Side Hustle School
Chris Guillebeau / Onward Project
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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Nov 9, 2023 • 7min
#2504 - TBT: Las Vegas Concierge Sells Subscriptions & Savings
A Las Vegas concierge sells subscriptions and savings by offering tailored city experiences and building relationships with local businesses. They discuss scaling their side hustle, learning new skills, and the possibility of creating an app for automated advice and itinerary planning. They also seek listener input on future featured stories.
Nov 8, 2023 • 5min
#2503 - Q&A: “I want to help gamers get fit…”
A certified trainer wants to create tailored workout routines for gamers. They discuss merging fitness and gaming, standing out in the fitness market, creating a niche service like Nerd Fitness, and potential monetization methods.
Nov 7, 2023 • 5min
#2502 - Q&A: “What’s the deal with #BookTok?”
Explore the business model behind viral book trends on social media, such as #bookstagram and #BookTok. Discover how creators monetize book-related content and turn their passion for books into a profitable business. Gain insights into the popularity and monetization models of BookTok and Bookstagram, emphasizing the significance of building a consistent brand and substantial following to maximize earnings.
Nov 6, 2023 • 5min
#2501 - First $1,000: The Canadian Wilderness Experience Curator
A man in Alberta leads hikes and tours to wilderness areas, incorporating indigenous knowledge and local sites. He shares how he successfully launched and grew his curated wilderness experience, leveraging tiered pricing, social media marketing, collaborations with indigenous communities, and a user-friendly booking platform.
Nov 5, 2023 • 6min
#2500 - Q&A: “YouTube channel of the Unclaimed Baggage Center…”
Learn about an interesting side hustle involving unclaimed baggage and how it can be combined with storytelling and YouTube. Hear tips on reselling, incorporating storytelling through YouTube, and exploring monetization options.
Nov 4, 2023 • 6min
#2499 - Q&A: “Help! Mailchimp rejected my newsletter…”
This episode discusses the importance of having a mailing list, the limitations of relying on social media, and provides alternatives to MailChimp. It also explores the issue of a newsletter being flagged by MailChimp, offering advice on appealing the decision and suggesting alternative email providers.
Nov 3, 2023 • 8min
#2498 - Failure Friday: The Handmade Hustle Hassle
A handmade jewelry maker shares her experience of cutting corners in her business but ends up facing backlash from customers. Learn about her journey of overcoming challenges and rediscovering the importance of quality and customer satisfaction.
Nov 2, 2023 • 6min
#2497 - TBT: Speaking Agent for Authors Builds Out Roster
In this podcast, a longtime event planner transitions to helping authors and experts get paid speaking gigs. They discuss implementing automation systems, hosting webinars, refining pricing models, and adapting to virtual speaking engagements. The importance of adapting strategies in side hustles and entrepreneurial projects is also highlighted, including selling a website to focus on new endeavors and the evolution of paid speaking.
Nov 1, 2023 • 5min
#2496 - Q&A: “How can you make money from prediction markets?”
Explore the world of prediction markets like Augur, Kalshi, and PredictIt. Get tips for beginners and learn how to monetize your forecasting talents. Do your own research and have fun with prediction markets.
Oct 31, 2023 • 4min
#2495 - Q&A: “How can I future-proof my travel blog?”
Discover how to future-proof your travel blog's SEO strategy and stay ahead of evolving technology. Learn about SEO trends, voice search optimization, and the importance of user experience and engagement.
