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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#296 - Musician Turns Drum Lessons Into Six-Figure Podcast 23.10.2017 8:37

It starts with a drum set that his brother’s band left at his house for a month when he was a teenger—and it develops into a lifelong love of percussion *and* a major moneymaker.  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....

WEEKLY RECAP: If Your Industry Changes, How Can You Adapt? 22.10.2017 14:15

In our forty-second weekly recap, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week. Also: more listener Q&A and updates from the road! 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. You need a hustle! Share: #SideHustleSchoolSh...

#294 - German Agency Helps Designers Work Less, Make More 21.10.2017 8:17

Noticing that new clients have lower budgets for web design, a woman in Berlin creates a series of low-cost kits. 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. You need a hustle! Share: #SideHustleSchool Show notes: SideHustleS...

#293 - Travel Blogger Gets Paid via Pinterest and Guidebooks 20.10.2017 8:50

A nomadic employee writes a guidebook about Iceland and earns $10,000 after promoting it on Pinterest. 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. You need a hustle! Share: #SideHustleSchoolShow notes: SideHustleSchool.comTwitt...

#292 - Artist Turns Daily Commute Into $5,000/Month Side Hustle 19.10.2017 7:25

A painter uses her love for her hometown and her last $100 to start a side hustle creating art that pays real 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. You need a hustle! Share: #SideHustleSchoolShow notes: SideHustleSc...

#291 - Oregon Woman Gets Paid to Clean Animal Skulls with Flesh-Eating Beetles 18.10.2017 6:38

You read that right. In this bone-rattling story, a woman earns up to $3,000/month cleaning animal skulls for hunters and horror shows. She’s bad to the bone! 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. You need a hustle! Share:...

CHECKING IN: Have you registered your book? New bonuses now available! 17.10.2017 3:00

A special message from Chris for both new and longtime listeners. Short version: to get access to more resources, register your copy of SIDE HUSTLE (any format is fine) at SideHustleSchool.com/book. Share: #SideHustleSchoolShow notes: SideHustleSchool.comTwitter: @chrisguillebeauInstagram: @193countries To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/pr...

#290 - Sneaker Fan Flips Shoes For $1,000 A Month 17.10.2017 6:18

A trip to the mall at age 10 turns into a long-term hustle buying and reselling popular sneakers. 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. You need a hustle! Share: #SideHustleSchoolShow notes: SideHustleSchool.comTwitter: @...

#289 - Marketer Creates Six-Figure Subscription Box Success 16.10.2017 8:43

He looked for a simple solution for a client, and didn’t find one—so he spent the next year building it. 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. You need a hustle! Share: #SideHustleSchoolShow notes: SideHustleSchool.comTwit...

WEEKLY RECAP: What’s the Best Platform to Sell On? 15.10.2017 16:45

In our forty-first weekly recap, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week. Also: more listener Q&A and updates from the road! 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. You need a hustle! Share: #SideHustleSchoolSho...

#287 - Couple Turn Unwanted Furniture Into $1,000 Per Month 14.10.2017 5:29

A couple in Ottawa learn to “upcycle” unused furniture, working extra hours whenever they want and getting paid for something they’d do for free. 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. You need a hustle! Share: #SideHustle...

#286 - Young Analyst Turns College Debt Into $100k Profit 13.10.2017 5:59

While struggling to pay his student loans, this enterprising graduate finds a way to “round up” his spare change to a six-figure side 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. You need a hustle! Share: #SideHustleSchoo...

#285 - Museum Educator Improvises From Day Job to Side Hustle 12.10.2017 7:41

To make a living in the arts, this museum educator gets creative and says “Yes, and?” to the idea of her own 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. You need a hustle! Share: #SideHustleSchoolShow notes: SideHustleS...

#284 - “Dessert Goals” Team Creates Sweet Success 11.10.2017 5:51

Two New York City event planners and dessert fiends create a festival series focused on their love of sugary goodness. 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. You need a hustle! Share: #SideHustleSchoolShow notes: SideHustl...

#283 - Designer Turns Bad Parking Into $25,000 Per Year 10.10.2017 6:31

Ever been annoyed at someone who double-parks? This Los Angeles designer turned his frustration into a novelty gift item with growing 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. You need a hustle! Share: #SideHustleSchool...

#282 - Corporate Employee Makes $350,000 Selling Mosquito Wristbands 09.10.2017 9:39

When mosquitos attack, this marketing manager creates a wristband to ward them off. The project is a swarming success! 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. You need a hustle! Share: #SideHustleSchoolShow notes: SideHustle...

WEEKLY RECAP: What If My Idea Is Already Taken? 08.10.2017 12:20

In our fortieth weekly recap, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week. Also: more listener Q&A and updates from the road! 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. You need a hustle! Share: #SideHustleSchoolShow n...

#280 - Boring Desk Job Leads to $14,000/month Coffee Pod Biz 07.10.2017 5:56

When a British man wonders why he can’t find Nespresso pods in other flavors, his curiosity leads to a pod-tacular side hustle that earns a full-time 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. You need a hustle! Share:...

#279 - Farm Certification Specialist Turns Pottery Passion Into Hustle 06.10.2017 7:55

What if you have more than one passion? It probably means you’re normal. In today’s episode, a California man integrates his love for agriculture and pottery. 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. You need a hustle! Share...

#278 - Snapchat Filters for Weddings Lead To $1,400 A Month 05.10.2017 7:23

After saving money on their wedding, a couple gets paid to help others plan theirs—focusing on the social media trend of geofilters. 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. You need a hustle! Share: #SideHustleSchoolShow no...

#277 - Marketing Pro Earns Money Teaching People How to Shave 04.10.2017 9:33

A Canadian man finds adventure and profit on the road to wet shaving paradise. 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. You need a hustle! Share: #SideHustleSchoolShow notes: SideHustleSchool.comTwitter: @chrisguillebeauInsta...

#276 - University Lecturer Earns $2,000/Month Writing Children’s Books 03.10.2017 8:51

An American teaching in Taiwan tells tales of foreign lands, packaging them in a series of books for children back home. 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. You need a hustle! Share: #SideHustleSchoolShow notes: SideHust...

#275 - 16-Year-Old Earns $10,000+ Selling Watches 02.10.2017 7:19

After spotting an unusual watch design while on vacation in Aruba, this enterprising teen and a friend go on to hustle their way to making five-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. You need a hustle! Share: #Side...

WEEKLY RECAP: Author Visits 100 Cities; Records Podcast Every Day 01.10.2017 12:51

In our thirty-ninth weekly recap, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week. Also: more listener Q&A and updates from the road! 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. You need a hustle! Share: #SideHustleSchoolSh...

#273 - Friends Team Up To Create Student Care Package Hustle 30.09.2017 6:56

Two college friends create StudyBox, a care package for all those late-night cram session needs. 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. You need a hustle! Share: #SideHustleSchoolShow notes: SideHustleSchool.comTwitter: @c...