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#896 - Corporate Refugees Find Bliss In Healthy Food Bowls
June 15, 2019
When a scientist and engineer become dissatisfied with their day jobs, they open a healthy, unbelieva-bowl food stall.Side Hustle School...
#895 - Fashion-Lover Finds the Right Freelancing Look
June 14, 2019
A corporate publicist begins to do freelance work on the side—and after getting laid off, she grows her hustle into a full-time...
#894 - Former White House Aide Teaches People to Make Friends
June 13, 2019
He’d always been great at building relationships with the right people. But could he really make money from teaching this skill?Side...
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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 Startup, The Happiness of Pursuit, and other books.
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#896 - Corporate Refugees Find Bliss In Healthy Food Bowls
June 15, 2019
When a scientist and engineer become dissatisfied with their day jobs, they open a healthy, unbelieva-bowl food stall.Side Hustle School...
#895 - Fashion-Lover Finds the Right Freelancing Look
June 14, 2019
A corporate publicist begins to do freelance work on the side—and after getting laid off, she grows her hustle into a full-time...
#894 - Former White House Aide Teaches People to Make Friends
June 13, 2019
He’d always been great at building relationships with the right people. But could he really make money from teaching this skill?Side...
#893 - Millennial Invests Side Income For Passive Profits
June 12, 2019
A man on a mission goes from unemployed to day job, then from side hustler to millionaire in five years. Putting 80% of his income into...
#892 - Delaware College Students Place Ads on 450,000 Cars
June 11, 2019
Two enterprising students start a business that connects advertisers with car owners. They now pay thousands of drivers up to...
#891 - Disappearing Barrettes Lead to Bow-tiful Business
June 10, 2019
A mom and “kidpreneur” daughter solve the age-old problem of disappearing hair bows by inventing a double-face, double-snap...
#890 - WEEKLY RECAP: If You Ever Feel Insecure, Don’t Miss This Episode
June 9, 2019
In our twenty-third recap of Season III, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week. Also: an audio update from a previous case...
#889 - Serial Side Hustler Works from 180 Sq Ft Airstream
June 8, 2019
An engineer charts a new career teaching personal finance, all while living on the road in an Airstream travel trailer. Side Hustle...
#888 - Indoor Garden System Raises $226,542 on Kickstarter
June 7, 2019
After spending six months designing an un-be-leaf-able indoor gardening unit, an energy scientist turns to crowdfunding to bring it to...
#887 - Environmental Marketer Creates Eco-Friendly “Energy Bites”
June 6, 2019
In search of an eco-friendly, no-added-sugar energy bar, this Colorado transplant and EPA employee invents his own “energy bites.” The...
#886 - Designer Performs Magic, Turns Dream Into Reality
June 5, 2019
A graphic designer pursues his lifelong passion of magic and lands a gig as a resident magician at a local bar. Side Hustle School...
**6/4 BIG NEWS: "100 SIDE HUSTLES" Is Now Out!**
June 4, 2019
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#885 - Juice Bar Owner Gets Weighed Down With Blankets
June 4, 2019
When a Canadian juice bar owner wants to start a new business, he goes in search of a heavy-weight product. Side Hustle School features...
#884 - Anchors Aweigh! Graphic Designer Leads Guided Sailing Tours
June 3, 2019
A graphic designer packs his bags to see the world, then stumbles into a new line of work leading guided sailing tours. Side Hustle...
#883 - WEEKLY RECAP: What Do Customers Want to Hear?
June 2, 2019
In our twenty-second recap of Season III, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week. Also: an audio update from a previous case...
#882 - High School Teacher Spins His Way to Profits
June 1, 2019
After he learns about an little-known manufacturing technique, the world of vinyl records becomes a full-time occupation for this high...
#881 - Beer Blogger Crafts Side Hustle from Craft Beer
May 31, 2019
An Austin transplant begins writing about the city’s many craft breweries, and it quickly becomes more than a hobby. She now earns a...
#880 - Second Grade Teacher Earns Second Income
May 30, 2019
After getting married, this full-time teacher draws on her organizational skills to start her own wedding planning business.Side Hustle...
#879 - Bargain Hunter Designs One-of-a-Kind Flea Market
May 29, 2019
Obsessed with the “thrill of the hunt,” a weekend warrior finds more than she bargains for when she brings her love of flea markets to...
#878 - Cow Fat Skincare Line Steers to Grade-A Paycheck
May 28, 2019
A mechanical engineer invents her own “fatty skincare line” after not finding what she wanted on store shelves.Side Hustle School...
#877 - Bat House Hustle Takes Bite Out of Pesticides
May 27, 2019
Two friends hated the pesticides people were spraying during the Zika scare, but they had a long way to go to make bats—the natural...
#876 - WEEKLY RECAP: Maintaining a Routine in the Midst of Chaos
May 26, 2019
In our twenty-first recap of Season III, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week. Also: an audio update from a previous case...
#875 - Physical Therapist Turns Memes Into $22,000
May 25, 2019
A passion for his profession turns a profit for one physical therapist. Side Hustle School features a new story EVERY DAY of someone...
#874 - Teacher Hustles to Pay Off $100,000 in Student Loans
May 24, 2019
A young teacher uses tutoring and babysitting to pay off more than $100,000 in student loan debt in just three years.Side Hustle School...
#873 - Party Lover Mixes Up Custom Confetti Business
May 23, 2019
A marketer and party lover starts her own side business making custom confetti mixes. After growing it to $70,000 a year, she goes back...
#872 - Professor Starts Marvel-ous YouTube Channel
May 22, 2019
A university professor manages depression by sharing his gift for gaming and community building on YouTube. Side Hustle School features...
#871 - Fire Protection Engineer Finds a Hot Side Hustle
May 21, 2019
A San Francisco fire protection engineer uses his unique expertise to teach continuing education workshops. This one is coming in...
#870 - Retail Worker Cleans Up With Litter-Picking Business
May 20, 2019
Despite having little in the way of business skills, money, or education, this retail worker turns his father’s side hustle into a...
#869 - WEEKLY RECAP: Winning the Side Hustle Lottery
May 19, 2019
In our twentieth recap of Season III, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week. Also: an audio update from a previous case...
#868 - Hair Braiding Workshops Help Trans-Racial Adoptive Families
May 18, 2019
A Chicago woman starts a side hustle to support her life, then adapts it to help more than 1,000 children in adoptive families. Side...
#867 - Enjoy an Ice Cold Beverage in a Mug Made from Ice
May 17, 2019
A visit to the outdoor sauna in the midst of a Minnesota winter inspires a mug made from ice that has sold over 4,000 units.Side Hustle...
#866 - Lawyer Moonlights as Needle-Felt Children’s Book Author
May 16, 2019
A Canadian lawyer uses the art of needle-felting to create a profitable series of children’s books. Side Hustle School features a new...
#865 - Healthcare Advisor Transitions to Full-Time Advocacy Consultant
May 15, 2019
A passion for social justice leads a healthcare adviser to begin helping nonprofits launch grassroots advocacy programs.Side Hustle...
#864 - Finance Guy Makes Bank With Swimsuit Line
May 14, 2019
When the world of finance and banking proves less alluring than he hoped, this Aussie makes waves by creating his own swimsuit...
#863 - Wedding Planner Earns Passive Income with DIY Flowers
May 13, 2019
This corporate employee turned wedding planner hated seeing young couples struggle with her floral design fee for their weddings, so she...
#862 - WEEKLY RECAP: Why You Should “Return Every Handshake”
May 12, 2019
In our nineteenth recap of Season III, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week. Also: an audio update from a previous case...
#861 - Artistic Cartographer Maps Out Successful Side Hustle
May 11, 2019
A designer with an enthusiasm for both maps and art merges the two to create hand-printed mazes that zig-zag through the hearts of...
#860 - Friends Build Water Filtration Systems for Outdoor Hydration
May 10, 2019
Two friends create water purification systems that save drinkers from foul chemicals—and save the planet from disposable bottles. Side...
#859 - Working Military Mom Finds Success Working Virtually
May 9, 2019
Leaving the corporate world behind, a mom and military wife now earns 6-figures helping people learn the world of virtual...
#858 - Plant Lover’s Tiny Terrariums Take Root on Instagram
May 8, 2019
When one man’s love for terrarium building blooms, he uses his marketing skills to make $10,000 and become a “plant influencer.” Side...
#857 - Telecom Sales Manager Brings Mexican Coffee Across the Border
May 7, 2019
A telecom sales manager perks up with an opportunity to import and sell coffee for a small coffee farm in Mexico. Side Hustle School...
#856 - That’s the Spot! Dog Lover’s Hustle Becomes Fur-ever Biz
May 6, 2019
A customer service agent engineers a side hustle trans-fur-mation to full-time dog training business.Side Hustle School features a new...
#855 - WEEKLY RECAP: It’s Better to “Almost Win” than to Barely Succeed
May 5, 2019
In our eighteenth recap of Season III, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week. Also: an audio update from a previous case...
#854 - Artistic Couple Juggles Parenthood and Hustling
May 4, 2019
After starting off with no real focus, this couple uses goal-setting and hard work to forge a vision and earn $30,000 in the arts. Side...
#853 - Retiree Earns Extra Income with Upcycled Journals
May 3, 2019
A nonprofit consultant makes journals from recycled materials, using her side hustle to transition into retirement. Side Hustle School...
#852 - Landscape Architect Knots Together Macrame Workshops
May 2, 2019
One woman’s passion for macrame turns into a money-making side hustle teaching others the craft. Side Hustle School features a new story...
#851 - “The Little Mermaid” Inspires Six-Figure Sleeping Bag Biz
May 1, 2019
A special effects artists turns his Hollywood trade into an oceanic brand that makes unique sleeping bags for kids. Side Hustle School...
#850 - Best Buy Employee Moonlights as Online Ad Consultant
April 30, 2019
A digital marketer freelances away his nights and weekends, eventually turning his side gig into a multi-million dollar ad agency.Side...
#849 - Savvy Bride Turns Budget Wedding Into Six Figure Success
April 29, 2019
A frugal bride starts blogging about how to save money while planning a wedding. After a lot of hard work, she’s now generating over six...
#848 - WEEKLY RECAP: Should You Feel Guilty About Passive Income?
April 28, 2019
In our seventeenth recap of Season III, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week. Also: an audio update from a previous case...
#847 - Opera Singer Moonlights as Home Improvement Contractor
April 27, 2019
A New York City opera singer channels her inner handywoman skills to become a “practical diva.” Side Hustle School features a new story...
#846 - New Mom Uses Pinterest to Launch Parenting Blog
April 26, 2019
With a goal of avoiding “fluffy” content, a new mom launches a parenting blog that provides lots of detailed, practical info. In one...
#845 - Canadian Moms Invent Baby Monitors for Active Toddlers
April 25, 2019
This Canadian mom woke up to find her son cuddling a sprinkler she’d left on the porch the night before. The realization her son had...
#844 - Avid Reader Sells Used Books On Instagram
April 24, 2019
4An IT analyst makes page-turning profits after building a dedicated audience of book enthusiasts. You can make money without a large...
#843 - Chemical Engineer Zips Up Solution for Baggy Shirts
April 23, 2019
When an engineer receives a ridiculously baggy work shirt, he grabs it by the collar and designs a DIY tailoring device. Four years...
#842 - Plant Ahead: Healthy Food Blog Sprouts Membership Service
April 22, 2019
A Canadian Communications Officer and lover of plant-based food starts a meal prep service, earning $2,000 in monthly recurring revenue...
#841 - WEEKLY RECAP: Side Hustle Book Is Just $1.99 (This Week Only)
April 21, 2019
In our sixteenth recap of Season III, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week. Also: an audio update from a previous case...
