Tag: Side Hustle School

WEEKLY RECAP: Before Beginning, Prepare Carefully

Notes from Chris

Episode 260

LISTENER SHOUTOUTS & QUESTIONS:

This week we have a listener check in from Braulio and a of listener question from Giovanni:

  • Braulio: I just wanted to let you know over the past few months I’ve listen to side hustle school daily (as well as binge listen to the episodes prior to my discovery of it) and have really been thinking of what to do for my own side hustle. Today I took the plunge. I decided to start my own service to review resumes for students trying to find internships and entry-level jobs from college. I started my own website on Wix and am excited to see what turns out. Currently, I’m finishing my last year of my degree and saw this as a problem with many of my friends and classmates. I’m not sure how successful this will be yet but hope that I can find make some profit to help with extra expenses as a student and as well help some students along the way reach their goals!
  • Giovanni: Gio recently graduated and has landed a job in Silicon Valley, but he’s already beginning to think of ways that he can create a side hustle. He’s always thought about starting a side hustle, but he’s never really known how to get started. Recently though, he’s gotten an idea to start his own podcast specifically for college students in their junior and senior years. When he was in school he didn’t really know what certain jobs entailed or what it took to get them, so he’s looking to feature and interview people who have landed various jobs and discuss these topics so that students looking to specialize know which direction they’d like to take. What he’s uncertain about is how to get started

If you have something you’d like to ask me or an update you’d like to share, I’d love to hear from you! Leave me a voice message on the website or call into the Side Hustle Hotline (Dial 844-9-HUSTLE // 844-948-7853), and your question may be featured on the show!

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. 254 – A Toronto science teacher creates an attachable guitar amplifier that pairs with a smartphone, raising more than $250,000 and appearing on Dragon’s Den
  • Ep. 255 – For her first side hustle, a Washington, DC attorney creates an online course for new mothers returning to the world of work—and then finds a way to get employers to pay for it
  • Ep. 256 – Two friends get paid to post photos of their lunch on Instagram. No, really!
  • Ep. 257 – A construction project manager flies to China and invents a new kind of kayak that folds into its own backpack
  • Ep. 258 – Two sisters team up to create a side business with a social good component. It’s a dog-eat-dog world out there… are you working on your hustle?
  • Ep. 259 – A longtime side hustler finds a way to get paid—a lot—for improving people’s online reputations

Inspiration is good; inspiration combined with action is better. Now get back to work!

Yours in the revolution,

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Side Hustle Publication Countdown:

In 2 days (September 19th!), my new book, Side Hustle, will launch—and I can’t wait to share it with you!

The book builds on the lessons from the show and presents a step-by-step, 27-day plan to help you create a new source of income without quitting your day job.

MORE NEWS IS COMING SOON, BUT FOR NOW:

Here’s what’s coming up next…

Each week I’ll feature more stories from people who are starting side hustles without quitting their job. Here’s a sneak peek of what’s coming next week:

  • A fantastic episode about a rogue financial analyst who turns his love of golf into a profitable side hustle that earns recurring, passive income
  • How a humanitarian worker in Cambodia discovers the life-changing magic of colorful hammocks and recruits two friends to import them to the U.S.
  • And so much more, so stay tuned!

Do you have a side hustle story you’d like to share? Fill out the Side Hustle School submission form and your story may be featured on the show!

Also, if you’re interested in joining the Side Hustle Society, visit our Society page to get notified when it goes live!

Resources

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Quote of the Day
"If you want to start a side hustle but are feeling overwhelmed, take small incremental steps so that you’re able to make progress over time. Before you know it, it won’t feel like such a massive undertaking and you’ll be that much closer to achieving your goal."
—#SideHustleSchool

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WEEKLY RECAP: Deadlines Are Your Friends

Notes from Chris

Episode 253

LISTENER SHOUTOUTS & QUESTIONS:

This week we had a couple of check ins from La Dawn and Karen, and a couple of listener questions from Dan and Chris:

  • La Dawn: I just binged listened to every episode. It took about a week but I’m excited to pursue my side hustle in Austin, TX in the coming week. I will continue to listen and thank you for the amazing show.
  • Karen: Through a combination of hearing about Sven Delivers (Ep. 145 a few episodes back) and my life experience which included a year in Boston where I realized that used IKEA furniture resells for about 50% of its original value… I decided to get into action with my idea of reselling (and sometimes delivering) mostly IKEA furniture that I find for free or that is undervalued via Craigslist and selling groups on FB.

