Coaching & Consulting Side Hustles
128 episodes feature people who turned expertise into coaching or consulting income. From executive coaches to personal trainers to niche business consultants, these stories span every industry. Coaching is one of the highest-margin side hustles — the only startup cost is positioning what you already know.
- Q&A: “Should I pay a publicist to book me as a podcast guest?”
Should you hire a publicist to book podcast guest appearances as a lifestyle coach? Get the answer and better alternatives. Side Hustle School Ep. 3329.
- Rehearsal App for Actors Earns $500,000
Radio host and acting coach earns $500,000 with rehearsal app for actors. Downloaded 100,000+ times. Side Hustle School Ep. 3298.
- Q&A: “I’m offering executive coaching at a high price…”
How to position and price executive coaching for high performers. Addressing clarity on benefits and premium pricing strategy. Side Hustle School Ep. 3294.
- Q&A: “Should I raise my coaching rates or add more clients?”
Coaching rate increase or more clients? We'll show the math on pricing vs. volume for solo coaches at capacity. Side Hustle School Ep. 3262.
- Q&A: “When is business coaching worth the cost?”
When is business coaching worth the cost? Learn a simple metric to decide if a pricey mentor is a smart bet. Side Hustle School Ep. 3220.
- Q&A: “Which passive-income model fits a consultant best?”
Which passive-income model fits a consultant best? Compare courses, content, and compounding assets to escape billing hours. Side Hustle School Ep. 3195.
- Personal Trainer Pumps Up Breakfast
Personal trainer sells high-protein pancakes as a healthy breakfast side hustle. Side Hustle School Ep. 3182.
- TBT: Failed App Becomes Successful Consulting Business
Failed app taught him consulting skills. Now he helps early-stage founders avoid the same mistakes. Side Hustle School Ep. 3162.
- Couple Goes From Crashed Drone To Soaring Side Hustle
How a couple built a six-figure drone coaching business after crashing a drone into a parked car in NYC. Side Hustle School Ep. 3140.
- Q&A: “How can I scale my coaching business without losing the personal touch?”
How to scale a coaching business without losing the personal touch—sustainable growth strategies. Side Hustle School Ep. 3136.
- TBT: Crossing Borders, Boosting Orders
How a Canadian FBA seller built a consulting business helping sellers enter the U.S. market. Side Hustle School Ep. 3057.
- Q&A: “How can I stand out in the coaching industry?”
How to stand out as a leadership coach in a crowded market. Build your unique value and attract ideal clients. Side Hustle School Ep. 2925.
- Q&A: “Can you profit on OnlyFans with non-adult content?”
Can you profit on OnlyFans with non-adult content? Fitness coaching, art, and personal development creators explain. Side Hustle School Ep. 2899.
- First $1,000: Nurse Earns Income Prepping for Disaster
How a nurse earned her first $1,000 offering disaster preparedness consulting to individuals and businesses. Side Hustle School Ep. 2872.
- Failure Friday: The Virtual Workout Fitness Flop
A fitness coach's DIY social media strategy for virtual workouts led to costly mistakes. What went wrong and why. Side Hustle School Ep. 2869.
- Q&A: “How can I turn organizational skills into a business?”
Turn organizational skills into a consulting business. Define your niche, build a portfolio, and market your services. Side Hustle School Ep. 2814.
- TBT: Boosting Biotech Startups with Creative Ad Strategies
Advertising consultant for biotech startups in Southern California earns $150,000/year with flat fee model. Side Hustle School Ep. 2791.
- Failure Friday: How a $20,000 Mastermind Led Me Astray
A $20,000 mastermind group left this coach overwhelmed and lost when ecommerce advice didn't fit her business. Side Hustle School Ep. 2778.
- Failure Friday: Executive Function Coach Experiences Burnout
Executive function coach burns out from rapid growth. How scaling too fast can backfire. Side Hustle School Ep. 2771.
- Failure Friday: Lost Contract Leads to 50% Revenue Drop
Employee training consultant loses 50% revenue after losing single major contract. Why diversification matters. Side Hustle School Ep. 2757.
