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.
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Weekly Recap #20: Frozen Bread, Terrariums, and...
In our twentieth weekly recap, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week. Also: more listener Q&A!
11 min
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#140 - Oncology Nurse Creates Products to Regro...
After kicking cancer to the curb, a Texas oncology nurse discovers the power of essential oils for hair regrowth and launches her own handmade hair care line.
8 min
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#139 - Florist & Sculpture Professor Make Presi...
Adventures in creating homemade presents for friends and family lead a Beyoncé-obsessed duo to lip balm world domination. Bonus: learn Abraham Lincoln’s favorite dessert recipes.
6 min
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#138 - Hip Hop Glitter Pendants Sell $60,000 on...
A web developer and a faceless artist in Florida team up with celebrities on Instagram to promote hip hop glitter pendants. Thug life has never looked so shiny!
8 min
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#137 - Australian Hacker Creates Passive Income...
A web developer develops an audio system that helps medical students memorize human anatomy. Seven years later, it still produces $800/month in profit.
14 min
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#136 - Corn Syrup Allergy Leads to Booming Bake...
After a doctor diagnoses her husband with a corn syrup allergy, a healthcare analyst mixes up a line of healthy, sweet baked goods that turns into a stable second income.
9 min
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#135 - British Man Builds Terrariums for £600 M...
An avid plant collector in the UK makes the most out of a temporary unemployment situation by building and selling glass terrariums.
8 min
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Weekly Recap #19: Scavenger Hunts, Bow Ties, & ...
In our nineteenth weekly recap, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week. Also: more listener Q&A!
14 min
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#133 - Psychologist Earns $74,000 Helping Stude...
After overcoming childhood barriers, Shirag Shemmassian leveraged his educational success to launch an admissions assistance side hustle.
6 min
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#132 - Hair Salon Owner Designs Mittens for Col...
An avid runner has a difficult time finding gloves or mittens that feel comfortable enough for running while also keep her fingers warm in the winter. She decides to make her own and pursues a patent for her idea.
8 min
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#131 - Equine Lover Makes $5,000; Stables Busin...
A former NASA employee with an unbridled enthusiasm for horseback riding changes her hustle strategy and proves she’s no one trick pony. We’re not horsing around!
7 min
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#130 - Resourceful College Dropout Earns Two Pa...
A corporate employee takes charge over a new branch of the company he works at and ends up creating a second income for himself. Don’t fire your boss… get them to pay you twice!
7 min
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#129 - College Buddies Create $15,000 Bow Tie H...
After making the decision to upgrade their wardrobes, two Virginia college students start a bow tie side hustle.
9 min
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#128 - Epic Scavenger Hunt Becomes 6-Figure Income
An event planner creates a competitive scavenger hunt game that takes place across Boston. Can you really make money while having so much fun?
9 min
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Weekly Recap #18: Barking Up the Right Tree
In our eighteenth weekly recap, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week. Also: more listener Q&A!
9 min
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#126 - “Sign Hustle" Biz Produces $50,000/Year ...
A Tennessee man starts a low-tech, low-stress side hustle and creates a substantial side income working only on the weekend. No website needed!
7 min
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#125 - Blogger Shifts From Products to Sponsors...
Sometimes a shift is all you need to get on the right track. This blogger was able to get out of debt and make $82,000 last year while working two hours a day before and after his real job.
9 min
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#124 - Hand-Stamped Feminist Jewelry Earns $25,...
She’s loud, she’s proud, and she’s wielding a hammer to smash the patriarchy with her hand-stamped feminist jewelry line.
6 min
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#123 - “Uber for Lawn Care” Mows Down the Compe...
Four friends take a whack at the lawn care industry’s weeds and find ways to better connect vendors and customers.
9 min
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#122 - Dog Lover Turns At-Home Baking Into Bark...
A Michigan-based dog owner uses her baking hobby to launch a gourmet, healthy dog treat business. Don’t stop retrievin’!
7 min
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#121 - House Arrest Leads to $500,000 Food Truc...
While serving time after a run in with the law, one man and his cousin get creative in the kitchen, then launch a successful food truck, catering, and restaurant business in rural Pennsylvania.
7 min
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Weekly Recap #17: Midnight Cookie Delivery, Pho...
In our seventeenth weekly recap, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week. Also: more listener Q&A!
9 min
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#119 - “Cosplay” Photographer Earns $47,000 fro...
A Texas photographer combines his love for art and science fiction to add magic to his photography specializing in cosplay and all things geek.
8 min
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#118 - Los Angeles Designer Runs Mobile Yoga St...
An on-location, by appointment yoga studio helps a UX designer earn an additional $40,000 a year working only a few hours each week.
6 min
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#117 - Shopify Employee Manufactures Handmade D...
A couple brings their love of handmade wooden accessories, technology, and design to life with a side hustle manufacturing handmade wooden desk accessories and phone cases.
8 min