    The great thing about where I live (Orange County, CA) is that there are a lot of colleges nearby and numerous IKEA stores within driving distance, so that means a lot of used IKEA furniture floating around!
  • Chris in Amsterdam has a tendency to look for perfectionism at all stages of his side hustle and is seeking some guidance regarding how to keep from overthinking different things
  • Dan is in the pre-launch stage of his side hustle, and he has a lot of questions about the kind of content he should be including for his new audience

If you have something you’d like to ask me or an update you’d like to share, I’d love to hear from you! Leave me a voice message on the website or call in to the Side Hustle Hotline (Dial 844-9-HUSTLE // 844-948-7853), and your question may be featured on the show!

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. 247 – A college student starts a blog, grows it for 7 years while he works full-time at Target, and now makes more than half a million dollars a year
  • Ep. 248 – We can’t stop chirping over this bodybuilder who uses an insect as the secret sauce in his smoothie side hustle
  • Ep. 249 – A Denver transplant learns new skills and creates a networking group that now includes a podcast, magazine, and $30,000 in side income
  • Ep. 250 – A British soccer—er, football—fan sets up a blog that refers visitors to bookmakers. He gets paid for every referral, making this a project worth betting on
  • Ep. 251 – A dermatologist enlists the help of his whole family to create an ecommerce site
  • Ep. 252 – The road to riches may not be paved with poetry, but this Dubai accountant earns a healthy side income teaching workshops and producing performances

Inspiration is good; inspiration combined with action is better. Now get back to work!

Yours in the revolution,

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Side Hustle Publication Countdown:

In 9 days (September 19th!), my new book, Side Hustle, will launch—and I can’t wait to share it with you!

The book builds on the lessons from the show and presents a step-by-step, 27-day plan to help you create a new source of income without quitting your day job.

MORE NEWS IS COMING SOON, BUT FOR NOW:

Here’s what’s coming up next…

Each week I’ll feature more stories from people who are starting side hustles without quitting their job. Here’s a sneak peek of what’s coming next week:

  • A Toronto science teacher creates an attachable guitar amplifier that pairs with a smartphone, raising more than $250,000 and appearing on Dragon’s Den
  • For her first side hustle, a Washington, DC attorney creates an online course for new mothers returning to the world of work—and then finds a way to get employers to pay for it
  • A construction project manager flies to China and invents a new kind of kayak that folds into its own backpack

Do you have a side hustle story you’d like to share? Fill out the Side Hustle School submission form and your story may be featured on the show!

Also, if you’re interested in joining the Side Hustle Society, visit our Society page to get notified when it goes live!

Resources

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CREATE YOUR ONLINE STORE

Create your online store with Shopify using an exclusive discount for Side Hustle School listeners. For a limited time, get a free 21-day trial and a 10% discount for a whole year.

Many Side Hustle School listeners are building sites using Shopify's easy-to-learn platform. Try it free today! Learn More

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—#SideHustleSchool

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EXTENDED CUT #8: How to Recover from a Side Hustle Disaster

Notes from Chris

Episode x08

This special episode features a personal story from Chris, along with four tips for making the most of an unexpected crisis.

If you find yourself in the middle of a side hustle disaster, here are four tips that you can use in the event that your side hustle of quick highlights from this Extended Cut:

  • 1. Triage—a fancy word for prioritizing. Separate all of the other stuff from what absolutely needs to happen. It can be really overwhelming to think of the twenty different aspects to the problem, but there are probably three or so aspects that are the most critical of all. Identify those three aspects (of whatever that is) and direct your attention there first and worry about the rest later.
  • 2. Make a list. Don’t try and keep all of this in your head. Write down immediate actions as well as your biggest concern or fear. If you’re starting to think about solutions, write those down too. Write down a list of people you can talk to—people who can help!
  • 3. Make a recovery plan. And when I say “recovery,” I don’t mean for you, I mean if other people have been adversely impacted by this disaster (e.g. – your clients, customers, partners, suppliers, etc.). Ask yourself how you can rebuild those relationships, and try to identify a handful of practical action steps that you can take to begin to repair that relationship—one of which should be honest and open communication where you explain what happened and how you’re planning on fixing it. Build and maintain that trust!
  • 4. Make a “getting back on track” plan. Now, this is your plan to move forward. Use this plan to help your turn this disaster into an opportunity to be even better than before.

