Side Hustle School

By Chris Guillebeau / Onward Project

Business Careers

What's Side Hustle School about?

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 hustle—along 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.

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#1115 - CLASSROOM: Differen...

01.20.2020

What’s the difference between a product and a service—and which might be better for your idea? Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting their job. This ...

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01.19.2020 #1114 - Q&A: How to go from prototype into manufactured product? This listener wants to sell non-screen entertainment kits for kids. How can she go from concept to on-the-shelf product? Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting ...
01.18.2020 #1113 - Nanny Cashes In On Custom Kicks When a nanny is asked to make some custom high heels, she puts her best foot forward and finds a new source of income. Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who ...
01.17.2020 #1112 - Q&A: How do I prioritize next steps for a series of planners? This listener has designed and printed a series of planners for new moms struggling with postpartum depression. How can she reach her target audience? Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who ...
01.16.2020 #1111 - TBT: Jazz Musician Becomes High Earner NEW! Introducing our first “Throwback Thursday / Where are they now?” segment. In this episode, we revisit a NYC musician who starts a blog and grows it to a multiple six-figure teaching business. Side Hustle School features a new episode ...
01.15.2020 #1110 - Q&A: Should I hire a lawyer and get a patent? Getting a patent is expensive and requires a long process, but a listener has a simple idea that can be easily copied. Should she worry about it? Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies ...
01.14.2020 #1109 - Bartender Brews Up Brewpub Tour Biz After being asked for brewery recommendations over and over, this bartender turns an old school bus into a Maine attraction for beer drinkers. Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn ...
01.13.2020 #1108 - CLASSROOM: Four Ways to Identify Moneymaking Ideas Where do moneymaking ideas come from? From the idea fairy, of course! (Not really. In this episode, you’ll learn four easy ways to generate valuable ideas.) Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of ...
01.12.2020 #1107 - Q&A: What are your best tips for Etsy? You’ve probably heard of Etsy, the world’s largest handcrafted marketplace. It’s easy to get started selling, and there’s a large group of buyers. But how do you stand out? Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed ...
01.11.2020 #1106 - Q&A: How can I inspire a “Must-Have-This” service? This listener from Mexico wants to provide a service for HR professionals. How can he create a “must-have-this” feeling for something that’s not a product? Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people ...
01.10.2020 #1105 - Librarian Invents Eco-Friendly Dental Floss A lucky in-flight conversation leads a librarian on a twenty-year quest to start a half-million dollar oral health brand. Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting ...
01.09.2020 #1104 - Q&A: When should I start posting on social media? A common question: at what point in your new hustle should you start posting on social media—should it be before you even have a product or service? Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies ...
01.08.2020 #1103 - Q&A: Is it still possible to profit from a blog? Jon is wondering if he’s missed out on the golden age of blogging. He wants to start a blog … but is it too late? Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people ...
01.07.2020 #1102 - The Battle of the New Zealand SpeedCubers This Kiwi puzzlemaster wanted a way to pay for his travel fees to international competitions. He ended up with a monthly profit center and a lot of unused fidget spinners. Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring ...
01.06.2020 #1101 - CLASSROOM: Goals, Agenda, and Your First Assignment Everything begins with a goal: what’s yours for 2020? In this new weekly series, we’ll work towards starting a project TOGETHER before the end of the year. Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies ...
01.05.2020 #1100 - Q&A: How can I turn furniture repair into passive income? This listener is already making money with her furniture repair hustle, but wants to turn it into passive income. What are her options? Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn ...
01.04.2020 #1099 - Art School Graduate Becomes Pencil King An artist goes from a small Manitoba village to earning six-figures with educational websites while living in China. Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting their ...
01.03.2020 #1098 - Q&A: What kind of business can I start with $300? If you only have a small amount of money, what’s the best side hustle to pursue? Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting their job. This ...
