unique sleeping bags for kids. 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...

#850 - Best Buy Employee Moonlights as Online Ad Consultant 30.04.2019 8:18

A digital marketer freelances away his nights and weekends, eventually turning his side gig into a multi-million dollar ad agency. 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: SideHustleScho...

#849 - Savvy Bride Turns Budget Wedding Into Six Figure Success 29.04.2019 9:52

A frugal bride starts blogging about how to save money while planning a wedding. After a lot of hard work, she’s now generating over six figures per 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 Sh...

#848 - WEEKLY RECAP: Should You Feel Guilty About Passive Income? 28.04.2019 9:58

In our seventeenth 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: SideH...