EPISODES MENTIONED IN THIS EXTENDED CUT:

Inspiration is good; inspiration combined with action is better. Now get back to work!

Yours in the revolution,

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WEEKLY RECAP: 48 Hustle Ideas to Get You Started

Notes from Chris

Episode 239

LISTENER SHOUTOUTS:

This week we had a check in from a listener named Katie:

  • “I just made $25 on Upwork! It doesn’t sound like much, but this full-time paralegal and mom of an infant is beginning her side hustle. Why did I start? Because my family has debt and I want to help my husband pay it off. This is the first step in giving my son a more secure financial future. Don’t know if I’ll be a VA as my side hustle or something else, but I have to start somewhere.”

If you have something you’d like to ask me or an update you’d like to share, I’d love to hear from you! Leave me a voice message on the website or call in to the Side Hustle Hotline (Dial 844-9-HUSTLE // 844-948-7853), and your question may be featured on the show!

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. 233 – A media producer receives national attention when she tries her hand at making edible fidget spinner cookies
  • Ep. 234 – A marketing director for a Connecticut health facility converts her passion for unique, vintage finds into a reselling side hustle
  • Ep. 235 – Low overhead and minimal time commitments earn big avocados for a geofilter marketing service
  • Ep. 236 – A style-savvy police officer creates a fashionable subscription service serving men and women nationwide
  • Ep. 237 – In the face of adversity, a woman creates a series of online courses teaching the art of baking sourdough bread. Stop loafing around! If she can do it, you can too
  • Ep. 238 – Knowledge of local culture—and an extended Moroccan family—help an IT manager set up a side business importing and selling jewelry

Inspiration is good; inspiration combined with action is better. Now get back to work!

Yours in the revolution,

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Side Hustle Publication Countdown:

In 22 days (September 19th!), my new book, Side Hustle, will launch—and I can’t wait to share it with you!

The book builds on the lessons from the show and presents a step-by-step, 27-day plan to help you create a new source of income without quitting your day job.

MORE NEWS IS COMING SOON, BUT FOR NOW:

Here’s what’s coming up next…

Each week I’ll feature more stories from people who are starting side hustles without quitting their job. Here’s a sneak peek of what’s coming next week:

  • A Canadian hospitality employee creates a line of tempting teas that grow to sell $60,000-80,000 a month on Amazon.com
  • How a food blogger creates a sugar-free line of ketchup alternatives after being diagnosed with diabetes and lands her products in major stores across the country
  • After teaching himself to roast coffee—nearly burning down his apartment in the process—a California man gets creative and uses a social network to grow his hustle

Do you have a side hustle story you’d like to share? Fill out the Side Hustle School submission form and your story may be featured on the show!

Also, if you’re interested in joining the Side Hustle Society, visit our Society page to get notified when it goes live!

Resources

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Create your online store with Shopify using an exclusive discount for Side Hustle School listeners. For a limited time, get a free 21-day trial and a 10% discount for a whole year.

Many Side Hustle School listeners are building sites using Shopify's easy-to-learn platform. Try it free today! Learn More

Quote of the Day
"Here’s what’s amazing about this world: someone can use a skill like baking, combined with the tools of technology, to create a whole new life"
—#SideHustleSchool

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To infinity and beyond,

Chris Guillebeau

WEEKLY RECAP: Pay Attention to the Ideas In Your Head!

Notes from Chris

Episode 232

LISTENER Q&A:

This week we have listener questions from Sarah in Ottawa, Canada and Randy in San Mateo, CA:

  • Sarah is looking to start a side hustle as a copywriter because she loves to write and uses it in her current day job in the health field. She’s heard that LinkedIn is a great resource for copywriters, but she’s hesitant to use it for this purpose because she’s not sure if it would be appropriate for her to add that she’s starting a side hustle as a copywriter while working at her day job. Her question—what is the proper etiquette for someone managing a side hustle with a full-time job?
  • Randy is having issues finding enough people to Beta test his app, and he’s wondering what kind of resources are available to someone looking for people to test out their service.

    For those of you who may not have caught it, we actually featured Randy and his side hustle back in Ep. 154. I think this is a great project that could benefit from traditional PR like Helpareporter.com.