#840 - NYC Student Starts Barking Business Walking Dogs
April 20, 2019
A busy college student discovers a way to create his own schedule and make $2,000 a month by walking dogs. Side Hustle School features...
#839 - Guitar Player Chalks Up Success by Enjoying the Process
April 19, 2019
A systems administrator and lifelong guitar player generates thousands per month writing about his musical hobby. Side Hustle School...
#838 - Multiple-Use Plastics Take Big Bite for the Environment
April 18, 2019
A designer reinvents her life and work, starting an eco-friendly line of multiple-use plastics. It’s good for the environment, AND it’s...
#837 - Amsterdam Bike Tours Become Passive Profit Center
April 17, 2019
A traveler’s attempt to pay rent turns into one of Amsterdam’s premier touring companies.Side Hustle School features a new story EVERY...
#836 - Music Graduate Makes Spare Change Filling Spare Rooms
April 16, 2019
After graduating and moving to London, this self taught coder builds a website to help housemates find each other. Fifteen years later,...
#835 - Cake Artist’s Confections Whisk Up Delicious Profits
April 15, 2019
This pastry chef starts by baking on the side, then grows her hustle into a full-time business selling more than $100,000 worth of...
#834 - WEEKLY RECAP: How to Calculate the Value of Your Time
April 14, 2019
In our fifteenth recap of Season III, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week. Also: an audio update from a previous case...
#833 - Interior Designer Starts Boutique Airbnb Alternative
April 13, 2019
She’d stayed in her share of iffy and icky Airbnbs, and wondered why there wasn’t a better service for boutique, well-designed homes....
#832 - TV Writer Casts Himself in Lead Hustle Role
April 12, 2019
A Los Angeles based TV and magazine writer writes himself into a role of memorable audio interviews. Side Hustle School features a new...
#831 - Frustrated Mom Grows Hair Brush Hustle to Seven Figures
April 11, 2019
Hoping to work the tangles out of her kids’ morning routine, a Colorado mom creates her own solution to the struggles that come with...
#830 - Bilingual Insurance Agent Translates Problem-Solving into Profits
April 10, 2019
After working for free doing odd jobs for friends, an insurance agent with a love of Chinese culture carves out a $40,000/year side...
#829 - The 10-Year Quest for Must-Have Mustard
April 9, 2019
When a young couple takes a trip to Ireland, they experience the deliciousness of house-made mustard for the first time. After returning...
#828 - Chronic Illness Inspires Mobile-Friendly Yoga Biz
April 8, 2019
A traveling copywriter develops online yoga courses for people with chronic illnesses. Side Hustle School features a new story EVERY DAY...
#827 - WEEKLY RECAP: Earning Passive Income with Udemy and LinkedIn
April 7, 2019
In our fourteenth recap of Season III, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week. Also: an audio update from a previous case...
#826 - LA Graphic Designer Influences Influencers
April 6, 2019
A college graduate takes a chance pitching design work to YouTube influencers, then turns it into a full-fledged agency earning...
#825 - Digging For Profits: One Man’s Trash Is Another Man’s Hustle
April 5, 2019
An automotive painter discovers a profit center in the scrap bin at work. Side Hustle School features a new story EVERY DAY of someone...
#824 - Boston Friends Create Multicultural Masterpiece
April 4, 2019
When two training managers notice a lack of diversity in their local art scene, they launch a for-profit, multicultural space for paint...
#823 - Tailor-Made Teas Brew Steamy Steeped-In Profits
April 3, 2019
A San Diego woman brews her side hustle into a booming tea business by helping customers design custom tea blends. Side Hustle School...
#822 - Artistic Duo Sells 8,000 T-Shirts in One Year
April 2, 2019
When two friends find themselves in a turbulent journalism industry that eventually closes its doors to them, they strike out on their...
#821 - College Grads Start $6 Million Agency in Social Media Wild West
April 1, 2019
Today’s featured hustlers were in the first wave of college students to use Facebook. It didn’t take long to see how big it would...
#820 - WEEKLY RECAP: Treat Your Business Like It's Alive
March 31, 2019
In our thirteenth recap of Season III, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week. Also: an audio update from a previous case...
#819 - Architect Designs Blueprint For Fashionable Online Shop
March 30, 2019
A childhood love of sewing comes in handy for this architect’s side hustle goals later in life. Side Hustle School features a new story...
#818 - Jealous Designer Starts Popular Art Blog
March 29, 2019
Jealousy leads to opportunity when a bored graphic designer channels her love of artwork into an online masterpiece. Side Hustle School...
#817 - If At First You Don’t Succeed, Tarot Again
March 28, 2019
When her initial idea to make chocolate proves to be more challenging than expected, an illustrative Seattleite finds something mystical...
#816 - Rustic Wall Hangings Rack Up Worthwhile Profits
March 27, 2019
A self-taught manufacturer of home decor transitions her part-time curiosity into a full-time woodworking business. Side Hustle School...
#815 - Personal Problem Leads to Profitable Project
March 26, 2019
Thousands of women struggle to pee while wearing shapewear after a surgery. This side hustler and her product designer husband invent a...
#814 - Cocktail Lovers Earn Liquid Profits from Boozy Pins
March 25, 2019
An expat couple captures the spirit of their favorite drinks with punny cocktail pins.Side Hustle School features a new story EVERY DAY...
#813 - WEEKLY RECAP: What Happens When a Partnership Ends?
March 24, 2019
In our eleventh recap of Season III, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week. Also: an audio update from a previous case...
#812 - Photojournalist Crafts Fighter Jet Jewelry to Relive History
March 23, 2019
A New Zealander’s artistic side hustle encourages nostalgia while providing extra income and a creative outlet.Side Hustle School...
#811 - Colorado Artist Quits Job, Goes Back to Work, Then Quits Again
March 22, 2019
A Colorado artist utilizes Instagram and wholesale relationships to grow his following and bank account with unique designs. When his...
#810 - Freelancer Starts New Hustle to Help Frustrated Clients
March 21, 2019
Many of this freelancer’s clients all suffered from the same frustrations. They needed more time and fewer headaches—so she started a...
#809 - ABC News Reporter Dishes Out Profitable Pizza Tour
March 20, 2019
A Chicago food reporter launches weekly pizza tours, showing Windy City visitors that there’s more to life than just deep-dish. Side...
#808 - The 50 Shades of Editing Romance Novels
March 19, 2019
A corporate recruiter pursues a steamy side business editing romance novels. Side Hustle School features a new story EVERY DAY of...
#807 - Rosary Bead Hustle Pays Bills for Homeschooling Mom
March 18, 2019
A stay-at-home mom’s prayers are answered when she begins to earn a full-time income making and selling rosary beads. Side Hustle School...
#806 - WEEKLY RECAP: The Conversion Problem
March 17, 2019
In our tenth recap of Season III, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week. Also: an audio update from a previous case...
#805 - Math Major Counts Cards, Beats Vegas Dealers
March 16, 2019
Beat the dealer! Putting his college degree to good use, a Christian card-counter earns hundreds of thousands of dollars at the...
#804 - Shy Expat Uses “Deep Questions” Cards to Spark Conversations
March 15, 2019
After moving to Toronto, this German video marketer years to create meaningful connections. He finds the answer in a series of playing...
#803 - Financial Analyst Unearths Organic Plant Shop
March 14, 2019
After growing up with a green thumb, this full-time analyst digs her way to fun, part-time foliage profits.Side Hustle School features a...
#802 - Think Like a Lawyer: An Underground School For Lifelong Learning
March 13, 2019
An unconventional attorney starts a non-traditional adult education school that grows to more than 900 courses. Side Hustle School...
#801 - Tote-ally Functional Bags for Women on the Go
March 12, 2019
Keep calm and carry on! After struggling with her bags on the subway one too many times, a New Yorker takes the problem into her own...
#800 - The Sisterhood of the Traveling Digital Nomads
March 11, 2019
A German chemist goes nomadic and builds a community for women who work remotely. Side Hustle School features a new story EVERY DAY of...
#799 - WEEKLY RECAP: Listener Success Stories (and more!)
March 10, 2019
In our tenth recap of Season III, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week. Also: an audio update from a previous case...
#798 - Continuing Education Directory Earns Six Figures
March 9, 2019
An Australian woman leaves her marketing agency to launch a directory for architects in need of professional development credits.Side...
#797 - Bass Player Starts BassLayerz Clothing Hustle
March 8, 2019
Sports fans have all kinds of options to showcase their love of the game through apparel. Why can’t musicians have the same?Side Hustle...
#796 - Real Estate Agent Supplements Commissions By Renovating Homes
March 7, 2019
A real estate agent in Spain grows tired of seeing buyers reject promising homes in need of renovation. When he learns to manage the...
#795 - Hand Lettering Artist Upgrades Cheesy Photo Booth Props
March 6, 2019
An illustrator gives boring wedding photo booth props a much-needed upgrade, creating an alternative to greeting cards at the same...
#794 - Nostalgic Bowl Of Pozole Inspires Spicy Hustle
March 5, 2019
He loved making his family’s recipe of Mexican pozole soup ... but it took a long time and there were no options to speed it up. Could...
#793 - Actress Becomes Organizational Director of Organization
March 4, 2019
After chasing her dreams of being an actress, this soap opera star charts a new course as an organizational maven. Side Hustle School...
#792 - WEEKLY RECAP: The $0 Startup, Sign Hustles, and Ways to Save Time
March 3, 2019
In our ninth recap of Season III, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week. Also: an audio update from a previous case...
#791 - Ad Agency Rep Designs Wedding Stationery
March 2, 2019
After helping out her sister, this Nebraska advertising agency employee learns that her creative skills are far from stationary.Side...
#790 - College Student Manages Large Ad Campaigns for Businesses
March 1, 2019
A teenager learns online marketing techniques by watching YouTube, then goes on to manage ad campaigns of up to $50,000/month. Side...
#789 - Graphic Designer Sketches Old Homes for New Money
February 28, 2019
An Australian graphic designer discovers a way to save for a house of her own by drawing the homes of others.Side Hustle School features...
#788 - Event Planner Puts the “Treat” in Retreat
February 27, 2019
A project manager makes a big move to host retreats from her new ranch.Side Hustle School features a new story EVERY DAY of someone who...
#787 - HVAC Craftsman Carves Out Woodworking Income
February 26, 2019
This heating and air company sales rep had all but given up on his childhood love of woodworking. But after a six-year break and a...
#786 - Stylish Clothes Reseller Becomes Fashion Consultant
February 25, 2019
A broke college student learns to buy and resell designer clothes, then transitions the business into a high-end fashion consultancy. He...
#785 - WEEKLY RECAP: Accountability and the Reverse Bucket List
February 24, 2019
In our eighth recap of Season III, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week. Also: an audio update from a previous case...
#784 - Fire in the Hole! Handcrafted Drumsticks Ignite Into Profits
February 23, 2019
A woman creates an Etsy store to market her wood-burned artistry wares, specializing in custom, handcrafted drumsticks.Side Hustle...
#783 - Mortgage “Baker” Whisks Up Profitable Storefront
February 22, 2019
A mortgage specialist mixes her love for baking into a sugary, profitable side hustle.Side Hustle School features a new story EVERY DAY...
#782 - Social Enterprise Project Empowers Middle School Girls
February 21, 2019
Three women create a community to connect girls with caregivers while exploring topics about body image, STEM, and creativity. It’s not...
#781 - Workforce Expert Creates Empowerment Consultancy
February 20, 2019
After feeling mistreated at work, this workforce development expert regroups and plans her escape.Side Hustle School features a new...
#780 - Professional Boxer Packs a Punch with Quality CBD Oil
February 19, 2019
After years of dealing with chronic pain, an athlete discovers the magic of CBD oil—then teams up with his sister to become a ringside...