- Failure Friday: ADHD Diagnosis Helps Frazzled Consultant
How an ADHD diagnosis helped an educational consultant overcome burnout and refocus her business. Side Hustle School Ep. 2750.
- TBT: Athlete Turned Mindfulness Coach Shares Winning Strategies
Former pro athlete turned mindfulness coach helps athletes elevate performance through mental training. Side Hustle School Ep. 2749.
- First $1k: Urban Farmer Grows Aquaponics Consulting Business
Aquaponics consulting for urban farmers and restaurants. Building self-sustaining ecosystems. Side Hustle School Ep. 2746.
- Failure Friday: The SEO Consultant’s Outsourcing Oversight
How an SEO consultant's outsourcing decision backfired—and what went wrong. Side Hustle School Ep. 2736.
- Q&A: “Can I go from yoga teacher to mindfulness coach?”
Transition from yoga teacher to mindfulness coach: structuring services and reaching clients. Side Hustle School Ep. 2723.
- Q&A: “How do I specialize as a marketing consultant?”
How do you define a consulting niche and attract clients? Strategies for packaging expertise as a marketing consultant. Side Hustle School Ep. 2685.
- TBT: Student Loan Advisor Creates Group Programs
Student loan advisor built group consulting programs from personal challenge. Updated story on growth since original feature. Side Hustle School Ep. 2644.
- Failure Friday: Useless Business Coach Fails to Help Side Hustler
Why a side hustler fired her business coach after realizing she knew her business better. Side Hustle School Ep. 2638.
- TBT: Licensed Therapist Offers Non-Licensed, Out-of-State Coaching
Licensed therapist diversifies income with non-licensed coaching for out-of-state clients. Side Hustle School Ep. 2637.
- First $1,000: The College Greek Life Alumni Mentorship Network
Greek life alumni mentorship platform connects fraternity and sorority members with career guidance. Side Hustle School Ep. 2627.
- Q&A: “Should I hire a speaking coach?”
Should you hire a speaking coach as an entrepreneur? Emma weighs the investment for her sustainable clothing line. Side Hustle School Ep. 2604.
- First $1,000: Career Coaching for Veterans
Career coach helps veterans transition to civilian work and earn first $1,000. Hampton, Virginia-based service. Side Hustle School Ep. 2599.
- Failure Friday: “I got banned on LinkedIn!”
LinkedIn coach's aggressive marketing tactics led to account ban—a costly lesson about platform rules. Side Hustle School Ep. 2596.
- Failure Friday: The Fitness App Fumble
Why a personal trainer's fitness app failed to capture the energy of in-person classes. Side Hustle School Ep. 2582.
- TBT: Organizational Advisor Moves from B2C to B2B
Organizational advisor pivots from home organizing consultations to serving businesses after spotting market demand. Side Hustle School Ep. 2539.
- Q&A: “How can I transition from corporate to career coaching?”
How to transition from corporate leadership into a career coaching side hustle. Key steps for standing out in a crowded field. Side Hustle School Ep. 2530.
- TBT: Electronic Music Producer Offers Lessons & Mentorship
Electronic music producer builds coaching business alongside music production. Mentoring other musicians while creating beats. Side Hustle School Ep. 2525.
- TBT: Sustainability Consultant Finds Side Hustle at Day Job
Sustainability consultant lands first client from her day job employer. Where is she now? Side Hustle School Ep. 2483.
- First $1,000: “Virtual Study Buddy” Offers Motivational Tutoring
How Liza earned her first $1,000 with a virtual tutoring business using motivational coaching and targeted pricing. Side Hustle School Ep. 2480.
- First $1,000: Sorority “Personal Brand Advisor” for Rush Week
Personal brand consulting for sorority rush week. A University of Alabama junior advises potential members on their image. Side Hustle School Ep. 2466.
- TBT: Part-Time WordPress Setup Earns Full-Time Income
Business coach in Minneapolis helps female entrepreneurs optimize websites, earning $1,500/month profit seasonally. Side Hustle School Ep. 2441.
- TBT: Life Coaching Didn’t Work; This Was Better
Life coach pivots from general coaching to self-confidence niche—here's what changed. Side Hustle School Ep. 2420.
