Side Hustle School

A very special listener question came in overnight—all the way from the North Pole! Let’s see if we can help this caller with an urgent supply chain problem. Show notes: SideHustleSchool.comEmail: team@sidehustleschool.comBe on the show: SideHustleSchool.com/questionsConnect on Twitter: @chrisguillebeauConnect on Instagram: @193countriesVisit Chris's main site: ChrisGuillebeau.comIf you're enjoying the show, please pass it along! It's free and has been published every single day since January 1, 2017. We're also very grateful for your five-star ratings—it shows that people are listening and looking forward to new episodes.

In this week’s Failure Friday segment, we hear from Allen Chiang, the owner of Retro Radio Farm. At first, he has too much business to handle—but when Facebook advertising becomes less profitable, he has too little.   Show notes: SideHustleSchool.comEmail: team@sidehustleschool.comBe on the show: SideHustleSchool.com/questionsConnect on Twitter: @chrisguillebeauConnect on Instagram: @193countriesVisit Chris's main site: ChrisGuillebeau.comIf you're enjoying the show, please pass it along! It's free and has been published every single day since January 1, 2017. We're also very grateful for your five-star ratings—it shows that people are listening and looking forward to new episodes.

In this week’s “Throwback Thursday / Where are they now?” segment, we hear from the founder of The Cut Buddy, a tool for home haircuts. With everyone staying home last year, his business took off!Show notes: SideHustleSchool.comEmail: team@sidehustleschool.comBe on the show: SideHustleSchool.com/questionsConnect on Twitter: @chrisguillebeauConnect on Instagram: @193countriesVisit Chris's main site: ChrisGuillebeau.comIf you're enjoying the show, please pass it along! It's free and has been published every single day since January 1, 2017. We're also very grateful for your five-star ratings—it shows that people are listening and looking forward to new episodes.

When you’re building an email list and maintaining long-term relationships with subscribers, you want to know how much money those subscribers are producing. The metric known as customer lifetime value (CLV) can tell you! Show notes: SideHustleSchool.comEmail: team@sidehustleschool.comBe on the show: SideHustleSchool.com/questionsConnect on Twitter: @chrisguillebeauConnect on Instagram: @193countriesVisit Chris's main site: ChrisGuillebeau.comIf you're enjoying the show, please pass it along! It's free and has been published every single day since January 1, 2017. We're also very grateful for your five-star ratings—it shows that people are listening and looking forward to new episodes.

Drawing on inspiration from the islands of Hawaii, this office manager earns up to $4,000/month part-time with her island-style jewelry creations.Show notes: SideHustleSchool.comEmail: team@sidehustleschool.comBe on the show: SideHustleSchool.com/questionsConnect on Twitter: @chrisguillebeauConnect on Instagram: @193countriesVisit Chris's main site: ChrisGuillebeau.comIf you're enjoying the show, please pass it along! It's free and has been published every single day since January 1, 2017. We're also very grateful for your five-star ratings—it shows that people are listening and looking forward to new episodes.

If you have an existing side hustle—or plan to start one—do you need to pay attention to what’s happening in the economy? Show notes: SideHustleSchool.comEmail: team@sidehustleschool.comBe on the show: SideHustleSchool.com/questionsConnect on Twitter: @chrisguillebeauConnect on Instagram: @193countriesVisit Chris's main site: ChrisGuillebeau.comIf you're enjoying the show, please pass it along! It's free and has been published every single day since January 1, 2017. We're also very grateful for your five-star ratings—it shows that people are listening and looking forward to new episodes.

A freelancer finds her niche in the financial world, bringing in over six figures a year writing part-time.  Show notes: SideHustleSchool.comEmail: team@sidehustleschool.comBe on the show: SideHustleSchool.com/questionsConnect on Twitter: @chrisguillebeauConnect on Instagram: @193countriesVisit Chris's main site: ChrisGuillebeau.comIf you're enjoying the show, please pass it along! It's free and has been published every single day since January 1, 2017. We're also very grateful for your five-star ratings—it shows that people are listening and looking forward to new episodes.

