Side Hustle School

By Chris Guillebeau / Onward Project / Panoply

SHOW DESCRIPTION

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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	EPISODES LIST
		#712 - Wedding App Founder Exchanges Vows for Coding Book Biz After running from tedious computer science lectures, a self-taught developer decides to help others learn through a series of “friendly” coding tutorials. 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 they overcame challenges along the way, and what the results are. Share: #SideHustleSchoolShow notes: SideHustleSchool.comTwitter: @chrisguillebeau	12.13.2018
		Special Feature: Fortune 500 Employee Quits Job to Store Surfboards In search of a side hustle, a man creates a unique way to store his wakeboards. Over the next 9 years, he turns it into a multi-million dollar company. This special episode of Side Hustle School is brought to you by ShipStation.	12.12.2018
		#711 - Educator Makes Cards to Teach Kids About Emotions Don’t take a time-out … take a time-in! Recognizing the struggle parents have with teaching kids how to handle emotions, a mom and educator creates a game to solve the problem. 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 they overcame challenges along the way, and what the results are. Share: #SideHustleSchoolShow notes: SideHustleSchool.comTwitter: @chrisguillebeau	12.12.2018
		#710 - Movie Editor Turns 19th Century Art Into Full-Time Job He started creating webcomics back in 2003. Little did he know this labor of love would eventually turn into a $10,000 per event side 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 got the idea, how they overcame challenges along the way, and what the results are. Share: #SideHustleSchoolShow notes: SideHustleSchool.comTwitter: @chrisguillebeau	12.11.2018
		#709 - Stay At Home Mom Delivers Fresh Side Income After relocating to Tennessee from Canada, a restless homemaker creates an online farmers market, delivering produce to more than 200 homes a week. 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 they overcame challenges along the way, and what the results are. Share: #SideHustleSchoolShow notes: SideHustleSchool.comTwitter: @chrisguillebeau	12.10.2018
		#708 - WEEKLY RECAP: It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like ... Email Marketing In our forty-ninth recap of Season II, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week. Also: listener Q&A;! 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 they overcame challenges along the way, and what the results are. Share: #SideHustleSchoolShow notes: SideHustleSchool.comTwitter: @chrisguillebeau	12.09.2018
		#707 - Savvy Stationery Site Offers Cards for Divorce & Diwali A director at a non-profit college of music creates an e-commerce site selling greeting cards with a twist. 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 they overcame challenges along the way, and what the results are. Share: #SideHustleSchoolShow notes: SideHustleSchool.comTwitter: @chrisguillebeau	12.08.2018
		#706 - Hedge Fund Manager Rocks On with Diamond Algorithm “Have algorithm, will side hustle”: These financial traders applied their career know-how to a completely different industry. They’re now earning $5,000/month in affiliate commissions. 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 they overcame challenges along the way, and what the results are. Share: #SideHustleSchoolShow notes: SideHustleSchool.comTwitter: @chrisguillebeau	12.07.2018
		#705 - Friends Foster Korean Face Mask Frenzy When several friends and colleagues discover the consumer craze over Korean face masks, they team up to create their own subscription box side 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 got the idea, how they overcame challenges along the way, and what the results are. Share: #SideHustleSchoolShow notes: SideHustleSchool.comTwitter: @chrisguillebeau	12.06.2018
		Special Feature: Honey Badger Provides Bread and Butter for Family Biz An illustrative artist designs a line of glassware with animal prints. This special episode of Side Hustle School is brought to you by ShipStation.	12.05.2018
		#704 - Shoe Designer Runs After $1 Million Challenge “Why can’t dress shoes look great and perform well at the same time?” This runner and industrial designer was irritated, so he set out to find the sole solution. 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 they overcame challenges along the way, and what the results are. Share: #SideHustleSchoolShow notes: SideHustleSchool.comTwitter: @chrisguillebeau	12.05.2018
		CHECKING IN: What’s Next for Side Hustle School?? Side Hustle School is made for you! Here’s a quick update on what we’re working on, something I wish I’d done better, AND what will happen to the show at the end of the year. Dun dun dun...	12.04.2018
		#703 - Spousal Birthday Gift Becomes $40,000 Card Game It starts as a creative gift for his wife, but this tabletop game ends up making a lot of other people happy. 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 they overcame challenges along the way, and what the results are. Share: #SideHustleSchoolShow notes: SideHustleSchool.comTwitter: @chrisguillebeau	12.04.2018