- Q&A: “I HATE making sales calls…”
How to sell without sales calls: advice for introverted software consultants. Side Hustle School Ep. 2415.
- Failure Friday: Couples’ Intimacy Coach Fails to Spark Passion
Why a couples' intimacy coaching side hustle crashed before takeoff. What Julia learned from the failure. Side Hustle School Ep. 2414.
- Q&A: “Career coaching, live from Tokyo…”
How a Tokyo career counselor can build an online coaching business for overseas students using 15 years of experience. Side Hustle School Ep. 2405.
- Q&A: “Should I become a financial advisor for healthcare workers?”
Can a data analyst build a financial advisory side hustle for healthcare workers? Learn how to leverage dual expertise. Side Hustle School Ep. 2394.
- Q&A: “Need help attracting first clients…”
How a coach for Etsy and Shopify sellers attracts first clients beyond friends and family. Side Hustle School Ep. 2383.
- Q&A: “Separating business and personal expenses…”
How to separate personal and business finances as a side hustler. Tax tips and registration advice for new entrepreneurs. Side Hustle School Ep. 2369.
- Q&A: “There’s no money in personal training…”
Scaling personal training beyond one-on-one sessions: moving to online group classes and digital products. Side Hustle School Ep. 2341.
- TBT: Social Media Manager Earns $4,000/Month Part-Time
Social media manager for female fitness coaches earns $4,000/month part-time. Where are they now? Side Hustle School Ep. 2336.
- Q&A: “Voiceover artist offers voiceover coaching…”
Voiceover coaching: How to create a curriculum and market to aspiring voice actors. Side Hustle School Ep. 2328.
- TBT: Tiny Home Consultant Designs Bespoke Blueprints
Tiny home consultant designs custom blueprints alongside book editing work. Robert shares how his side hustle evolved. Side Hustle School Ep. 2315.
- TBT: “I transformed from work-from-home coach to corporate consultant…”
Work-from-home coach pivots to corporate consulting, earning $4,000/month. How she scaled from pandemic side hustle to B2B. Side Hustle School Ep. 2308.
- Q&A: “How can I become a sustainability consultant?”
How to start a sustainability consultancy and reach clients in the environmental business space. Side Hustle School Ep. 2271.
- Failure Friday: The “American Ninja Warrior” Personal Trainer
Personal trainer's "American Ninja Warrior" specialization backfired in Tacoma—what went wrong and why. Side Hustle School Ep. 2267.
- TBT: Career Advisor Sells Resume Templates
Career advisor sells resume templates and coaching for $4,000/month. Sage's business evolution since season 3. Side Hustle School Ep. 2224.
- Q&A: “I have a hard time asking for money…”
How a financial advisor overcomes charging anxiety for debt management services. Side Hustle School Ep. 2185.
- TBT: “I’m now charging $100/hour for personal training…”
Personal trainer builds full client roster and raises rates to $100/hour. How he scaled past burnout and grew his business. Side Hustle School Ep. 2182.
- Failure Friday: “No one wanted my idea, even for free…”
What went wrong when a personal trainer launched a virtual shoe-fitting service with zero traction. Side Hustle School Ep. 2176.
- TBT: “I’ve matched my previous salary with 15 hours a week…”
Film editor in LA earns his previous salary coaching other creators—3 hours per day. Where is he now? Side Hustle School Ep. 2175.
- Failure Friday: “My Facebook page with 40,000 fans was hacked…”
Coach lost 40,000 Facebook fans to hacker—and her six-figure business. What went wrong and why it matters. Side Hustle School Ep. 2134.
- Q&A: “Which pages are most important on a website?”
Which website pages matter most for your business? A Q&A on prioritizing content strategy over keyword pages. Side Hustle School Ep. 2111.
- Q&A: “I want to take my seminar on the road…”
A listener has been teaching a local seminar on speed-reading. She now wants to take her show on the road … and quickly! What does she need to do… Side Hustle...
- First $1,000: “I left personal training to become a life coach…”
Personal trainer pivots to life coaching to earn her first $1,000. How she built her client base from scratch. Side Hustle School Ep. 2095.
