Q&A Episodes
- 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: “Help, I only have $100 to spend!”
Starting a side hustle with only $100: what's actually possible for a single mom on a tight budget. Side Hustle School Ep. 2404.
- Q&A: “How does a gadget reviewer expand his platform?”
How a gadget reviewer expands beyond YouTube to reach new audiences across multiple platforms. Side Hustle School Ep. 2402.
- Q&A: “Am I too late to the side hustle party?”
Can you start a side hustle when you think you're too late? How to overcome the fear that time has passed you by. Side Hustle School Ep. 2401.
- Q&A: “Starting out in real estate in San Francisco…”
Finding underpriced properties and cutting renovation costs in San Francisco real estate. Advice for aspiring house flippers. Side Hustle School Ep. 2398.
- Q&A: “I’m ready to make an app! Uh, what should it be?”
How to find your first app idea as a software developer. Strategies for identifying a viable side hustle concept. Side Hustle School Ep. 2397.
- Q&A: “SEO consulting for small businesses…”
How to pitch SEO consulting services to local businesses. Positioning expertise in local search ranking. Side Hustle School Ep. 2395.
- 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: “How to sell a ‘Democracy in Action’ program?”
How to package and sell a Democracy in Action civic engagement subscription. Teresa weighs format options. Side Hustle School Ep. 2391.
- Q&A: “Can I tell someone else’s story on my podcast?”
Can you legally tell a public figure's story on your podcast without permission? Legal and ethical guidance for storytellers. Side Hustle School Ep. 2390.
- Q&A: “What should I sell on Fiverr?”
Choosing profitable Fiverr services as a digital nomad with multiple skills. Specialization strategy for freelance success. Side Hustle School Ep. 2388.
- Q&A: “It’s hard to compete with bigger firms!”
How freelance graphic designers can compete with larger firms and stand out in a saturated market. Side Hustle School Ep. 2387.
- Q&A: “How to use the Pomodoro method in my side hustle?”
How to apply the Pomodoro Technique to hands-on side hustles like custom jewelry making. Practical time management strategies. Side Hustle School Ep. 2384.
- 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: “Should I build a website for my freelance coding hustle?”
Website strategy for freelance coders: do you need one, and how to build it effectively. Side Hustle School Ep. 2381.
- Q&A: “How do I pinpoint the right side hustle idea?”
How to choose a side hustle that matches your skills and passions. Matching marketing expertise with personal interests. Side Hustle School Ep. 2380.
- Q&A: “Can I create a fictional character for Cameo shoutouts?”
Can you sell Cameo shoutouts as a fictional character? How one entertainer plans to build a unique persona. Side Hustle School Ep. 2377.
- Q&A: “OpenTable isn’t good, how can we do better?”
How can restaurants get a better reservation platform than OpenTable? Side Hustle School Ep. 2376.
- Q&A: “Can you grow a side hustle using Reddit?”
How to grow a business using Reddit: strategies for building authority in niche communities. Side Hustle School Ep. 2374.
- Q&A: “Should I feel bad about side hustling at work?”
Is it ethical to work on your side hustle during your day job? A freelance graphic designer grapples with guilt. Side Hustle School Ep. 2373.
- Q&A: “What are some mediums besides blogs, podcasts, and YouTube?”
Alternative content mediums beyond blogs, podcasts, and YouTube for reaching audiences. Side Hustle School Ep. 2370.
- 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: “Designing tiny homes for vacation rentals…”
Sustainable tiny homes for vacation rentals: how an Israeli architect can design eco-friendly properties for guests. Side Hustle School Ep. 2367.
- Q&A: “Why don’t you self-publish your books?”
Why choose traditional publishing over self-publishing for your book? Comparing paths to get your work published. Side Hustle School Ep. 2366.
- Q&A: “Should I hire celebrities on Cameo to shoutout my cookie hustle?”
Should celebrity shoutouts on Cameo help grow a home-based cookie business? Weighing the marketing strategy's ROI. Side Hustle School Ep. 2363.
- Q&A: “Pickleball tournament for fun and profit…”
How to monetize a pickleball tournament in Santa Monica while building community. Side Hustle School Ep. 2362.
- Q&A: “Daily Painting for a Year…”
How a Santa Fe watercolor artist plans to monetize daily paintings—one canvas every day for a year. Side Hustle School Ep. 2360.