**Tune into the Weekly Recap to hear my responses to Sarah and Randy.

If you have something you’d like to ask me or an update you’d like to share, I’d love to hear from you! Leave me a voice message on the website or call in to the Side Hustle Hotline (Dial 844-9-HUSTLE // 844-948-7853), and your question may be featured on the show!

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. 226 – A Starbucks employee with a love for Pacific Northwest beer stumbles upon a profitable endeavor helping breweries become compliant with website age verification
  • Ep. 227 – No, it’s not a lop-sided story: this college student pays her way through school by raising rabbits. Hop to it!
  • Ep. 228 – Upon losing her job, this Washington, DC government analyst and fashion lover didn’t panic… she started a side hustle
  • Ep. 229 – A man grows a beard, and the rest is history. We weren’t sure about this bearded side hustling story, but then it grew on us
  • Ep. 230 – Introducing the high-end toothbrush with low startup costs: this man earns $1,000 a month on the side. Total startup costs were just $760!
  • Ep. 231 – A new mother starts a magazine about bravery and vulnerability

Inspiration is good; inspiration combined with action is better. Now get back to work!

Yours in the revolution,

cg-sig-newsletter

Side Hustle Publication Countdown:

In 29 days (September 19th!), my new book, Side Hustle, will launch—and I can’t wait to share it with you!

The book builds on the lessons from the show and presents a step-by-step, 27-day plan to help you create a new source of income without quitting your day job.

MORE NEWS IS COMING SOON, BUT FOR NOW:

Here’s what’s coming up next…

Each week I’ll feature more stories from people who are starting side hustles without quitting their job. Here’s a sneak peek of what’s coming next week:

  • A media producer receives national attention when she tries her hand at making edible fidget spinner cookies
  • A marketing director for a Connecticut health facility converts her passion for unique, vintage finds into a reselling side hustle
  • Low overhead and minimal time commitments earn big avocados for a geofilter marketing service
  • In the face of adversity, a woman creates a series of online courses teaching the art of baking sourdough bread. Stop loafing around! If she can do it, you can too

Do you have a side hustle story you’d like to share? Fill out the Side Hustle School submission form and your story may be featured on the show!

Also, if you’re interested in joining the Side Hustle Society, visit our Society page to get notified when it goes live!

Resources

GET $625 IN FREE TRAVEL

Earn 50,000 travel rewards points (enough for 2 round-trip plane tickets or $625 in travel credit). You'll also earn 2x points on all travel and dining spend, with zero foreign transaction fees.

I use this card every day all over the world! ✈️ Learn More

CREATE YOUR ONLINE STORE

Create your online store with Shopify using an exclusive discount for Side Hustle School listeners. For a limited time, get a free 21-day trial and a 10% discount for a whole year.

Many Side Hustle School listeners are building sites using Shopify's easy-to-learn platform. Try it free today! Learn More

Quote of the Day
"What’s in your head? If you have an idea that’s been floating around for a while, ask yourself what practical steps you can take to turn it into action."
—#SideHustleSchool

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Cook with Blue Apron!

Supporting the sponsors keeps the show free. Today’s episode of Side Hustle School is brought to you by Blue Apron. 👩‍🍳

Check out this week’s menu and get your first three meals FREE, with free shipping. Get ready to say mmmmmm.
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Like the Show? Leave a Rating!

Side Hustle School is for you! If you’re enjoying it, please take a quick moment to leave a rating or write a quick review. It's really easy and it makes a difference! ✅

It also makes a huge difference when you tell your friends about the show. Remember, it's 100% free and listener-supported.


Here's How

Keep in Touch

There’s a new story every single day on Side Hustle School. Episodes are produced to be short and to the point—I know you’re busy. Be sure you subscribe to get instant notification of the day’s broadcast!


