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

#129 - College Buddies Create $15,000 Bow Tie Hustle 09.05.2017 9:14

After making the decision to upgrade their wardrobes, two Virginia college students start a bow tie 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. You need a hustle! Share: #SideHustleSchool Shownotes: SideHustleSchool...

#128 - Epic Scavenger Hunt Becomes 6-Figure Income 08.05.2017 9:17

An event planner creates a competitive scavenger hunt game that takes place across Boston. Can you really make money while having so much fun? 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: #SideHustleScho...

Weekly Recap #18: Barking Up the Right Tree 07.05.2017 9:54

In our eighteenth weekly recap, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week. Also: more 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. You need a hustle! Share: #SideHustleSchool Shownotes: SideHustleSchool.c...

#126 - “Sign Hustle" Biz Produces $50,000/Year With No Expenses 06.05.2017 7:01

A Tennessee man starts a low-tech, low-stress side hustle and creates a substantial side income working only on the weekend. No website needed! 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: #SideHustleSch...

#125 - Blogger Shifts From Products to Sponsorships, Makes $82,000 05.05.2017 9:10

Sometimes a shift is all you need to get on the right track. This blogger was able to get out of debt and make $82,000 last year while working two hours a day before and after his real 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...

#124 - Hand-Stamped Feminist Jewelry Earns $25,000 Side Income 04.05.2017 6:34

She’s loud, she’s proud, and she’s wielding a hammer to smash the patriarchy with her hand-stamped feminist jewelry line. 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 Shownotes: SideHus...

#123 - “Uber for Lawn Care” Mows Down the Competition 03.05.2017 9:18

Four friends take a whack at the lawn care industry’s weeds and find ways to better connect vendors and customers. 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 Shownotes: SideHustleScho...

#122 - Dog Lover Turns At-Home Baking Into Barking Business 02.05.2017 7:17

A Michigan-based dog owner uses her baking hobby to launch a gourmet, healthy dog treat business. Don’t stop retrievin’! 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 Shownotes: SideHust...

#121 - House Arrest Leads to $500,000 Food Truck and Catering Hustle 01.05.2017 7:37

While serving time after a run in with the law, one man and his cousin get creative in the kitchen, then launch a successful food truck, catering, and restaurant business in rural Pennsylvania. 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 res...

Weekly Recap #17: Midnight Cookie Delivery, Phone Cases, & Tea Leaves 30.04.2017 9:03

In our seventeenth weekly recap, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week. Also: more 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. You need a hustle! Share: #SideHustleSchool Shownotes: SideHustleSchool....

#119 - “Cosplay” Photographer Earns $47,000 from Epic Star Wars Portraits 29.04.2017 8:09

A Texas photographer combines his love for art and science fiction to add magic to his photography specializing in cosplay and all things geek. 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: #SideHustleSch...

#118 - Los Angeles Designer Runs Mobile Yoga Studio 28.04.2017 6:37

An on-location, by appointment yoga studio helps a UX designer earn an additional $40,000 a year working only a few hours each week. 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 Shownot...

#117 - Shopify Employee Manufactures Handmade Desk Accessories 27.04.2017 8:09

A couple brings their love of handmade wooden accessories, technology, and design to life with a side hustle manufacturing handmade wooden desk accessories and phone cases. 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...

#116 - Delicious Cookies Arrive at My Door in Portland, Oregon 26.04.2017 7:42

A late night craving evolves into a cookie delivery service spreading chocolate chip goodness throughout the land. 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 Shownotes: SideHustleScho...

#115 - Graphic Designer Turns Side Hustle into $80k Project 25.04.2017 8:09

A longing for expression and self-love pushes one woman into a successful side hustle helping others live more fulfilling lives through the practice of breathwork. 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! S...

#114 - Entrepreneur Reads Tea Leaves to Launch Subscription Hustle 24.04.2017 8:06

A New York-based consultant brews his need for energy into a tea delivery service that offers customers a chance to discover new tea varieties each 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. You need a hustle! Share: #Si...

Weekly Recap #16: Meal Planning, Swimsuits, and Snuggling 23.04.2017 9:39

In our sixteenth weekly recap, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week. Also: more 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. You need a hustle! Share: #SideHustleSchool Shownotes: SideHustleSchool.co...

#112 - The 10-Minute Workout Gym 22.04.2017 7:09

A Nashville insurance executive who hates exercising opens a gym modeled on working out for only 10 minutes at a 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. You need a hustle! Share: #SideHustleSchool Shownotes: SideHustle...

#111 - Organic Chemist Earns Six Figures Blogging for Pre-Med Students 21.04.2017 8:14

After witnessing the struggles that many students have with one of college’s most challenging subjects, a chemist creates a blog to help bridge the gap in knowledge. 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!...

Extended Cut #4: Simple Marketing Plan 21.04.2017 18:20

Imagine being able to connect with the people who already want what you have to offer. This scenario doesn’t usually just appear in the middle of nowhere—you have to make it happen! Listen to this month's extended cut for a four-step primer. 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 ove...

#110 - Social Worker Turns De-stressing Hobby Into $2k/Month Hustle 20.04.2017 6:48

A lifelong crafter who makes jewelry to cope with the stress of working in the mental health field launches an etsy store and gets her items featured on several major TV shows. 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 nee...

#109 - Quick Research Leads to Meal Planning Subscription Service 19.04.2017 8:43

Healthy meal planning can be rough. One man is on a mission to help people be more health-conscious with his subscription-based website selling meal prep recipes. 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! Sh...

#108 - Bikini Model Creates Multi-Million Swimsuit Line 18.04.2017 6:20

A swimsuit model uses industry connections and social media savvy to launch a high-end shopping site taking on major swimwear companies from the beaches of Miami. 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! Sh...

#107 - Snuggling for Dollars: It’s Not What You Think 17.04.2017 5:50

A New England engineer earns a part-time income of more than $1,000 a month by helping people reconnect through personal touch. 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 Shownotes: S...

Weekly Recap #15: Japanese Candy, Museum Hacks, and Killer Bees 16.04.2017 12:16

In our fifteenth weekly recap, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week. Also: more 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. You need a hustle! Share: #SideHustleSchool Shownotes: SideHustleSchool.co...