Notes from Chris
Episode 1058
THEMES & TAKEAWAYS: We’ve just finished week 47 of Season III This week featured a wine-loving attorney who sells cork sunglasses with grape expectations, a Texas banker who teaches classes on painting your pet, and more. It's also the week of Thanksgiving, my favorite holiday of the year. I’ve been on the road but will look forward to slowing down momentarily to have some pie ... and then very soon after I’ll begin my Annual Review trip. As mentioned last week, on Dec. 1 I’ll have an announcement about the future of Side Hustle School—and a big change we’ll be making to coincide with the arrival of a new year and new decade. That’s just one week from now, so you won’t need to wait long. I also want to say for anyone who struggles during the holiday season: look out for yourself, hang in there. If you know someone who might be struggling, look out for them too. At this time of year I often think of the old saying, “Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.”WHERE ARE THEY NOW: Today, we have an update from Shelly & Desi from sunny San Diego. Ep. 434, California Moms Get High and Get Well. Listen to the Weekly Recap to hear from Shelly & Desi! Learn more about Shelly, Desi, and their business, Cordial Organics at their website. Also, follow them on their Instagram account.
EPISODES FROM THIS WEEK: Here's what we heard this week on Side Hustle School! Listen to this week's recap for a more comprehensive highlight reel.
- Ep. 1052 - Guitar Builder Carves Out Woodworking Moneymaker: A California guitar builder finds a way to put spare materials to good use, earning an extra $2,000/month selling retro clocks and classy guitar stands.
- Ep. 1053 - Attorney Sells Cork Sunglasses With Grape Expectations: When two fashion loving friends go in search of a business opportunity, they discover a bright future selling cork sunglasses to wine aficionados.
- Ep. 1054 - Texas Banker Teaches Classes on Painting Your Pet: A former banker hosts pop-up art classes where the paint flies and the creative ideas flow.
- Ep. 1055 - Trio of Friends Generate Wealth With Financial Advice: When three friends invest in an effort to escape the rat race, they bank a good return by offering their strategies as online financial advisers.
- Ep. 1056 - Self-Affirmation Leads to Online Clothing Brand: After hitting a glass ceiling at work, one woman decides to manage her own career by starting a lifestyle brand clothing line.
- Ep. 1057 - IT Developer Creates Tech Blogging Dynasty: An experienced IT developer becomes a blogging superstar and builds a sought after agency thanks to his narrow, specific focus.
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