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Side Hustle School

A daily show for everyone who works a regular job and wants to start an income-earning project on the side. In each episode, listeners will hear a different story of someone who's started a side hustle—along with what went well, how that person overcame challenges, and what happened as a result. The show is written and hosted by Chris Guillebeau, the New York Times bestselling author of The $100 Startup, The Happiness of Pursuit, and other books. Sales and Distribution by Lemonada Media https://lemonadamedia.com/

#2882 - TBT: The Unlikely Algae Entrepreneur

6 mins; November 21, 2024

#2881 - Q&A: “How to ask for and gather customer testimonials?”

5 mins; November 20, 2024

#2880 - Q&A: “How do you structure your day when balancing a 9-to-5 job?"

5 mins; November 19, 2024

#2879 - First $1,000: Turning Personal Photos into Custom Jigsaw Puzzles

7 mins; November 18, 2024

#2878 - Q&A: "How to use LinkedIn to find freelance clients?”

5 mins; November 17, 2024

#2877 - Q&A: “How to use side hustle experience to negotiate a raise?”

4 mins; November 16, 2024

#2876 - Failure Friday: Overworked Freelancer Gets Stressed Out

6 mins; November 15, 2024

#2875 - TBT: Paper Profits from Pop-Up Passion

6 mins; November 14, 2024

#2874 - Q&A: “How can introverts sell and market effectively?”

4 mins; November 13, 2024

#2873 - Q&A: “Tips for creating and monetizing ASMR content...”

5 mins; November 12, 2024

#2872 - First $1,000: Nurse Earns Income Prepping for Disaster

6 mins; November 11, 2024

#2871 - Q&A: “How to use storytelling to market a side hustle?”

5 mins; November 10, 2024

#2870 - Q&A: “What does it take to make the New York Times bestseller list?”

6 mins; November 09, 2024

#2869 - Failure Friday: The Virtual Workout Fitness Flop

7 mins; November 08, 2024

#2868 - TBT: Electrical Engineer Installs Smart Home Tech

5 mins; November 07, 2024

#2867 - Q&A: “Setting boundaries with clients … I need help!”

5 mins; November 06, 2024

#2866 - Q&A: "How can I use A/B testing to improve my website conversion rate?"

6 mins; November 05, 2024

#2865 - First $1,000: From Spreadsheets to Secret Shopping

5 mins; November 04, 2024

#2864 - Q&A: “How to assess market demand for your side hustle?”

5 mins; November 03, 2024

#2863 - Q&A: “What are some good business ideas for teens?”

4 mins; November 02, 2024

#2862 - Failure Friday: Stock Photo Platform Lowers Commissions

6 mins; November 01, 2024

#2861 - TBT: An Architect’s Side Hustle in 3D Real Estate Modeling

5 mins; October 31, 2024

#2860 - Q&A: “Launching a silent disco service!”

5 mins; October 30, 2024

#2859 - Q&A: “How do I find my ‘zone of genius’ for a side hustle?”

4 mins; October 29, 2024

#2858 - First $1,000: Mastering the Art of Product Launches

6 mins; October 28, 2024

#2857 - Q&A: “How do I price my first workshop??”

5 mins; October 27, 2024

#2856 - Q&A: “What pitfalls should you avoid when monetizing a passion?”

5 mins; October 26, 2024

#2855 - Failure Friday: Translation Mishap Derails Import Business

5 mins; October 25, 2024

#2854 - TBT: Acupressure Mats Are a Big Seller on Amazon!

6 mins; October 24, 2024

#2853 - Q&A: “How to create and sell custom Shopify themes?”

6 mins; October 23, 2024

#2852 - Q&A: “Tips for building a fitness brand on TikTok…”

5 mins; October 22, 2024

#2851 - First $1,000: Forager Uncovers Truffles for High-End Restaurants

6 mins; October 21, 2024

#2850 - Q&A: “How to monetize a podcast without traditional sponsorships?”

5 mins; October 20, 2024

#2849 - Q&A: “Best way to launch a book in 2025?”

6 mins; October 19, 2024

#2848 - Failure Friday: Why My “Alt MBA” Program Flopped

6 mins; October 18, 2024

#2847 - TBT: Mixing Drinks and Making Money in Aspen

5 mins; October 17, 2024

#2846 - Q&A: “"How can I transition from finance to my creative side hustle career?”

5 mins; October 16, 2024

#2845 - Q&A: “How to start a small marketing agency?”

5 mins; October 15, 2024

#2844 - First $1,000: Hospice Nurse Helps Families Prepare for Final Days

5 mins; October 14, 2024

#2843 - Q&A: "How can I explain reiki more effectively to potential clients?"

5 mins; October 13, 2024

#2842 - Q&A: “How to start a reselling business with limited storage?”

5 mins; October 12, 2024

#2841 - Failure Friday: The Corporate Gig Where I Undersold Myself

6 mins; October 11, 2024

#2840 - TBT: Austin Event Planner Goes Hard for SXSW

6 mins; October 10, 2024

#2839 - Q&A: "When is the right time to quit your job and go all-in?”

6 mins; October 09, 2024

#2838 - Q&A: “How can I diversify my side income streams?”

5 mins; October 08, 2024

#2837 - First $1,000: NYC Exotic Petsetter Cares for Bearded Dragons

6 mins; October 07, 2024

#2836 - Q&A: “How to reduce newsletter churn?”

5 mins; October 06, 2024

#2835 - Q&A: “How to start a successful membership site?”

