Side Hustle School

Today’s caller is launching her own skincare line, and is thinking of paying influencers to post about her products. Is this a good idea—and if so, what does she need to know in advance?  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 teenage history fan starts a podcast about vikings that grows to 50,000 downloads/month. He then becomes a podcast growth consultant, bringing in a full-time income.   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 has an interesting challenge: he wants to reach out to a company he bought a product from and offer to partner with them. He’s already tracked down their key employees on LinkedIn. What’s the next step? 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 Texas crafter turns castoffs into whimsical works of art, earning a full-time income and building a sustainable business. 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.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of structuring a course where students go through it at the same time—both for the students and the course creator?  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 the co-founder of Dancakes, the world’s first international pancake art brand. We profiled them for Episode 1,000 (!) and they’re back today with a strong disaster story.  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 creator of the ParkPuff, a “go anywhere” seat belt pillow for cancer and surgery patients. 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’s dad has an extra half million Frequent Flyer miles sitting around. The surplus has got them both thinking: is there a way they can get paid by matching discounted miles with budget flyers?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 an aerospace manager decides to embrace her gray hair, she starts a blog to help others in similar situations.  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 has an important question: if you use Fulfillment by Amazon, how do you go about building your platform? After all, Amazon controls the entire customer service process and doesn’t even let you know who’s buying.  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 English teacher has a passion for writing. After a few unexpected twists and turns in his career, he’s using his skills to help others find their dream jobs. 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.

Some online courses cost $30, others cost $1,000 or more. What’s the difference between a lower-priced course and a higher-priced one—are the more expensive ones just “better” or is there more to the story? 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 Jonathan Fields (!), author of Sparked. The morning his popular yoga studio received a VIP guest, the sound system broke down. He ran out to get a new one just in time, and the problem was solved—or was it?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 owner of ColorHype. Initially a local painting class business based in Texas, ColorHype adapted during the pandemic and sold more than 8,000 painting kits to customers nationwide. 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.

Two years ago, one of our listeners made $30,000 selling t-shirts on Amazon without stocking any inventory. Opportunities come and go, however, and today’s caller is wondering if the Merch by Amazon program is still viable. 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 dinosaur loving couple starts a podcast about their favorite ancient reptiles, hosting more than 350 episodes and now bringing in a full-time income.   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 recruit supporters on OnlyFans, but she doesn’t provide “adult” services. Is it possible to use this platform for PG-related patronage?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.

Pandemic demand for outdoor activities helped this seasonal side hustle—but what really allowed it to thrive was the owner’s use of Google Maps.  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.

The airlines make millions of dollars pushing useless travel insurance policies. How can you get in on the racket?? 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 the founder of a consulting training firm. As his business grew, he went against his intuition and hired an overseas virtual assistant. Unfortunately, this new employee created more problems than they solved.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.