Side Hustle School

In this episode, we help a caller explore how to balance persistence and pushiness in sales. She doesn't want to be pushy, but she wants to close the deal! 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 one new parent turned a 3 a.m. spreadsheet session into a sellable baby tracker. With no ads and no tech background, he reached $1,000 in sales using only parenting groups and a Notion template. 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,...

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: from doing to teaching. 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 sh...

Could helping people vanish from the internet be a viable business? In today's episode, we explore the growing market for digital privacy services—and what it takes to offer one. 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 s...

Stuck between two side hustle ideas? In this episode, we'll look at how to choose the right path when both options feel equally strong. 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: SideHustleScho...

In this week's Throwback Thursday segment, discover how one side hustler created a shop selling $2 digital products—and scaled it to $185,000 in revenue by mastering SEO, volume, and a few smart upsells. 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 lesso...

This Ohio man loves board games so much that he made his own—and when he tries to raise $6,000 through a Kickstarter campaign, he ends up with much more than he ever imagined.   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...

A listener has created a valuable educational resource—but doesn't want to handle all the distribution herself. In today's episode, we look at how to license curriculum or teaching materials for broader reach and passive income. 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 i...

In this week's First $1,000 segment, hear how a freelance musician turned abandoned audio sketches into a product for content creators. With just twelve clean loops and a few community posts, he hit $1,000 in under a month. 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 fre...

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: how a music teacher raised his rates to $120/hour. Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting t...

Can you get paid to help people walk away from jobs, businesses, or relationships? In this episode, we explore the business of graceful exits—and whether it's a service the world needs. 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&...

Can you build an app just by describing your idea to AI? In this episode, we take a closer look at vibe coding—and whether it's ready for side hustlers to use. 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 we...

In this week's Throwback Thursday segment, hear how one side hustler built a passionate following by making “snakeskin” wallets—without using a single animal product, just upcycled materials and a clever story. 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 include...

Two former baseball players create a bat rental service, serving thousands of customers across the country.  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: SideHustleSchool.com Email: team@sid...

Do you need step-by-step recipes to build a food business? In this episode, we explore whether teaching kitchen improvisation can become a profitable niche. 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...

In this week's First $1,000 segment, hear how a toy collector used estate sales, eBay, and insider knowledge to flip vintage figures for a profit. By focusing on three collectible categories, he built a low-stress resale system that brings in steady income. Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting their job...

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: turning a personal experience 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...

Struggling to strike the right balance between too much inventory and not enough? In this episode, we explore smart ways to manage product stock—especially when space and cash are tight. 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...

Is it shady to use a fake name for your side hustle—or just smart privacy protection? In this episode, we look at the ethics, risks, and alternatives to staying anonymous. 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...

In this week's Throwback Thursday segment, hear how one college student flipped used furniture from Facebook Marketplace—and paid off half their tuition bill without ever taking out a loan.  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 l...

A graphic designer and pet lover unleashes a side hustle that earns $84,000 a year. Dog-ear this episode!  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: SideHustleSchool.com Email: team@sideh...

Could standing in line be your next side hustle? In this episode, we explore the strange but real world of paid line-sitting—and whether it's actually a smart use of 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 sev...

In this week's First $1,000 segment, meet a crime fiction devotee who built her own “detective-for-hire” game, complete with weekly mailed clues and online reveals. Find out how she used her storytelling skills—and a few vintage stationery props—to turn curious readers into paid participants. Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studi...

This segment is all about helping you learn the key steps to a new side hustle, one step or concept per week. It includes activities, examples, and more—and of course it's all free. Today's topic: finding value in what you already know. 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, th...

Is scouting cool locations for film sets a job you can do solo—and without Hollywood ties? In this episode, we explore the surprising ways city explorers can turn their local knowledge into income. 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...