5 mins; October 05, 2024

#2834 - Failure Friday: The Challenges of Helping Smokers Switch to Vaping

6 mins; October 04, 2024

#2833 - TBT: Building a Cross-Atlantic Real Estate Business

6 mins; October 03, 2024

#2832 - Q&A: “How to build an authentic personal brand?”

4 mins; October 02, 2024

#2831 - Q&A: “How to build and manage a remote team?”

4 mins; October 01, 2024

#2830 - First $1,000: Passive Income with YouTube Toy Reviews

4 mins; September 30, 2024

#2829 - Q&A: “Best practices for automated follow-up emails?”

5 mins; September 29, 2024

#2828 - Q&A: “What’s the best way to organize a meetup?”

5 mins; September 28, 2024

#2827 - Failure Friday: Lessons from a Candle Subscription Box

5 mins; September 27, 2024

#2826 - TBT: Turning Small Items into Big Profits

6 mins; September 26, 2024

#2825 - Q&A: “When can I start getting paid for YouTube views?”

4 mins; September 25, 2024

#2824 - Q&A: “How can I monetize my content on Threads?”

4 mins; September 24, 2024

#2823 - First $1,000: Artisan Chocolatier Hits Sweet Milestone

5 mins; September 23, 2024

#2822 - Q&A: “Can you start a reselling business without using eBay?”

5 mins; September 22, 2024

#2821 - Q&A: “Can I make money from writing fan fiction?”

4 mins; September 21, 2024

#2820 - Failure Friday: The Downside of DIY Platforms

5 mins; September 20, 2024

#2819 - TBT: Building a Range of Productivity Tools

5 mins; September 19, 2024

#2818 - Q&A: “My subscribers are paying for nothing…”

5 mins; September 18, 2024

#2817 - Q&A: “How can I identify and develop side hustle skills?”

5 mins; September 17, 2024

#2816 - First $1,000: Nashville Branding Agency Gets Personal

6 mins; September 16, 2024

#2815 - Q&A: “Should I get an expensive booth at a trade show?”

4 mins; September 15, 2024

#2814 - Q&A: “How can I turn organizational skills into a business?”

4 mins; September 14, 2024

#2813 - Failure Friday: IP Complaint Ends Anime T-Shirt Venture

6 mins; September 13, 2024

#2812 - TBT: Aquarium Maintenance Business Makes Splash

4 mins; September 12, 2024

#2811 - Q&A: “Creative ways to monetize a property rental…”

4 mins; September 11, 2024

#2810 - Q&A: “How can I monetize my drone piloting skills?”

4 mins; September 10, 2024

#2809 - First $1,000: Coffee Cart Business Brews Up Baltimore

5 mins; September 09, 2024

#2808 - Q&A: “How can we improve a non-profit membership drive?”

4 mins; September 08, 2024

#2807 - Q&A: “Should I write for Forbes for free?”

5 mins; September 07, 2024

#2806 - Failure Friday: Coder’s App Flops on Product Hunt

6 mins; September 06, 2024

#2805 - TBT: A Gamer’s Journey from Twitch to YouTube

6 mins; September 05, 2024

#2804 - Q&A: “Turning a viral video into income…”

5 mins; September 04, 2024

#2803 - Q&A: “Once you make a game or app, how can you distribute it?”

5 mins; September 03, 2024

#2802 - First $1,000: Turning Passion into Profit with Fantasy Maps

5 mins; September 02, 2024

#2801 - Q&A: “How can I sell clothes on Depop?”

5 mins; September 01, 2024

#2800 - Q&A: “How does anyone profit on Temu?

5 mins; August 31, 2024

#2799 - Failure Friday: Bouncing Back After Two Years of Discouragement

6 mins; August 30, 2024

#2798 - TBT: Project Manager Boosts Local Food Truck Owners

5 mins; August 29, 2024

#2797 - Q&A: “How to create engaging and profitable webinars?”

5 mins; August 28, 2024

#2796 - Q&A: “How can Pinterest drive traffic to an e-commerce store?”

5 mins; August 27, 2024

#2795 - First $1,000: Asian-Inspired Popcorn Delights in Vancouver

5 mins; August 26, 2024

#2794 - Q&A: “What’s the difference between dropshipping and FBA?”

5 mins; August 25, 2024

#2793 - Q&A: ”How do I monetize a podcast and grow my listener base?”

5 mins; August 24, 2024

#2792 - Failure Friday: The Case of the Disappearing Developer

6 mins; August 23, 2024

#2791 - TBT: Boosting Biotech Startups with Creative Ad Strategies

6 mins; August 22, 2024

#2790 - Q&A: “How can I manage multiple side hustles without burning out?”

5 mins; August 21, 2024

#2789 - Q&A: “How can I monetize my blog beyond ad placements?”

5 mins; August 20, 2024

#2788 - First $1K: 3D Modeling Skills Leads to International Business

6 mins; August 19, 2024

#2787 - Q&A: “How to market a unique contact management app?”

4 mins; August 18, 2024

#2786 - Q&A: “Can you make money reselling airline amenity kits?”

5 mins; August 17, 2024

#2785 - Failure Friday: A Year Spent Writing the Wrong Book

7 mins; August 16, 2024

#2784 - TBT: A Clothing Reseller’s Transition from Poshmark to Depop

7 mins; August 15, 2024

#2783 -Q&A: “How can I scale my art business using social media?”

4 mins; August 14, 2024

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