Weekly Recap Episodes
193 weekly recap episodes pull together the week's biggest stories, listener questions, and key takeaways. These are good entry points for new listeners and useful refreshers for longtime fans. Each one is shorter than a typical episode and covers a lot of ground quickly.
- CLASSROOM: Revisiting Key Lessons (Part II)
Key lessons on persuasion, content creation, psychographics, and family support for side hustlers. Side Hustle School Ep. 1444.
- CLASSROOM: Revisiting Key Lessons (Part I)
Key lessons from 2020 Classroom episodes: idea validation, time management, and practical startup strategies. Side Hustle School Ep. 1430.
- CLASSROOM: Troubleshooting—What If It Doesn’t Work?
How to troubleshoot when your side hustle fails. Face the problem and turn missteps into momentum. Side Hustle School Ep. 1416.
- CLASSROOM: Sourcing Products Using Alibaba
Six tips for sourcing products from Alibaba and AliExpress to buy and resell. Learn B2B vs B2C differences. Side Hustle School Ep. 1402.
- CLASSROOM: Dealing with Customer Complaints
How to handle customer complaints without getting overwhelmed. Three strategies to keep customers happy and stay sane. Side Hustle School Ep. 1388.
- CLASSROOM: Transitioning Between Projects
Managing multiple projects without losing focus: strategies for transitioning between your day job and side hustle. Side Hustle School Ep. 1374.
- CLASSROOM: How to Ask for Referrals
How to ask for referrals and build a steady stream of customers from your existing client base. Side Hustle School Ep. 1360.
- CLASSROOM: Selling a Food & Beverage Product
How to sell food & beverage products: navigate regulations, cottage laws, and earn up to $25,000/month. Side Hustle School Ep. 1346.
- CLASSROOM: Crowdfunding Basics & Best Practices
Crowdfunding basics for product launches: money, validation, and best practices for running a successful campaign. Side Hustle School Ep. 1332.
- CLASSROOM: Set Up a WordPress Website
Build your first WordPress website in minutes without spending much money. Done is better than perfect. Side Hustle School Ep. 1318.
- CLASSROOM: Create Content By Answering Questions
Find what your ideal customers search for and create content by answering their questions. SEO strategy for side hustles. Side Hustle School Ep. 1304.
- CLASSROOM: Forecast Your Profit on a Napkin
How to forecast profit on a napkin using simple math: expected income minus expenses equals projected profit. Side Hustle School Ep. 1290.
- CLASSROOM: How to Avoid Getting Stuck
Five tips to avoid getting stuck in your side hustle before it happens. Mental blocks and practical solutions. Side Hustle School Ep. 1276.
- CLASSROOM: Dealing with Unsupportive Family Members
How to handle unsupportive family when building your side hustle. Balance your dreams with the relationships you value most. Side Hustle School Ep. 1269.
- CLASSROOM: Halfway through the year! Let’s review.
Midyear review of Classroom series: idea selection, product development, and next focus on marketing. Side Hustle School Ep. 1262.
- CLASSROOM: Who Are “Your People”? Understanding Psychographics
Understanding psychographics: identifying ideal customers by values and beliefs, not just age or location. Side Hustle School Ep. 1255.
- CLASSROOM: Create a Powerful Origins Story
Craft a compelling origin story for your side hustle that connects your unique abilities to customer problems. Side Hustle School Ep. 1248.
- CLASSROOM: Using Automation & Workflows
How to work smarter using automation and workflows. Simplify manual processes with tools like Keyboard Maestro. Side Hustle School Ep. 1241.
- CLASSROOM: Design a Smart Launch Strategy
Design a smart product launch strategy. Learn how to plan your launch for long-term success, not just first-week sales. Side Hustle School Ep. 1234.
- CLASSROOM: Pros and Cons of The Funnel Model
Sales funnel pros and cons: low-price entry, upsells, and scale. When does the model work for your business? Side Hustle School Ep. 1227.
- CLASSROOM: How Will You Fulfill Orders?
Build a fulfillment plan for products or services before orders arrive. How to deliver confidently and scale efficiently. Side Hustle School Ep. 1220.
