Q&A Episodes
- Q&A: Do I really need to open a business bank account?
Do you really need a business bank account for your side hustle? A listener challenges the conventional wisdom. Side Hustle School Ep. 1364.
- Q&A: How to launch a communications business for healthcare providers?
How to launch a healthcare communications consulting business and find your first clients. Side Hustle School Ep. 1362.
- Q&A: Can I use other people’s recipes for my ebook for children?
Can you use other people's recipes in your ebook? Copyright and plagiarism rules for content creators. Side Hustle School Ep. 1358.
- Q&A: How can I create a product to help people with applied learning?
How to turn applied learning into a product generating income. Building educational products from teaching methodology. Side Hustle School Ep. 1357.
- Q&A: How can I start a pandemic dating service?
Q&A: Should you launch a dating service for people who've had COVID-19? Chris evaluates the niche idea and startup challenges. Side Hustle School Ep. 1355.
- Q&A: How can I market Jujitsu products?
Marketing jujitsu products to your ideal audience. Strategies for reaching Brazilian jujitsu practitioners online. Side Hustle School Ep. 1353.
- Q&A: When is the right time to sell your business?
When should you sell your business and where? Advice for a $125,000 rugby lifestyle brand owner. Side Hustle School Ep. 1351.
- Q&A: How can I use Spotify as a lead generation source?
How independent musicians can generate leads from Spotify and Soundcloud—and why the answer might surprise you. Side Hustle School Ep. 1350.
- Q&A: What should I know before I start a Twitch channel?
Cooking show on Twitch: How to expand from YouTube without doubling your workload. Earn $1,000/month streaming. Side Hustle School Ep. 1348.
- Q&A: How can I increase traffic to my tarot reading website?
How to increase traffic to your tarot reading website and book more clients. Strategies for converting visits into bookings. Side Hustle School Ep. 1344.
- Q&A: How can I find companies to sponsor my podcast?
How to find podcast sponsors and attract advertisers willing to pay $200,000/year. What listeners need before reaching out. Side Hustle School Ep. 1343.
- Q&A: Can I make a different video about dogs every day for a year?
Daily Corgi videos for a year—what should you know before starting? Learn what works for daily content creators. Side Hustle School Ep. 1341.
- Q&A: Is there a template to make an app or other software?
Finding pre-built website templates for marketplace apps. Where to find software clones for Craigslist/Airbnb-style hustles. Side Hustle School Ep. 1339.
- Q&A: How to go from farmers market to grocery store?
How to scale from farmers market to grocery stores with a food product. Selling vegan oat bars weekly—next steps for growth. Side Hustle School Ep. 1337.
- Q&A: Should I start a new business or expand my current one?
Should you start a new business or expand your current one? Weighing the factors when growth opportunities emerge. Side Hustle School Ep. 1336.
- Q&A: How do I market to my personal network?
How to market a product to your personal network without feeling salesy. Tips for selling to friends and family. Side Hustle School Ep. 1334.
- Q&A: How can I get past the plateau I keep encountering?
How to break past a $1,000/month plateau in your side hustle. What comes next when sales stall. Side Hustle School Ep. 1330.
- Q&A: How to grow a blog for couples separated by borders?
How to grow a blog for couples separated by borders. Immigration attorney Katie shares her strategy for Honey Visa School. Side Hustle School Ep. 1329.
- Q&A: How can an author succeed in this day and age?
How authors can succeed today despite market challenges and sell their first novel. Side Hustle School Ep. 1327.
- Q&A: I’m obsessed with Tik-Tok! How can I make money from it?
How to monetize TikTok comedy videos and earn money from your followers. Advice for aspiring creators. Side Hustle School Ep. 1325.
- Q&A: How to get my first customer as a digital personal assistant?
Getting your first digital personal assistant customer: strategies to land client #1. Side Hustle School Ep. 1323.
- Q&A: How does “retargeting” work?
Retargeting ads explained: how to reach people who already know your business. Side Hustle School Ep. 1322.
- Q&A: How can I get an ebook cover designed?
How to find affordable ebook cover design for Kindle publishing. Resources for self-publishing. Side Hustle School Ep. 1320.
- Q&A: How to grow a podcast for Toyota Prius owners?
Growing a Prius podcast to $4,000/month: expand from niche to broader EV audience. Strategies for hybrid car podcast growth. Side Hustle School Ep. 1316.
- Q&A: How to start a guide to government grants?
Government grants guide business idea: viable niche with strong demand from confused small business owners. Side Hustle School Ep. 1315.