		#702 - Veteran Turns Sweet Compulsion Into Obsessive Candy Hustle After completing 30 years of service in the Air Force, a veteran who struggles with OCD opens a special kind of candy shop. 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 they overcame challenges along the way, and what the results are. Share: #SideHustleSchoolShow notes: SideHustleSchool.comTwitter: @chrisguillebeau	12.03.2018
		#701 - Weekly Recap: Give the Gift of Podcasts In our forty-eighth recap of Season II, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week. Also: listener Q&A;!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 they overcame challenges along the way, and what the results are. Share: #SideHustleSchoolShow notes: SideHustleSchool.comTwitter: @chrisguillebeau	12.02.2018
		#700 - Dog Lover Fetches $250,000 in Canine Clothing A Minnesota woman turns her design hobby into trendy duds for the whole family, including furry companions. 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 they overcame challenges along the way, and what the results are. Share: #SideHustleSchoolShow notes: SideHustleSchool.comTwitter: @chrisguillebeau	12.01.2018
		#699 - Carpe Libri! Budding Book Club Baron Brings in $6,400/Month A UK-based consultant builds a better reading habit by starting a book club that grows to 350 members. 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 they overcame challenges along the way, and what the results are. Share: #SideHustleSchoolShow notes: SideHustleSchool.comTwitter: @chrisguillebeau	11.30.2018
		#698 - Engineer Earns 7-Figures from “Crowd-Purchasing” Project A product development exec recognizes the need for a group buying platform for electronics and other items. After starting with $5,000, it now earns seven figures annually. 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 they overcame challenges along the way, and what the results are. Share: #SideHustleSchoolShow notes: SideHustleSchool.comTwitter: @chrisguillebeau	11.29.2018
		Special Feature: Squeaky Clean Side Hustle Becomes Full-Time Family Business A passion for plant-based, organic products scrubs up an unexpected family business. This special episode of Side Hustle School is brought to you by ShipStation.	11.28.2018
		#697 - Magician Brothers Make Money Appear From Playing Cards Twin brothers turn their art of “cardistry” into a highly profitable business. It’s all fun and games as long as they don’t let their profits vanish…. 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 they overcame challenges along the way, and what the results are. Share: #SideHustleSchoolShow notes: SideHustleSchool.comTwitter: @chrisguillebeau	11.28.2018
		#696 - Proud Mainer Brings Whoopie Pies to the World After her kids go off to college, this former stay-at-home-mom begins baking whoopie pies in bulk. She now makes them by the thousands, selling more than $25,000 in creamy inventory each month. 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 they overcame challenges along the way, and what the results are. Share: #SideHustleSchoolShow notes: SideHustleSchool.comTwitter: @chrisguillebeau	11.27.2018
		#695 - Business Students Make $125,000 Selling Headphone Attachments Two friends always talked about starting a business. But it wasn’t until a run-in with some expensive headphones that they finally found the idea they’d been waiting for. 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 they overcame challenges along the way, and what the results are. Share: #SideHustleSchoolShow notes: SideHustleSchool.comTwitter: @chrisguillebeau	11.26.2018
		#694 - Weekly Recap: Ice Cream, Dog Stockings, and Luxury for Less In our forty-seventh recap of Season II, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week. Also: listener Q&A;! 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 they overcame challenges along the way, and what the results are. Share: #SideHustleSchoolShow notes: SideHustleSchool.comTwitter: @chrisguillebeau	11.25.2018
		#693 - Art School Model Starts Sexually Stimulating Side Hustle This biology student-turned-model had a penchant for writing about sexual wellness. She just had to find a way to make money with it—and she did. 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 they overcame challenges along the way, and what the results are. Share: #SideHustleSchoolShow notes: SideHustleSchool.comTwitter: @chrisguillebeau	11.24.2018
		#692 - “National Pie Championship” Judge Sells Off Inventory This lifelong baker was afraid of pies—but when she overcomes her hesitancy, she undertakes a baking adventure that leads to hundreds of satisfied customers. Get rich or pie tryin’! 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 they overcame challenges along the way, and what the results are. Share: #SideHustleSchoolShow notes: SideHustleSchool.comTwitter: @chrisguillebeau	11.23.2018