To infinity and beyond,

Chris Guillebeau

WEEKLY RECAP: Hungry Crossfitters, Monogrammed Scarves, & Cat Portraits

Notes from Chris

Episode 225

LISTENER Q&A:

This week we have listener questions from Tom and Erin:

  • Tom is a middle school Math and Robotics teacher by day, and he does freelance voice over work by night. He says his story is very similar to Parker’s story in Ep. 5 since he’s also on Fiverr, and he’s at a point where his prices are relatively high raking in $4-600/month with just 10-12 orders. He recently received a voice-over request through his website though, and he ended up accepting that payment through PayPal. His question—what are the pros and cons of going through a service like Fiverr where they take a percentage of his revenue vs. handling his own payments through PayPal where he doesn’t have a guarantee of payment?
  • Erin started two blogs using affiliate programs after listening to Side Hustle School, but while she’s been getting some sales and a lot of click throughs, about 80% of the click-throughs aren’t generating any income for her. She’s not quite sure why some things are generating income while most of them are not, and she’s looking for resources that would better explain the Amazon Affiliate Program so that she can best utilize this channel.

**Tune into the Weekly Recap to hear my responses to Tom and Erin.

If you have something you’d like to ask me or an update you’d like to share, I’d love to hear from you! Leave me a voice message on the website or call in to the Side Hustle Hotline (Dial 844-9-HUSTLE // 844-948-7853), and your question may be featured on the show!

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. 219 – Frustrated by the lack of real food bars devoid of added sugar and weird ingredients they couldn’t pronounce, two hungry fitness enthusiasts create their own tasty paleo bars and hustle their way to multiple six-figures
  • Ep. 220 – After raising millions of dollars through crowdfunding at his day job, one man leverages his knowledge to start a side hustle helping others launch successful campaigns
  • Ep. 221 – Trying to wrap the world in a little more love, a TV Producer starts a side hustle slinging personalized monogrammed scarves and giving a percent of her proceeds to charities benefiting education
  • Ep. 222 – Fascinated by Balinese culture, a San Francisco native starts an import business to help preserve traditional art
  • Ep. 223 – A 21-year-old college student combines her obsession with pets and love for painting to pay her way through school with customized animal portraits
  • Ep. 224 – A German couple create a personalized jewelry shop taking the fleeting memories of childhood and turning them into gorgeous memories that last forever

Inspiration is good; inspiration combined with action is better. Now get back to work!

Yours in the revolution,

cg-sig-newsletter

Side Hustle Publication Countdown:

In 36 days (September 19th!), my new book, Side Hustle, will launch—and I can’t wait to share it with you!

The book builds on the lessons from the show and presents a step-by-step, 27-day plan to help you create a new source of income without quitting your day job.

MORE NEWS IS COMING SOON, BUT FOR NOW:

Here’s what’s coming up next…

Each week I’ll feature more stories from people who are starting side hustles without quitting their job. Here’s a sneak peek of what’s coming next week:

  • A man grows a beard and nurtures a $500 a month side hustle as well
  • Starbucks employee creates a six-figure hustle helping breweries and eventually quits his job
  • An animal lover breeds rabbits and is able to use that money to graduate from college completely debt free
  • Marketing coordinator realizes her lifelong dream of starting her own magazine

Do you have a side hustle story you’d like to share? Fill out the Side Hustle School submission form and your story may be featured on the show!

Also, if you’re interested in joining the Side Hustle Society, visit our Society page to get notified when it goes live!

Resources

GET $625 IN FREE TRAVEL

Earn 50,000 travel rewards points (enough for 2 round-trip plane tickets or $625 in travel credit). You'll also earn 2x points on all travel and dining spend, with zero foreign transaction fees.

I use this card every day all over the world! ✈️ Learn More

CREATE YOUR ONLINE STORE

Create your online store with Shopify using an exclusive discount for Side Hustle School listeners. For a limited time, get a free 21-day trial and a 10% discount for a whole year.

Many Side Hustle School listeners are building sites using Shopify's easy-to-learn platform. Try it free today! Learn More

Quote of the Day
"Consider whether what you do today has meaning on its own, not just as something that will live on forever."
—#SideHustleSchool

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Side Hustle School is for you! If you’re enjoying it, please take a quick moment to leave a rating or write a quick review. It's really easy and it makes a difference! ✅

It also makes a huge difference when you tell your friends about the show. Remember, it's 100% free and listener-supported.


Here's How

Keep in Touch

There’s a new story every single day on Side Hustle School. Episodes are produced to be short and to the point—I know you’re busy. Be sure you subscribe to get instant notification of the day’s broadcast!