- Q&A: “Too many coaches! I know I need to ‘choose a niche,’ but how?”
Life coach wants to specialize but unsure how. Learn niche selection strategies to stand out and attract clients consistently. Side Hustle School Ep. 2069.
- Q&A: “They asked for a refund after three hours of coaching…”
Handling refund requests as a new coach earning $2,800/month. Should you change your "money back guarantee" policy? Side Hustle School Ep. 2065.
- First $1,000: “We began with a single sports team…”
Sports leadership coaching business grows from one volunteer team to 3,000+ teams nationwide. Side Hustle School Ep. 2060.
- Q&A: “I don’t know where my customers are coming from…”
How to find where your customers are coming from—and stop wasting ad money. Side Hustle School Ep. 2034.
- Q&A: “I’m offering executive coaching at a high price…”
How to sell executive coaching to high performers and avoid past mistakes. Pricing strategy for high-ticket services. Side Hustle School Ep. 1989.
- First $1,000: “I’ll never forget the moment I got paid…”
Belly dance coach Jennifer Sobel earned her first $1,000 teaching online courses—which grew to six figures in year one. Side Hustle School Ep. 1983.
- Q&A: “I’m giving lots of consultations, but making few sales…”
How to convert free consultations into paying clients when coaching services aren't selling. Side Hustle School Ep. 1954.
- First $1,000: Running Coach Strides to Finish Line
Running coach Jason Fitzgerald earned his first $1,000 with StrengthRunning.com training programs. Side Hustle School Ep. 1934.
- Q&A: “How do I choose a revenue model for my coaching business?”
Choosing a revenue model for your coaching business: should you focus on one income stream or build multiple at once? Side Hustle School Ep. 1929.
- Las Vegas Wedding Officiant Bets on Red
How a car rental executive became a Las Vegas wedding officiant earning six figures. Side Hustle School Ep. 1914.
- First $1,000: “I had literally zero intention of running a business…”
How a Google employee earned her first $1,000 as a career coach for analytically-minded people. Now on track for six figures. Side Hustle School Ep. 1871.
- Online Resume Templates Scale Recruiter’s Expertise
Online resume templates on Etsy help job seekers land roles at scale. Corporate coach turns expertise into digital product. Side Hustle School Ep. 1858.
- First $1,000: “I knew I had to do SOMETHING…”
Client attraction coach earns first $1,000 by taking a chance on marketing advice. Jacob Ratliff's path to real money. Side Hustle School Ep. 1857.
- Q&A: Can I become a paid Pokémon consultant??
Can you become a paid Pokémon consultant? How people earn $3,000/month coaching players on Pokémon Go and Pikmin Bloom. Side Hustle School Ep. 1806.
- Q&A: “I’d like to be a financial advisor for Gen Z…”
How to build financial advisory authority targeting Gen Z—a niche overlooked by established advisors. Side Hustle School Ep. 1710.
- Q&A: “I’d like to be a medical claims adjustor, but for weddings”
Wedding vendor negotiation service: can you apply medical claims adjusting to weddings? Side Hustle School Ep. 1701.
- Q&A: “I’d like to become a professional ‘complaint coach’”
Turn complaints into cash as a "Complaint Coach"—help clients get $200+ vouchers from airlines. Side Hustle School Ep. 1626.
- Q&A: How to automate an online dating profile consulting biz?
How to automate booking and payments for a dating profile consulting business. Side Hustle School Ep. 1563.
- Q&A: How can I create a cloud service consulting business?
How can you turn SaaS audit skills into a consulting business? Help companies cut cloud spending costs. Side Hustle School Ep. 1521.
- Q&A: Can I profit from injury recovery videos on TikTok?
Can a fitness coach profit from TikTok injury recovery videos? Monetization strategies for building an audience. Side Hustle School Ep. 1486.
- TBT: Personal Trainer Pumps Up Protein Pancakes
Personal trainer earns $25,000/month selling protein pancake mix through ABS Pancakes. Where is she now? Side Hustle School Ep. 1419.
- Q&A: Should I pay a publicist to book me as a podcast guest?
