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A listener wants to get paid to teach others how to complain.
Notes from Chris
Episode 1407
Today’s listener is good at complaining to big companies when something goes wrong. Is there a way he can profit from teaching this skill? We’re going to use this question to provide a quick primer on business models—what does that phrase mean, and why is it relevant?"Hi Chris, this is Jake from Pittsburgh and I recently found your podcast and have been enjoying all of these side hustle stories and puns. My question is, can I get paid to help people learn to complain better? I’ve always been good at complaining to companies—not just to be annoying, but whenever something goes wrong and I’m looking to get a refund or some other compensation. Most people I know aren’t nearly as good at it as I am, and they often ask me for advice. Someone said I should charge for this as a service … but how would I do that? I was originally thinking of just writing down a few tips, but if I could get paid for it while helping someone who’s been frustrated with a big company, that would be great. What do you think? "Listen to today's episode to learn more...
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