Our listener has an idea to design and code a mobile game in public, using a platform like Twitch. How can she attract followers? Show notes: SideHustleSchool.comEmail: team@sidehustleschool.comBe on the show: SideHustleSchool.com/questionsConnect on Twitter: @chrisguillebeauConnect on Instagram: @193countriesVisit Chris's main site: ChrisGuillebeau.comIf you're enjoying the show, please pass it along! It's free and has been published every single day since January 1, 2017. We're also very grateful for your five-star ratings—it shows that people are listening and looking forward to new episodes.

In this week’s Failure Friday segment, we hear from Suzanne Tucker, founder of Generation Mindful. Last year, her team decided to go all-in on applying for a big NIH grant—and the initial outcome was disappointing.   Show notes: SideHustleSchool.comEmail: team@sidehustleschool.comBe on the show: SideHustleSchool.com/questionsConnect on Twitter: @chrisguillebeauConnect on Instagram: @193countriesVisit Chris's main site: ChrisGuillebeau.comIf you're enjoying the show, please pass it along! It's free and has been published every single day since January 1, 2017. We're also very grateful for your five-star ratings—it shows that people are listening and looking forward to new episodes.

In this week’s “Throwback Thursday / Where are they now?” segment, we hear from a soap-making adventuress who goes all-in on a squeaky clean side hustle. Show notes: SideHustleSchool.comEmail: team@sidehustleschool.comBe on the show: SideHustleSchool.com/questionsConnect on Twitter: @chrisguillebeauConnect on Instagram: @193countriesVisit Chris's main site: ChrisGuillebeau.comIf you're enjoying the show, please pass it along! It's free and has been published every single day since January 1, 2017. We're also very grateful for your five-star ratings—it shows that people are listening and looking forward to new episodes.

This listener has an older food blog that she hasn’t updated in a while, and now she wants to convert it to an ecommerce site. Is that the best approach, or should she start all over? Show notes: SideHustleSchool.comEmail: team@sidehustleschool.comBe on the show: SideHustleSchool.com/questionsConnect on Twitter: @chrisguillebeauConnect on Instagram: @193countriesVisit Chris's main site: ChrisGuillebeau.comIf you're enjoying the show, please pass it along! It's free and has been published every single day since January 1, 2017. We're also very grateful for your five-star ratings—it shows that people are listening and looking forward to new episodes.

A journalism teacher’s love of reality TV brings success from The Real World to the real world.   Show notes: SideHustleSchool.comEmail: team@sidehustleschool.comBe on the show: SideHustleSchool.com/questionsConnect on Twitter: @chrisguillebeauConnect on Instagram: @193countriesVisit Chris's main site: ChrisGuillebeau.comIf you're enjoying the show, please pass it along! It's free and has been published every single day since January 1, 2017. We're also very grateful for your five-star ratings—it shows that people are listening and looking forward to new episodes.

Today’s listener thinks she is better at working for others and is worried about whether she’s cut out for starting a side business. Is this just a matter of self-confidence?Show notes: SideHustleSchool.comEmail: team@sidehustleschool.comBe on the show: SideHustleSchool.com/questionsConnect on Twitter: @chrisguillebeauConnect on Instagram: @193countriesVisit Chris's main site: ChrisGuillebeau.comIf you're enjoying the show, please pass it along! It's free and has been published every single day since January 1, 2017. We're also very grateful for your five-star ratings—it shows that people are listening and looking forward to new episodes.

A teacher from New Zealand moves to Japan and creates custom wood art based on personalized memories. Show notes: SideHustleSchool.comEmail: team@sidehustleschool.comBe on the show: SideHustleSchool.com/questionsConnect on Twitter: @chrisguillebeauConnect on Instagram: @193countriesVisit Chris's main site: ChrisGuillebeau.comIf you're enjoying the show, please pass it along! It's free and has been published every single day since January 1, 2017. We're also very grateful for your five-star ratings—it shows that people are listening and looking forward to new episodes.