To infinity and beyond,

Chris Guillebeau

WEEKLY RECAP: Baseballs, Rocket Science, and Personal Shopping

Notes from Chris

Episode 218

LISTENER Q&A:

This week we have listener questions from Alissa in Minneapolis, MN and Justin:

  • Alissa is a writer by trade, and she currently has a corporate job which she loves. However, she figures that if she can make some money doing other things she enjoys on the side, why not? She started a tutoring business which has been going well, but she recently started blogging through the voice of her dog and both her blog and Instagram account have received a positive response.

    She just signed up to be an Amazon affiliate so that she can monetize her blog, but she’s not sure if she should stick to pet-related products since it’s a blog told through the voice of her dog or if she should look for best-selling items and place those and other high priced products strategically on her blog.

  • Justin is looking to start a side hustle because he wants to have the option to work part-time whenever he’d like and invest his future in something of his own creation, but he’s struggling in the ‘idea phase’ of side hustle development. He’s looking for any helpful tips that could help him get started.

**Tune into the Weekly Recap to hear my responses to Alissa and Justin.

If you have something you’d like to ask me or an update you’d like to share, I’d love to hear from you! Leave me a voice message on the website or call in to the Side Hustle Hotline (Dial 844-9-HUSTLE // 844-948-7853), and your question may be featured on the show!

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. 212 – A Maryland high-school student parlays his love of baseball into a lucrative sports memorabilia side hustle
  • Ep. 213 – An entertainment industry professional transforms her body butter holiday gifts into a quickly growing Etsy store and craft show side hustle
  • Ep. 214 – Two friends in Germany create a side hustle manufacturing funeral urns that double as personalized works of art
  • Ep. 215 – Herbal medicine isn’t rocket science, but this rocket scientist discovers a side hustle when she turns to herbal medicine in order to treat her immune diseases
  • Ep. 216 – This clothing subscription service delivers a box of children’s clothes to parents in The Netherlands each month. It’s a close-knit competition, but you’re tailored to win!
  • Ep. 217 – Tired of a road warrior’s tangle of cables and plugs, a Hong-Kong-based entrepreneur makes chargers and adapters truly current

Inspiration is good; inspiration combined with action is better. Now get back to work!

Yours in the revolution,

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Side Hustle Publication Countdown:

In 43 days (September 19th!), my new book, Side Hustle, will launch—and I can’t wait to share it with you!

The book builds on the lessons from the show and presents a step-by-step, 27-day plan to help you create a new source of income without quitting your day job.

MORE NEWS IS COMING SOON, BUT FOR NOW:

Here’s what’s coming up next…

Each week I’ll feature more stories from people who are starting side hustles without quitting their job. Here’s a sneak peek of what’s coming next week:

  • Television casting producer who makes monogrammed scarves, earning up to $20,000 a month
  • How one fashionista started a boutique after getting fired while pregnant and earns $500 to $1500 a month
  • How a fiction writer plots a unique path to profit
  • Portland native Derek Murphy has carved out a creative life—writing and publishing dark fantasy and sci-fi books—while also making a sustainable income

Do you have a side hustle story you’d like to share? Fill out the Side Hustle School submission form and your story may be featured on the show!

Also, if you’re interested in joining the Side Hustle Society, visit our Society page to get notified when it goes live!

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EXTENDED CUT #7: Pricing Your Product or Service

Notes from Chris

Episode x07

When you’re starting a new product or service, how do you know what to price it at? Good news: there’s a simple method you can use that will take you less than 10 minutes to apply.

If you’re struggling with pricing your product or service, here are a couple of quick highlights from this Extended Cut:

  • 1. Ask yourself: what is your time worth? Nobody can answer this question but you, and you have to be honest with yourself regarding what you’re willing to accept for the time you put into your side hustle.
  • 2. Set your initial prices on the higher end of the range that your customers are willing to pay. After all, if you can make more money for your time or product, why not see if it’s an option?

EPISODES MENTIONED IN THIS EXTENDED CUT:

Inspiration is good; inspiration combined with action is better. Now get back to work!

Yours in the revolution,

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WEEKLY RECAP: What Should You Name Your Side Hustle Idea?

Notes from Chris

Episode 204

LISTENER Q&A:

This week we had a couple of listener emails and a listener question from Liz in South Carolina:

  • Liz feels that she’s finally landed on a viable side hustle idea—she’s researched it, priced it, and is even using skills that she already has. She even thinks that her start-up costs will be low and totally manageable! All of this has Liz squarely on the right path, however, she has one road block on her side hustle journey: picking out a name for her side hustle. She can’t really launch her side hustle website or build a brand without it, so she’s looking for a way to pick out a name quickly so that she can get the ball rolling.