#779 - Piggy Bank Disaster Turns Millennial Into Money Master
February 18, 2019
A British millennial keeps her savings in an old-fashioned piggy bank … until it’s stolen! Upon recovering from the loss, she invents an...
#778 - WEEKLY RECAP: Lessons Learned from Society Launch
February 17, 2019
In our seventh recap of Season III, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week. Also: an audio update from a previous case...
#777 - Management Consultant Creates Astute Traveling Videos
February 16, 2019
Travel videos on YouTube seemed like a crowded market, but this rewards-loving consultant finds a way to stand out.Side Hustle School...
#776 - Mom Starts Uber Easy Side Hustle Taxiing Kids
February 15, 2019
An Aussie mom of five discovers an easy way to make cash by giving rides to her kids’ schoolmates. Side Hustle School features a new...
#775 - MFA Student Trades Pen for Keyboard
February 14, 2019
Can a creative writer compete with Google? This one does, and he goes on to earn $12,500 in recurring monthly income.Side Hustle School...
#774 - Wisconsin Natives Hustle Coasters for Love of Good Beer
February 13, 2019
When the beaches of Florida do nothing to diminish their love of their home state, two Wisconsin natives combine their love of Milwaukee...
#773 - Artistic Wedding Backdrop Offers Updated Photo Alternative
February 12, 2019
Two friends create an unusual wedding centerpiece, renting it to couples in search of a nontraditional wedding ceremony. Side Hustle...
#772 - Athletes Create “Chewable Energy” Gum
February 11, 2019
Searching for energy on-the-go without a nasty crash or sugar rush, these two friends and high-performing athletes chew on the idea...
#771 - WEEKLY RECAP: Keeping Up With What Matters
February 10, 2019
In our sixth recap of Season III, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week. Also: an audio update from a previous case...
#770 - Teacher Makes Money Asking Questions Outside the Classroom
February 9, 2019
A West Virginia high-school teacher hosts trivia night for extra income—then earns a share for other hosts who use his equipment.Side...
#769 - Rocket Scientist Launches Out-Of-This-World Tutoring Business
February 8, 2019
A NASA rocket scientist engineers her students toward top-flight grades.Side Hustle School features a new story EVERY DAY of someone who...
#768 - Clothing Boutique Burns Down, Rebuilds to 4 Locations
February 7, 2019
This contractor went from flipping refurbished clothes on the side to starting her own boutique. After the store burns down in a fire,...
#767 - The Paleo Bagel: No Wheat, No Worries
February 6, 2019
A middle aged fitness junkie goes all-in with the Paleo diet, but misses his daily bagel—so he goes on a quest to create “the...
#766 - Vigil Anti-Hacker Logs $110,000 Profit
February 5, 2019
A high school student uses ethical hacking to discover computer bugs, earning as much as $20,000 a month.Side Hustle School features a...
#765 - Dynamic Sister Duo Bids Up Profits for Charities
February 4, 2019
Going, going, gone! Two sisters harness a unique skill to help charities “get in on the auction.”Side Hustle School features a new story...
#764 - WEEKLY RECAP: "My worst song has made the most money...”
February 3, 2019
In our fifth recap of Season III, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week. Also: an audio update from a previous case...
#763 - Beekeepers Build Buzzing Backyard Business
February 2, 2019
After learning to care for bees by watching YouTube, this European couple living in Australia turns it into a full-time income. Side...
#762 - Eat, Graze, Love: Massive Cheese Platters Become Life of the Party
February 1, 2019
An Aussie woman quits her job to earn a full-time income from catering mega-sized snack boards at parties. Side Hustle School features...
#761 “Teachers Against Humanities” Card Deck Unites Educators
January 31, 2019
A British teacher turns wit and sarcasm about his job into an expansion card deck for the popular Cards Against Humanities game.Side...
#760 - Friends Team Up to Deliver Compassionate Tech Support
January 30, 2019
A nonprofit executive partners with a friend to provide IT services for charities and small businesses.Side Hustle School features a new...
#759 - Tote Bag Titans! Teachers’ Custom Bag Shoulders $110,000 Profits
January 29, 2019
Two teachers create a multi-tasking tote bag from scratch, building it into a six-figure business in just six months.Side Hustle School...
#758 - Packing Cube Sales Earn $6,000/Month With No Inventory
January 28, 2019
A presidential pencil holder and a keen eye for travel gear leads to a $6,000/month travel business.Side Hustle School features a new...
#757 - WEEKLY RECAP: Last Call for Side Hustle Society!
January 27, 2019
In our fourth recap of Season III, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week. Also: an audio update from a previous case...
#756 - Catholic Designer Creates Stylish Apparel Line
January 26, 2019
What shall it profit a man to gain the whole world but not sell any t-shirts? This designer cast his bread upon the waters and ended up...
#755 - All Work and No Play Inspires Nurses to Hustle
January 25, 2019
When two nurses discover the cash potential hidden in your toddler’s toy chest, they trade in their scrubs for Play-Doh and Frozen...
#754 - Engineer Parses His Way To 2x Income
January 24, 2019
His first 25 side hustles failed … but on his 26th attempt, this software engineer ends up replicating the income from his day job. Side...
#753 - Bank Employee Kindles Candle Profits
January 23, 2019
When her favorite candle shop leaves town, a Portland woman lights the way and starts her own. Side Hustle School features a new story...
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Side Hustle Society Returns!
January 22, 2019
After ten months of waiting, our online community is now open to new members. Get feedback on your ideas and go from idea to income in...
#752 - Marimba Rental Business Hits All The Right Notes
January 22, 2019
Arriba! A father of four starts a marimba flipping business to fund child’s tuition. Side Hustle School features a new story EVERY DAY...
#751 - Distracted Coach Creates Accountability Software
January 21, 2019
Recognizing his own need for accountability, an executive coach develops a tool to allow people who work alone to overcome...
#750 - WEEKLY RECAP: The Parable of the Plumber
January 20, 2019
In our third recap of Season III, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week. Also: an audio update from a previous case...
#749 - Nacho Average Tacos! Chef Puts Twist on Mexican Culinary Classics
January 19, 2019
A San Diego chef turns her weekend catering gig into a popular brick and mortar restaurant for visitors on both sides of the...
#748 - An Everyday Bag That Gives Back to Women in India
January 18, 2019
A woman turns her need for a solid, everyday bag into a project that employs women at risk of human trafficking in West Bengal,...
#747 - Un-Tours Of Myanmar Offer Adventure and Unpredictability
January 17, 2019
His friends kept asking him to lead tours of Myanmar, and he finally agreed. But he wasn’t going to stick to the usual sights—these...
#746 - Bartenders Turn Trivia Night Into $1.5 Million Business
January 16, 2019
From an initial investment of just $300, a pair of Cincinnati bartenders transform trivia night into a seven-figure franchise. Side...
#745 - The Mystical Solution to Modern Love (and Money)
January 15, 2019
A lifelong side hustler becomes a part-time relationship coach, starting a new service in response to a clear need. Side Hustle School...
#744 - It’s No Joke: Prank Musical Greeting Card Earns $36,000/Month
January 14, 2019
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...
#743 - WEEKLY RECAP: Government Shuts Down, Your Life Continues
January 13, 2019
In our second recap of Season III, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week. Also: an audio update from a previous case...
#742 - Louisiana Vegan Community Becomes a Big Dill
January 12, 2019
Feeling like the only vegans in Louisiana, two friends start a roving, multi-course dinner series. Side Hustle School features a new...
#741 - Photographer Visits 30 Countries, Leading Tours & Getting Paid
January 11, 2019
After struggling to build an online following, a photographer changes course and finds the right lens. Side Hustle School features a new...
#740 - Trip to Europe Inspires Adventurous Blanket Biz
January 10, 2019
After returning from an extended trip abroad, this digital strategist draws on a sense of adventure to source and sell heirloom throw...
#739 - Car Enthusiast Sells DIY Tune-Up Kits
January 9, 2019
A longtime side hustler creates a series of products for fellow car enthusiasts. Side Hustle School features a new story EVERY DAY of...
#738 - iPhone “Progress App” Weighs in with Measurable Profits
January 8, 2019
He missed out on the early gold rush of the Apple store, but this UK bank employee arrives three years later with an app that’s built to...
#737 - Retro Hair Accessories Scrunch Up $4,000/Month
January 7, 2019
Remember the hair scrunchie from the 1980s? It’s making a comeback, and this community college administrator sells thousands of them...
#736 - WEEKLY RECAP: 3 Priorities to Keep You Focused
January 6, 2019
In our first recap of Season III, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week. Also: an audio update from a previous case...
#735 - Bucket List Becomes Swashbuckling Adventure Tour Company
January 5, 2019
A small-town Oregonian grows a travel blog into a multiple six-figure business.Side Hustle School features a new story EVERY DAY of...
#734 - Data Geek Charts Course From Analyst to Author
January 4, 2019
Bored at work, a young economics analyst gets creative and designs charts about love and breakups. She ends up with a book deal—and a...
#733 - Networking Success Is Served with a Side of Eggs
January 3, 2019
Inspired by a generation’s obsession with startups and brunch, this Wall Street relationship manager combines the two on a silver...
#732 - PE Teacher Resells Concert Tickets, Earns $12,000/Month
January 2, 2019
After selling a few tickets to concerts he couldn’t attend, this teacher found himself with a lucrative side hustle that changed his...
#731 - Season III Begins! Make 2019 Your Best Year Yet
January 1, 2019
We’re back for the third year in a row with more stories! Here’s what it’s all about and what you can expect as we level-up for our...
#730 - Family Business Connects Household Cardboard to Geometry Lessons
December 31, 2018
When a mom starts a furniture business, it inspires her kids to try their own hands at business from an early age. Side Hustle School...
#729 - WEEKLY RECAP: Top Lessons of 2018!
December 30, 2018
That’s a wrap! Well, almost—in our FINAL recap of 2018, Chris shares several overall lessons from the year. Side Hustle School features...
#728 - Extreme Makeover: Tinder Photo Edition
December 29, 2018
This fashion photographer was used to seeing bad Tinder photos, but they never stopped shocking her. “Do they know what they’re...
#727 - Teacher Flips Sports Gear For $8,000/Month
December 28, 2018
A teacher uses his love for sports memorabilia to bridge the financial gap between his teaching contracts—then goes on to create a...
#726 - Medical Examiner Fetches New Paws-ibilities With Pet Sitting Hustle
December 27, 2018
No permanent home, no problem! This Seattle medical examiner pet sits her way to New York City and an early retirement. Side Hustle...
#725 - Social Worker Bakes Cupcakes for The Walking Dead
December 26, 2018
After a stressful divorce, this social worker and mom needs to make money. She begins by selling cupcakes at the local market, then goes...
#724 - London Clerk Hires Ghosts to Visit Boss, Earns Passive Income
December 25, 2018
In search of medicine for his ill son, a London clerk outsources three ghost visits to scare his employer into paying up. Merry...
#723 - Art Director Turns Passion For Puppets Into Profit
December 24, 2018
An advertising executive discovers the world of puppet fabric and unlocks a new career. Side Hustle School features a new story EVERY...
#722 - WEEKLY RECAP: Find Holiday Time to Invest in Yourself
December 23, 2018
In our fifty first recap of Season II, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week. Also: listener Q&A! Side Hustle School features...
#721 - Online Memorial Services Are the New Funerals
December 22, 2018
An Australian communications strategist creates an online memorial service that earns $250,000 a year. Side Hustle School features a new...
#720 - Actor Lands Role Of Her Life In 24 Carat Side Hustle
December 21, 2018
A creative outlet leads to a profitable business earning at least $3,000 a month. Side Hustle School features a new story EVERY DAY of...
#719 - Wall Street Banker Places “Buy” Order on Organic Superfoods
December 20, 2018
A journey from Wall Street to a healthy snack alternative—and then to a brand new career. Side Hustle School features a new story EVERY...