- Q&A: How can I drive more traffic to my site instead of Udemy?
How to drive traffic to your own site instead of Udemy. Arnold's home improvement course earns $100k profit. Side Hustle School Ep. 1313.
- Q&A: Should I self-publish a mental health guidebook on Kindle?
Self-publish a mental health guidebook on Kindle without followers? Should you launch now or build your audience first? Side Hustle School Ep. 1311.
- Q&A: Any ideas for an architect trying to change business models?
Architect earns $20,000/year leveraging CAD skills without trading time for money—passive income from design expertise. Side Hustle School Ep. 1309.
- Q&A: Is it ethical to sell the same thing at different prices?
Price discrimination ethics: selling the same product at different prices to different customers. Should you do it? Side Hustle School Ep. 1308.
- Q&A: How to charge for a travel service post-quarantine?
Pricing a travel service for long-distance couples: how to charge and find clients in the post-COVID world. Side Hustle School Ep. 1306.
- Q&A: How can I fast track my idea?
How can you fast-track your side hustle idea to avoid failure? Learn validation strategies to eliminate bad ideas early. Side Hustle School Ep. 1302.
- Q&A: How to narrow down a personal finance target market?
How to narrow your personal finance target market when serving multiple audiences. Side Hustle School Ep. 1301.
- Q&A: Where to find free music for paid events?
Where to find free music for paid virtual events legally. Learn licensing rules and free music sources for your business. Side Hustle School Ep. 1299.
- Q&A: How can I get paid to help resellers?
How to earn $10,000/month helping resellers source products on OfferUp and NextDoor. Supply the shovels, not the gold. Side Hustle School Ep. 1297.
- 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.
- Q&A: Are Amazon ads worth trying?
Amazon ads as cheaper alternative to Facebook and Google ads. Learn if they're worth the investment for your products. Side Hustle School Ep. 1294.
- Q&A: Should I publish a daily audio diary about writing a book?
Should you publish a daily audio diary while writing a book? Advice on behind-the-scenes content strategy. Side Hustle School Ep. 1292.
- Q&A: How did THE MONEY TREE launch go?
How launching a book during a pandemic taught unexpected lessons about uncertainty and opportunity. Side Hustle School Ep. 1288.
- Q&A: How to sell an online birth preparation course?
How to sell an online birth preparation course to expectant parents. Marketing strategies for relaunching a stalled course. Side Hustle School Ep. 1287.
- Q&A: Can you say more about imposter syndrome? I’m still struggling!
Overcoming imposter syndrome when starting a side hustle: practical tips for moving past self-doubt. Side Hustle School Ep. 1285.
- Q&A: How should I launch a gift box service for new moms?
Gift box service for new moms: Should you launch on Etsy, build your own website, or do both? Side Hustle School Ep. 1283.
- Q&A: How should my students register for an online art class?
How to choose an online registration tool for art classes. Comparing registration platforms for seamless student signup. Side Hustle School Ep. 1281.
- Q&A: Help! People keep stealing and reposting my photos
How photographers can protect their work from being reposted without permission. Strategies to reduce image theft online. Side Hustle School Ep. 1280.
- Q&A: What to do with an app for Apple Watch?
Apple Watch app earning $500,000 helps users maintain focus with haptic taps. What should the creator do next? Side Hustle School Ep. 1278.
- Q&A: What have you learned from YouTube Live?
30 days of daily YouTube Live streams: key lessons on engagement, format differences, and what to do differently. Side Hustle School Ep. 1274.
- Q&A: How to make a prototype for a physical product?
How to create a prototype for a physical product without existing models. Learn if you need a mold and what resources exist. Side Hustle School Ep. 1273.
- Q&A: What’s the best way forward in the Knowledge Economy?
Monetizing expertise in the Knowledge Economy: how to choose your path as an individual seller. Side Hustle School Ep. 1271.
- Q&A: Financial independence, retire early (FIRE)—what’s up with that?
How side hustles fit into the FIRE movement and early retirement goals. Chris shares his top tips for financial independence. Side Hustle School Ep. 1267.
- Q&A: How can I take my aerial yoga teaching to new heights?
Scaling aerial yoga from beach classes to online teaching: strategies for growth. Side Hustle School Ep. 1266.
- Q&A: Could I start a site for crafters to exchange unfinished projects?
Q&A: Should you build a site for crafters to exchange unfinished projects? How to validate demand and monetize. Side Hustle School Ep. 1264.
- Q&A: What is the business need that art fulfills?