Today’s caller wants to get paid to consult with obsessed Pokémon players. Millions of people worldwide play Pokémon Go (and a new game, Pikmin Bloom) every month. Is there a chance to strike it rich as a Poké-coach? Show notes: SideHustleSchool.comEmail: team@sidehustleschool.comBe on the show: SideHustleSchool.com/questionsConnect on Twitter: @chrisguillebeauConnect on Instagram: @193countriesVisit Chris's main site: ChrisGuillebeau.comIf you're enjoying the show, please pass it along! It's free and has been published every single day since January 1, 2017. We're also very grateful for your five-star ratings—it shows that people are listening and looking forward to new episodes.

In this week’s Failure Friday segment, we hear from Side Hustle School team member Jedd Chang! When international travel slowed down, his online cooking club side hustle took off. It did so well that more than 200+ members tuned in for a big Zoom meeting—where Jedd forgot to hit the record button. What did he learn?  Show notes: SideHustleSchool.comEmail: team@sidehustleschool.comBe on the show: SideHustleSchool.com/questionsConnect on Twitter: @chrisguillebeauConnect on Instagram: @193countriesVisit Chris's main site: ChrisGuillebeau.comIf you're enjoying the show, please pass it along! It's free and has been published every single day since January 1, 2017. We're also very grateful for your five-star ratings—it shows that people are listening and looking forward to new episodes.

In this week’s “Throwback Thursday / Where are they now?” segment, we hear from Dave Green, the founder of Mystery Trip. His in-person event planning service has adjusted well to a hybrid world. Show notes: SideHustleSchool.comEmail: team@sidehustleschool.comBe on the show: SideHustleSchool.com/questionsConnect on Twitter: @chrisguillebeauConnect on Instagram: @193countriesVisit Chris's main site: ChrisGuillebeau.comIf you're enjoying the show, please pass it along! It's free and has been published every single day since January 1, 2017. We're also very grateful for your five-star ratings—it shows that people are listening and looking forward to new episodes.

In today’s episode, a social worker hopes to sell swag bags as a personal care item for other social workers—but she’s struggling to get it off the ground. Show notes: SideHustleSchool.comEmail: team@sidehustleschool.comBe on the show: SideHustleSchool.com/questionsConnect on Twitter: @chrisguillebeauConnect on Instagram: @193countriesVisit Chris's main site: ChrisGuillebeau.comIf you're enjoying the show, please pass it along! It's free and has been published every single day since January 1, 2017. We're also very grateful for your five-star ratings—it shows that people are listening and looking forward to new episodes.

After getting help for her own anxiety, a pharmacist creates natural health products that improve the bottom line, one drop at a time.   Show notes: SideHustleSchool.comEmail: team@sidehustleschool.comBe on the show: SideHustleSchool.com/questionsConnect on Twitter: @chrisguillebeauConnect on Instagram: @193countriesVisit Chris's main site: ChrisGuillebeau.comIf you're enjoying the show, please pass it along! It's free and has been published every single day since January 1, 2017. We're also very grateful for your five-star ratings—it shows that people are listening and looking forward to new episodes.

Drop-shipping can be a great business model *sometimes*, but when you aren’t handling inventory, you’re at the mercy of the company that does. How can this listener protect herself from an unresponsive third party? Show notes: SideHustleSchool.comEmail: team@sidehustleschool.comBe on the show: SideHustleSchool.com/questionsConnect on Twitter: @chrisguillebeauConnect on Instagram: @193countriesVisit Chris's main site: ChrisGuillebeau.comIf you're enjoying the show, please pass it along! It's free and has been published every single day since January 1, 2017. We're also very grateful for your five-star ratings—it shows that people are listening and looking forward to new episodes.