#718 - “Middle Class Dad” Earns Passive Income from Parenting Advice
December 19, 2018
Did you hear the one about the dad with the blog? He earns an extra $2,000/month. Side Hustle School features a new story EVERY DAY of...
#717 - Car Enthusiast Races Towards Reselling Success
December 18, 2018
A former product manager sees the potential in importing specialty car parts. Side Hustle School features a new story EVERY DAY of...
#716 - Snack-Sized Business News for Millennials
December 17, 2018
A banking duo discovers a disconnect between business news sites and millennials, then builds the solution into their full-time...
#715 - WEEKLY RECAP: Sorry, You Can’t Have It All
December 16, 2018
In our fiftieth recap of Season II, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week. Also: listener Q&A! Side Hustle School features a...
#714 - Mental Health Counselor By Day, Headband Artist by Night
December 15, 2018
A mental health counselor gets a head start with a side hustle that brings in $3,000 a month. Side Hustle School features a new story...
#713 - Music Lover Strikes Chord with Guitar Flipping Hustle
December 14, 2018
A self-proclaimed “collector of things” turns her guilty pleasure into a profitable side hustle that brings in over $2,000/month. Side...
#712 - Wedding App Founder Exchanges Vows for Coding Book Biz
December 13, 2018
After running from tedious computer science lectures, a self-taught developer decides to help others learn through a series of...
Special Feature: Fortune 500 Employee Quits Job to Store Surfboards
December 12, 2018
In search of a side hustle, a man creates a unique way to store his wakeboards. Over the next 9 years, he turns it into a multi-million...
#711 - Educator Makes Cards to Teach Kids About Emotions
December 12, 2018
Don’t take a time-out … take a time-in! Recognizing the struggle parents have with teaching kids how to handle emotions, a mom and...
#710 - Movie Editor Turns 19th Century Art Into Full-Time Job
December 11, 2018
He started creating webcomics back in 2003. Little did he know this labor of love would eventually turn into a $10,000 per event side...
#709 - Stay At Home Mom Delivers Fresh Side Income
December 10, 2018
After relocating to Tennessee from Canada, a restless homemaker creates an online farmers market, delivering produce to more than 200...
#708 - WEEKLY RECAP: It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like ... Email Marketing
December 9, 2018
In our forty-ninth recap of Season II, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week. Also: listener Q&A! Side Hustle School features...
#707 - Savvy Stationery Site Offers Cards for Divorce & Diwali
December 8, 2018
A director at a non-profit college of music creates an e-commerce site selling greeting cards with a twist. Side Hustle School features...
#706 - Hedge Fund Manager Rocks On with Diamond Algorithm
December 7, 2018
“Have algorithm, will side hustle”: These financial traders applied their career know-how to a completely different industry. They’re...
#705 - Friends Foster Korean Face Mask Frenzy
December 6, 2018
When several friends and colleagues discover the consumer craze over Korean face masks, they team up to create their own subscription...
Special Feature: Honey Badger Provides Bread and Butter for Family Biz
December 5, 2018
An illustrative artist designs a line of glassware with animal prints. This special episode of Side Hustle School is brought to you by...
#704 - Shoe Designer Runs After $1 Million Challenge
December 5, 2018
“Why can’t dress shoes look great and perform well at the same time?” This runner and industrial designer was irritated, so he set out...
CHECKING IN: What’s Next for Side Hustle School??
December 4, 2018
Side Hustle School is made for you! Here’s a quick update on what we’re working on, something I wish I’d done better, AND what will...
#703 - Spousal Birthday Gift Becomes $40,000 Card Game
December 4, 2018
It starts as a creative gift for his wife, but this tabletop game ends up making a lot of other people happy. Side Hustle School...
#702 - Veteran Turns Sweet Compulsion Into Obsessive Candy Hustle
December 3, 2018
After completing 30 years of service in the Air Force, a veteran who struggles with OCD opens a special kind of candy shop. Side Hustle...
#701 - Weekly Recap: Give the Gift of Podcasts
December 2, 2018
In our forty-eighth recap of Season II, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week. Also: listener Q&A!Side Hustle School features...
#700 - Dog Lover Fetches $250,000 in Canine Clothing
December 1, 2018
A Minnesota woman turns her design hobby into trendy duds for the whole family, including furry companions. Side Hustle School features...
#699 - Carpe Libri! Budding Book Club Baron Brings in $6,400/Month
November 30, 2018
A UK-based consultant builds a better reading habit by starting a book club that grows to 350 members. Side Hustle School features a new...
#698 - Engineer Earns 7-Figures from “Crowd-Purchasing” Project
November 29, 2018
A product development exec recognizes the need for a group buying platform for electronics and other items. After starting with $5,000,...
Special Feature: Squeaky Clean Side Hustle Becomes Full-Time Family Business
November 28, 2018
A passion for plant-based, organic products scrubs up an unexpected family business. This special episode of Side Hustle School is...
#697 - Magician Brothers Make Money Appear From Playing Cards
November 28, 2018
Twin brothers turn their art of “cardistry” into a highly profitable business. It’s all fun and games as long as they don’t let their...
#696 - Proud Mainer Brings Whoopie Pies to the World
November 27, 2018
After her kids go off to college, this former stay-at-home-mom begins baking whoopie pies in bulk. She now makes them by the thousands,...
#695 - Business Students Make $125,000 Selling Headphone Attachments
November 26, 2018
Two friends always talked about starting a business. But it wasn’t until a run-in with some expensive headphones that they finally found...
#694 - Weekly Recap: Ice Cream, Dog Stockings, and Luxury for Less
November 25, 2018
In our forty-seventh recap of Season II, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week. Also: listener Q&A! Side Hustle School...
#693 - Art School Model Starts Sexually Stimulating Side Hustle
November 24, 2018
This biology student-turned-model had a penchant for writing about sexual wellness. She just had to find a way to make money with it—and...
#692 - “National Pie Championship” Judge Sells Off Inventory
November 23, 2018
This lifelong baker was afraid of pies—but when she overcomes her hesitancy, she undertakes a baking adventure that leads to hundreds of...
#691 - Dog Stocking Hustle Earns Husky Payoff
November 22, 2018
He never saw himself starting a side hustle, but when he noticed one of his marketing clients making bank on seasonal pet gifts, he just...
Special Feature: Guitar Pedal Switches Shred Heavy Metal Profits
November 21, 2018
When this musician can’t afford the latest guitar gear, he finds a way to build it himself, building a full-time income in the process....
#690 - Luxury for Less! Best Friends Get Paid to Share Design Tips
November 21, 2018
When two friends realize that their savvy shopping is a skill, they dive into the world of affiliate marketing. After investing a grand...
#689 - Songwriter Makes Extra Money Giving Podcasts a Beat
November 20, 2018
When a friend needs help writing music for his podcast, this full-time music producer tunes up his side hustle strings. Side Hustle...
#688 - Game of Cones: Two Women Make Architecturally-Inspired Ice Cream
November 19, 2018
A nouveau-cream wave of ice cream debuts at Coachella, and everyone freaks out. Side Hustle School features a new story EVERY DAY of...
#687 - Weekly Recap: Tater Tats, Car Seat Coats, and Comic Books
November 18, 2018
In our forty-sixth recap of Season II, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week. Also: listener Q&A! Side Hustle School features...
#686 - Business Analyst Creates Budding Side Hustle
November 17, 2018
He puts the ‘can’ in cannabis products, finding a pot of gold at the end of a hazy rainbow. Side Hustle School features a new story...
#685 - Comic Book Curator Creates Custom Crate Subscription
November 16, 2018
A Sacramento-based comic and collectibles owner sparks an interest in reading with a monthly comic book subscription box service.Side...
#684 - Dutch Engineer Sells TableTop Games for Second Income
November 15, 2018
When a series of debilitating headaches makes it hard to work full-time, this Dutch A/V engineer diversifies his income to decrease his...
Special Feature: Texas Team Stitches & Ships 150,000 Socks Every Month
November 14, 2018
Two friends create a “Sock of the Month” club that starts with $600 and grows to 23 employees. This special episode of Side Hustle...
#683 - Aussie Couple Logs Six Figures Selling Wellness Diaries
November 14, 2018
An account manager and her partner develop a self-care diary to help others prioritize health and well-being. Side Hustle School...
#682 - Working Mother Sells Coats to Buckle in Babies
November 13, 2018
It’s unsafe for your child to be in a car seat with a puffy winter coat—but it’s a pain to dress and undress each time you enter the...
#681 - Farmer Makes “Tater Tats” for All Your Produce Tattoo Needs
November 12, 2018
When a running joke doesn’t end up running its course, a side hustle seed takes root and begins to grow. Side Hustle School features a...
#680 - Weekly Recap: End of Civilization, Voter Postcards, and Nepalese Sherpas
November 11, 2018
In our forty-fifth recap of Season II, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week. Also: listener Q&A! Side Hustle School...
#679 - College Student Pays Off Loans by Flipping Classic Video Games
November 10, 2018
Wanting to get out of debt, a college student pays off a $4,000 student loan by buying and reselling classic video games. Side Hustle...
#678 - Nature-Loving Neighbors Create Kids Subscription Box
November 9, 2018
When two couples can’t figure out how to get their kids outdoors and away from electronics in the winter, a personal challenge blossoms...
#677 - Tennessean Meets Nepalese Sherpa on Lyft Ride, Sells Adventure Trips
November 8, 2018
A chance meeting inspires a couple to start a company that provides packaged treks to Nepal. Side Hustle School features a new story...
Special Feature: Paleo Couple Bakes Their Way To $30,000 A Month
November 7, 2018
They wanted a dessert that would satisfy their sweet tooth, but not knock them off their diet. They ended up being a market leader to a...
#676 - Boston Designers Open Authentic Arts & Crafts Shop for Visitors
November 7, 2018
Two friends want to help Boston’s artists bring their arts and crafts to the world—so they create a shop to help them showcase their...
Live in San Francisco: A Celebration of Bold Ideas
November 6, 2018
Join me for this special event featuring Alexis Ohanian, co-founder of Reddit and brand ambassador for 1850. In this conversation, we...
#675 - Go Vote! Freelance Designer Sells Voter Turnout Postcards
November 6, 2018
After writing hundreds of postcards to voters, this freelancer designs her own sets for sale. In the first year, she sells $60,000 of...
#674 - Zombie Apocalypse Prevention Podcast Earns $200,000/Year
November 5, 2018
To survive the end of civilization, listen to this episode. Side Hustle School features a new story EVERY DAY of someone who started a...
#673 - Weekly Recap: Finding a “Hook” as a Dietitian
November 4, 2018
In our forty-fourth recap of Season II, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week. Also: listener Q&A! Side Hustle School...
#672 - Hobbyist Photographer Finds $800/Month Hiding in Local Newspaper
November 3, 2018
A university employee takes photos of homes, helping real estate agents and getting paid for his efforts. Side Hustle School features a...
#671 - Parody Rapper Publishes Educational Music Videos
November 2, 2018
A digital learning consultant turns a lifelong love of music into a YouTube channel for students and teachers. Side Hustle School...
#670 - Financial Blog Sprouts into $35,000/Month Money Tree
November 1, 2018
A registered nurse and financial manager start a blog for millennials. After a rough beginning, they figure out their audience and go on...
Special Feature: Best Friends Stitch Together $2 Million
October 31, 2018
Two teachers turn $200 in fabric and a simple idea for children’s education into a seven figure business and a TV deal. This special...
#669 - Maniac Pumpkin Carving! This Spooky Side Hustle Won’t Scare You Away
October 31, 2018
Get paid up to $700 each for carving pumpkins?? Only on Side Hustle School: a love of all things Halloween leads two friends to carve...
