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Side Hustle School

Chris Guillebeau
Side Hustle School
Etsy
Side Hustle
E-Commerce
Small Business
Youtube
Real Estate
Affiliate Marketing
Amazon
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Sales Slump
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Beard Oil
Facebook
Shopify
Social Media
Passive Income
Pricing Strategy
Chris Guillebeau

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 S... more

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Latest Episodes

Today’s caller has seen ads about becoming an independent airline courier. It sounds fun—but is this a viable business opportunity, a scam, or perhaps something else?

Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studi... more

In this week’s First $1,000 segment, we hear from Silver Picker, a college student turned coin reseller who makes $10,000 one summer from coins and metals he finds at estate sales. 

Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring deta... more

What starts as a silly idea to make a musical greeting card with no off-switch turns into a multiple six-figure, nonstop success for two brothers. 

Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who ea... more

This listener runs an online health coaching company. Her course content needs detailed illustrations, and she’s not an artist. What should she do?

Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who ea... more

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Joseph O'Bell
Founder of Vineyard Sun Sunglasses
Vineyard Sun Sunglasses (Austin, Texas)
Episode: Ep. 3548 - Failure Friday: Supplier Problem Harms Client Relationship
Steve Chu
Founder/Owner of Bumblebee Linens and My Wife Quit Her Job blog
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Episode: Ep. 3547 - TBT: Bumblebee Linens Builds a New Hive
Chelsea Myers
Founder of MCAT Math, side hustle selling a video tutorial series for MCAT prep
MCAT Math
Episode: Ep. 3546 - Q&A: “Where are my customers coming from?”
Karen Luna Ostasecki
Creative Director, founder of Sia Scotch Whiskey
Sia Scotch Whiskey
Episode: Ep. 3541 - STORY: American Woman Starts International Whisky Brand
Pardeep Guille
Founder of Cash Overflow, blogger focusing on financial products in India
Cash Overflow
Episode: Ep. 3540 - TBT: Blogger Explores Affiliate Marketing in India
Neil Parikh
CEO of Maid This franchise, a work-from-anywhere cleaning franchise focused on Airbnb and vacation rentals
Maid This Franchise
Episode: Ep. 3537 - First $1,000: “I wanted to be the guy with a laptop on the beach…”
Kent Yoshimura
Co-founder and CEO of Neuro
Neuro
Episode: Ep. 3533 - TBT: “Chewable Energy” Gum Sticks With Customers
Galen Elmore
Listener caller from Minneapolis seeking advice on public speaking as a side hustle
Independent public speaker
Episode: Ep. 3531 - Q&A: “Can I pursue public speaking as a side hustle?”
Jon Fisher
Caller with software sales background seeking monetization ideas for a blog
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Episode: Ep. 3528 - Q&A: “Is it still possible to start a blog?”

Host

Chris Guillebeau
Host of Side Hustle School; New York Times bestselling author focused on practical, scalable side-income ideas.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 4.4k ratings
  • I understand you need to monetize the podcast, and I respect that.

    But lately the balance feels way off — it honestly sounds like 70% ads and only 30% real content. The constant and lengthy ad segments are overwhelming and make it hard to stay engaged.

    I’m saying this as someone who genuinely enjoys the show. But if this doesn’t change and the ad load stays this heavy, I’ll probably stop listening.

    Podcast Addict
    1
    nathan
    7 months ago
  • Good content, annoying ads

    Great quick tips. But like 50% of the entire thing is ads. Super disappointing money grab :(

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    SquareLover
    United Statesa year ago
  • Good stuff!

    Thank you, it’s the little things we don’t think of!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    54321AK
    United Statesa year ago
  • Too many ads

    It could be way better if they didn’t have that many ads on very short episodes.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Vdfhbddgvxrg
    Australia2 years ago
  • I love the format of this podcast. Short, bite-size episodes full of great information.

    Audible
    5
    Mimi Gray
    United States2 years ago

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Ads are a frequent critique, with some listeners feeling ad load detracts from content.
Stories and guests are motivating and provide real-world inspiration for action.
Listeners appreciate the concise, tip-filled episodes that deliver practical steps for starting a side income.

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#176
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Apple Podcasts
#219
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Ep. 3546 - Q&A: “Where are my customers coming from?”
Q: How do I figure out where my customers are coming from?
Install website analytics (Google Analytics or a similar tool) to track traffic sources and behavior, and ask customers after checkout where they heard about you to complement the data.
Ep. 3545 - Q&A: “How can I publish my Army enlistment guide?”
Q: Is there anything wrong with this idea? If not, how can I sell thousands of this guide?
There isn't a fundamental problem with the idea; the key is to target the right audience (new enlistees), differentiate from generic information, and leverage trusted networks and testimonials. Start with a low price, provide exceptional actionable content, gather feedback, and aim for organic growth through credible recommendations and smart, limited advertising only after validating demand.
Ep. 3545 - Q&A: “How can I publish my Army enlistment guide?”
Q: How can I publish my Army Enlistment Guide?
Focus on building a highly practical, user-friendly guide tailored to subgroups of new enlistees, price it affordably (around $25 or less), collect feedback with a free early version to generate testimonials, and use discreet, non-promotional links to your guide in helpful, question-answer posts on communities like Reddit or Facebook groups to drive initial interest before expanding with paid ads later.
Ep. 3538 - Q&A: “I have 20 years of experience—how do I pick a niche?”
Q: I feel confident I can create great products for download, but how do I pick a niche?
The host suggests that instead of chasing completely new ideas, you should narrow your focus by identifying bottlenecks and repeated tasks across your past projects, then start with one highly useful, clearly defined product. Use constraints to guide the initial offering and iterate based on buyer feedback.
Ep. 3532 - Q&A: “I want to be a broker for overseas web developers…”
Q: Rebecca, can you explain your idea of acting as a broker between overseas web developers and US companies, and how you think you could profit from it?
The host suggests that success would hinge on defining a clear niche, leveraging personal project-management and communication strengths, and building strong relationships with both clients and developers. He cautions that there are already players in this space, so differentiating through a concrete path to market and a compelling competitive advantage is essential, with a willingness to pivot if first attempts don't succeed as the market evolves.

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A daily show focused on real-world side hustles, featuring people who built income-supplementing ventures while working traditional jobs. Episodes center on practical, actionable steps—idea validation, pricing, marketing, and scaling—told through concise, story-driven interviews and Q&A formats. Notable strengths include a consistently actionable toolkit for launching with lean budgets, plus a recurring emphasis on perseverance, community-building, and turning ideas into revenue. A common thread across episodes is turning low-risk experiments into tangible income, often highlighting niche markets and tangible customer outcomes.

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Recent guests on Side Hustle School include:

1. Joseph O'Bell
2. Steve Chu
3. Chelsea Myers
4. Karen Luna Ostasecki
5. Pardeep Guille
6. Neil Parikh
7. Kent Yoshimura
8. Galen Elmore

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