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Side Hustle School

Side Hustle School

Chris Guillebeau 3496 Episodes Jul 26, 2026

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 hear a different story of someone who's started a side hustle, including what went well, how they 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 and other books.

Episodes

Ep. 3494 - STORY: The 50 Shades of Editing Romance Novels
Ep. 3494 - STORY: The 50 Shades of Editing Romance Novels Jul 26, 2026 8:43 A corporate recruiter pursues a steamy side business editing romance novels. Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting their job. This year, the show includes free guided lessons and listener Q&A several days each week.Show notes: SideHustleSchool.comEmail: team@sidehustleschool.comBe on the sh
Ep. 3493 - Q&A: "I sold more by raising my prices—is that wrong??”
Ep. 3493 - Q&A: "I sold more by raising my prices—is that wrong??” Jul 25, 2026 4:10 Today’s listener has a moral dilemma: they made more money by raising their prices! (Wait, what’s wrong with that? Listen to their question to find out.) Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting their job. This year, the show includes free guided lessons and listener Q&A several days each week.Show
Ep. 3492 - STORY: Failure Friday: “My business partner was a convicted felon…”
Ep. 3492 - STORY: Failure Friday: “My business partner was a convicted felon…” Jul 24, 2026 6:22 In this week’s Failure Friday segment, we hear from Alan Perlman, the founder of a drone training company. His business now brings in seven figures a year, but it started with a rocky partnership.Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting their job. This year, the show includes free guided lessons and listene
Ep. 3491 - TBT: “Kindness Kits” Spread Love and Draw Positive Returns
Ep. 3491 - TBT: “Kindness Kits” Spread Love and Draw Positive Returns Jul 23, 2026 6:28 In this week’s “Throwback Thursday / Where are they now?” segment, we hear from someone selling an unusual product that’s one-part social cause and one-part profitable business. What’s changed since we first featured him?Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting their job. This year, the show includes free g
Ep. 3490 - Q&A: “How can I make a product to help with applied learning?”
Ep. 3490 - Q&A: “How can I make a product to help with applied learning?” Jul 22, 2026 4:33 This listener wants to help people learn more actively. Sounds good, but how does it become a product or service? Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting their job. This year, the show includes free guided lessons and listener Q&A several days each week.Show notes: SideHustleSchool.comEmail:
Ep. 3489 - Q&A: “I’d like to sell an Apple Watch guide…”
Ep. 3489 - Q&A: “I’d like to sell an Apple Watch guide…” Jul 21, 2026 4:30 Today’s listener wants to make money helping people set up and get the best use out of their new smartwatch. What’s the best course of action?Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting their job. This year, the show includes free guided lessons and listener Q&A several days each week.Show notes: Side
Ep. 3488 - First $1,000: “I had literally zero intention of running a business…”
Ep. 3488 - First $1,000: “I had literally zero intention of running a business…” Jul 20, 2026 7:23 In this week’s First $1,000 segment, we hear from Lindsay Gordon, who left a career at Google to become a “career coach for analytically-minded people.” Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting their job. This year, the show includes free guided lessons and listener Q&A several days each week.Show
Ep. 3487 - STORY: Chemical Engineer Zips Up Solution for Baggy Shirts
Ep. 3487 - STORY: Chemical Engineer Zips Up Solution for Baggy Shirts Jul 19, 2026 7:47 When an engineer receives a ridiculously baggy work shirt, he grabs it by the collar and designs a DIY tailoring device. Four years later, he’s sold $150,000 of them. Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting their job. This year, the show includes free guided lessons and listener Q&A several days e
Ep. 3486 - Q&A: “I’d like to sell a toolkit to sole proprietors…”
Ep. 3486 - Q&A: “I’d like to sell a toolkit to sole proprietors…” Jul 18, 2026 4:24 Today’s listener has an idea to sell a toolkit to help sole proprietors become more efficient. What are the pros and cons of this idea? Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting their job. This year, the show includes free guided lessons and listener Q&A several days each week.Show notes: SideH
Ep. 3485 - STORY: Atlanta Lawyer Walks Into Food Tour Biz
Ep. 3485 - STORY: Atlanta Lawyer Walks Into Food Tour Biz Jul 17, 2026 7:07 An Atlanta lawyer creates a thriving and unexpected walking tour business.Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting their job. This year, the show includes free guided lessons and listener Q&A several days each week.Show notes: SideHustleSchool.comEmail: team@sidehustleschool.comBe on the show: Side
Ep. 3484 - TBT: Multilingual Insurance Agent Creates Translation Course
Ep. 3484 - TBT: Multilingual Insurance Agent Creates Translation Course Jul 16, 2026 7:37 In this week’s “Throwback Thursday” segment, we hear from a multilingual insurance agent who creates an online course on the art of translation. Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting their job. This year, the show includes free guided lessons and listener Q&A several days each week.Show notes:&n
Ep. 3483 - Q&A: Are there any *good* MLM companies?
Ep. 3483 - Q&A: Are there any *good* MLM companies? Jul 15, 2026 4:02 Today’s listener is at risk of falling prey to a shady network marketing (MLM) company. How do we know it’s shady? Because it’s a network marketing company! Listen and learn.Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting their job. This year, the show includes free guided lessons and listener Q&A several days

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