#668 - Minnesotan Opens Private Campground in Her Backyard
October 30, 2018
An injured puppy and a James Brown song gives this Minnesota chocolatier the inspiration to run a private campground for adventurous...
#667 - Game on! Seahawks Fan Kicks Off Six-Figure Sports App
October 29, 2018
When faced with the possibility of not being able to enjoy his favorite football games, this sports fan creates an app to solve the...
#666 - Weekly Recap: Don’t Sit On Your Ideas
October 28, 2018
In our forty-third recap of Season II, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week. Also: listener Q&A! Side Hustle School features...
#665 - Chemical Analyst Strikes a Side Hustle Match(Stick)
October 27, 2018
Ever wondered how match strikers are made? This chemical analyst figured it out, and now earns $2,000/month from her online shop. Side...
#664 - Ballroom Dance Enthusiast Triples Side Income with “How-To” Guide
October 26, 2018
After an initial attempt at baking scones fails to rise, a client services manager combines her passion for ballroom dancing with...
#663 - Job Recruiter Helps LinkedIn Connections with Resumes
October 25, 2018
With a full-time job and a family of four to support, this job recruiter applies the skills he uses every day to earn additional money...
Special Feature: Dieter Chows Down on Meal-Replacement Niche
October 24, 2018
He wanted a diet he could put on autopilot. And, after months of trial and error, he found a recipe which would make him the go-to guy...
#662 - Tech Employee Gets Paid to Visit Napa Wineries
October 24, 2018
This Bay Area transplant started blogging about Napa wines as a creative outlet, but she soon discovered that valley wineries were...
#661 - Physical Therapist Sells 57,000 “Neck Hammocks”
October 23, 2018
In trying to remedy his own workout injuries, this physical therapist invents a portable device to relieve pain. He then patents the...
#660 - Beard Oil Behemoth Expands to 35 Countries
October 22, 2018
How one man grew his $46 idea into a six-figure monthly sales machine selling beard oil. Side Hustle School features a new story EVERY...
#659 - Weekly Recap: Don’t Be Afraid to Tear Down & Rebuild
October 21, 2018
In our forty-second recap of Season II, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week. Also: listener Q&A! Side Hustle School...
#658 - Litigator Saves Bloggers From Legal Destruction
October 20, 2018
“They’re all illegal!” As an attorney, she knew that bloggers weren’t following the rules, but it was painfully obvious that nobody else...
#657 - Inventor Unclogs Profits With Innovative Drain Solution
October 19, 2018
A modern-day Edison creates a million-dollar product after constantly cleaning up loose hair in his household drains. Side Hustle School...
#656 - IT Manager Stitches Seamless Sewing Side Hustle
October 18, 2018
Needing a way to reconnect with her creative side, this IT manager learns to thread her hustle into her life. Side Hustle School...
#655 - Tinder Matched Couple Swipes Right to Sell Cupcakes
October 17, 2018
After meeting on Tinder, a couple takes a long walk through Central Park and decides to sell cupcakes for $20 each. Surprise: it...
#654 - Nestle Employee Doubles Salary By Playing Video Games at Night
October 16, 2018
Hard work pays off! After three years of streaming video games to an audience of thousands every night, this marketing manager now earns...
#653 - Crossfit Trainer Starts Meal Prep Service for Hungry Customers
October 15, 2018
A Crossfit trainer and her videographer partner create a healthy meal prep and delivery service, launching it with zero startup costs...
#652 - Weekly Recap: Treat Your Part-Time Hustle Like a Real Business
October 14, 2018
In our forty-first recap of Season II, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week. Also: listener Q&A!Side Hustle School features...
#651 - Delaware Woman Solves Embarrassing Problem
October 13, 2018
When the summer heat brings sweaty streaks, this aircraft company employee finds a way to wipe away the moisture. Bonus: this episode is...
#650 - Soda-licious! Nike Manager Creates Fruit-Infused Balsamic Beverages
October 12, 2018
When he can’t find a non-alcoholic beverage worthy of greatness, this Nike manager learns to create, package, and sell his own line of...
#649 - Designer Makes $1M Giving It The Old College Try
October 11, 2018
Missing the South after migrating north to Boston, a designer creates a series of sports-themed pennants and t-shirts that put hometown...
#648 - Food Tour Guide Chomps Down on $100,000 Profit
October 10, 2018
After first beginning with private cooking lessons, this former marketer discovers an even bigger opportunity in the world of food...
#647 - UK Sales Manager Calls Shots With Photographic Film Shop
October 9, 2018
A niche market of photographers who use analog film hasn’t had a one-stop shop for all the supplies they need—at least until this UK...
#646 - Rent the Chicken! An Egg-Cellent Idea Clucks Into Cash
October 8, 2018
Yes, really: this Pennsylvania couple rents out 2,000 chickens to people interested in urban homesteading. It’s a side hustle worth...
#645 - Weekly Recap: Will People Pay for History Lessons?
October 7, 2018
In our fortieth recap of Season II, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week. Also: listener Q&A!Side Hustle School features a...
#644 - “Productivity Nannies” Dig Concentration Caves for Modern Workers
October 6, 2018
Fall into a hole and don’t come out until your work is complete! These three friends create daylong, distraction-free zones for the...
#643 - Hit the Streets With These Chicago Walking Tours
October 5, 2018
A trip to South America inspired this pet supplies manager to launch his own “free” walking tour company.Side Hustle School features a...
#642 - German DJ Turns Up Profits with Magic Marriage Mixes
October 4, 2018
After a false start with an online course that fails to sell, a DJ in Germany takes a risk with a more controversial product—and finally...
# 641 - Firefighter Uses Chainsaw for Jumbo-Sized Woodworking
October 3, 2018
Taking advantage of some downtime, this Alberta firefighter picks up a chainsaw and begins carving out life-sized wooden bears. He sells...
#640 - New Yorker Covers Up With Comfy Underwear Line
October 2, 2018
For years, she wanted her own side hustle—and she finally uncovered it in a drawer of intimate apparel.Side Hustle School features a new...
#639 - Food Lover Sells Granola to Hungry Google Employees
October 1, 2018
From the local farmers market to the kitchens of major tech corporations—this granola recipe isn’t good, it’s grrrrrrr-eat!Side Hustle...
#638 - Weekly Recap: Making Time for What Matters
September 30, 2018
In our thirty-ninth recap of Season II, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week. Also: listener Q&A!Side Hustle School features...
#637 - Jiu-Jitsu Instructor Pins Down Mobile Workout Tool
September 29, 2018
An unconventional workout tool becomes a hit on Kickstarter, then goes on to earn $20,000 a month for its creator.Side Hustle School...
#636 - Canadian Mom Rolls Out Supportive Side Hustle
September 28, 2018
It’s no secret that crutches are uncomfortable. Their little-known alternative has led to a profitable side hustle for this caretaker...
#635 - Trader Joe’s Sign Artist Earns $43,200 Selling Tea-Stained Prints
September 27, 2018
Discovering the art of tea-stained prints using publicly available (and free!) art, a Trader Joe’s employee begins earning $3,600 a...
#634 - Physician Designs Plush Toys to Teach Anatomy
September 26, 2018
A physician designs and manufactures plush toys in the shape of human organs. They’re used to teach kids about the human body and as...
#633 - The Clothes Dryer That Changed a Family Forever
September 25, 2018
When this government employee is let go from his job, he stumbles upon a reselling opportunity that would end up helping his family ride...
#632 - Sound Engineer Makes $80,000/Year Handing Out Free Maps
September 24, 2018
A former sound engineer in Texas maps out a successful career by providing free information guides for hotel guests. The guides are...
#631 - Weekly Recap: Nothing is Sacred, So Look Out for Yourself
September 23, 2018
In our thirty-eighth recap of Season II, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week. Also: listener Q&A!Side Hustle School...
#630 - Colorado Nutritionist Reworks Role to Get Paid Twice
September 22, 2018
It’s all smoothies and smooth moves for this dual-role nutritionist from Colorado.Side Hustle School features a new story EVERY DAY of...
#629 - Tie One On for This Australian High School Teacher
September 21, 2018
To get some business experience on the cheap, this teacher creates and sells his own bow ties. When he’s ready to move on, he sells the...
#628 - Charismatic Coaching Duo Earns $50,000/Month
September 20, 2018
These two friends knew that charisma and confidence were important to success—but the success they create goes far beyond their wildest...
#627 - Rehearsal App for Actors Earns $500,000
September 19, 2018
Not satisfied with the iPhone’s built-in Voice Recorder, a radio host and acting coach creates his own app to help actors rehearse. It...
#626 - Salesman’s Spicy Side Hustle Serves Up Serious Sales
September 18, 2018
After hosting a popular Super Bowl party, a St. Louis salesman brings his fiery-hot, yet extra-flavorful hot sauce to the market. Side...
#625 - Marathon Runner Earns Full-Time Income Trying On Shoes
September 17, 2018
A decade-long “marathon distance” project earns six-figures in affiliate commissions for this patient runner.Side Hustle School features...
#624 - Weekly Recap: Crowdfunding Is Not a Business Model.
September 16, 2018
In our thirty-seventh recap of Season II, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week. Also: listener Q&A!Side Hustle School...
#623 - Outsource Date Night With This Sexy Side Hustle
September 15, 2018
Love the idea of a romantic evening, but don’t have the time to plan it? These best friends from Florida will take care of everything...
#622 - When the Rubber Hits the Road, This Mom of Three Earns $5,000/Month
September 14, 2018
After making a simple change to the color of her custom-image rubber ink stamps, this interior designer and mother-of-three from Texas...
#621 - Sign Language Videos Spell Out Profits for Special Ed Teacher
September 13, 2018
After using puppets to make sign language videos for her toddlers, an educator stumbles upon an underserved market.Side Hustle School...
#620 - Sisters Create Bundle Of Joy With Customized Board Game
September 12, 2018
Two sisters living in New York City relive their childhood memories and create a personalized board game, earning $16,500 in the first...
#619 - London Photographer Rents Camera Gear 1,100 Times
September 11, 2018
A London receptionist rents out his photography equipment on a peer-to-peer sharing site… over and over and over.Side Hustle School...
#618 - The Rise and Fall of BirdSupplies.com
September 10, 2018
Before the boom of online shopping, this bird lover struggled to find quality products for her feathery friends. She decides to take...
#617 - Weekly Recap: Don’t Compete with Amazon
September 9, 2018
In our thirty-sixth recap of Season II, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week. Also: listener Q&A! Side Hustle School...
#616 - Attorney Defends Women’s Right To Good Content
September 8, 2018
This attorney was frustrated with the content the media creates for modern women—so she started her own magazine to represent what women...
#615 - Aussie Mom Earns $3,000/Month From Affiliate Links
September 7, 2018
After overcoming obstacles in her search for remote work opportunities, this stay-at-home mom creates her own resource website to help...
#614 - Swipe Some Inspiration From This Sticky Side Hustle
September 6, 2018
After designing a laminated menu for a restaurant, this product design manager has “the write idea” to create reusable paper. She then...
#613 - Developer Gets Paid for Weekend Trips Abroad
September 5, 2018
This web developer always wanted to travel, but only had a few days a year to do it. Little did she know that her jam-packed adventures...
#612 - It’s All Smiles For Two Friends Brushing Away Bacteria
September 4, 2018
In search of a side hustle, two Australian friends learn to import toothbrushes from the U.S., earning $30,000 in profit.Side Hustle...
#611 - CPA Earns Six-Figures Selling Spreadsheets to Etsy Sellers
September 3, 2018
This CPA was burned out on office work, so she turned her efforts to an Etsy business—but it wasn’t long before she was hitting the...
#610 - Weekly Recap: Have a #HappierLaborDay!
September 2, 2018
In our thirty-fifth recap of Season II, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week. Also: listener Q&A! Side Hustle School...