- CLASSROOM: Questions to Ask Manufacturers and Vendors
Essential questions to ask manufacturers and vendors before partnering on product development. Side Hustle School Ep. 1213.
- CLASSROOM: The 6 Factors of Persuasion, Part II
The 6 factors of persuasion part II: liking, reciprocity, scarcity. Psychological principles to boost sales. Side Hustle School Ep. 1206.
- CLASSROOM: The 6 Factors of Persuasion, Part I
The psychology behind why people make purchasing decisions. Learn six persuasion factors to boost your side hustle sales. Side Hustle School Ep. 1199.
- CLASSROOM: The Power of Your Own Small Army
How to leverage your social network to promote products and services authentically. Side Hustle School Ep. 1192.
- CLASSROOM: Side Hustle Sprint! It’s Time to Break Out the Duct Tape
Launch your side hustle in two weeks or less. What do you really have to do, and what are you putting off? Side Hustle School Ep. 1185.
- CLASSROOM: Don’t Listen to This Boring Episode
Business licenses, bank accounts, and record-keeping essentials for side hustlers. Set up systems early to avoid stress later. Side Hustle School Ep. 1178.
- CLASSROOM: Finding Time to Work on Your Hustle
Find time for your side hustle by stopping time-wasters, planning your work sessions, and focusing on what matters. Side Hustle School Ep. 1171.
- CLASSROOM: The MVP of Minimum Viable Products
What's the minimum viable product you really need to launch in 30-90 days? Learn the essential MVP elements. Side Hustle School Ep. 1164.
- CLASSROOM: Give The People What They Want
Listen to your customers and find out what they really want, not what you think they need. Side Hustle School Ep. 1157.
- CLASSROOM: Three Elements of Every Strong Offer
The three elements of every strong offer: a promise, a pitch, and a price. Build compelling offers customers can't ignore. Side Hustle School Ep. 1150.
- CLASSROOM: It’s Not Just What You Say, It’s How You Say It
Branding and messaging are core components of product design. How you talk about your product matters. Side Hustle School Ep. 1143.
- CLASSROOM: Roadmap to Launch (What Lies Ahead)
Plan your side hustle launch in phases: idea, preparation, and launch. Learn what you need to do now to succeed. Side Hustle School Ep. 1136.
- CLASSROOM: Avoiding Mistakes in the Idea Phase
Seven common mistakes in the side hustle idea phase and how to avoid them—from vague messaging to unclear revenue models. Side Hustle School Ep. 1129.
- CLASSROOM: Deciding on an Idea
How to choose the right side hustle idea when you have multiple options. A practical framework for deciding. Side Hustle School Ep. 1122.
- CLASSROOM: Different Categories of Side Hustles
Products vs. services: which side hustle category fits your business idea? Learn how to classify your concepts. Side Hustle School Ep. 1115.
- CLASSROOM: Four Ways to Identify Moneymaking Ideas
Four ways to identify moneymaking side hustle ideas: notice problems, ask questions, observe gaps, and test assumptions. Side Hustle School Ep. 1108.
- CLASSROOM: Goals, Agenda, and Your First Assignment
Set your side hustle goal for 2020. Learn why defining your objective matters before starting. Side Hustle School Ep. 1101.
- WEEKLY RECAP: It’s More Like a DECADE Recap, Actually
Weekly recap: software engineering side hustle, sommelier wine tours, and leatherworking from Boy Scout roots. Side Hustle School Ep. 1093.
- WEEKLY RECAP: Passion, Skills, and The Ideal Market
Weekly recap: passion, market fit, and business skills—plus a $50,000/year update from a digital artist in New Zealand. Side Hustle School Ep. 1086.
- WEEKLY RECAP: All the Things You Want to Do
Weekly recap: carnivorous plants, adult coloring books, and door-to-door trash removal side hustles — with key takeaways. Side Hustle School Ep. 1079.
- WEEKLY RECAP: Take an “Active Pause” to Reset & Regroup
Weekly recap: custom cartography, dog collar business, and nude yoga—plus an update from the potato diet entrepreneur. Side Hustle School Ep. 1072.
- WEEKLY RECAP: Our Big Plans for 2020!
