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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#487 - Developer Earns $37,000 from Day Trading Tool 02.05.2018 8:49

This software developer has always been a stock trading enthusiast. When he invests his time into an app to trade more efficiently, the app becomes a hit with other traders around the world. 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 resul...

CHECKING IN: Tell Me About Your Project or Idea 01.05.2018 1:50

Side Hustle School is made for you! Let me know what you're working on—come take a quick survey at SideHustleSchool.com/report. Our hardworking, hustling crew (even the cat) would love to know how we can continue to improve. 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...

#486 - JP Morgan Employee Starts “Money Therapy” for Millennials 01.05.2018 7:33

She leaves her job to join a startup, then starts a business of her own—and then starts a side hustle to fund the business. Did you get all that? If not, just listen to hear how she earns $250/hour on the side. 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...

#485 - “Graphic Design for Dogs” Earns $84,000 30.04.2018 7:26

A graphic designer and pet lover unleashes a side hustle that earns $84,000 a year. Dog-ear this episode! 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: @chrisguill...

#484 - Weekly Recap: How to Go from $1,000 to $5,000/Month 29.04.2018 15:57

In our seventeenth 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: @chr...

#483 - Seismic Explorer Shakes Up Backpacking in Kenya 28.04.2018 7:37

A former engineer turns a 3-month backpacking trip into three side hustles that make exploring Kenya more accessible for travelers. 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: SideHustleScho...

#482 - Turn It Up to 11! Musical Mash-Ups Provide Passive Income for New York DJ 27.04.2018 8:17

This New York DJ wants to rock and roll all night... and party every day. After he mixes recordings from classic rock and roll songs, he sells the packaged shows to international music markets. 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...

#481 - Aussie Man Eats Only Potatoes for 365 Days 26.04.2018 10:08

A man in Australia spends a year eating nothing but potatoes to conquer his food addiction. Along the way, he loses 121 pounds and gains a $1,500 a month 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: #SideHus...

EXTENDED CUT: When to Let Go of Good Ideas 25.04.2018 15:41

Ideas are like buses: there’s always another one coming. Yet so many of us hold on to ideas and projects long after we should let them go. In this special episode, you’ll learn 7 ways to know when it’s time to move on—and what you’ll gain by doing so. What are you letting go of? Let me know! podcast@sidehustleschool.com or @chrisguilllebeau Share: #SideHustleSchoolShow notes: SideHustleSchool.com/...

#480 - Flight Attendant Gets Paid to Help Kids Learn About the World 25.04.2018 10:18

After visiting 50 countries, a flight attendant and her pilot husband create an income-generating project to teach kids about the world. 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...

#479 - 23-Year-Old College Student Uses “Sweatcoin” App to Earn $2,000/Month 24.04.2018 8:58

After getting fit with a customized training program, this enterprising college student now provides coaching services, using a popular fitness app to generate leads. 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...

#478 - Gmail Tool Generates $1 Million a Year 23.04.2018 11:00

After looking for a way to send mass emails by Gmail, this web developer stumbles on more than a million dollars a year in recurring revenue. 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...

#477 - Weekly Recap: What Kind of Side Business Is Best FOR YOU? 22.04.2018 15:22

In our sixteenth 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: @chris...

#476 - Atlanta Chess Champ Finds Checkmate With Tutoring Side Hustle 21.04.2018 8:56

It started as a hobby when he was four years old. It’s now a profitable passion project for an Atlanta chess guru. 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...

#475 - Serial Business Builder Creates Digital Checklist Tool 20.04.2018 7:45

A longtime side hustler develops a new tool that helps his clients optimize their business tasks. 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: @chrisguillebeauIns...

#474 - Engineer Turns Home Energy Problem Into 15-Year, Million-Dollar Side Hustle 19.04.2018 9:10

A construction engineer discovers how much energy is wasted by attics, creates a simple product that saves homeowners money, and builds a side hustle that earns more than two million dollars 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 t...

#473 - South Carolina Transplant Creates Watercolor Stationery Brand 18.04.2018 8:44

A new resident of Charleston, South Carolina pursues a passion for watercolor print design. She ends up creating a stationery brand of prints, cards, mugs, and notebooks inspired by the coastal lifestyle. 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...

#472 - “Netflix of Restaurants” Side Hustle Earns $50,000/Year 17.04.2018 9:21

A contest idea turns into a restaurant recommending algorithm, earning its creator an extra $50,000/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: @chrisguill...

#471 - Faux Taxidermy Turns Heads on Home Decor 16.04.2018 8:23

A Pennsylvania couple turns a difference in home decorating taste into a bustling business, complete with mounted unicorn heads for your next remodel. 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...

#470 - Weekly Recap: How to Stop Procrastinating (Really!) 15.04.2018 15:48

In our fifteenth 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.comTwitt...

#469 - Singaporean Sells Handcrafted Cashmere Scarves With a Story 14.04.2018 8:55

A Singapore-based storyteller and lover of textiles earns an extra $40,000 a year selling handcrafted cashmere scarves from Nepal.  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...

#468 - Engineer Beats Wildest Eggspectations With Recipe Blog 13.04.2018 9:33

A Minnesotan software engineer turns healthy recipes into an online business that has over three million website visitors a 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: #SideHustleSchoolShow notes: SideH...

#467 - Host a Birthday Party, Drink Wine, Make $2,000 12.04.2018 8:35

A birthday “paint and sip” celebration becomes an accidental side hustle, providing a sustainable income for an artist in between day jobs.  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 not...

#466 - Turkish Student Turns Teacher, Starts $14,000 Tutoring Gig 11.04.2018 9:34

A student with a flair for teaching gives extra classes to fellow students, optimizing the process along the way and working fewer hours each time.  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...

#465 - Exercise App Encourages Fitness While Helping Sick Kids 10.04.2018 10:02

A North Carolina man’s software app forces users to make donations when they slack off their fitness routines.  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.comTwitt...