#609 - Aussie Cyclist Shifts Into Gear With Online Shop
September 1, 2018
After a painful breakup, an account manager becomes a new spokes-person for side hustling by reselling bicycle gear.Side Hustle School...
#608 - Insult This! Witty Event Organizer Prepares You to Respond to Rudeness
August 31, 2018
After experiencing the frustrating moment of not having a witty reply for a rude stranger, this event organizer launches a website to...
#607 - Miniature Dollhouse Website Pays Full-Size Profits
August 30, 2018
A digital marketing manager finds success by growing her dollhouse drop-shipping website business—all without paying for advertising,...
EXTENDED CUT: Six-Figure Drone Pilots
August 29, 2018
Can you really make six-figures using a drone to take pictures of houses? These people do, and most of them didn’t have special training...
#606 - One Man’s Trashed Mash is Another Man’s Cash
August 29, 2018
What starts as a collegiate adventure in getting around the legal drinking age requirements leads to a mission that turns trash into...
#605 - Hungover Accountant Starts “Morning After” Party Cleanup Service
August 28, 2018
Hungover after a night of hosting a party, an Australian accountant comes up with an unusual cleaning service that goes on to earn...
#604 - Military-Themed Teddy Bears Help Kids Hibernate
August 27, 2018
An ad executive turned teddy bear manufacturer creates a military-grade sleep system for children, earning $100,000 in sales and making...
#603 - Weekly Recap: Bees, Children’s Books, & Granola Butter
August 26, 2018
In our thirty-fourth recap of Season II, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week. Also: listener Q&A! Side Hustle School...
#602 - Crafting Maven Creates World’s Most Practical Workbook
August 25, 2018
A particularly productive crafter shares her goal-setting tips with readers, then goes on to make a “Get to Work Book” that earns more...
#601 - Frenchman Says Bonjour to $35,000/Month Foodie Hustle
August 24, 2018
After relocating to Quebec, this continental creative brings seasonal flavor to an artisanal food retailing biz.Side Hustle School...
#600! Canadian Colleagues Publish Children’s Books About Real Life
August 23, 2018
Two Canadian mothers shake up the children’s book narrative by publishing stories that tell the truth about hard things in life.Side...
#599 - Avocado Queen Earns $45,000 Selling Spreadable Granola
August 22, 2018
After sharing about her recovery from unhealthy eating, this health tech worker leverages an Instagram following and turns a kitchen...
#598 - Crafty Mompreneur Brings in $12,000 in Eight Weeks
August 21, 2018
A mom in search of a new side hustle creates a profitable after-school enrichment class.Side Hustle School features a new story EVERY...
#597 - Six-Figure Beekeeping Biz Buzzes for Minnesota Couple
August 20, 2018
The buzzworthy journey of Minnesotan bees and their keepers. These hardy bees don’t mess around—last year they produced $150,000 in...
#596 - Weekly Recap: When to Ignore Good Advice
August 19, 2018
In our thirty-third recap of Season II, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week. Also: listener Q&A! Side Hustle School...
#595 - Health Scare Pushes Marketer To Start Profitable Blog
August 18, 2018
When she found out she had high cholesterol, she knew it was time to make a change in her life. Learning to make an extra $2,000/month...
#594 - Squeaky Clean Couple Raise the Bar with Online Soap Sales
August 17, 2018
A husband and wife clean up with a homemade soap side hustle that’s no lathering matter. It’s currently earning $50,000 a month!Side...
#593 - University Director Turns Draining Problem Into Profitable Power-Up
August 16, 2018
He panicked whenever he saw his phone battery running out, but he could never find the right power bank to fit his needs—so he decided...
#592 - Agricultural Teacher Earns $200,000 Selling Lesson Plans
August 15, 2018
After creating course materials for a forgotten group of educators, this agricultural teacher now earns a significant income from a...
#591 - The Coffee Grinder That Made $300,000
August 14, 2018
Rise and shine! A petroleum engineer finds the perfect item to resell on Amazon. He goes on to sell $300,000 worth of the humble coffee...
#590 - Former Teacher Becomes Children’s Magazine Publisher
August 13, 2018
A teacher begins working part-time as a personal chef at children’s baking parties, then starts a magazine about healthy food. The...
#589 - Weekly Recap: Busy People Get More Done
August 12, 2018
In our thirty-second recap of Season II, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week. Also: listener Q&A! Side Hustle School...
#588 - Ohio State Students Make Big Moves Storing Items
August 11, 2018
The annual student moving exodus provides side hustle inspiration for two university roommates. Side Hustle School features a new story...
#587 - Graphic Designer Paints a Picture Worth $8,000/Month
August 10, 2018
This designer is the picture of success with a side hustle that draws in a full-time income. Side Hustle School features a new story...
#586 - Louisiana Oil Worker Creates Premium Duffel Bag
August 9, 2018
This born-and-bred oil worker didn’t need to strike oil to create his profitable, “badass” side hustle. Side Hustle School features a...
#585 - If At First You Don’t Succeed, Make DIY Journals
August 8, 2018
Two friends try to start an online wedding platform, but they end up with a monthly subscription service offering personalized DIY...
#584 - Mini Foam Roller Works Out the Kinks
August 7, 2018
A San Diego project manager creates a tiny foam roller relieve pain and prevent injury no matter where you are.Side Hustle School...
#583 - Line Chef Makes Millions Cooking Up Apron Empire
August 6, 2018
A chef sets out to reinvent the humble apron, growing it to a multi-million-dollar company while still working in restaurants at...
#582 - Weekly Recap: “This Time, It’s Different”
August 5, 2018
In our thirty-first recap of Season II, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week. Also: listener Q&A!Side Hustle School features...
#581 - Oil & Gas Worker Becomes Sports Videographer for Polo Games
August 4, 2018
A project planner gets inspired by his son’s soccer game and then creates a rewarding business as a sports videographer.Side Hustle...
#580 - Pump It Up! Project Manager Elevates Female Fitness
August 3, 2018
When diet and fitness fads run their course, this Aussie builds a tribe of over 16,000 followers and a side hustle that brings in...
#579 - Online Bike Store Owner Gears Up for Hands-Off Profits
August 2, 2018
After following his wife around Italy, an Irishman takes life by the handlebars—breaking the cycle of new jobs by learning how to...
#578 - Global Supply Chain Adventures: American Ships Brazilian Hair to Liberia
August 1, 2018
This shipping executive’s foreign friends struggled to get their hands on the American goods he took for granted. His new business now...
#577 - Six-Figure Sneakers: College Grad Earns $10,000/Month Reselling Shoes
July 31, 2018
While waiting tables, a recent college grad discovers the world of “sneakerheads.” He then learns to buy and resell shoes, earning a...
#576 - Rhode Island Mom Has Side Hustle In The Bag
July 30, 2018
A communications manager and mother of two young children manufactures an innovative solution for a common shopping problem.Side Hustle...
#575 - Weekly Recap: Setbacks, Roadblocks, and Challenges
July 29, 2018
In our thirtieth recap of Season II, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week. Also: listener Q&A!Side Hustle School features a...
#574 - Money Grows on Moringa Trees
July 28, 2018
After recovering from a chronic illness through the power of plants, a woman trades in hedge funds by day and healing powders by...
#573 - Super Fan Scores Big in the Football Community
July 27, 2018
A Dallas Cowboys fan turns his passion for sports and traveling into an epic road trip and a foam-fingered brand.Side Hustle School...
#572 On-the-Go Mouthwash Gets Mini-Makeover
July 26, 2018
Two Florida State grads create a mini-mouthwash empire, selling 3,500 bottles in less than a year.Side Hustle School features a new...
EXTENDED CUT: Working on the Road
July 25, 2018
For more than 10 years, I’ve traveled the world while working on projects every day. This special episode includes 7 lessons I’ve...
#571 - Living the Dream: Man Gets Paid to Play Video Games All Day
July 25, 2018
When he began live streaming his video games for a faraway friend, he had no idea he’d end up building a 30,000 person community and...
#570 - Database Expert Helps Students Solve Real Problems
July 24, 2018
She wanted to influence the next generation in her field. But after first teaching at a local university, this database consultant...
#569 - This Standing Desk Costs Just $37
July 23, 2018
It turns out you can stand around all day and make things happen, as two side hustlers from London prove with their standing desk...
#568 - Weekly Recap: Top 3 Tips for SEO
July 22, 2018
In our twenty-ninth recap of Season II, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week. Also: listener Q&A! Side Hustle School...
#567 - Resistance Is Futile! Brooklyn Fitness Fanatics Sell “No Days Off” Exercise Bands
July 21, 2018
A love of fitness and fashion inspires a real estate broker and his workout buddy to sell resistance bands in custom colors.Side Hustle...
#566 - Accountant Generates $10,000/Month In Sweat Equity
July 20, 2018
When this California accountant deducts harsh chemicals from deodorant, she earns sweat equity and superdry profits. Side Hustle School...
#565 - Aussie Stretches Out with Online Store for Tall Women
July 19, 2018
Tall women everywhere rejoice as an Australian’s side hustle brings new meaning to ‘top shelf.’ Side Hustle School features a new story...
#564 - Gamer Levels Up Life With eBay Side Hustle
July 18, 2018
This production supervisor always loved buying video games—but it wasn’t until he stumbled upon some of his favorite games on eBay that...
#563 - Bartender Earns Extra Income With “Revenge By Mail” Postcards
July 17, 2018
Want to embarrass your frenemy? Send them an awkward, anonymous postcard congratulating them on a purchase they didn’t make. This...
#562 - Avoiding Toilet Paper Leads To $10,000/Month Side Income
July 16, 2018
In several parts of the world, bidets are used in lieu of toilet paper—but why not in Canada? One man sets out to change that, flushing...
#561 - Weekly Recap: What Can You Change Right Now?
July 15, 2018
In our twenty-eighth recap of Season II, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week. Also: listener Q&A! Side Hustle School...
#560 - Retired Couple Sells Digital Art Prints Online
July 14, 2018
A retired husband-and-wife team make a shift from handmade art to digital art prints. They now sell more than 100 prints each month.Side...
#559 - Independent Musician Strikes Chord With Customized Love Ballads
July 13, 2018
When she discovers the bottom of her bank account, this singer-songwriter offers to write personalized love songs for $325 each.Side...
#558 - 5-Year-Old’s Frustration Leads to Modern Day Piggy Bank
July 12, 2018
When a 5-year-old earns money taking out the trash for neighbors, his mom realizes that piggy banks are more style than function. She...
#557 - More Monet, Fewer Problems: Attorney Turns Holiday Prints Into Cash
July 11, 2018
This Texas attorney has no Magrittes about starting her easy-to-scale side hustle.Side Hustle School features a new story EVERY DAY of...
#556 - Underwear Side Hustle Turns Into $500,000/Month Business
July 10, 2018
Two women launch an underwear brand in their spare time. It grows from an early Kickstarter campaign to a multi-million dollar company...
#555 - Pre-Made Meals Bring In $5,500/Month After Layoff
July 9, 2018
After losing her job, this digital marketer turns to the kitchen, where she whips up pre-made meals and launches a successful...
#554 - Weekly Recap: Don’t Become Efficient at Doing the Wrong Things
July 8, 2018
In our twenty-sixth recap of Season II, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week. Also: listener Q&A! Side Hustle School...
#553 - Editor Creates Book Club For Bad People
July 7, 2018
In an age of endless distractions, an editor for Superdry found she was reading fewer books. By creating a subscription book club, she...
#552 - Doctor’s Diagnosis Becomes Food Diary Side Hustle
July 6, 2018
A chronic illness diagnosis leads to the “write” side hustle for a full-time communications manager in the UK. Side Hustle School...