Weekly recap: leatherworking, YA book shipping, and custom cartography side hustles — plus a major 2020 announcement. Side Hustle School Ep. 1065.
- WEEKLY RECAP: Perspective, Planning, and Pumpkin Pie
Weekly recap: cork sunglasses, pet painting classes, and $2,000/month cannabis business update. Side Hustle School Ep. 1058.
- WEEKLY RECAP: Simple, Boring, and … Highly Profitable?
Weekly recap: simple business ideas, TV mounting services, and ergonomic accessories—all highly profitable. Side Hustle School Ep. 1051.
- WEEKLY RECAP: Setting Goals for 2020 (Yes, Now!)
Weekly recap: aquarium cleaning, simple syrup, and career pivots—plus planning strategies for 2020. Side Hustle School Ep. 1044.
- WEEKLY RECAP: Key Characteristics of a Systems-Driven Business
Weekly recap: frozen treats business, $90,000/month consulting firm, and rideshare expertise—with key takeaways. Side Hustle School Ep. 1037.
- WEEKLY RECAP: How to Review (and Grow!) Your List of Assets
Weekly recap: dating profile ghostwriting, plus-size modeling, and Scottish coffee shop—plus a six-figure pubic oil update. Side Hustle School Ep. 1030.
- WEEKLY RECAP: One Small Change Can Make All the Difference
Weekly recap: D-cup swimwear, $500K mystery trip coordinator, dating app ghostwriter. Plus a frog removal business update. Side Hustle School Ep. 1023.
- WEEKLY RECAP: Creating Rituals for Daily Discipline
Weekly recap: custom shoes for plus-size women, virtual language lab generating $1.5M, and mobile notaries. Side Hustle School Ep. 1016.
- WEEKLY RECAP: Risk-Free Side Hustles
Weekly recap: mushroom extracts, goal journals, and six-figure side hustles — with lessons on risk-free business ideas. Side Hustle School Ep. 1009.
- WEEKLY RECAP: Episode 1,000 And Beyond!
Weekly recap: hockey gear for athletes, $20M med school business, and a six-figure feminist jewelry update. Side Hustle School Ep. 1002.
- WEEKLY RECAP: Stages of Hustle-to-Business Growth
Weekly recap: $415K Kickstarter success, Atlanta food tours, and data scientist side hustles — plus business growth stages. Side Hustle School Ep. 995.
- WEEKLY RECAP: How to Design a Profitable Online Course
Weekly recap: online course design, hand-drawn greeting cards, and Kickstarter success — with profitable course strategies. Side Hustle School Ep. 988.
- WEEKLY RECAP: Planning Ahead for a Big Q4
Weekly recap: mochi-making business, 3D-printed cosplay costumes, and Q4 planning strategies for product-based side hustles. Side Hustle School Ep. 981.
- WEEKLY RECAP: #HappierLaborDay
Weekly recap: sunglasses holders, t-shirt reselling, and six-figure side hustles — plus a comeback story. Side Hustle School Ep. 974.
- WEEKLY RECAP: Why Do a Product Launch Only Twice a Year?
Weekly recap: cheesecake side hustle, Spanish teacher, and $140,000 online course launch strategy. Side Hustle School Ep. 967.
- WEEKLY RECAP: Retail Arbitrage with Fulfillment by Amazon
Weekly recap: retail arbitrage, political tea towels, sports gambling. Plus Charlotte McGhee update. Side Hustle School Ep. 960.
- 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.
- WEEKLY RECAP: Warren Buffet’s “Five Goals” Rule
Weekly recap: custom cake baker, test score tutoring, and Reddit Secret Santa—plus Warren Buffet's "Five Goals" rule for focus. Side Hustle School Ep. 946.
- WEEKLY RECAP: Finding Purpose through Alternative Work
Weekly recap: touring ukulele player, cigar subscription box, and custom lightsaber maker—plus purpose-driven side hustles. Side Hustle School Ep. 939.
- WEEKLY RECAP: Going from Hobby to Hustle
Weekly recap: $2M hair tool, 7-figure handkerchief business, mobile clinic—plus lessons on turning hobbies into hustles. Side Hustle School Ep. 932.