- Q&A: “Using LinkedIn to grow a voiceover biz…”
LinkedIn strategies for voiceover artists: optimize your profile, connect with industry pros, and land gigs. Side Hustle School Ep. 2359.
- Q&A: “How should I handle freelance contracts?”
How should freelance writers handle client contracts? Learn what terms to include, manage revisions, and protect your rights. Side Hustle School Ep. 2356.
- Q&A: “I’m a seamstress with an interest in historical fashion…”
How to start a period costume rental business as a seamstress. Chicago crafter's strategy for inventory and pricing. Side Hustle School Ep. 2355.
- Q&A: “Social ads for event planning…”
Social media ads for event planning: budget, targeting, and ad design strategy. Side Hustle School Ep. 2353.
- Q&A: “Promoting affiliate brands on my travel blog…”
How to promote affiliate brands authentically on your travel blog without losing reader trust. Side Hustle School Ep. 2352.
- Q&A: “How does a dog trainer start selling dog toys?”
Dog trainer wants to sell custom eco-friendly dog toys. How to leverage training expertise into a profitable product business. Side Hustle School Ep. 2349.
- Q&A: “I feel overwhelmed by Shopify…”
Feeling overwhelmed by Shopify? Learn how to simplify your store setup, improve SEO, and understand analytics. Side Hustle School Ep. 2348.
- Q&A: “I have so many exciting ideas!”
How to choose between multiple side hustle ideas when you're excited about all of them. Side Hustle School Ep. 2346.
- Q&A: “Navigating regulations for selling herbal remedies…”
Selling herbal teas and tinctures? Learn how to navigate FDA regulations, ensure product quality, and market safely. Side Hustle School Ep. 2345.
- Q&A: “How can I host a yoga and wellness retreat?”
How can a yoga instructor host wellness retreats? Planning, partnerships, and audience strategy. Side Hustle School Ep. 2342.
- 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.
- Q&A: “How to offer content strategy services…?”
Transitioning from freelance copywriting to content strategy. Rebrand and attract clients. Side Hustle School Ep. 2339.
- Q&A: “Selling tote bags, but need to raise prices…”
Pricing strategy for eco-friendly tote bags: when to raise prices as costs increase. Side Hustle School Ep. 2338.
- Q&A: “I sell pet bandanas. How can I reach pet influencers on Instagram?”
Reaching pet influencers on Instagram for your handmade pet bandana business. Strategies that actually get responses. Side Hustle School Ep. 2335.
- Q&A: “Going from weddings to corporate photography…”
Transitioning wedding photography to corporate events and product work. How to expand your services and maintain income. Side Hustle School Ep. 2334.
- Q&A: “I’m adding a subscription box for soaps…”
Handmade soap seller considers adding a monthly subscription box—advice on standing out and managing logistics. Side Hustle School Ep. 2332.
- Q&A: “Cost-effective marketing strategies?”
How to market your side hustle affordably. Practical, budget-friendly strategies that work. Side Hustle School Ep. 2331.
- 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.
- Q&A: “Reaching the right audience with digital prints…”
How to reach the right audience selling digital art prints online. Targeted marketing strategies and product expansion tips. Side Hustle School Ep. 2327.
- Q&A: “I’m looking to leverage my existing skills…”
How graphic designers and marketers can leverage skills into a fulfilling side hustle. Side Hustle School Ep. 2325.
- Q&A: “I want to offer home staging services…”
Home staging services: Building a portfolio and landing real estate agent partnerships in Vancouver. Side Hustle School Ep. 2324.
- Q&A: “I’m a language tutor… and I need more students!”
Language tutor in Boston struggles to fill her schedule—what marketing strategies work better than social media? Side Hustle School Ep. 2321.
- Q&A: “Handmade pottery sales have plateaued…”
How to break through a pottery sales plateau on Etsy. Strategies for marketing handmade goods and reaching more customers. Side Hustle School Ep. 2320.
- Q&A: “How can I make eco-friendly surfboard wax??”
How to make eco-friendly surfboard wax from natural ingredients. Sourcing materials and selling to local shops. Side Hustle School Ep. 2318.
- Q&A: “Building a network as an introvert…”
Building a network as an introvert for your side hustle. Networking strategies that don't require conferences or large events. Side Hustle School Ep. 2317.
