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

#847 - Opera Singer Moonlights as Home Improvement Contractor 27.04.2019 8:10

A New York City opera singer channels her inner handywoman skills to become a “practical diva.” 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 T...

#846 - New Mom Uses Pinterest to Launch Parenting Blog 26.04.2019 8:52

With a goal of avoiding “fluffy” content, a new mom launches a parenting blog that provides lots of detailed, practical info. In one recent month, she earned more than $1,500 from advertising and referral fees. 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...

#845 - Canadian Moms Invent Baby Monitors for Active Toddlers 25.04.2019 7:46

This Canadian mom woke up to find her son cuddling a sprinkler she’d left on the porch the night before. The realization her son had left the house in the middle of the night prompted her and a friend to create the next stage of baby monitors. 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...

#844 - Avid Reader Sells Used Books On Instagram 24.04.2019 9:12

4 An IT analyst makes page-turning profits after building a dedicated audience of book enthusiasts. You can make money without a large following! 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...

#843 - Chemical Engineer Zips Up Solution for Baggy Shirts 23.04.2019 9:21

When an engineer receives a ridiculously baggy work shirt, he grabs it by the collar and designs a DIY tailoring device. Four years later, he’s sold $150,000 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: #SideHust...

#842 - Plant Ahead: Healthy Food Blog Sprouts Membership Service 22.04.2019 9:00

A Canadian Communications Officer and lover of plant-based food starts a meal prep service, earning $2,000 in monthly recurring revenue within her first three 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: #SideHust...

#841 - WEEKLY RECAP: Side Hustle Book Is Just $1.99 (This Week Only) 21.04.2019 12:16

In our sixteenth 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: #SideHustleSchoo lShow notes: SideHus...

#840 - NYC Student Starts Barking Business Walking Dogs 20.04.2019 9:16

A busy college student discovers a way to create his own schedule and make $2,000 a month by walking dogs. 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: @chris...

#839 - Guitar Player Chalks Up Success by Enjoying the Process 19.04.2019 9:08

A systems administrator and lifelong guitar player generates thousands per month writing about his musical hobby. 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:...

#838 - Multiple-Use Plastics Take Big Bite for the Environment 18.04.2019 7:29

A designer reinvents her life and work, starting an eco-friendly line of multiple-use plastics. It’s good for the environment, AND it’s highly profitable. 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...

#837 - Amsterdam Bike Tours Become Passive Profit Center 17.04.2019 8:09

A traveler’s attempt to pay rent turns into one of Amsterdam’s premier touring companies. 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...

#836 - Music Graduate Makes Spare Change Filling Spare Rooms 16.04.2019 8:45

After graduating and moving to London, this self taught coder builds a website to help housemates find each other. Fifteen years later, it earns millions of dollars in profit and has hundreds of thousands of members. 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 t...

#835 - Cake Artist’s Confections Whisk Up Delicious Profits 15.04.2019 8:14

This pastry chef starts by baking on the side, then grows her hustle into a full-time business selling more than $100,000 worth of wedding and custom cakes 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: #SideHustle...

#834 - WEEKLY RECAP: How to Calculate the Value of Your Time 14.04.2019 13:43

In our fifteenth 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...

#833 - Interior Designer Starts Boutique Airbnb Alternative 13.04.2019 8:29

She’d stayed in her share of iffy and icky Airbnbs, and wondered why there wasn’t a better service for boutique, well-designed homes. Now there is. 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 not...

#832 - TV Writer Casts Himself in Lead Hustle Role 12.04.2019 8:42

A Los Angeles based TV and magazine writer writes himself into a role of memorable audio interviews. 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: @chrisguilleb...

#831 - Frustrated Mom Grows Hair Brush Hustle to Seven Figures 11.04.2019 9:28

Hoping to work the tangles out of her kids’ morning routine, a Colorado mom creates her own solution to the struggles that come with having curly hair. 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...

#830 - Bilingual Insurance Agent Translates Problem-Solving into Profits 10.04.2019 8:44

After working for free doing odd jobs for friends, an insurance agent with a love of Chinese culture carves out a $40,000/year 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: #SideHustleSchoolShow notes: Side...

#829 - The 10-Year Quest for Must-Have Mustard 09.04.2019 7:40

When a young couple takes a trip to Ireland, they experience the deliciousness of house-made mustard for the first time. After returning to the U.S, they spend years crafting the perfect recipe. 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 re...

#828 - Chronic Illness Inspires Mobile-Friendly Yoga Biz 08.04.2019 9:28

A traveling copywriter develops online yoga courses for people with chronic illnesses. 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 m...

#827 - WEEKLY RECAP: Earning Passive Income with Udemy and LinkedIn 07.04.2019 15:46

In our fourteenth 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...

#826 - LA Graphic Designer Influences Influencers 06.04.2019 7:42

A college graduate takes a chance pitching design work to YouTube influencers, then turns it into a full-fledged agency earning $10,000/month. 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...

#825 - Digging For Profits: One Man’s Trash Is Another Man’s Hustle 05.04.2019 8:16

An automotive painter discovers a profit center in the scrap bin at work. 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 lis...

#824 - Boston Friends Create Multicultural Masterpiece 04.04.2019 7:44

When two training managers notice a lack of diversity in their local art scene, they launch a for-profit, multicultural space for paint parties. 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...

#823 - Tailor-Made Teas Brew Steamy Steeped-In Profits 03.04.2019 7:07

A San Diego woman brews her side hustle into a booming tea business by helping customers design custom tea blends. 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:...