- WEEKLY RECAP: Understand Your Ideal Working Conditions
Weekly recap: energy gels for mountain bikers, paint-by-numbers kits, and BBQ side hustles—plus working conditions insights. Side Hustle School Ep. 925.
- WEEKLY RECAP: Does Your Idea Pass the Grandmother Test?
Weekly recap: reusable straws, postpartum recovery kits, and matcha tea—with lessons on the grandmother test. Side Hustle School Ep. 918.
- WEEKLY RECAP: “I tried something and it didn’t work…”
Weekly recap: eco-friendly candles, 64,000 eBooks earning six figures, and pop-up dinners—with key lessons. Side Hustle School Ep. 911.
- WEEKLY RECAP: What’s the Easiest Idea to Try Right Now?
Weekly recap: French toast bites, cayenne pepper lozenges, and hair care reaching $50,000/month — with key takeaways. Side Hustle School Ep. 904.
- WEEKLY RECAP: Nervous About Starting Up? Schedule It!
Weekly recap: hair barrettes, car ad networks earning $500/month, and food startups. Key takeaways for nervous entrepreneurs. Side Hustle School Ep. 897.
- WEEKLY RECAP: If You Ever Feel Insecure, Don’t Miss This Episode
Weekly recap: weighted blanket sales, Mediterranean sailing tours, and Airstream living—plus tackling imposter syndrome. Side Hustle School Ep. 890.
- WEEKLY RECAP: What Do Customers Want to Hear?
Weekly recap: bat houses, cow fat skincare, and beer blogging side hustles — plus what customers want to hear. Side Hustle School Ep. 883.
- WEEKLY RECAP: Maintaining a Routine in the Midst of Chaos
Weekly recap: custom confetti business, Marvel YouTube channel, and student loan payoff — plus routine-building tips. Side Hustle School Ep. 876.
- Weekly Recap: Winning the Side Hustle Lottery
Weekly recap: DIY wedding flowers, Australian swimsuits, and hair braiding side hustles — plus a six-figure success update. Side Hustle School Ep. 869.
- WEEKLY RECAP: Why You Should “Return Every Handshake”
Weekly recap: dog training, coffee importing, and terrarium building side hustles — plus a $10,000 plant business update. Side Hustle School Ep. 862.
- WEEKLY RECAP: It’s Better to “Almost Win” than to Barely Succeed
Weekly recap: wedding budget blog, ad agency, kids' sleeping bags. Side Hustle School Ep. 855.
- WEEKLY RECAP: Should You Feel Guilty About Passive Income?
Weekly recap: plant-based meal prep earning $2,000/month, DIY shirt tailoring device, used book reselling. Side Hustle School Ep. 848.
- WEEKLY RECAP: Increase Traffic, Increase Conversion
Weekly recap: cake artist, bike tours, dog-walker, and $7,000/month affiliate commissions—plus income growth tactics. Side Hustle School Ep. 841.
- WEEKLY RECAP: How to Calculate the Value of Your Time
Weekly recap: mustard making, curly hair brushes, and boutique hotels—plus how to calculate your time's true value. Side Hustle School Ep. 834.
- WEEKLY RECAP: Earning Passive Income with Udemy and LinkedIn
Weekly recap: custom tea brand, social media agency, and six-figure reselling business—plus passive income insights. Side Hustle School Ep. 827.
- WEEKLY RECAP: Treat Your Business Like It’s Alive
Weekly recap: tarot card readings, cocktail pins, and shapewear solutions—plus an update from a previous case study. Side Hustle School Ep. 820.
- WEEKLY RECAP: What Happens When a Partnership Ends?
Weekly recap: rosary bead business, romance novel editing, and Chicago pizza tours — plus partnership lessons. Side Hustle School Ep. 813.
- WEEKLY RECAP: The Conversion Problem
Weekly recap: blackjack resources, female nomad membership sites, and underground law school — plus conversion lessons. Side Hustle School Ep. 806.
- WEEKLY RECAP: Listener Success Stories (and more!)
Weekly recap: pozole soup business, real estate agent side hustle in Spain, and dove-training services earning $2,200/month. Side Hustle School Ep. 799.