#551 - College Students Start Sock-Selling Social Enterprise
July 5, 2018
A group of college students learn to sell socks with a cause. In two years they sign up more than 100 educational institutions!Side...
#550 - Canadian Powerlifter Creates Elegant Bow Tie Biz
July 4, 2018
This hospital employee and competitive powerlifter wasn’t making enough money on the side as a personal trainer, so he turned to a...
#549 - Bean-Lover Grinds Way To $4,000/Month Family Coffee Business
July 3, 2018
A love of coffee leads to a family-owned coffee hustle, bringing joy and beans to to loyal customers. Don’t procrastinate;...
#548 - Google Employee Makes $100,000 Using Fiverr
July 2, 2018
In just one year, this Google product manager earns an extra $100,000 by providing marketing services on Fiverr.com. Learn his tips to...
# 547 - Weekly Recap: Should You Ever Buy Someone Else’s Business?
July 1, 2018
In our twenty-sixth recap of Season II, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week. Also: listener Q&A! Side Hustle School...
#546 - What’s In the Box? Low-Carb, Low-Sugar Snacks
June 30, 2018
A CPA and Side Hustle School listener learns to start her own subscription box. In less than a year, it brings in more than...
#545 - College Grad Shares “More than Mac & Cheese” Recipes for Students
June 29, 2018
When a college student learns to cook, she documents her recipes online, earning more than $1,000/month. Side Hustle School features a...
#544 - Oh Snap! Photography Site Turns Into Passive Income Hustle
June 28, 2018
A traffic engineer begins shooting wedding photography to make some cash on the side, but it’s his niche tutorial website that earns the...
EXTENDED CUT: The $400,000 "Being Boss" Podcast
June 27, 2018
Go behind-the-scenes of the mega-popular Being Boss podcast and brand. Lessons include: set partnerships carefully, take a stand for...
#543 - Marriage Inspires Theatre Captioning App & Service
June 27, 2018
After marrying a woman who was born deaf, an actor and musician starts a side hustle captioning theater performances. Side Hustle School...
#542 - Graphic Designer Chalks Up Gripping Side Hustle
June 26, 2018
Joining Crossfit community changed this stay-at-home dad’s life, so he wanted to give back… and preferably get paid along the way. He...
#541 - Personal Trainer Pumps Up Breakfast with $25,000/Month Pancake Hustle
June 25, 2018
A full-time personal trainer takes her ‘breakfast of champions’ to the next level with pancakes that put the ‘pro’ in protein. Side...
#540 - Weekly Recap: World Domination Arrives in Portland, Oregon
June 24, 2018
In our twenty-fifth recap of Season II, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week. Also: listener Q&A! Side Hustle School...
#539 - Moonlighting Makeup Artist Earns Extra $25,000/Year
June 23, 2018
A young marketing director by day and professional makeup artist by weekend creates a side hustle that could make anyone blush. Side...
#538 - Children’s Book Author Turns Page to New Income
June 22, 2018
A successful children’s book author pivots from making book trailers to coaching other authors. Along the way she learns to grow her...
#537 - Brooklyn App Developer Spins All-Natural Cotton Candy
June 21, 2018
A mobile app developer gets nostalgic and creates an all-natural cotton candy catering biz. Side Hustle School features a new story...
#536 - Movie Industry Friends Rewrite the Credits, Earn $20,000/Month
June 20, 2018
Those long credit sequences at the ends of movies can include a LOT of names—and they also take a lot of time for producers to...
#535 - IT Guy Earns Extra $50,000/Year Restoring Vintage Radios
June 19, 2018
He wanted to start a side business and put his engineering degree to good use. When he stumbled across two 1950s radios, he found an...
#534 - Mindful Moms Make $70,000 on Family Affirmation Cards
June 18, 2018
When two best friends are transformed by affirmations, they bring the love to families and children with empowering products. Side...
#533 - Weekly Recap: “Craigslist Wedding Photographer” Strikes Back
June 17, 2018
In our twenty-fourth recap of Season II, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week. Also: listener Q&A! Side Hustle School...
#532 - Austinite Creates Radical Girl Clothing Line
June 16, 2018
After feeling burned out from a career at Nike, this merchandiser looks elsewhere for radical inspiration. She then moves her side...
#531 - Curated Gift Boxes for Breakups and Baby Bumps
June 15, 2018
A breakup brings two sisters together to create one happy side hustle. Side Hustle School features a new story EVERY DAY of someone who...
#530 - “Stoner Culture” Emojis Roll Out $10,000/Month in Passive Income
June 14, 2018
A project manager in California lights up a new revenue stream and smokes the competition with his counterculture emojis. Side Hustle...
#529 - Unemployed Polish Guy Launches Rocket-Fueled Vodka Line
June 13, 2018
An “involuntary sabbatical” prompts this Polish marketer to investigate the possibilities of apple-based vodka. Side Hustle School...
#528 - Wanderlust Inspires $3,000/Month Side Hustle
June 12, 2018
Strategy consultants turn a round-the-world trip into inspiration for passive income. Side Hustle School features a new story EVERY DAY...
#527 - Social Media Strategist Bakes Pawfect Dog Treats
June 11, 2018
A dog lover learns to bake and sell superfood dog treats, earning $3,000/month with just $3,000 in startup costs. Side Hustle School...
#526 - Weekly Recap: Getting Paid Your First $500
June 10, 2018
In our twenty-third recap of Season II, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week. Also: listener Q&A! Side Hustle School...
#525 - Project Manager Helps Cubicle Workers See the World
June 9, 2018
When a corporate employee is told she can’t take a big trip because of her daughter, she starts a company to make travel more...
#524 - Environmentally Impassioned Citizen Designs Plastic-Free Bags
June 8, 2018
A Washingtonian carries her passion for sustainability on her sleeve with a line of eco-friendly grocery bags. Side Hustle School...
#523 - Danish Pastry Partnership Bakes Up Series of Events
June 7, 2018
Two midwestern food market vendors collaborate on pastries, trade shows, a membership community, and more. Side Hustle School features a...
#522 - Adventurous Couple Designs & Sells Fashionable Backpacks
June 6, 2018
Backpacks that bring fashion to the mountains earn a Colorado couple an additional $2,500 a month while also feeding the homeless. Side...
#521 - Man Earns $100,000 Serving Clients on $5 Website
June 5, 2018
He’d always dreamed of making a million dollars–but could he achieve it selling his services for just $5? Thanks to a penchant for...
#520 - Civil Engineer Sells Everything but Kitchen Sink, Moves to Bali, Employs 100 People
June 4, 2018
After a civil engineer learns the ropes of using Fulfilled by Amazon, he moves to Bali with his wife, builds an extension to help him...
#519 - Weekly Recap: Do You REALLY Need a Facebook Page?
June 3, 2018
In our twenty-second recap of Season II, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week. Also: listener Q&A! Side Hustle School...
#518 - Speech Pathologist Sells Turkish Tea Towels By the Seashore
June 2, 2018
When her day job no longer provides her with joy, a speech pathologist creates an online store that helps others make every day more...
#517 - Teenage Fitness Fan Jumpstarts Athletic Apparel Brand
June 1, 2018
An 18 year old in the UK goes from idea to action with his fitness-meets-fashion athletic brand in just over a year. Side Hustle School...
#516 - Trip to Target Inspires Aromatic Hustle
May 31, 2018
While browsing the candle aisle at Target, a social worker discovers an illuminating opportunity to make money. Side Hustle School...
EXTENDED CUT: Start a Service Business in Less Than a Week
May 30, 2018
There’s no “service business school”—in a very short period of time, you can start a simple moneymaking project using the knowledge you...
#515 - Baker Starts Agency to Raise Dough for Dream Home
May 30, 2018
She spent years dreaming of building her own property in California. To turn the dream into a reality, she started a side hustle by...
#514 - Sweet-Toothed Dentist Creates Sugar-Free Caramel Company
May 29, 2018
A pediatric dentist joins forces with her husband to sell sugar-free caramels. Starting from a goal of selling 100 bags at a local...
#513 - Man Buys Tesla, Rents It Out to Cover Monthly Payments
May 28, 2018
When an Ontario man finds himself dreaming of a car he can’t afford, he buys it anyway—then rents it out half the time to earn an extra...
#512 - Weekly Recap: Food Trucks, YouTube Makeup, and Marijuana
May 27, 2018
In our twenty-first recap of Season II, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week. Also: listener Q&A! Side Hustle School...
#511 - Coffee Lovers Brew Quick Fix Into $1 Million Hustle
May 26, 2018
While training for a 24-hour obstacle course challenge and working full-time, two GM employees turn cold brew into a moneymaking...
#510 - Bring Your Own Cannabis to this “420-Friendly” Painting Class
May 25, 2018
Two Orange County artists set *high expectations* when they create the first bring-your-own-cannabis art studio, complete with Bob Ross...
#509 - Natural Deodorant That Actually Works Brings In $5,500/Month
May 24, 2018
A former venture capitalist starts a scent-sational side hustle selling her own natural, floral-based deodorant. Side Hustle School...
#508 - Policy Researcher Offers Private Tours of Nation’s Capital
May 23, 2018
A public policy researcher starts a Washington, DC tour guide business and overcomes the hurdle of competitive TripAdvisor reviews. Side...
#507 - Tales of a 15-Year-Old YouTube Makeup Artist
May 22, 2018
An Australian teenager learns to express her passion for makeup by posting tutorials on YouTube. Side Hustle School features a new story...
#506 - The $60,000 “Food Truck Empire” (No Cooking Required!)
May 21, 2018
In his quest to understanding the economics of food trucks (also known as food carts), a man creates a blog and podcast that earns...
#505 - Weekly Recap: All You Need Is Luck and a Million Dollars
May 20, 2018
In our twentieth recap of Season II, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week. Also: listener Q&A! Side Hustle School features a...
#504 - Strap-Saving Invention Helps Women Get Their Bounce Back
May 19, 2018
A pair of female inventors are bringing clothes back to life with a simple gadget that saves straps with no need to sew—then using it to...
#503 - Car Crash Leads To Pain Relief Side Hustle
May 18, 2018
After an MBA student is in a car crash that leaves her with chronic back pain, she sets about creating a change that would help...
#502 - Part-Time Music Teacher Tunes Up Piano School to $100,000/Year
May 17, 2018
A music teacher learns to subcontract her piano lessons, radically increasing her annual income. Side Hustle School features a new story...
#501 - Hollywood Film Editor Optimizes Life Through Self-Care Side Hustle
May 16, 2018
Inspired by his own work/life imbalance, a film and TV editor starts a project to help his industry learn how to live more by staying...
#500 - Married Couple Goes From Crashed Drone To Soaring Side Hustle
May 15, 2018
A sky-high success story of a six-figure drone coaching business that begins after a man crashes a drone into a parked car in New York...
#499 - English Teacher Turns Passion for Verbs Into Online Income
May 14, 2018
In search of extra income, an ESL teacher creates a game that shows students how to use phrasal verbs. Turn it up!Side Hustle School...
#498 - Weekly Recap: SHS Listener Earns $10,000/Month
May 13, 2018
In our nineteenth recap of Season II, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week. Also: listener Q&A! Side Hustle School features...
#497 - Paintball Enthusiast Builds Epic Field in New Zealand
May 12, 2018
A pilot instructor harkens back to his youth by building a fun, safe space for kids of all ages to play paintball. Side Hustle School...
#496 - Texas Blogger Turns Weekend Adventures Into $2,000/Month
May 11, 2018
Hair today, gone tomorrow: a Texas woman turns her Instagram account into a mane event. Side Hustle School features a new story EVERY...
#495 - Metal Detectorist Gets Paid for Finding Lost Jewelry
May 10, 2018
A university data developer starts a metal detecting agency with his kids. It goes on to help people recover over $100,000 worth of...