Should you hire a publicist to book podcast guest spots? Chris breaks down the real cost-benefit for growing your brand. Side Hustle School Ep. 1395.
- “Decision Coach” Makes Money By Making Decisions
Decision coach helps people make life choices for $80/year. Writer turns advice-giving superpower into coaching business. Side Hustle School Ep. 1394.
- Q&A: How can I use my degree with my side hustle?
How can you leverage your degree in a coaching side hustle? Using credentials to build authority. Side Hustle School Ep. 1393.
- Former High School Athlete Creates Coaching Subscription
How a sales VP built a $100K/year coaching subscription teaching leadership to high school athletes. Side Hustle School Ep. 1319.
- Q&A: How to price services to help parents of autistic children?
Pricing coaching services for parents of autistic children—finding the right rate for sensitive, specialized work. Side Hustle School Ep. 1295.
- Google Employee Becomes Career Coach for “Analytically-Minded People”
Google employee turned career coach earns $8k coaching analytically-minded professionals on career growth. Side Hustle School Ep. 1179.
- Q&A: Should I hire a graphic designer?
Should you hire a graphic designer for your online course? When to outsource vs. learn a new skill. Side Hustle School Ep. 1138.
- Twelve Months of Experiments Leads Coach to Clarity
Career coach finds ideal clients through year-long experiments testing different platforms. Landed success on LinkedIn. Side Hustle School Ep. 1092.
- Librarian Turns In Card for Booking Speaking Gigs
How a Canadian librarian earns $10,000 coaching presentation skills. Side Hustle School Ep. 1064.
- Medical Emergency Inspires $90,000/Month Consulting Business
How Davis Nguyen built a $90K/month consulting coaching business helping students land jobs. Side Hustle School Ep. 1033.
- Foreign Correspondent Launches Career App
Career-coaching app empowers women to combat the gender pay gap. Built by a BBC News foreign correspondent turned entrepreneur. Side Hustle School Ep. 987.
- WEEKLY RECAP: Health Coaches May Need to Be Certified
Weekly recap: vintage fashion flipping, luggage storage earning $1,000/month, and health coaching certification insights. Side Hustle School Ep. 953.
- Tech Broker Moonlights as Luxury Lifestyle Artist
How a tech broker earns six-figures painting luxury motorsports art. Tim Raines turns car culture into fine art. Side Hustle School Ep. 941.
- Healthcare Advisor Transitions to Full-Time Advocacy Consultant
Advocacy consultant helps nonprofits build grassroots programs. Transitioned from healthcare to social justice work. Side Hustle School Ep. 865.
- Retiree Earns Extra Income with Upcycled Journals
Upcycled journals made from cowboy boots and license plates help a nonprofit consultant transition into retirement. Side Hustle School Ep. 853.
- Management Consultant Creates Astute Traveling Videos
How a management consultant earns $1,000/month creating travel videos for rewards-savvy audiences. Side Hustle School Ep. 777.
- Distracted Coach Creates Accountability Software
How an executive coach built Focusmate, virtual coworking software earning $700/month through accountability partnerships. Side Hustle School Ep. 751.
- The Mystical Solution to Modern Love (and Money)
Relationship coach uses Kabbalah wisdom to help couples navigate modern love. Side Hustle School Ep. 745.
- Carpe Libri! Budding Book Club Baron Brings in $6,400/Month
How a UK consultant built Rebel Book Club to $6,400/month with 350 members paying £15. Seth Godin spoke at their meetup. Side Hustle School Ep. 699.
- Parody Rapper Publishes Educational Music Videos
How a musician earns $500/month with parody rap songs teaching students. Educational YouTube channel using hip-hop. Side Hustle School Ep. 671.
- Charismatic Coaching Duo Earns $50,000/Month
Coaching friends earn $50,000/month teaching charisma through YouTube. They scaled from $10 ebooks to $600 courses daily. Side Hustle School Ep. 628.
- Rehearsal App for Actors Earns $500,000
Actor David Lawrence XVII builds $500,000 rehearsal app after frustration with iPhone Voice Recorder. Side Hustle School Ep. 627.