- WEEKLY RECAP: The $0 Startup, Sign Hustles, and Ways to Save Time
Weekly recap: $0 startups, sign hustles, and time-saving strategies — with lessons from week 9 of Season III. Side Hustle School Ep. 792.
- WEEKLY RECAP: Accountability and the Reverse Bucket List
Weekly recap: accountability strategies, the reverse bucket list concept, and side hustle updates from this week's episodes. Side Hustle School Ep. 785.
- WEEKLY RECAP: Lessons Learned from Society Launch
Weekly recap: podcast festival lessons, Society relaunch insights, and updates from past case studies earning $12,500. Side Hustle School Ep. 778.
- WEEKLY RECAP: Keeping Up With What Matters
Weekly recap: auction services, ethical hacking, and paleo bagels — including a $20,000/month bug bounty update. Side Hustle School Ep. 771.
- WEEKLY RECAP: “My worst song has made the most money…”
Weekly recap: travel gear reselling, teacher-designed tote bags, and stock music licensing—with key takeaways. Side Hustle School Ep. 764.
- WEEKLY RECAP: Last Call for Side Hustle Society!
Weekly recap: executive coaching tools, marimba flipping, and candle making—plus a six-figure cat portrait artist update. Side Hustle School Ep. 757.
- WEEKLY RECAP: The Parable of the Plumber
Weekly recap: musical greeting cards, relationship coaching, and trivia nights—plus updates from past entrepreneurs. Side Hustle School Ep. 750.
- WEEKLY RECAP: Government Shuts Down, Your Life Continues
Weekly recap: government shutdown, Side Hustle Society reopening, and cricket nutrition updates — with key takeaways. Side Hustle School Ep. 743.
- WEEKLY RECAP: 3 Priorities to Keep You Focused
Weekly recap: focus strategies, combating loneliness, and six-figure business update—with key takeaways. Side Hustle School Ep. 736.
- WEEKLY RECAP: Top Lessons of 2018!
Weekly recap: puppet fabric business, ghost visits for Christmas, and cupcake baker turned sustainable business owner. Side Hustle School Ep. 729.
- WEEKLY RECAP: Find Holiday Time to Invest in Yourself
Weekly recap: holiday side hustle timing, investing in yourself, and listener Q&A — with key takeaways. Side Hustle School Ep. 722.
- WEEKLY RECAP: Sorry, You Can’t Have It All
Weekly recap: CEO/mom on work-life balance, reselling tactics, and $2,000/month business updates. Side Hustle School Ep. 715.
- WEEKLY RECAP: It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like … Email Marketing
Weekly recap: Air Force veteran's candy shop, tabletop game success, and performance dress shoes—plus email marketing insights. Side Hustle School Ep. 708.
- Weekly Recap: Give the Gift of Podcasts
Weekly recap: dog clothing business earning $250K/year, podcast gifting tips, and listener Q&A—plus the 700 episode milestone. Side Hustle School Ep. 701.
- Weekly Recap: Ice Cream, Dog Stockings, and Luxury for Less
Weekly recap: ice cream at Coachella, dog stockings, and luxury resale—plus key takeaways on reframing your side hustle. Side Hustle School Ep. 694.
- Weekly Recap: Tater Tats, Car Seat Coats, and Comic Books
Weekly recap: temporary tattoos, car seat coats, and self-care journals—plus a six-figure Australian business. Side Hustle School Ep. 687.
- Weekly Recap: End of Civilization, Voter Postcards, and Nepalese Sherpas
Weekly recap: zombie apocalypse prep, voter postcards generating $60K, and Himalayan trekking via Lyft. Side Hustle School Ep. 680.
- Weekly Recap: Weekly Recap: Finding a “Hook” as a Dietitian
Weekly recap: dietitian side hustles, finding your niche, and listener Q&A — with key takeaways. Side Hustle School Ep. 673.
- Weekly Recap: Don’t Sit On Your Ideas
Weekly recap: beard oil empire, patented pain relief device, and $2,000/month side hustles—plus why you shouldn't sit on ideas. Side Hustle School Ep. 666.