		#691 - Dog Stocking Hustle Earns Husky Payoff He never saw himself starting a side hustle, but when he noticed one of his marketing clients making bank on seasonal pet gifts, he just couldn’t roll over anymore.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 they overcame challenges along the way, and what the results are. Share: #SideHustleSchoolShow notes: SideHustleSchool.comTwitter: @chrisguillebeau	11.22.2018
		Special Feature: Guitar Pedal Switches Shred Heavy Metal Profits When this musician can’t afford the latest guitar gear, he finds a way to build it himself, building a full-time income in the process. This special episode of Side Hustle School is brought to you by ShipStation.	11.21.2018
		#690 - Luxury for Less! Best Friends Get Paid to Share Design Tips When two friends realize that their savvy shopping is a skill, they dive into the world of affiliate marketing. After investing a grand total of $46 startup costs, they earned $1,200 in month three. 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 they overcame challenges along the way, and what the results are. Share: #SideHustleSchoolShow notes: SideHustleSchool.comTwitter: @chrisguillebeau	11.21.2018
		#689 - Songwriter Makes Extra Money Giving Podcasts a Beat When a friend needs help writing music for his podcast, this full-time music producer tunes up his side hustle strings. 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 they overcame challenges along the way, and what the results are. Share: #SideHustleSchoolShow notes: SideHustleSchool.comTwitter: @chrisguillebeau	11.20.2018
		#688 - Game of Cones: Two Women Make Architecturally-Inspired Ice Cream A nouveau-cream wave of ice cream debuts at Coachella, and everyone freaks out. 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 they overcame challenges along the way, and what the results are. Share: #SideHustleSchoolShow notes: SideHustleSchool.comTwitter: @chrisguillebeau	11.19.2018
		#687 - Weekly Recap: Tater Tats, Car Seat Coats, and Comic Books In our forty-sixth recap of Season II, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week. Also: listener Q&A;! 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 they overcame challenges along the way, and what the results are. Share: #SideHustleSchoolShow notes: SideHustleSchool.comTwitter: @chrisguillebeau	11.18.2018
		#686 - Business Analyst Creates Budding Side Hustle He puts the ‘can’ in cannabis products, finding a pot of gold at the end of a hazy rainbow. 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 they overcame challenges along the way, and what the results are. Share: #SideHustleSchoolShow notes: SideHustleSchool.comTwitter: @chrisguillebeau	11.17.2018
		#685 - Comic Book Curator Creates Custom Crate Subscription A Sacramento-based comic and collectibles owner sparks an interest in reading with a monthly comic book subscription box service.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 they overcame challenges along the way, and what the results are. Share: #SideHustleSchoolShow notes: SideHustleSchool.comTwitter: @chrisguillebeau	11.16.2018
		#684 - Dutch Engineer Sells TableTop Games for Second Income When a series of debilitating headaches makes it hard to work full-time, this Dutch A/V engineer diversifies his income to decrease his work hours. 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 they overcame challenges along the way, and what the results are. Share: #SideHustleSchoolShow notes: SideHustleSchool.comTwitter: @chrisguillebeau	11.15.2018
		Special Feature: Texas Team Stitches & Ships 150,000 Socks Every Month Two friends create a “Sock of the Month” club that starts with $600 and grows to 23 employees. This special episode of Side Hustle School is brought to you by ShipStation.	11.14.2018
		#683 - Aussie Couple Logs Six Figures Selling Wellness Diaries An account manager and her partner develop a self-care diary to help others prioritize health and well-being. 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 they overcame challenges along the way, and what the results are. Share: #SideHustleSchoolShow notes: SideHustleSchool.comTwitter: @chrisguillebeau	11.14.2018
		#682 - Working Mother Sells Coats to Buckle in Babies It’s unsafe for your child to be in a car seat with a puffy winter coat—but it’s a pain to dress and undress each time you enter the car. This working mother solves the problem. 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 they overcame challenges along the way, and what the results are. Share: #SideHustleSchoolShow notes: SideHustleSchool.comTwitter: @chrisguillebeau	11.13.2018
		#681 - Farmer Makes “Tater Tats” for All Your Produce Tattoo Needs When a running joke doesn’t end up running its course, a side hustle seed takes root and begins to grow. 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 they overcame challenges along the way, and what the results are. Share: #SideHustleSchoolShow notes: SideHustleSchool.comTwitter: @chrisguillebeau	11.12.2018
