Side Hustle School

A listener with a YouTube channel about quitting smoking wants to earn commissions by referring viewers to therapists. What are the ethical and practical concerns of this idea? Show notes: SideHustleSchool.com Email: team@sidehustleschool.com Be on the show: SideHustleSchool.com/questions Connect on Twitter: @chrisguillebeau Connect on Instagram: @193countries Visit Chris's main site: ChrisGuilleb...

In this week’s Failure Friday segment, we hear from a boudoir photographer who diligently planned for her first webinar with 400 excited attendees—but the platform could only handle 50 of them. Show notes: SideHustleSchool.com Email: team@sidehustleschool.com Be on the show: SideHustleSchool.com/questions Connect on Twitter: @chrisguillebeau Connect on Instagram: @193countries Visit Chris's main s...

In this week’s “Throwback Thursday / Where are they now?” segment, we hear from the co-founder of Muertos Coffee. This coffee is strong enough to raise the dead! Show notes: SideHustleSchool.com Email: team@sidehustleschool.com Be on the show: SideHustleSchool.com/questions Connect on Twitter: @chrisguillebeau Connect on Instagram: @193countries Visit Chris's main site: ChrisGuillebeau.com If you'...

How does a side hustle fit into your overall savings plan? That’s what our listener wants to know, in response to some recent comments on different asset classes.  Show notes: SideHustleSchool.com Email: team@sidehustleschool.com Be on the show: SideHustleSchool.com/questions Connect on Twitter: @chrisguillebeau Connect on Instagram: @193countries Visit Chris's main site: ChrisGuillebeau.com If yo...

A digital marketer is determined to make a career out of her true passion: belly dancing! She now sells a course that brings in more than $100,000 a year. 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...

A listener has an active YouTube channel and is trying to keep up with a lot of different networks, but he’s not seeing the traction and growth that he’d like. Should he specialize or diversify?  Show notes: SideHustleSchool.com Email: team@sidehustleschool.com Be on the show: SideHustleSchool.com/questions Connect on Twitter: @chrisguillebeau Connect on Instagram: @193countries Visit Chris's main...

This DIYer made $20,000 in 2020 selling knitting kits on Etsy. Why did she succeed when so many other craft sellers struggle? 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...

A listener has an idea to become a wedding consultant who is effectively a claims adjustor, negotiating with vendors to help couples to pay less. It’s an interesting idea, but is it viable?  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 Failure Friday segment, we hear from Alan Perlman, the founder of a drone training company. His business now brings in seven figures a year, but it started with a rocky partnership. 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 listen...

In this week’s “Throwback Thursday / Where are they now?” segment, we hear from a former H.R. manager who now sells matchsticks full-time. That’s right—it’s a perfect match. 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...

Reselling is quick and simple—but it’s also a lot of work, and today’s caller is looking for a shortcut. Does such a thing exist? 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....

When a lawyer’s after-hours hobby of music production draws interest, he creates a series of video tutorials that leads budding producers to an online course. 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. 🎧...

Today’s listener seeks help in monetizing his experience with weekly meal prepping. 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@sidehustleschool.com Be on the...

When the daughter of a jewelry maker discovers how profitable the industry can be, she uses her skills from corporate finance to build her own brand. 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 note...

Today’s caller believes in the idea of raising prices, but is worried about losing customers if he raises them too much. How high is too high? 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: Side...

In this week’s Failure Friday segment, we hear from Nate Martin, the founder of America’s original escape room. His business, Puzzle Break, now has locations worldwide—but an early expansion to San Francisco turned out to be a puzzle he couldn’t crack.  Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting their job. Th...

In this week’s “Throwback Thursday / Where are they now?” segment, we hear from Meggie Palmer, founder of PepTalkHer, an app that has helped more than 60,000 users (mostly women) negotiate a pay raise.   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...

Today’s listener is interested in becoming a travel agent—and yes, those still exist! Modern travel agents tend to work on specialized, boutique trips for select clients. How can our listener get certified and find her market? 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...

This product manager has achieved the dream of many kids born in the 80s and 90s: he gets paid to host and run his favorite tabletop roleplaying games. 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 no...

A caller poses an unusual question: their sister has been doing well in a new art restoration service, but feels guilty about getting paid for it. What’s the best answer for this? 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...

When a Missouri ESL teacher sells a couple of barstools on a whim, she begins a furniture flipping journey that leads to a full-time 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 listener Q&A several days each week. 🎧 Show notes: SideH...

After taking my new Idea to Income course that’s taught through text messaging, a listener wants to make their own. Good for them! Here’s how they—or you—can do it.  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 Failure Friday segment, we hear from the inventor of a mug made out of ice. During a big event on an unseasonably warm Minnesota day, he watches in horror as his product literally melts 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...

In this week’s “Throwback Thursday / Where are they now?” segment, we hear from Nikko Mendoza, who sells 3D printing templates. After he lost his job last year, he started taking his side gig more seriously—and business took off. 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 listener makes enamel pins with brain imagery on them. These pins are loved by neuroscientists and other professionals who work with the brain—but how can she break into the larger wholesale market? 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 li...