Synopsis
A daily show for everyone who works a regular job and wants to start an income-earning project on the side. In each episode, listeners will hear a different story of someone who's started a side hustlealong with what went well, how that person overcame challenges, and what happened as a result. The show is written and hosted by Chris Guillebeau, the New York Times bestselling author of The $100 Startup, The Happiness of Pursuit, and other books.
Episodes
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#1641 - Social Studies Teacher Gains 1.5 Million TikTok Followers
29/06/2021 Duration: 08minWhen a teacher looks for a way to connect with her students during lockdown, she starts her own TikTok account and goes to the head of the class with her viral videos. 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.
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BONUS: The Post-Pandemic Economy
28/06/2021 Duration: 08minIn this special episode, Chris Guillebeau talks with Tim Welsh, Vice Chair of Consumer and Business Banking at U.S. Bank. Tim tells us how small businesses are leading the way in the economy's recovery, as well as how banks can help address historic inequities and disparities. Spoiler: Tim does NOT recommend investing your entire savings portfolio in Dogecoin. 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.
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#1640 - Q&A: How does "yield farming" work?
28/06/2021 Duration: 05minDid you know you can earn interest (sometimes at very high rates) for “staking” digital currencies? It’s a wild world full of risk, volatility, and—for some—potential. 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.
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#1639: Graduate Uses Equestrian Art to Canter Out of Debt
27/06/2021 Duration: 06minWhen a psychology graduate wants to pay off $65,000 in debt, she takes life by the reins and learns to scale her equestrian art business. 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.
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#1638 - Q&A: How to sell a podcast as a paid subscription?
26/06/2021 Duration: 05minApple Podcasts, Spotify, and presumably some other networks are all jumping on the premium podcast train. If you want to start one—a podcast as a paid subscription–how do you 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 week.
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#1637 - Failure Friday: “It took me way too long to bounce back…”
25/06/2021 Duration: 07minIn this week’s Failure Friday segment, we hear from a personal finance blogger who gets zero response to a coaching program he’s excited about—and then takes two years to recover. Lots of good lessons here! 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.
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#1636 - TBT: When the Pandemic Hit, This Product Went Up 70x
24/06/2021 Duration: 08minIn this week’s “Throwback Thursday / Where are they now?” segment, we hear from the co-inventor of a device that allows public restroom users to open the door with their foot. Their business increased 70x at the start of the global pandemic! 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.
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#1635 - Q&A: "I want to sell a spreadsheet to track fitness goals…”
23/06/2021 Duration: 06minOur caller today has an idea that’s a combination of old-school and new school: a spreadsheet to track your fitness goals. How much should it cost? 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.
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#1634 - Peace Corps Alum Tutors U.S. Military Recruits
22/06/2021 Duration: 08minWhen a Peace Corps alumnus uses his teaching skills to help a friend, he discovers that many military recruits need help preparing for their entry test.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.
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#1633 - Q&A: “How to start a membership community around self-growth?”
21/06/2021 Duration: 05minToday’s listener wants to start a membership community centered around self-growth. So far, so good—but what’s the best way to introduce 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 week.
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#1632 - Food Scientist Cooks Up Juicy Profits
20/06/2021 Duration: 08minInstead of working in R&D or academia, a PhD picks another path by honing his skills as a freelance writer focused on food science. It pays to specialize! 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.
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#1631 - Q&A: Is it crazy to run an online bookstore?
19/06/2021 Duration: 06minToday’s listener has a Black-owned independent children's bookstore. Online sales weren’t a priority until the pandemic, but now she’s wondering how to adapt. 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.
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#1630 - Failure Friday: “Pitching to executives felt like an awful first date…”
18/06/2021 Duration: 07minIn this week’s Failure Friday segment, we hear from a military spouse who sells punny greeting cards. When she’s called to pitch her idea to executives at an incubator, she figures she can wing it. How hard can it be? 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.
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#1629 - TBT: Rosemary Beads Count Off Extra Income
17/06/2021 Duration: 08minIn this week’s “Throwback Thursday / Where are they now?” segment, we hear from a Chicago-based maker of rosary beads and other faith-based jewelry. 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.
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#1628 - Q&A: “I’m your worst student … what should I do?"
16/06/2021 Duration: 06minToday’s listener is feeling stuck. They’ve tried everything—or at least, a lot of things—and still aren’t sure how to go from idea to income. What’s the best way to get unstuck? 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.
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#1627 - Teen Blogger Draws Up Design Company
15/06/2021 Duration: 06minA college student who’s been starting blogs since she was fifteen discovers a talent for design that translates to dollars. 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.
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#1626 - Q&A: “I’d like to become a professional ‘complaint coach’”
14/06/2021 Duration: 07minThis listener is really good at complaining to big companies when things go wrong. Is there a way he can turn this skill into a service? 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.
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#1625 - Zen Master Makes Mindful Moola
13/06/2021 Duration: 08minWhen a marketing manager gets a pandemic pay cut, he meditates on options and creates a wellness blog. 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.
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#1624 - Q&A: “Personal Shark Tank” looks for investors, but with a twist
12/06/2021 Duration: 04minOur caller is seeking direct investors for his big idea. Would you give him money in return for a percentage of potential profits? 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.
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#1623 - Failure Friday: Overwork Leads to 3am Emergency Room Visit
11/06/2021 Duration: 06minIn this week’s Failure Friday segment, we hear from the owner of a design studio who works herself into the emergency room. 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.