2064
0 sec

Failure Friday: “This is super embarrassing looking back…”

In this week’s Failure Friday segment, we hear from an Atlanta designer. In addition to her full-time day job, she’s the owner of a stationary brand called Lucky Dog Design. Selling her products on Amazon seemed like a logical idea, but turned into a costly mistake.
Subscribe Download

Subscribe Now For A Free Five Step Tutorial

What It's About

Another source of income isn't always good.

Notes from Chris

Episode 2064
I believe we can learn as much from failure as we can from success, if not more. It’s with this principle in mind that I offer you a weekly segment called Failure Friday: a collection of short stories all about mistakes, missteps, disasters, and of course, failure.

  Just like our Throwback Thursday segment, you’ll hear directly from side hustlers who have struggled to get something off the ground. They’ll tell you a short story of something that went very wrong.

The stories will vary, but often it starts with an idea, what they thought would happen and what really happened—and of course, what they learned.

Today’s short story features Kayla Hutchinson from Atlanta. In addition to her full-time day job, she’s the owner of a wholesale and retail stationary brand called Lucky Dog Design.

Last year she decided to create a new revenue stream—sounds good, right? She wanted to be careful to not cannabalize her existing business. Finally, she did a lot of research.

But of course, this segment is not devoted to success stories, but to things that go wrong. Listen to today's episode to learn more...

 
  MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

Resources

CREATE YOUR ONLINE STORE

Create your online store with Shopify using an exclusive discount for Side Hustle School listeners. For a limited time, get a free 21-day trial and a 10% discount for a whole year.

Many Side Hustle School listeners are building sites using Shopify's easy-to-learn platform. Try it free today!

Learn More

GET YOUR FIRST 1,000 EMAIL SUBSCRIBERS

Social media is nice, but building an email list is still the single best way to get customers and clients for your hustle. It's not hard to get started—sign up for a 30-day trial and join the list-building challenge! You’ll be up and running in no time.


Learn More

Sponsors & Gratitude

Don't Do Business Without It

Side Hustle School is brought to you by American Express.

No matter what you do in business, from working nine-to-five to working five-to-nine, it’s easier when you don’t go it alone. Get the powerful backing of American Express—don't do business without it! 💳


Visit American Express

Like the Show? Leave a Rating!

Side Hustle School is for you! If you’re enjoying it, please take a quick moment to leave a rating or write a quick review. It's really easy and it makes a difference! ✅

It also makes a huge difference when you tell your friends about the show. Remember, it's 100% free and listener-supported.


Here's How

Keep in Touch

There’s a new story every single day on Side Hustle School. Episodes are produced to be short and to the point—I know you’re busy. Be sure you subscribe to get instant notification of the day’s broadcast!





To infinity and beyond,

Chris Guillebeau