01.02.2020 #1097 - Q&A: How do I build trust with my audience? This listener is sharing tips and strategies to overcome debt, but struggling to build trust with an audience. How can she best connect with them, and what will her revenue model be? Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY ...
01.01.2020 #1096 - New Year, New Format - Don't Miss This Episode! Everything is new! We’re remixing the format, but Side Hustle School marches on. Here’s what you can expect for 2020, The Year of Interaction. Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who ...
12.31.2019 #1095 - Bodybuilder Bakes Heavyweight Protein Cakes This mom of three loved her bodybuilding routine, but not the accompanying diet. After learning to make a healthy, protein-dense cake, she clears the bar to self-made success. Side Hustle School features a new story EVERY DAY of someone who ...
12.30.2019 #1094 - Husband and Wife Team Pampers Their Way To Profit When a Silicon Valley worker looks for a way to pay for his fifteen-dollar lunches, he tempts his wife with a side hustle opportunity that grows to forty thousand dollars a month. Side Hustle School features a new story EVERY ...
12.29.2019 #1093 - WEEKLY RECAP: It's More Like a DECADE Recap, Actually In our FINAL recap of Season III, we'll look back at … the whole year. Almost. Side Hustle School features a new story EVERY DAY of someone who started a hustle without quitting their job. You’ll learn how they got ...
12.28.2019 #1092 - Twelve Months of Experiments Leads Coach to Clarity A career coach finds her ideal clients through a year-long series of experiments. Side Hustle School features a new story EVERY DAY of someone who started a hustle without quitting their job. You’ll learn how they got the idea, how ...
12.27.2019 #1091 - Seattle Developer Takes Flight With Popular Travel Site In search of beer money, a Seattle web developer starts his own travel site. He ends up with a business that attracts more than six million email subscribers. Side Hustle School features a new story EVERY DAY of someone who ...
12.26.2019 #1090 - Frequent Flyer Formulates Travel-Friendly Dry Shampoo Happy Boxing Day! When an on-the-go Canadian gets fed up with traveling hair care, she invents and sells her own formula of dry shampoo. Side Hustle School features a new story EVERY DAY of someone who started a hustle without ...
12.25.2019 #1089 - Boy Scout Merit Badge Leads to Leatherworking Lifestyle A leatherworker turns a love for his adoptive state into a viable business, selling handmade luxury pens and leather accessories. Side Hustle School features a new story EVERY DAY of someone who started a hustle without quitting their job. You’ll ...
12.24.2019 #1088 - Globetrotting Sommelier Leads Popular Wine Tours A lifelong love of food and wine leads a sommelier to strike out on his own, taking customers to undiscovered regions in search of fine grapes. Side Hustle School features a new story EVERY DAY of someone who started a ...
12.23.2019 #1087 - Software Engineer Scavenges For Profits A decade after he attends a photo scavenger hunt, a software engineer tasks himself with finding a side hustle that develops into much more. Side Hustle School features a new story EVERY DAY of someone who started a hustle without ...
12.22.2019 #1086 - Weekly Recap: Passion, Skills, and The Ideal Market In our PENULTIMATE recap of Season III, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week. Also: an audio update from a previous case study! Side Hustle School features a new story EVERY DAY of someone who started a hustle without ...
12.21.2019 #1085 - The Side Hustle School Story That Wasn’t Here’s something new and different: a story we almost featured, but then didn’t. Why not?? Side Hustle School features a new story EVERY DAY of someone who started a hustle without quitting their job. You’ll learn how they got the ...
12.20.2019 #1084 - Teen Funds Dance Intensives Through Online Store A Portland teenager sells t-shirts to fund his interest in dance, bringing in $8,000/year while attending middle school. Side Hustle School features a new story EVERY DAY of someone who started a hustle without quitting their job. You’ll learn how ...
12.19.2019 #1083 - Boxing Up the Best of Handmade Nashville Three friends put the work of Nashville makers and bakers in front of an eager online audience, making some serious cash from the effort. Side Hustle School features a new story EVERY DAY of someone who started a hustle without ...
12.18.2019 #1082 - Modest Men’s Style Blog Nets Six-Figure Income After a series of false starts, a fashion blog for shorter men grows into a six-figure hustle. Side Hustle School features a new story EVERY DAY of someone who started a hustle without quitting their job. You’ll learn how they ...
12.17.2019 #1081 - Sales Rep Seasons the Day with “Bad Spanish Tacos” When a soft drink sales rep starts bringing cooked lunches to work, his co-workers fall in love with his food—so he seasons the day and tacos a chance on his own pop-up kitchen. Side Hustle School features a new story ...
