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Notes from Chris
Episode 344
THEMES & TAKEAWAYS: In our forty-ninth weekly recap, we'll focus on a couple of different concepts that popped up this week including the pros and cons of launching a seasonal side hustle. Around this time of year, I always go on what I call my Annual Review trip. This is something I've been doing myself for the last 10 years and is the single thing I can use to trace the productivity I've had and the goals I've been able to accomplish. Essentially, it's a measure of my success. If you're interested in learning more about the process, start here! LISTENER QUESTIONS: Today we have a listener email from Lisa and a listener voicemail from Mimi:- Lisa: "I had to tell you what I did today. I have been listening to SHS all year and pre-ordered your new book. Like a lot of your listeners I'm sure, have a bunch of ideas floating around but I haven't pulled the trigger on anything. I started to read your book and went through 6 days of it, and then got stalled at the napkin exercise when life got in the way for a while. So, I decided that I would devote the day before Thanksgiving to Side Hustle Camp! I made myself an agenda, lit a fire, put on comfy clothes, and spent the day reading the whole book so I would see the big picture of how everything would all go. Then, I scheduled how I can go back through the book and all the exercises by the end of the year. I will launch in 2017! And then, the most exciting thing is I bought a domain name that I've ALWAYS wanted and bought the 2-year hosting platform on InMotion after listening to Extended Cut 3. What a day! I am super excited, and I knew you'd be happy to hear this. Feel free to share the idea of Side Hustle Camp to anyone. Sometimes you need to create a fun and devoted day to get yourself unstuck. Thank you so much for everything you do! You are really helping to change my life when I need it (I am suddenly trying to make extra money to support my 91-year-old Mama). Cheers!"
- Mimi has decided that she'd like to start a podcast as her side hustle, but the mechanics of it give her pause. She's hoping to get an idea of what goes into producing a show like Side Hustle School and what I would recommend for beginners. If you'd like to start a podcast of your own, check out EXTENDED CUT #11: Lessons in Podcasting on our monthly Extended Cuts page!
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. 338 - A month-long, part-time project writing personalized letters from Santa Claus earns $6,000
- Ep. 339 - Two friends in their twenties create a “nonsense” party game. Ten years later, they turn it into a side hustle that is now sold at Target
- Ep. 340 - After a year’s worth of shopping and research, a criminal defense attorney and digital operations manager launch a line of accessories at local shops
- Ep. 341 - A Texas couple’s bucket list challenge turns into a full-time hustle making and selling ice pops throughout the state
- Ep. 342 - In this meow-nificent episode, a Houston scientist and her partner start a service to look after cats when their owners are on vacation. Avoid pro-cat-stination—listen to Side Hustle School and get to work!
- Ep. 343 - By day, she works at a museum in Berkeley, California. The rest of the time, she builds giant puppets and produces performances for eager audiences