    If you’re like Liz and are struggling to find a name for your side hustle, here are two tips for picking out something that will lead you on the path to side hustle success: 1) be descriptive (For examples, see Ep. 158 & Ep. 201 and 2) don’t be afraid to pick something clever (For examples, see Ep. 27 & Ep. 198).

**Tune into the Weekly Recap to hear a couple listener updates and get a more in-depth look at these two naming tips!

If you have something you’d like to ask me or an update you’d like to share, I’d love to hear from you! Leave me a voice message on the website or call in to the Side Hustle Hotline (Dial 844-9-HUSTLE // 844-948-7853), and your question may be featured on the show!

CHRIS’ RECOMMENDATIONS:

If you’re interested in creating your own e-commerce website but aren’t sure where to start, Shopify has just released a special video series that you may find useful! This comprehensive series is free to you, and Shopify is also offering a 21-day free trial so that you can see if Shopify is right for you.

—>Visit the video series page to learn more!

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. 198 – From smuggling diamonds in a grocery bag on a fast moving train to secret meetings in the shadows of St. Paul Cathedral at sunset, this Special Agent dedicates her time to helping suitors looking for “yes”
  • Ep. 199 – A long love affair with the Sci-fi genre helps this side hustler build an empire—both imaginary and real—through his successful comic books and audio drama podcasts
  • Ep. 200 – A brother-and-sister duo learns about entrepreneurship first hand when they create a side hustle baking and selling bread at their local farmer’s market. Each of them purchases their first car with the profits!
  • Ep. 201 – In the North African city of Marrakech, an American expat starts a project that she hopes will earn $200/month in spending money. It ends up earning more than $5,000 a month
  • Ep. 202 – More than 20,000 people apply to Physician Assistant programs every year. This recent graduate gets paid to coach and prepare students for interviews
  • Ep. 203 – A high-school teacher turns his love for woodworking and business into lessons for his students, but it’s really he who’s doing all the learning

Inspiration is good; inspiration combined with action is better. Now get back to work!

Yours in the revolution,

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Side Hustle Publication Countdown:

In 57 days (September 19th!), my new book, Side Hustle, will launch—and I can’t wait to share it with you!

The book builds on the lessons from the show and presents a step-by-step, 27-day plan to help you create a new source of income without quitting your day job.

MORE NEWS IS COMING SOON, BUT FOR NOW:

Here’s what’s coming up next…

Each week I’ll feature more stories from people who are starting side hustles without quitting their job. Here’s a sneak peek of what’s coming next week:

  • A marketing executive sees an opportunity to fulfill a niche tourism need in an up-and-coming vacation spot and wine region in Prince Edward County and helps others appreciate the beauty of the area over glasses of wine
  • Three friends create a side hustle helping others hack their morning habits for healthier and more productive mornings so that they can wake up at 5am and have the best morning, every morning
  • A former graphic designer turns a personal thirty-day challenge into a growing photography brand after realizing that the world could use more opportunities to celebrate

Do you have a side hustle story you’d like to share? Fill out the Side Hustle School submission form and your story may be featured on the show!

Resources

GET $625 IN FREE TRAVEL

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I use this card every day all over the world! ✈️ Learn More

CREATE YOUR ONLINE STORE

Create your online store with Shopify using an exclusive discount for Side Hustle School listeners. For a limited time, get a free 21-day trial and a 10% discount for a whole year.

Many Side Hustle School listeners are building sites using Shopify's easy-to-learn platform. Try it free today! Learn More

Quote of the Day
"When you’re naming your side hustle, try to choose a name that makes the purpose of it very obvious."
—#SideHustleSchool

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Side Hustle School is for you! If you’re enjoying it, please take a quick moment to leave a rating or write a quick review. It's really easy and it makes a difference! ✅

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To infinity and beyond,

Chris Guillebeau

Weekly Recap: Free Video Training + How to Start a Workshop

Notes from Chris

Episode 197

LISTENER Q&A:

This week we had a listener email from Julie and a listener question from Melinda:

  • Julie wrote in to say that she has officially launched her side hustle, ‘Peace, Love, and Sisters‘—a weekend workshop for sisters. She got the idea for her side hustle after attending a couple’s workshop with her husband, and she realized that there was an opportunity to create something similar for sisters since there wasn’t really a venue for such a thing.
  • Melinda is a high school English teacher with a Masters in Communication, and she’s considering starting a side hustle as a workshop facilitator where she would teach others how to create meaningful workshops. Someone she knows recommended that she join this Association that would facilitate networking and connections, but Melinda says the fees are a little much for her current budget. Her question—should she join this Association anyways because its benefits outweigh the costs, or are there other ways she can network with those in her field?

