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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#536 - Movie Industry Friends Rewrite the Credits, Earn $20,000/Month 20.06.2018 9:00

Those long credit sequences at the ends of movies can include a LOT of names—and they also take a lot of time for producers to coordinate. When two industry friends team up to simplify the process, they crawl their way to a highly profitable 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...

#535 - IT Guy Earns Extra $50,000/Year Restoring Vintage Radios 19.06.2018 9:27

He wanted to start a side business and put his engineering degree to good use. When he stumbled across two 1950s radios, he found an idea that was right on his wavelength. 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: #Sid...

#534 - Mindful Moms Make $70,000 on Family Affirmation Cards 18.06.2018 7:31

When two best friends are transformed by affirmations, they bring the love to families and children with empowering 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: SideHustleSchool.com...

#533 - Weekly Recap: “Craigslist Wedding Photographer” Strikes Back 17.06.2018 11:03

In our twenty-fourth recap of Season II, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week. Also: listener Q&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: SideHustleSchool.comTwitter: @c...

#532 - Austinite Creates Radical Girl Clothing Line 16.06.2018 7:48

After feeling burned out from a career at Nike, this merchandiser looks elsewhere for radical inspiration. She then moves her side hustle to Austin, Texas while relocating for a new job. 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 a...

#531 - Curated Gift Boxes for Breakups and Baby Bumps 15.06.2018 7:45

A breakup brings two sisters together to create one happy 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: #SideHustleSchoolShow notes: SideHustleSchool.comTwitter: @chrisguillebeauInstagram: @193countries To l...

#530 - “Stoner Culture” Emojis Roll Out $10,000/Month in Passive Income 14.06.2018 9:12

A project manager in California lights up a new revenue stream and smokes the competition with his counterculture emojis. 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.comTwit...

#529 - Unemployed Polish Guy Launches Rocket-Fueled Vodka Line 13.06.2018 10:22

An “involuntary sabbatical” prompts this Polish marketer to investigate the possibilities of apple-based vodka. 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: @chri...

#528 - Wanderlust Inspires $3,000/Month Side Hustle 12.06.2018 9:18

Strategy consultants turn a round-the-world trip into inspiration for 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. Share: #SideHustleSchoolShow notes: SideHustleSchool.comTwitter: @chrisguillebeauInstagram: @193...

#527 - Social Media Strategist Bakes Pawfect Dog Treats 11.06.2018 8:20

A dog lover learns to bake and sell superfood dog treats, earning $3,000/month with just $3,000 in startup costs. 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...

#526 - Weekly Recap: Getting Paid Your First $500 10.06.2018 11:26

In our twenty-third recap of Season II, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week. Also: listener Q&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. Side Hustle School features a new story EVERY DAY of someone who sta...

#525 - Project Manager Helps Cubicle Workers See the World 09.06.2018 7:55

When a corporate employee is told she can’t take a big trip because of her daughter, she starts a company to make travel more accessible. 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: SideHust...

#524 - Environmentally Impassioned Citizen Designs Plastic-Free Bags 08.06.2018 7:14

A Washingtonian carries her passion for sustainability on her sleeve with a line of eco-friendly grocery bags. 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...

#523 - Danish Pastry Partnership Bakes Up Series of Events 07.06.2018 9:21

Two midwestern food market vendors collaborate on pastries, trade shows, a membership community, and more. 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: @chrisguil...

#522 - Adventurous Couple Designs & Sells Fashionable Backpacks 06.06.2018 10:10

Backpacks that bring fashion to the mountains earn a Colorado couple an additional $2,500 a month while also feeding the homeless. 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: SideHustleSchoo...

#521 - Man Earns $100,000 Serving Clients on $5 Website 05.06.2018 8:56

He’d always dreamed of making a million dollars–but could he achieve it selling his services for just $5? Thanks to a penchant for naming things, he’s well on his way. 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: #SideHu...

#520 - Civil Engineer Sells Everything but Kitchen Sink, Moves to Bali, Employs 100 People 04.06.2018 10:24

After a civil engineer learns the ropes of using Fulfilled by Amazon, he moves to Bali with his wife, builds an extension to help him find products, and turns what he's learned into a business that employs 100 people and serves 100,000 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 o...

#519 - Weekly Recap: Do You REALLY Need a Facebook Page? 03.06.2018 13:05

In our twenty-second recap of Season II, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week. Also: listener Q&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: SideHustleSchool.comTwitter: @c...

#518 - Speech Pathologist Sells Turkish Tea Towels By the Seashore 02.06.2018 7:48

When her day job no longer provides her with joy, a speech pathologist creates an online store that helps others make every day more like the weekend. 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 no...

#517 - Teenage Fitness Fan Jumpstarts Athletic Apparel Brand 01.06.2018 8:20

An 18 year old in the UK goes from idea to action with his fitness-meets-fashion athletic brand in just over 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: #SideHustleSchoolShow notes: SideHustleSchool.comTwitter:...

#516 - Trip to Target Inspires Aromatic Hustle 31.05.2018 7:47

While browsing the candle aisle at Target, a social worker discovers an illuminating opportunity to make money. 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: @chri...

EXTENDED CUT: Start a Service Business in Less Than a Week 30.05.2018 17:08

There’s no “service business school”—in a very short period of time, you can start a simple moneymaking project using the knowledge you already have. This special episode shows you how. Will you accept the challenge! Let me know! Write me at podcast@sidehustleschool.com or @chrisguilllebeau To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy...

#515 - Baker Starts Agency to Raise Dough for Dream Home 30.05.2018 8:56

She spent years dreaming of building her own property in California. To turn the dream into a reality, she started a side hustle by applying the skills she’d gained in operating a bakery. 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...

#514 - Sweet-Toothed Dentist Creates Sugar-Free Caramel Company 29.05.2018 8:01

A pediatric dentist joins forces with her husband to sell sugar-free caramels. Starting from a goal of selling 100 bags at a local market, they go on to earn $100,000 in 2017. 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:...

#513 - Man Buys Tesla, Rents It Out to Cover Monthly Payments 28.05.2018 8:47

When an Ontario man finds himself dreaming of a car he can’t afford, he buys it anyway—then rents it out half the time to earn an extra $15,000 in 2017. 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...