What need does art fulfill? A needle felter earning $5,000/month shares the business mindset behind selling handmade work. Side Hustle School Ep. 1260.
- Q&A: What kind of review platform would be best for online learning?
How to build a review platform for online learning courses—should you start with a blog or aggregate system? Side Hustle School Ep. 1259.
- Q&A: How to get customers to leave reviews on Etsy?
How to get Etsy customers to leave reviews on your shop. Susan earns $35,000/year selling grammar joke greeting cards. Side Hustle School Ep. 1257.
- Q&A: How can I share inspiring stories without writing?
Share inspiring stories without writing? Learn alternatives to blogging and monetization strategies. Side Hustle School Ep. 1253.
- Q&A: Should this cupcake baker go all-in or move on?
Cupcake baker earning $600/month weighs going all-in vs. burnout risk. Balancing motherhood, marriage, and growth. Side Hustle School Ep. 1252.
- Q&A: How do you grow a podcast without spending money on ads?
How to grow a podcast without paid ads—organic strategies from word of mouth to social media. Side Hustle School Ep. 1250.
- Q&A: Help! I’m stuck trying to find my “ah-ha” idea
Stuck finding your side hustle idea? How to move forward without waiting for the perfect "ah-ha" moment. Side Hustle School Ep. 1246.
- Q&A: Does my idea to sell art in Airbnbs make sense?
Can selling art in Airbnbs work? Chris analyzes a Portland entrepreneur's marketplace idea. Side Hustle School Ep. 1245.
- Q&A: Should I pay $2,000 for a domain name I really want?
Should you pay $2,000 for a premium domain name? Chris breaks down the cost-benefit analysis for your side hustle. Side Hustle School Ep. 1243.
- Q&A: How can I get more reviews on my Amazon listing?
How to get more Amazon reviews on your FBA listing—3 systematic strategies. Earning $3,500/month with Fulfillment by Amazon. Side Hustle School Ep. 1239.
- Q&A: What are some common tax deductions for side hustlers?
Tax deductions for side hustlers: what you can write off and deduct from your taxes. Side Hustle School Ep. 1238.
- Q&A: What are the new opportunities in a turbulent time?
How to find new side hustle opportunities during economic disruption and uncertainty. Q&A on adapting your business. Side Hustle School Ep. 1236.
- Q&A: How to manage multiple side hustles?
How to manage multiple side hustles with limited time. Balancing furniture restoration and e-book publishing. Side Hustle School Ep. 1232.
- Q&A: How can I rent out my spare bedroom on Airbnb?
Renting out your spare bedroom on Airbnb: tax rules, guest management, and ways to automate the process. Side Hustle School Ep. 1231.
- Q&A: Can I resell items I get for free?
Can you resell items you get for free? Ethics of flipping trade show equipment for $2,000/month. Side Hustle School Ep. 1229.
- Q&A: Can I use another author’s work in my book?
Copyright and book permissions: can you quote another author's work in something you sell? Side Hustle School Ep. 1225.
- Q&A: Someone left me a bad review! What should I do??
How to handle a bad review on Etsy and protect your six-figure business. What to do when Etsy won't remove unfair ratings. Side Hustle School Ep. 1224.
- Q&A: Should I create a new company for my product idea?
Should you launch a new brand for your product or integrate it with your existing business? Q&A on branding strategy. Side Hustle School Ep. 1222.
- Q&A: I’d like to sell a toolkit to sole proprietors … what do you think?
Sell a toolkit to sole proprietors for $40,000/year? Pros and cons of this business idea. Side Hustle School Ep. 1218.
- Q&A: Is reselling gift cards a viable idea?
Can you make money reselling unused gift cards? Chris examines the pros, cons, and hidden challenges. Side Hustle School Ep. 1217.
- Q&A: Where and how do I promote my new app?
How to promote a new app: strategies for reaching users in a crowded app store. Side Hustle School Ep. 1215.
- Q&A: What can I do with an email list?
How to monetize an email list for your coaching business—turning subscribers into $50,000/month revenue. Side Hustle School Ep. 1211.
- Q&A: Should I quit my job and go full time with my hustle?
When should you quit your job for your $6,000/month side hustle? Learn what to consider before making the leap. Side Hustle School Ep. 1210.
- Q&A: How to ethically source products made in overseas factories?
How to ethically source products from overseas factories while ensuring fair labor conditions. Side Hustle School Ep. 1208.
- Q&A: How do I maintain a pandemic boost in business?
How to maintain pandemic-driven growth in your online business after demand normalizes. Side Hustle School Ep. 1204.