**To hear more about Julie’s side hustle update and Melinda’s listener question plus my response, tune into the Weekly Recap.

If you have something you’d like to ask me or an update you’d like to share, I’d love to hear from you! Leave me a voice message on the website or call in to the Side Hustle Hotline (Dial 844-9-HUSTLE // 844-948-7853), and your question may be featured on the show!

CHRIS’ RECOMMENDATIONS:

If you’re interested in creating your own e-commerce website but aren’t sure where to start, Shopify has just released a special video series that you may find useful! This comprehensive series is free to you, and Shopify is also offering a 21-day free trial so that you can see if Shopify is right for you.

—>Visit the video series page to learn more!

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. 191 – After being given a ‘write a business plan’ assignment for school, this 14-year-old created an actual business instead
  • Ep. 192 – A New York-based art director has a difficult time finding a job that fits both her financial and creative needs, so she learns to think creatively with her ‘anything goes’ design hustle
  • Ep. 193 – A pilot in the Pacific Northwest uses his love of the land and his skills in the air to create a profitable side hustle
  • Ep. 194 – Banking on a universal love of chocolate, a former temp worker creates a unique side hustle leading guided tours that allow tourists to eat their way through London’s chocolate shops
  • Ep. 195 – A couple in Virginia ‘home’ in on a side hustle renting out white doves for weddings and special events
  • Ep. 196 – After being inspired by social good companies like TOMS, a woman in London creates a yoga accessories business that focuses on empowering women worldwide

Inspiration is good; inspiration combined with action is better. Now get back to work!

Yours in the revolution,

cg-sig-newsletter

Side Hustle Publication Countdown:

In 64 days (September 19th!), my new book, Side Hustle, will launch—and I can’t wait to share it with you!

The book builds on the lessons from the show and presents a step-by-step, 27-day plan to help you create a new source of income without quitting your day job.

MORE NEWS IS COMING SOON, BUT FOR NOW:

Here’s what’s coming up next…

Each week I’ll feature more stories from people who are starting side hustles without quitting their job. Here’s a sneak peek of what’s coming next week:

  • A wedding ring advice service from the UK called Agent Engagement
  • A couple in German goes to Denmark on holiday, then starts an arts & crafts side hustle that brings in 2/3rds of their income
  • A profit-earning photography series featuring confetti (yes, it makes up to several thousand dollars a month)
  • Mommee Coffee, a coffee-brand specifically for pregnant and breast-feeding mothers

Do you have a side hustle story you’d like to share? Fill out the Side Hustle School submission form and your story may be featured on the show!

Resources

GET $625 IN FREE TRAVEL

Earn 50,000 travel rewards points (enough for 2 round-trip plane tickets or $625 in travel credit). You'll also earn 2x points on all travel and dining spend, with zero foreign transaction fees.

I use this card every day all over the world! ✈️ Learn More

CREATE YOUR ONLINE STORE

Create your online store with Shopify using an exclusive discount for Side Hustle School listeners. For a limited time, get a free 21-day trial and a 10% discount for a whole year.

Many Side Hustle School listeners are building sites using Shopify's easy-to-learn platform. Try it free today! Learn More

Quote of the Day
"Once you know you’re making something that people will want, the most important question to ask is, ‘Where will you find these people?’"
—#SideHustleSchool

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Side Hustle School is for you! If you’re enjoying it, please take a quick moment to leave a rating or write a quick review. It's really easy and it makes a difference! ✅

It also makes a huge difference when you tell your friends about the show. Remember, it's 100% free and listener-supported.
Here's How

Keep in Touch

There’s a new story every single day on Side Hustle School. Episodes are produced to be short and to the point—I know you’re busy. Be sure you subscribe to get instant notification of the day’s broadcast!


To infinity and beyond,

Chris Guillebeau