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Side Hustle School

Chris Guillebeau
Side Hustle School
Side Hustle
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Small Business
Amazon
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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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Recent Guests

Lou Averde
Founder of Enhanced Leisure, an e-commerce business that sells home leisure products
Enhanced Leisure
Episode: Ep. 3520 - Failure Friday: “After I was hit by a car, things got worse…”
Jen Glantz
Founder of Bridesmaid-for-Hire
Bridesmaid-for-Hire
Episode: Ep. 3519 - TBT: Bridesmaid-for-Hire Keeps Walking Down the Aisle
Mark Wilkins
Listener who submitted the question
Dallas, Texas
Episode: Ep. 3518 - Q&A: “Where do I begin if I want to make an app?”
Mary Jo
Listener from Shakopee, Minnesota who runs a food blog and cottage food businesses
Episode: Ep. 3517 - Q&A: “Should I start a new site for my food business?”
Tamika Swent
Founder of Styles for Kids, a nonprofit that styles African American kids' hair and provides courses for adoptive families
Styles for Kids
Episode: Ep. 3515 - STORY: Hair Braiding Workshops Help Trans-Racial Adoptive Families
Matt Myers
PE teacher who built an $8,000/month reselling business
Self-employed / Kevin's Clubhouse (ebay store)
Episode: Ep. 3513 - STORY: Teacher Flips Sports Gear For $8,000/Month
Renee Gutzler
Owner of Island House Co.
Island House Co.
Episode: Ep. 3512 - TBT: Southern Transplant Creates Watercolor Brand
Lindy and Anna
Co-founders of Love Powered Co.
Love Powered Co.
Episode: Ep. 3505 - TBT: Family Affirmation Cards Go Global
Mike Klaus
Architectural drafter from Boothbay, Maine
Self-employed architectural drafter
Episode: Ep. 3503 - Q&A: “Ideas for an architect trying to change business models?”

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
    6 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

Listeners Say

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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

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#233
Canada/Business
Apple Podcasts
#124
South Africa/Business
Apple Podcasts
#223
Belgium/Business
Apple Podcasts
#237
Philippines/Business

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Ep. 3518 - Q&A: “Where do I begin if I want to make an app?”
Q: Where do I begin if I want to make an app?
Start by clarifying the problem in plain English, map out the core workflow, use no-code tools as a starting point, and consider AI as a translator to define features and flows. Build a single useful action first and validate whether people actually want it before expanding.
Ep. 3521 - Q&A: “How do I find customers as a digital personal assistant?”
Q: Should we spend money on ads?
The host advises against spending on ads early on, recommending small test budgets and first prioritizing a clear, converting offer and feedback from real potential customers.
Ep. 3521 - Q&A: “How do I find customers as a digital personal assistant?”
Q: How do you get in front of your very first customers?
The host suggests testing the market with a draft offer and showing the website to a potential beneficiary to get feedback before scaling, and to focus on the core promise and concrete benefits rather than broad vagueness.
Ep. 3524 - Q&A: “I’d like to be a financial advisor for Gen Z…”
Q: What's the best way to proceed if someone wants to coach Gen Z on finances but isn't a CFP?
Leverage short-form video to build authority and funnel viewers into paid, scalable offerings like courses or group coaching, and consider aligning with practical, workplace-focused tips to stay relevant and helpful for Gen Z.
Ep. 3517 - Q&A: “Should I start a new site for my food business?”
Q: Can you offer advice about the pros and cons of converting my food blog to e-commerce versus starting a new website from scratch?
The host walks through evaluating whether to reuse an existing site by considering its relevance, the emotional attachment to the old brand, potential SEO benefits, and the risk of losing established traffic if the project changes direction, and then suggests starting fresh if the old brand doesn't align with the new vision.

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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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1. The Side Hustle Show
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5. Happier with Gretchen Rubin

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Recent guests on Side Hustle School include:

1. Lou Averde
2. Jen Glantz
3. Mark Wilkins
4. Mary Jo
5. Tamika Swent
6. Matt Myers
7. Renee Gutzler
8. Lindy and Anna

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