		#680 - Weekly Recap: End of Civilization, Voter Postcards, and Nepalese Sherpas In our forty-fifth recap of Season II, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week. Also: listener Q&A;! 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 they overcame challenges along the way, and what the results are. Share: #SideHustleSchoolShow notes: SideHustleSchool.comTwitter: @chrisguillebeau	11.11.2018
		#679 - College Student Pays Off Loans by Flipping Classic Video Games Wanting to get out of debt, a college student pays off a $4,000 student loan by buying and reselling classic video games. 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 they overcame challenges along the way, and what the results are. Share: #SideHustleSchoolShow notes: SideHustleSchool.comTwitter: @chrisguillebeau	11.10.2018
		#678 - Nature-Loving Neighbors Create Kids Subscription Box When two couples can’t figure out how to get their kids outdoors and away from electronics in the winter, a personal challenge blossoms into an unbeLEAFable side 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 got the idea, how they overcame challenges along the way, and what the results are. Share: #SideHustleSchoolShow notes: SideHustleSchool.comTwitter: @chrisguillebeau	11.09.2018
		#677 - Tennessean Meets Nepalese Sherpa on Lyft Ride, Sells Adventure Trips A chance meeting inspires a couple to start a company that provides packaged treks to Nepal. 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 they overcame challenges along the way, and what the results are. Share: #SideHustleSchoolShow notes: SideHustleSchool.comTwitter: @chrisguillebeau	11.08.2018
		Special Feature: Paleo Couple Bakes Their Way To $30,000 A Month They wanted a dessert that would satisfy their sweet tooth, but not knock them off their diet. They ended up being a market leader to a massive group of hungry customers. This special episode of Side Hustle School is brought to you by ShipStation.	11.07.2018
		#676 - Boston Designers Open Authentic Arts & Crafts Shop for Visitors Two friends want to help Boston’s artists bring their arts and crafts to the world—so they create a shop to help them showcase their wares, give talks, and connect with the history of the city. 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 they overcame challenges along the way, and what the results are. Share: #SideHustleSchoolShow notes: SideHustleSchool.comTwitter: @chrisguillebeau	11.07.2018
		Live in San Francisco: A Celebration of Bold Ideas Join me for this special event featuring Alexis Ohanian, co-founder of Reddit and brand ambassador for 1850. In this conversation, we talk with Alexis and the three finalists of a nationwide “Bold Ideas” competition. Vote for your favorite!	11.06.2018
		#675 - Go Vote! Freelance Designer Sells Voter Turnout Postcards After writing hundreds of postcards to voters, this freelancer designs her own sets for sale. In the first year, she sells $60,000 of them. 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 they overcame challenges along the way, and what the results are. Share: #SideHustleSchoolShow notes: SideHustleSchool.comTwitter: @chrisguillebeau	11.06.2018
		#674 - Zombie Apocalypse Prevention Podcast Earns $200,000/Year To survive the end of civilization, listen to this episode. 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 they overcame challenges along the way, and what the results are. Share: #SideHustleSchoolShow notes: SideHustleSchool.comTwitter: @chrisguillebeau	11.05.2018
		#673 - Weekly Recap: Finding a “Hook” as a Dietitian In our forty-fourth recap of Season II, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week. Also: listener Q&A;! 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 they overcame challenges along the way, and what the results are. Share: #SideHustleSchoolShow notes: SideHustleSchool.comTwitter: @chrisguillebeau	11.04.2018
		#672 - Hobbyist Photographer Finds $800/Month Hiding in Local Newspaper A university employee takes photos of homes, helping real estate agents and getting paid for his efforts. 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 they overcame challenges along the way, and what the results are. Share: #SideHustleSchoolShow notes: SideHustleSchool.comTwitter: @chrisguillebeau	11.03.2018
		#671 - Parody Rapper Publishes Educational Music Videos A digital learning consultant turns a lifelong love of music into a YouTube channel for students and teachers. 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 they overcame challenges along the way, and what the results are. Share: #SideHustleSchoolShow notes: SideHustleSchool.comTwitter: @chrisguillebeau	11.02.2018

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#712 - Wedding App Founder ...

12.13.2018

After running from tedious computer science lectures, a self-taught developer decides to help others learn through a series of “friendly” coding tutorials. Side Hustle School features a new story EVERY DAY of someone who started a hustle without quitting their ...