- Q&A: Should I start a hustle with my best friend?
Should you start a side hustle with your best friend? A two-part test to decide between partnership or going solo. Side Hustle School Ep. 1203.
- Q&A: Why bother with Amazon’s affiliate program?
Why join Amazon's affiliate program if you already have traffic elsewhere? Learn how to earn commissions on 600M+ products. Side Hustle School Ep. 1201.
- Q&A: What do you think about multi-level marketing?
Is multi-level marketing a legitimate side hustle? Weighing MLM opportunities and red flags. Side Hustle School Ep. 1197.
- Q&A: Tips for working at home??
Tips for working from home when you're adjusting to remote work. Side Hustle School Ep. 1196.
- Q&A: How to find target markets for livestreaming business events?
How to find target markets for livestreaming business events. Niche selection strategies for content creators. Side Hustle School Ep. 1194.
- Q&A: With the downturn in this economy, should I quit my job?
Should you quit your job during an economic downturn? Get practical guidance on making the leap. Side Hustle School Ep. 1190.
- Q&A: What do you think about Shopify?
Should you use Shopify for ecommerce? Pros, cons, and what to know before choosing a platform. Side Hustle School Ep. 1189.
- Q&A: What’s the best way to register domains?
Domain registration strategy: separate registrar from hosting, skip unnecessary extensions. Side Hustle School Ep. 1187.
- Q&A: Should I make a physical or digital book?
Should you publish a physical or digital book? Weigh the pros and cons for passive income—one author earns $8,000/month. Side Hustle School Ep. 1183.
- Q&A: Any tips for buying stuff at flea markets to resell?
Flea market reselling tips to earn $10,000/month. Avoid dead inventory and maximize your time sourcing items. Side Hustle School Ep. 1182.
- Q&A: Can I monetize my ideas without actually running the business?
Can you monetize ideas without running the business yourself? Learn if idea generation alone can earn $3,000/month. Side Hustle School Ep. 1180.
- Q&A: Should I distribute a new private label product myself?
Private label product distribution: fulfillment center vs. self-fulfillment for $7,000/month business. Side Hustle School Ep. 1176.
- Q&A: When should I become an LLC?
When should you form an LLC for your side hustle? Learn the financial and legal considerations for your business structure. Side Hustle School Ep. 1175.
- Q&A: Where are my customers coming from?
How to track where your customers are coming from and focus your marketing efforts. Side Hustle School Ep. 1173.
- Q&A: How can I collect a security deposit from my customers?
How to collect security deposits when renting out expensive items like lawn games. Protect your rental business assets. Side Hustle School Ep. 1170.
- Q&A: Should I pay someone to build my website?
Should you pay someone to build your website or DIY? Chris answers when it makes sense to hire help vs. going solo. Side Hustle School Ep. 1168.
- Q&A: Is it okay to use Squarespace for my new website?
Is Squarespace right for your new website? Chris breaks down platform choices and what actually matters. Side Hustle School Ep. 1166.
- Q&A: Feeling overwhelmed with tech tools … what to do??
How to choose the right tech tools without getting overwhelmed when scaling your business. Side Hustle School Ep. 1163.
- Q&A: Can I pursue public speaking as a side hustle?
Public speaking as a side hustle: niche vs. broad appeal. Should you specialize your speaking topics to earn more? Side Hustle School Ep. 1161.
- Q&A: Any tips for feeling burned out after work?
Burned out after work and too tired to build a side hustle? Here's how to break the cycle. Side Hustle School Ep. 1159.
- Q&A: Should I sell or hold onto my 5-letter domain name?
Domain name reselling: should you sell a 5-letter .com for $2,500? Weigh the offer against long-term asset value. Side Hustle School Ep. 1155.
- Q&A: How can I source items for a toiletry kit … and should I crowdfund?
Sourcing toiletry kits for public restrooms and whether crowdfunding makes sense for your product launch. Side Hustle School Ep. 1154.
- Q&A: Tell us more about the spreadsheet guy… why did it work?
Why spreadsheet tutorials became a six-figure business in India. What made "BFF for Excel" so compelling. Side Hustle School Ep. 1152.
- Q&A: Where do I begin if I want to make an app?
How to start building an app without coding skills. Three paths for non-technical entrepreneurs. Side Hustle School Ep. 1148.
- Q&A: How to grow a YouTube channel with 121,000 subscribers?
Growing a 121,000-subscriber home cooking YouTube channel: expanding reach without losing authenticity. Side Hustle School Ep. 1147.