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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#439 - Electrical Engineer Sells $800 Swarovski Crystal Bikinis 15.03.2018 8:38

The next time you need a Swarovski-covered crystal bikini for a fitness competition (or just a walk to Starbucks), this engineer has got you covered. Strike a pose!  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:...

#438 - Pickleball Pro Pickles Profits from Persistent Practice 14.03.2018 8:24

A call center supervisor leans into his passion for pickleball, discovers a need for skilled tournament managers, and launches a $40,000/yr 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: #SideHustleS...

#437 - Four Friends Create Conversations, Earn $400,000 in 8 Months 13.03.2018 8:29

Dark winter days were no match for four Dutch friends looking to spark meaningful conversations.    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...

#436 - It’s Not Vandalism, It’s a $15,000 Yard-Gram Hustle 12.03.2018 7:07

A school teacher earns an extra $1,000 a month placing pink flamingos in neighbors’ yards. Yes, really!  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...

#435 - Weekly Recap: What’s Wrong with Network Marketing? 11.03.2018 12:33

In our eighth 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:...

#434 - California Moms Get High and Get Well 10.03.2018 7:40

Two enterprising parents see the legalization of marijuana as an opportunity to help people while also helping themselves.  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...

#433 - Southern Couple Rolls Out Sweet Profits With Family Side Hustle 09.03.2018 8:07

A Mississippi husband-and-wife duo keeps things sweet and make $15,000/year on the side selling homemade cinnamon rolls.  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...

#432 - Call Center Employee Uses Patreon to Fund LGBTQ Podcasts 08.03.2018 8:07

A call center team lead uses Patreon to support two LGBTQ activism podcasts, earning over $800/month in contributions.  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....

#431 - Crafter’s Shop for Dreadlock Wearers Unlocks $3,500/Month 07.03.2018 7:18

A product manager uses skills as a crafter to design accessories for people who wear dreadlocks, generating $3,500-4,000/month in product sales.  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: #SideHustleSchoolSho...

#430 - Choir Teacher Turns Music Workbooks Into Noteworthy Hustle 06.03.2018 8:00

A passionate choir teacher on a limited budget discovers an untapped market. 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: @193count...

#429 - Flight Instructor’s App Takes Flight, Earns $30,000 05.03.2018 10:37

Urs Camenish wanted to create an app to help him grow his income. But, he’d never owned a smartphone or used an app in his life. 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...

#428 - Weekly Recap: Are You Achieving Your Goals? 04.03.2018 15:30

#427 - Yoga Enthusiast Stretches B-School Education Into Fair-Trade Kids Clothes 03.03.2018 9:23

A New York-based yoga enthusiast starts a socially-conscious clothing line for kids under six. 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: @chrisguillebeauIn...

#426 - Couple’s Photo Booth Hustle Creates Memories and Cash 02.03.2018 7:52

After being unimpressed by a lackluster wedding photo booth, a New York couple studies up and enters the market on their own. 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...

#425 - College Student Pitches 300 TEDx Events, Becomes Semi-Pro Speaker 01.03.2018 7:11

A full-time marketing director and MBA student writes to every single TEDx events in hopes of getting his first gig. He now earns $30,000 year on the side, speaking at events 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 th...

#424 - Designer Goes Viral with Playful T-Shirts; Earns $445,000 28.02.2018 8:41

A freelance graphic designer turns his work research into a gold mine. 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&n...

IT’S BACK: Side Hustle Society Is Open! 27.02.2018 1:56

For one week only, registration to our online community is available at a special price. Join our inaugural members to get support, share resources, and create a new source of income. Register at SideHustleSchool.com/society 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.co...

#423 - High School Student Earns $20,000 Making Wooden Bow Ties 27.02.2018 7:49

When a young woodworker receives a wooden bow tie as a gift, he’s unimpressed. After making his own, he earns $20,000 while going to high school full-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: #SideHust...

#422 - Private Chef Turns Performance Food Into $30,000/Month Hustle 26.02.2018 9:11

A California-based professional uses her autoimmune disease to learn about healthy performance food, creating two businesses in the process. 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...

#421 - Weekly Recap: Should You Open a Retail Store While Working a Job? 25.02.2018 14:23

In our eighth recap of Season II, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week. Also: introductions from new Society 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 the way, and what the results are.  Share: #SideHustleSchoolShow notes: SideHu...

#420 - Outdoorsman Sees the Forest for the Trees, Finds Financial Freedom 24.02.2018 9:02

An outdoors enthusiast discovers side hustle success when he cuts through the thicket and launches a “kayak by night” tour service. 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: SideHustle...

#419 - Lifestyle Change Leads Two Brothers to Open Leather Shop 23.02.2018 6:35

When health issues end a construction career for one of them, two Canadian brothers start an online leather shop selling high-quality goods. 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...

#418 - Gardening Mama Monetizes Frugal Living Blog 22.02.2018 8:02

By focusing on a specific group of readers—and understanding their core needs—a blog about natural living and saving money earns $3,000/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: #SideHustleSchoolShow notes:...

#417 - Shopify Employee Sells Enough Apparel to Buy a French Bulldog 21.02.2018 7:52

She only needs to make $3,000. But when she turns to a side hustle to fill the French Bulldog shaped hole in her life, she ends up making six-figures.  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: #SideHustleSch...

#416 - Corporate Marketer Plans Worldwide Trips for Women 20.02.2018 9:07

Frustrated with climbing the corporate ladder, a marketer finds adventure waiting for her at the bottom when she starts a travel planning service for women.   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...