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Side Hustle School

Chris Guillebeau
Side Hustle School
Side Hustle
Small Business
Etsy
Youtube
Amazon
Real Estate
Kickstarter
E-Commerce
Paypal
Affiliate Marketing
Passive Income
Airbnb
Entrepreneurship
Facebook
Shopify
Pricing Strategy
Chris Guillebeau
Blogging
Face Painting

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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Today we’re going to hear from a CPA in the midwest who wants to focus on retaining clients. This is more important than finding new clients!

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

In this week’s “First $1,000” segment, we hear from the seller of Pretty Old Books. What started as an idea to sell vintage book sets on Etsy turned into an entirely different business model.

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

A systems administrator and lifelong guitar player generates thousands per month writing about his musical hobby. 

Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting t... more

Our listener has seen furniture stores offer non-stop sales. Is there any reason they can’t have a sale that never ends in their business? 

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

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Ronek Mehta
Physician, founder of Nerd Bugs
Nerd Bugs
Episode: Ep. 3568 - TBT: Physician Designs Plush Toys to Teach Anatomy
Raina Silvante
Founder of Day Job Dogwalkers
Day Job Dogwalkers (dog-walking service)
Episode: Ep. 3565 - First $1,000: “I got paid to walk dogs while on work calls…”
Anushka Arun
Founder of igoogle.io
igooogle.io
Episode: Ep. 3562 - Failure Friday: “My app kept crashing during the big pitch…”
Frank Mortimer
beekeeper, self-described bee man of New Jersey
Beekeeper, Bee People and the Bugs They Love (author)
Episode: Ep. 3558 - First $1,000: “Beekeeping is forced zen: be present or get stung!”
Janelle Sultan
Australian marketer who launched CPD Box
CPD Box
Episode: Ep. 3555 - STORY: Continuing Education Directory Earns Six Figures
Dale Janay
Founder of Savvy Sleepers Satin Pillow Cases
Savvy Sleepers
Episode: Ep. 3554 - TBT: Satin Pillowcases Inspire Dreamy Profits
Max Hockley
Coin reseller and educator known by the YouTube moniker Silver Picker
YouTube/Silver Picker
Episode: Ep. 3551 - First $1,000: “My roommate threw a wad of hundred-dollar bills on the table…”
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
Bumblebee Linens; mywifequitterjob.com
Episode: Ep. 3547 - TBT: Bumblebee Linens Builds a New Hive

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
    8 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.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#114
New Zealand/Business
Apple Podcasts
#115
Netherlands/Business
Apple Podcasts
#192
South Africa/Business

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Ep. 3560 - Q&A: “How can I rent out my spare bedroom on Airbnb?”
Q: What do I need to know about renting out my spare bedroom on Airbnb if I'm not home much?
Renting out a spare room isn't truly passive; it's lightly managed income where automation can handle some tasks, but you should plan for cleaning, inspections, and guest issues while prioritizing a setup that fits your lifestyle.
Ep. 3567 - Q&A: “Can I resell items I get for free?"
Q: Can I resell something I receive for free from a trade show?
Yes, as long as there are no explicit restrictions from the giver, free items can be resold; focus on value and market demand rather than mere luck, and consider practical platforms where such items move quickly.
Ep. 3563 - Q&A: “What’s the 80/20 rule of side hustling?”
Q: Hi Chris, this is Deja and I've been listening to the show for a couple of years. Thanks for all the helpful advice and great stories. We've all heard of the 80-20 rule, how a minority of actions contribute to the majority of outcomes. But how do you figure out what the actions are that really move the needle?
Identify the strongest signals across your existing projects—look for repeat customers, referrals, waiting lists, and high-conversion indicators—and then double down on the single tactic or project that demonstrates the most momentum, rather than spreading effort across all five projects at once.
Ep. 3559 - Q&A: “How to sell a podcast as a paid subscription?”
Q: Are you going to offer a premium subscription for Side Hustle School, given Apple's 30% commission?
No, not planning to move to a paid model; instead, I'd evaluate the overall economics and potential benefits, and I'd consider using third-party platforms to distribute a premium feed if I ever pursued it, while keeping the current free, ad-supported model for the main show.
Ep. 3556 - Q&A: “How to profit from cover songs on Apple Music?”
Q: Do you know anything about this?
Yes, anyone can record and release a cover with a mechanical license, and distributors streamline licensing and royalties; the key is understanding licensing and focusing on catalog growth rather than relying on a single hit.

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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. Ronek Mehta
2. Raina Silvante
3. Anushka Arun
4. Frank Mortimer
5. Janelle Sultan
6. Dale Janay
7. Max Hockley
8. Joseph O'Bell

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