- Canadian Powerlifter Creates Elegant Bow Tie Biz
Competitive powerlifter and hospital worker in Brampton creates custom bow ties, including a $500 Dr. Strange replica. Side Hustle School Ep. 550.
- Personal Trainer Pumps Up Breakfast with $25,000/Month Pancake Hustle
How Ashley Drummond earns $25,000/month selling protein pancakes with social media and influencer partnerships. Side Hustle School Ep. 541.
- Children’s Book Author Turns Page to New Income
Children's book author earns $1,500/month coaching aspiring writers. Pivoted from book trailers to scalable coaching business. Side Hustle School Ep. 538.
- Wanderlust Inspires $3,000/Month Side Hustle
Travel-inspired online shop generating passive income for a globetrotting couple. Reselling strategy from a round-the-world Side Hustle School Ep. 528.
- Policy Researcher Offers Private Tours of Nation’s Capital
How a policy researcher earns $1,500/month with DC private tours on YouTube. Side Hustle School Ep. 508.
- Married Couple Goes From Crashed Drone To Soaring Side Hustle
How a couple built a six-figure drone coaching business after crashing a drone into a parked car in NYC. UAVCoach.com. Side Hustle School Ep. 500.
- 23-Year-Old College Student Uses “Sweatcoin” App to Earn $2,000/Month
How 23-year-old Oliver earns $2,000/month coaching on Sweatcoin app. Free training programs built his following. Side Hustle School Ep. 479.
- Government Employee Becomes Flash Mob Marriage Proposal Consultant
How a government employee built a $450,000 marriage proposal planning business with flash mobs and custom setups. Side Hustle School Ep. 410.
- Dog Sled Trainer Becomes Women’s Fitness Coach
Dog sled trainer pivots to women's fitness coaching, earning $600/month empowering women 45-55. Minnesota-based transformation. Side Hustle School Ep. 392.
- ER Nurse Masters CrossFit and Becomes Nutrition Coach
ER nurse nutrition coach earning $6,250 from 19 clients after shifting from a failed wellness blog. Side Hustle School Ep. 308.
- PR Consultant Launches California Restaurant Week
How a PR consultant earns $20,000/year producing Dine Out Long Beach Restaurant Week. Connecting chefs with new diners. Side Hustle School Ep. 272.
- Consultant Spends $200 on Advertising; Creates Million Dollar Leather Business
Leather bag customization business built with a $200 ad budget grows to seven figures. Side Hustle School Ep. 265.
- New Mother Gives Life To Self-Care Coaching Business
How a new mother built $8,000 in sales with self-care coaching. Word-of-mouth beat paid ads. Side Hustle School Ep. 244.
- Physician Assistant Earns $12,000 In 10 Months Coaching Aspiring PAs
Physician assistant earns $12,000 coaching aspiring PAs through mock interviews and application reviews. Side Hustle School Ep. 202.
- Psychologist Earns $74,000 Helping Students Make the Cut
How a psychologist earns $74,000 helping students with college admissions. Coaching services range from $300 to $7,000. Side Hustle School Ep. 133.
- Entrepreneur Reads Tea Leaves to Launch Subscription Hustle
How Nick launched Varieteas tea subscription with pre-sales to friends and family. Side Hustle School Ep. 114.
- Academic Advisor Creates Profitable Karaoke League
How Jesse Rauch built District Karaoke from a DC bar night into a five-city league. Side Hustle School Ep. 90.
- Marketing Consultant Creates Private Retreats
Marketing consultant creates quarterly private retreats connecting professionals for weekend experiences. Space Retreat model. Side Hustle School Ep. 60.
- Gallup Coach Creates StrengthsFinder Mugs
StrengthsFinder personalized mugs earn a Gallup coach $25,000 in under a year. One in 33 million chance of matching profiles. Side Hustle School Ep. 47.
- American Expat Coaches Families Who Move Overseas
Expat coach helps families relocate abroad through one-on-one guidance and email resources. Side Hustle School Ep. 37.
- Real Estate Consultant Fills Apartment Buildings with Original Artwork
Seattle real estate consultant earns $12,000 connecting apartment buildings with local artists for custom installations. Side Hustle School Ep. 34.