- Q&A: “I’m a personal chef in New York City…”
Plant-based cooking classes in NYC: how to attract health-conscious clients with engaging lessons. Side Hustle School Ep. 2314.
- Q&A: “Structuring a freelance writing program…”
Structuring a freelance writing coaching program in an AI-driven market. How to price and differentiate your services. Side Hustle School Ep. 2313.
- Q&A: “Struggling to balance day job, family, and online boutique…”
How to balance a day job, family, and online jewelry boutique. Three tips for outsourcing and automating. Side Hustle School Ep. 2311.
- Q&A: “How can I start a personal shopping business?”
Personal shopping business marketing strategies and how to stand out from competitors. Side Hustle School Ep. 2310.
- Q&A: “I want to do audio production for podcasts…”
Podcast production business: how to find clients and price services as an audio producer. Side Hustle School Ep. 2307.
- Q&A: “I’m building a grocery-shopping app…”
Funding a grocery app as a first-time entrepreneur. Investor pitching and bootstrapping strategies. Side Hustle School Ep. 2306.
- Q&A: “Sell more from my organic farm…”
How an organic farm can expand beyond farmers' markets to grow customer base and revenue. Side Hustle School Ep. 2304.
- Q&A: “I’m an accountant—how do I specialize??”
Should an accountant specialize in a niche or stay broad? How to grow without alienating current clients. Side Hustle School Ep. 2303.
- Q&A: “When’s the right time to scale up?”
When should you quit your job for your freelance web design side hustle? Learn key timing factors. Side Hustle School Ep. 2300.
- Q&A: “3D-printed prosthetics for marine animals…”
Can you build a market for 3D-printed prosthetics for marine animals? Funding and customers. Side Hustle School Ep. 2299.
- Q&A: “How can I market my online yoga course?”
How to market an online yoga course against free content. Strategies for expanding beyond your local studio. Side Hustle School Ep. 2297.
- Q&A: “Looking for low-risk, high-reward side hustles…”
Low-risk side hustles for single moms working from home with minimal investment. Which ideas work best? Side Hustle School Ep. 2296.
- Q&A: “It’s hard to separate work from personal life…”
How to maintain work-life balance as a freelancer and stay motivated working from home. Practical tips to avoid burnout. Side Hustle School Ep. 2293.
- Q&A: “Makin’ a dog walkin’ app…”
Building a dog walking app: monetization strategies and user acquisition tactics. Side Hustle School Ep. 2292.
- Q&A: “A social network to connect seniors with volunteers…”
Social network connecting seniors with volunteer companions: how to attract both groups and handle online safety concerns. Side Hustle School Ep. 2290.
- Q&A: “Bakin’ cupcakes for fun and money…”
How a baker turns a home cupcake hobby into paid income: legal steps, marketing tips, and startup advice. Side Hustle School Ep. 2289.
- Q&A: “Introducing the plant-based diet for pets…”
Plant-based pet food delivery service: Starting logistics for a sustainable pet nutrition business. Side Hustle School Ep. 2286.
- Q&A: “An outdoor adventure and survival training school…”
Outdoor adventure and survival training for city-dwellers: challenges and startup considerations. Side Hustle School Ep. 2285.
- Q&A: “Staying motivated when life gets hectic…”
How do you stay motivated when life gets hectic? Three practical tips for side hustlers juggling multiple responsibilities. Side Hustle School Ep. 2283.
- Q&A: “An AI-powered personal shopping service…”
How to start an AI-powered personal shopping service with fashion skills. Tips for launching a tech venture. Side Hustle School Ep. 2282.
- Q&A: “I’d like to offer Virtual Reality therapy…”
Virtual reality therapy startup: how to market exposure therapy with VR technology. Licensing and target market strategy. Side Hustle School Ep. 2279.
- Q&A: “Tips for handling customer service and support?”
How to handle customer service without overwhelming your side hustle. Practical tips for managing support while you grow. Side Hustle School Ep. 2278.
- Q&A: “I want to offer Creative Writing Workshops…”
How to start profitable creative writing workshops as a side hustle. Validate your market and build a unique offering. Side Hustle School Ep. 2276.
- Q&A: “How can a designer stand out in a crowded market?”
How web designers can differentiate in a crowded market and attract clients. Advice for standing out from competition. Side Hustle School Ep. 2275.
