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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#82 -Bartender Writes Statewide Marijuana Guide 23.03.2017 6:35

Colorado bartender sells 2,000 copies of a statewide marijuana guide in the boom of the budding cannabis economy. 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: SideHustleSchoo...

#81 - Freelance Illustrator Helps Other Artists Sell Their Work 22.03.2017 7:51

A successful illustrator creates a side business earning more than $25,000 a year by helping artists sell their work online. 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: Side...

#80 - South Carolina Man Learns to Make Candles by Watching YouTube 21.03.2017 8:05

Inspiration strikes in an upscale men’s store when a man comes across a line of handmade scented candles. 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.com Tw...

#79 - Worm Composting Empire Brings in $400/Month 20.03.2017 6:15

Texas man stumbles upon a worm composting method that turns into an interesting hobby and a fun side hustle. Don’t let your hustle idea wiggle away! 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: #SideHust...

#78 - Detroit Women Make Jewelry for Profit and Social Good 19.03.2017 5:26

An attorney for a professional baseball team co-founds a jewelry company that becomes a sustainable social enterprise. 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...

Weekly Recap #11: Tango, Glass Files, and Pork Pies 18.03.2017 8:51

In our eleventh 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.com...

#76 - Successful Artist Adds $1,000/Month to His Income 17.03.2017 5:20

An artist uses his love of whimsical drawing to create a side hustle selling everything from autographed prints to coffee mugs with his designs on them 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: #SideH...

#75 - British Pub Manager Bakes Pork Pies for Profit 16.03.2017 6:52

A British pub manager has a creative idea for new pub food that he initially uses to help his boss, but then realizes that it might be better for himself. 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...

#74 - Tango Adventures in Buenos Aires 15.03.2017 6:18

After traveling to South America, an American woman falls in love with tango and creates a group experience to teach others. 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: Side...

#73 - Florida Man Earns $100,000 Selling T-Shirts with No Inventory 14.03.2017 6:47

There’s more than one way to make a lot of money designing and selling t-shirts without actually keeping them on hand. In today’s store, an app designer earns six-figures with a print-on-demand 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 wha...

#72 - College Lecturer Makes Money by Helping Other Instructors Teach Better 13.03.2017 5:43

A woman uses skills she learned in her day job to help other teachers be more successful in the classroom. 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.com T...

#71 - Woman Earns $7,000 in Three Days by Selling Glass Nail Files 12.03.2017 7:02

An impromptu trip to a local farmer’s market leads one woman in California to a sustainable six-figure side hustle selling glass nail files online. 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: #SideHustl...

Weekly Recap #10: Tiny Houses, T-Shirts, and Romance Novels 11.03.2017 10:00

In our tenth 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.com Tw...

#69 - NYC Jazz Musician Builds $40,000/Year Blog 10.03.2017 7:14

A musician finds financial freedom by growing a blog and starting an ecourse on learning jazz. 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.com Twitter: @chr...

#68 - Alcohol Fueled Idea Sells Over 1,500 Shirts in Less Than a Year 09.03.2017 5:20

Three friends come up with a winning idea to add huge pockets to the fronts of shirts… because everyone needs a way to carry puppies and beers around with them. 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! Shar...

#67- A Life of Travel Leads to a House-Designing Hustle 08.03.2017 5:11

A Pacific Northwest couple travels full-time but still brings in over $60,000/year designing “tiny” houses and alternative living spaces. 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 Sh...

#66 - Employee Starts Net-Zero Personal Finance Hustle 07.03.2017 5:52

An accountant finds a way to bridge the gap between financial advisers and tax professionals. 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.com Twitter: @chri...

#65 - Finance Employee Sells 200,000 Self-Published Romance Novels 06.03.2017 9:53

When she can’t find anything good to read, a finance employee starts writing romance novels of her own. The books go on to sell hundreds of thousands of copies and pull her family out of debt. 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 resu...

#64 - Long-Haired Men Create Tribal Identity 05.03.2017 6:09

Two guys create a “Hair Ties for Guys” hustle based on the unique shared identity of men with long hair. 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.com Twi...

Weekly Recap #9: 50 Shades of Hustling 04.03.2017 10:45

In our ninth weekly recap, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week of Side Hustle School. 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. You need a hustle! Share: #SideHustleSchool Shownotes: SideHu...

#62: American Teacher Pans for Gold in New Zealand 03.03.2017 7:33

After changing continents multiple times, an elementary school teacher finds true love, settles down in NZ, goes panning for gold, and ends up making $40,000/year working mostly on the weekends. 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...

#61: Mom-Founded Startup Rents Infant Gear to Tourists 02.03.2017 7:49

Busy mom in Chicago uses a peer-to-peer sharing platform to earn extra money for her family and help visiting parents get all the baby gear they need for their trip. 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 #2: 9 Starter Ideas for Your First Hustle 01.03.2017 20:49

Bonus episode! If you’re just getting started in the world of side hustling, explore these different platforms and ideas, including Skillshare (teaching a class), Wyzant (tutoring), etsy (selling handcrafted items), and 6 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 challeng...

#60: Marketing Consultant Creates Private Retreats 01.03.2017 6:26

In the foothills of Tennessee, a marketing consultant designs a quarterly, high-end retreat weekend to help attendees take stock of their lives and businesses. 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...

#59: PE Teacher Makes $11,000 with Membership Site 28.02.2017 6:06

A PE teacher starts a blog that makes more than $11,000 through a sustainable revenue model that will likely grow with each passing 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: #SideHustleSchool S...