12.16.2019 #1080 - Musicians Tune Up Classical Concerts For Families Two professional musicians (who are also new moms) start a series of family-friendly classical music concerts. Side Hustle School features a new story EVERY DAY of someone who started a hustle without quitting their job. You’ll learn how they got ...
12.15.2019 #1079 - WEEKLY RECAP: All the Things You Want to Do In our fiftieth recap of Season III, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week. Also: an audio update from a previous case study! Side Hustle School features a new story EVERY DAY of someone who started a hustle without ...
12.14.2019 #1078 - Student Bytes Into Lucrative Web Host Biz A college student launches a web hosting side hustle that goes on to serve more than 30,000 clients. Side Hustle School features a new story EVERY DAY of someone who started a hustle without quitting their job. You’ll learn how ...
12.13.2019 #1077 - College Friends Design Millennial-Focused Jewelry Two friends branch out from a family business, putting a unique shine on jewelry for a younger generation. Side Hustle School features a new story EVERY DAY of someone who started a hustle without quitting their job. You’ll learn how ...
12.12.2019 #1076 - Japanese Designer Opens The Paper Kimono After spending his twenties studying in Europe, a Japanese graphic designer returns home to a small village where his story of making paper wallets unfolds. Side Hustle School features a new story EVERY DAY of someone who started a hustle ...
12.11.2019 #1075 - Account Manager Draws Income From Adult Coloring Books A Cleveland-based account manager turns her search for a craft night activity into a bustling business with multiple products. Side Hustle School features a new story EVERY DAY of someone who started a hustle without quitting their job. You’ll learn ...
12.10.2019 #1074 - Door-to-Door Salesmen Take Out the Trash After getting sick of watching the trash pile up outside their apartment, two roommates start a VIP waste collection service. Side Hustle School features a new story EVERY DAY of someone who started a hustle without quitting their job. You’ll ...
12.09.2019 #1073 - Product Manager Profits From Carnivorous Plants When a PayPal employee turns his childhood obsession with carnivorous plants into an online resource, he earns an income with a marketplace that doesn’t leaf anyone out. Side Hustle School features a new story EVERY DAY of someone who started ...
12.08.2019 #1072 - WEEKLY RECAP: Take an “Active Pause” to Reset & Regroup In our forty-ninth recap of Season III, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week. Also: an audio update from a previous case study! Side Hustle School features a new story EVERY DAY of someone who started a hustle without ...
12.07.2019 #1071 - Art Teacher Draws Her Way Into Ceramic Shop A single mom living on a high school art teacher’s salary pursues a series of creative projects to increase her income. Side Hustle School features a new story EVERY DAY of someone who started a hustle without quitting their job. ...
12.06.2019 #1070 - Friends Turn Gift Boxes into Prosperous Project Two friends in New York City take the hassle out of finding the perfect gift box. You bring the gift … they provide the box. Side Hustle School features a new story EVERY DAY of someone who started a hustle ...
12.05.2019 #1069 - Graphic Designer Finds Success in the Cards Wanting to keep her skills up-to-date, a designer creates and sells a line of handmade watercolor cards. Side Hustle School features a new story EVERY DAY of someone who started a hustle without quitting their job. You’ll learn how they ...
12.04.2019 #1068 - Book Reviewer Finds Money In The Stacks An author and librarian creates a free video archive of book recommendations, then funds the project with her own publishing imprint. Side Hustle School features a new story EVERY DAY of someone who started a hustle without quitting their job. ...
12.03.2019 #1067 - Stripping Down Yoga To The Bare Essentials This yoga teacher offers classes just the way nature intended. No need to pack any exercise clothes for the workout! Side Hustle School features a new story EVERY DAY of someone who started a hustle without quitting their job. You’ll ...
12.02.2019 #1066 - Electrical Engineer Rides Demand to Dog Collar Empire A short-term holdover project between jobs becomes a seven-figure empire, all built on dog collars. Side Hustle School features a new story EVERY DAY of someone who started a hustle without quitting their job. You’ll learn how they got the ...
12.01.2019 #1065 - WEEKLY RECAP: Our Big Plans for 2020! Major update today! After three years of non-stop, daily episodes, here’s what’s happening next year... Side Hustle School features a new story EVERY DAY of someone who started a hustle without quitting their job. You’ll learn how they got the ...

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