- Q&A: “How can customer feedback improve my marketing?”
How to use customer feedback to improve your marketing strategy. Tips for gathering and applying feedback effectively. Side Hustle School Ep. 2272.
- 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.
- Q&A: “What are the most effective ways to promote my side hustle?”
How to promote your reiki practice online and reach clients effectively. Side Hustle School Ep. 2269.
- Q&A: “How do I handle the transition from side hustle to full-time business?”
How do you transition a side hustle to full-time without losing financial security? Get advice on making the jump safely. Side Hustle School Ep. 2268.
- Q&A: “Planning for a Haunted House in Dallas…”
How to start a haunted house attraction in Dallas with theater experience. Planning, costs, and logistics for seasonal events. Side Hustle School Ep. 2265.
- Q&A: “Indoor Vertical Farming has a lot of potential…”
How to start an indoor vertical farming business in big cities. Strategies for getting started and scaling sustainably. Side Hustle School Ep. 2264.
- Q&A: “My dream is to own a Mobile Adventure Park…”
Starting a mobile adventure park on a low budget. How to launch a unique business idea from scratch. Side Hustle School Ep. 2262.
- Q&A: “How do I choose a legal structure for my side hustle?”
Legal structure for your side hustle: sole proprietorship, LLC, or S-corp? A web developer from Miami seeks guidance. Side Hustle School Ep. 2261.
- Q&A: “Should I go into business with my best friend?”
Should you start a design business with your best friend? How to evaluate partnership fit while protecting your relationship. Side Hustle School Ep. 2258.
- Q&A: “An EV car rental side hustle??”
EV car rental as a side hustle? Sarah examines the viability of sustainable vehicle rentals in Los Angeles. Side Hustle School Ep. 2257.
- Q&A: “A home-based meal delivery service for New York…”
Home-based meal delivery service in New York: common pitfalls to avoid when starting out. Side Hustle School Ep. 2255.
- Q&A: “I’m starting an Edible Insect Farm…”
Edible insect farm basics: how to start, find customers, and build a niche agriculture business. Side Hustle School Ep. 2254.
- Q&A: “Mobile photo booths for events and parties…”
Mobile photo booth business: how to get started, what to plan for, and avoiding common mistakes. Side Hustle School Ep. 2251.
- Q&A: “Can you pay taxes on a credit card to earn cash back?”
Can you pay taxes with a credit card to earn cash back? What tax pros say about this strategy. Side Hustle School Ep. 2250.
- Q&A: “Managing inventory for digital items…”
Managing digital product inventory: should you focus on bestsellers or build dozens over time? Side Hustle School Ep. 2248.
- Q&A: “How to become a Medical Billing Advocate?”
How to become a Medical Billing Advocate and help patients reduce hospital bills. Side Hustle School Ep. 2247.
- Q&A: “I want to become a vintage shopping concierge…”
Can a vintage shopping concierge service work? Testing feasibility, profit potential, and fit for a retail background. Side Hustle School Ep. 2244.
- Q&A: “Can you set up a Shopify store in just an hour?”
Can you set up a Shopify store in one hour? Learn what features to prioritize and what to skip. Side Hustle School Ep. 2243.
- Q&A: “Email list hosting gets more and more expensive…”
How to handle rising email list hosting costs as your subscriber count grows. Side Hustle School Ep. 2241.
- Q&A: “Betting on political markets using Kalshi…”
How to profit betting on political markets using Kalshi and Polymarket. Tips for coming out ahead. Side Hustle School Ep. 2240.
- Q&A: “Retro Resale” store offers floppy disks and cassette tapes
Selling floppy disks and cassette tapes online: Is there a market for retro media? Steps to launch a resale store. Side Hustle School Ep. 2237.
- Q&A: “What products are good to sell as a subscription?”
Physical product subscription ideas: fruit boxes, beauty samples, niche hobby items. What makes recurring revenue models work. Side Hustle School Ep. 2236.
- Q&A: “My website keeps breaking…”
Website maintenance headaches: broken images, email list failures, hosting issues. How to protect your side hustle. Side Hustle School Ep. 2234.
- Q&A: “Remote personal training from Pakistan…”
Remote personal training from Pakistan: overcoming distance and pricing perception to attract overseas clients. Side Hustle School Ep. 2233.