Side Hustle School

Do you have any old videos that aren't getting views? In this episode, we look at creative ways to repackage, remix, and monetize your past content for new platforms or audiences. Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting their job. This year, the show includes free guided lessons and listener Q&A severa...

Can you really make money reselling loyalty rewards or points? In this episode, we break down the reality behind this internet hustle—and whether it's worth your time. Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting their job. This year, the show includes free guided lessons and listener Q&A several days...

In this week's Throwback Thursday segment, hear how a side hustler who once flipped storage unit items gradually specialized in rare historical items, and now supplies props and artifacts to small museums and exhibits. Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting their job. This year, the show includes free gui...

After a civil engineer in Florida learns to sell hooded baby robes on Amazon, he moves to Bali with his wife, where he builds an app to help him find products. This app turns into a business that employs 80 people and serves 100,000 users.  Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting their job. This year,...

Truth is stranger than fiction, and some people really are selling “love spells” or magic charms online. In today's episode, we explore the weird world of digital spellwork. Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting their job. This year, the show includes free guided lessons and listener Q&A...

In this week's First $1,000 segment, hear how one side hustler launched a paid weekly book summary subscription, combining AI tools with personal commentary to stand out in a crowded space. Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting their job. This year, the show includes free guided lessons and listener Q&am...

This new segment is all about helping you learn the key steps to a new side hustle in 2025, one step or concept per week. It includes activities, examples, and more—and of course it's all free. Today's topic: an industrial engineer creates nostalgia-themed handcrafted items. Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money wi...

Selling digital products internationally? In this episode, we explain what small creators need to know about VAT, global taxes, and how to avoid expensive compliance mistakes. Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting their job. This year, the show includes free guided lessons and listener Q&A several da...

Selling digital products internationally? In this episode, we explain what small creators need to know about VAT, global taxes, and how to avoid expensive compliance mistakes. Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting their job. This year, the show includes free guided lessons and listener Q&A several da...

In this week's Throwback Thursday segment, hear how a side hustler who ran a profitable online stationery business for five years made the difficult but deliberate choice to shut it down. Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting their job. This year, the show includes free guided lessons and listener Q&...

While training for a 24-hour obstacle course challenge and working full-time, a GM employee turns cold brew into a moneymaking energizer.   Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting their job. This year, the show includes free guided lessons and listener Q&A several days each week. Show notes:...

Heard about people buying and selling Instacart accounts? In this episode, we explore whether it's a clever hustle—or a fast track to getting banned. Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting their job. This year, the show includes free guided lessons and listener Q&A several days each week. Show n...

In this week's First $1,000 segment, discover how a lifelong trainspotter turned ambient railway recordings into a digital product for sleep, study, and meditation. Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting their job. This year, the show includes free guided lessons and listener Q&A several days each wee...

This new segment is all about helping you learn the key steps to a new side hustle in 2025, one step or concept per week. It includes activities, examples, and more—and of course it's all free. Today's topic: a failed grant application leads to a new business. Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting...

What do high school grads, new parents, and brides-to-be have in common? In this episode, we explore renewable markets—those endlessly refreshing customer pools—and why they're smart for side hustlers. Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting their job. This year, the show includes free guided l...

Thinking about launching your own video game? In today's episode, we explore how solo developers can publish on Steam—one of the biggest game distribution platforms—and what it really takes to turn a project into profit. Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting their job. This year, the show inc...

In this week's Throwback Thursday segment, hear how an independent artist who launched a small print-on-demand store eventually landed a licensing deal with a major retail brand—and what the experience has been like so far. Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting their job. This year, the show includ...

A sky-high success story of a six-figure drone coaching business that begins after a man crashes a drone into a parked car in New York City. Look out!   Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting their job. This year, the show includes free guided lessons and listener Q&A several days each week....

Have a bunch of invention ideas but don't want to start a business for each one? In this episode, we look at the reality of licensing product concepts—and why execution matters more than creativity. Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting their job. This year, the show includes free guided lessons an...

In this week's First $1,000 segment, hear how a veteran Dungeon Master turned his custom campaign maps into a downloadable product for other players. Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting their job. This year, the show includes free guided lessons and listener Q&A several days each week. Show notes:...

This new segment is all about helping you learn the key steps to a new side hustle in 2025, one step or concept per week. It includes activities, examples, and more—and of course it's all free. Today's topic: developing your skills as a “connector.” Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting...

What's the smartest way to grow a coaching business when your calendar is already full? In this episode, we look at sustainable ways to scale without losing your personal touch. Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting their job. This year, the show includes free guided lessons and listener Q&A several...

Thinking about launching a true crime podcast? In this episode, we explore what it takes to stand out—and how to build a foundation for growth and monetization from the start. Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting their job. This year, the show includes free guided lessons and listener Q&A seve...

In this week's Throwback Thursday segment, hear how one side hustler created themed bundles of thrifted pop culture items—turning $10 Goodwill hauls into $60+ nostalgia packs for superfans. Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting their job. This year, the show includes free guided lessons and listene...

When a full-time data developer starts a detective agency with his kids, it goes on to help people recover over $100,000 worth of jewelry in a casual side hustle.   Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting their job. This year, the show includes free guided lessons and listener Q&A several day...