#494 - Communications Teacher Turns Love of Journaling Into Etsy Shop
May 9, 2018
In her search for a side hustle, this college communications instructor turns to her love of journaling. She then learns to manufacture...
#493 - Ex-Baseball Players Hit Home Run With Baseball Bat Subscriptions
May 8, 2018
Two former baseball players create a bat rental service, serving thousands of customers across the country. Side Hustle School features...
#492 - Flipping 101: The College Textbook Edition
May 7, 2018
A college student with a new family to support reads between the lines and turns a $20 used textbook into almost $70,000 within two...
#491 - Weekly Recap: When To Leave a Good Job
May 6, 2018
In our eighteenth recap of Season II, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week. Also: listener Q&A! Side Hustle School features...
#490 - Nomadic Designer Profits from Writing About Life in a Bag
May 5, 2018
When a designer quits his job at Apple to travel the world, he realizes that his nomadic lifestyle hacks are a hot topic—and a...
#489 - Doctor Does Off-Hours Voiceover Work to Pay Med School Bills
May 4, 2018
A doctor with a voice worth listening to teaches himself the art of voiceover, then goes on to earn thousands of dollars working for...
#488 - Dachshund-Loving Duo Designs Doxie Apparel
May 3, 2018
Two dog lovers create and grow a wiener-dog themed brand that now provides a six-figure income. Side Hustle School features a new story...
#487 - Developer Earns $37,000 from Day Trading Tool
May 2, 2018
This software developer has always been a stock trading enthusiast. When he invests his time into an app to trade more efficiently, the...
CHECKING IN: Tell Me About Your Project or Idea
May 1, 2018
Side Hustle School is made for you! Let me know what you're working on—come take a quick survey at SideHustleSchool.com/report. Our...
#486 - JP Morgan Employee Starts “Money Therapy” for Millennials
May 1, 2018
She leaves her job to join a startup, then starts a business of her own—and then starts a side hustle to fund the business. Did you get...
#485 - “Graphic Design for Dogs” Earns $84,000
April 30, 2018
A graphic designer and pet lover unleashes a side hustle that earns $84,000 a year. Dog-ear this episode! Side Hustle School features a...
#484 - Weekly Recap: How to Go from $1,000 to $5,000/Month
April 29, 2018
In our seventeenth recap of Season II, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week. Also: listener Q&A! Side Hustle School features...
#483 - Seismic Explorer Shakes Up Backpacking in Kenya
April 28, 2018
A former engineer turns a 3-month backpacking trip into three side hustles that make exploring Kenya more accessible for travelers. Side...
#482 - Turn It Up to 11! Musical Mash-Ups Provide Passive Income for New York DJ
April 27, 2018
This New York DJ wants to rock and roll all night... and party every day. After he mixes recordings from classic rock and roll songs, he...
#481 - Aussie Man Eats Only Potatoes for 365 Days
April 26, 2018
A man in Australia spends a year eating nothing but potatoes to conquer his food addiction. Along the way, he loses 121 pounds and gains...
EXTENDED CUT: When to Let Go of Good Ideas
April 25, 2018
Ideas are like buses: there’s always another one coming. Yet so many of us hold on to ideas and projects long after we should let them...
#480 - Flight Attendant Gets Paid to Help Kids Learn About the World
April 25, 2018
After visiting 50 countries, a flight attendant and her pilot husband create an income-generating project to teach kids about the...
#479 - 23-Year-Old College Student Uses “Sweatcoin” App to Earn $2,000/Month
April 24, 2018
After getting fit with a customized training program, this enterprising college student now provides coaching services, using a popular...
#478 - Gmail Tool Generates $1 Million a Year
April 23, 2018
After looking for a way to send mass emails by Gmail, this web developer stumbles on more than a million dollars a year in recurring...
#477 - Weekly Recap: What Kind of Side Business Is Best FOR YOU?
April 22, 2018
In our sixteenth recap of Season II, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week. Also: listener Q&A! Side Hustle School features a...
#476 - Atlanta Chess Champ Finds Checkmate With Tutoring Side Hustle
April 21, 2018
It started as a hobby when he was four years old. It’s now a profitable passion project for an Atlanta chess guru. Side Hustle School...
#475 - Serial Business Builder Creates Digital Checklist Tool
April 20, 2018
A longtime side hustler develops a new tool that helps his clients optimize their business tasks. Side Hustle School features a new...
#474 - Engineer Turns Home Energy Problem Into 15-Year, Million-Dollar Side Hustle
April 19, 2018
A construction engineer discovers how much energy is wasted by attics, creates a simple product that saves homeowners money, and builds...
#473 - South Carolina Transplant Creates Watercolor Stationery Brand
April 18, 2018
A new resident of Charleston, South Carolina pursues a passion for watercolor print design. She ends up creating a stationery brand of...
#472 - “Netflix of Restaurants” Side Hustle Earns $50,000/Year
April 17, 2018
A contest idea turns into a restaurant recommending algorithm, earning its creator an extra $50,000/year. Side Hustle School features a...
#471 - Faux Taxidermy Turns Heads on Home Decor
April 16, 2018
A Pennsylvania couple turns a difference in home decorating taste into a bustling business, complete with mounted unicorn heads for your...
#470 - Weekly Recap: How to Stop Procrastinating (Really!)
April 15, 2018
In our fifteenth recap of Season II, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week. Also: listener Q&A! Side Hustle School features a...
#469 - Singaporean Sells Handcrafted Cashmere Scarves With a Story
April 14, 2018
A Singapore-based storyteller and lover of textiles earns an extra $40,000 a year selling handcrafted cashmere scarves from Nepal. Side...
#468 - Engineer Beats Wildest Eggspectations With Recipe Blog
April 13, 2018
A Minnesotan software engineer turns healthy recipes into an online business that has over three million website visitors a month. Side...
#467 - Host a Birthday Party, Drink Wine, Make $2,000
April 12, 2018
A birthday “paint and sip” celebration becomes an accidental side hustle, providing a sustainable income for an artist in between day...
#466 - Turkish Student Turns Teacher, Starts $14,000 Tutoring Gig
April 11, 2018
A student with a flair for teaching gives extra classes to fellow students, optimizing the process along the way and working fewer hours...
#465 - Exercise App Encourages Fitness While Helping Sick Kids
April 10, 2018
A North Carolina man’s software app forces users to make donations when they slack off their fitness routines. Side Hustle School...
#464 - College Student Starts Historic Letter Subscription Service
April 9, 2018
A student cashes in on his love of history by mailing beautifully designed letters to monthly subscribers. Side Hustle School features a...
#463 - Weekly Recap: How NOT to Add People to Your Email List
April 8, 2018
In our fourteenth recap of Season II, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week. Also: listener Q&A! Side Hustle School features...
#462 - Adjunct Professor Puts Course on YouTube for $100k Profit
April 7, 2018
An adjunct community college professor uploads his final course to YouTube, then converts it to a Udemy course. In just sixteen months,...
#461 - EMT Moonlights as App Builder, Earns $15,000 a Month
April 6, 2018
An emergency medical technical builds iPhone apps on the side, landing gigs with Buzzfeed and the University of Massachusetts. Side...
#460 - Stay-at-Home-Mom Hires Army of College Students
April 5, 2018
A new mom helps party hosts plan their events. After hiring college students to do the work, she parties her way to a European vacation,...
#459 - Aussie Woman Earns Up to $4,000/Month Painting Faces
April 4, 2018
When she left her job, she found herself longing to reconnect with a favorite hobby. So she grabbed some paints and brushes—and within...
#458 - Pathetic Triathlete Creates $30,000 Facebook Group
April 3, 2018
Frustrated with snobby and overly-serious triathletes, a man creates a Facebook group for more casual and fun discussion. It then...
#457 - Kiwi Coder Makes Extra $50,000/Year from Virtual Paintbrushes
April 2, 2018
A New Zealand-based software developer puts her digital skills to artistic use by creating virtual lettering brushes for budding digital...
#456 - Weekly Recap: Tips on Crowdfunding Campaigns & Clutter-Clearing
April 1, 2018
In our thirteenth recap of Season II, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week. Also: listener Q&A! Side Hustle School...
#455 - Canadian Sports Enthusiast Earns $1,000/Month Selling Quirky Apparel
March 31, 2018
After learning to design and screen print sweatshirts in college, a Canadian skateboarder starts an Etsy shop that produces consistent,...
#454 - Vintage Clothing Shop Sells Retro Jeans for Modern Money
March 30, 2018
The daughter of Ukrainian immigrants turns a love of shopping into an e-commerce shop selling one-of-a-kind vintage clothing. Side...
#453 - Senior Center Director Creates Virtual Training Service
March 29, 2018
A director of operations at a senior center comes up with a way to improve training services—while building a sustainable side income. ...
#452 - Acrobatic Mom Jumps Through Hoops to Become High-flying Entertainer
March 28, 2018
It’s a bird, it’s a plane… or actually, it’s an acrobatic performance troupe that started as one mom’s side hustle, and now employs 14...
#451 - “Random Acts of Kindness” Project Earns Non-Random Cash Money
March 27, 2018
A new dad’s random acts of kindness kit sparks a movement of positivity while bringing in an extra $500/month. Side Hustle School...
#450 - In a World of Uncertainty, Build Your Own Security
March 26, 2018
After being laid off, a Denver man turns his hobby into a full-time gig that earns $8,000/month. Side Hustle School features a new...
#449 - Weekly Recap: Are My Profit Margins Too High?
March 25, 2018
In our twelfth recap of Season II, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week. Also: listener Q&A! Side Hustle School features a...
#448 - Santa Barbara Gift Shop Sells Soulful Succulents
March 24, 2018
She had always wanted to open a bricks-and-mortar retail store, but it was always too expensive—until now. Side Hustle School features...
#447 - Public Health Employee Earns Extra $2,000/Month with Salesforce Consulting
March 23, 2018
An enterprising nonprofit employee bids for consulting contracts, earning a steady second income each month.Side Hustle School features...
#446 - Canadian Mom Spells Out Success with Letterboard Loot
March 22, 2018
After a search for customizable letter boards leaves her empty-handed, a Side Hustle School listener sees the writing on the wall.Side...
#445 - Engineer Reprograms Herself, Finds Confidence to Start Over
March 21, 2018
After two failed attempts, a software developer’s passion for web development puts her on the path to profit. Side Hustle School...
#444 - Childhood Game Master Earns $1 Million from Nerdy Kickstarter Campaigns
March 20, 2018
This Ohio man loves board games so much that he made his own—and when he tries to raise $6,000 through a Kickstarter campaign, he ends...
#443 - Online Dating Profile Service Turns Frogs Into Princes
March 19, 2018
A Massachusetts woman helps men improve their online dating profiles. Tip #1: stop being creepy. Side Hustle School features a new...
#442 - Weekly Recap: My Most Awkward and Embarrassing Moment
March 18, 2018
In our ninth recap of Season II, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week. Also: listener Q&A! Side Hustle School features a new...
#441 - Australian Designer Starts Publishing Company, Hires Herself
March 17, 2018
A freelance designer creates a publishing company to produce and collaborate on books for female creatives. Side Hustle School features...
#440 - Romance Novel Expert Teaches Proofreading for $2,000/Month
March 16, 2018
Toronto book lover uses her extensive experience to teach the art of proofreading, bringing in an additional $2,000 a month. Side Hustle...
#439 - Electrical Engineer Sells $800 Swarovski Crystal Bikinis
March 15, 2018
The next time you need a Swarovski-covered crystal bikini for a fitness competition (or just a walk to Starbucks), this engineer has got...
#438 - Pickleball Pro Pickles Profits from Persistent Practice
March 14, 2018
A call center supervisor leans into his passion for pickleball, discovers a need for skilled tournament managers, and launches a...
#437 - Four Friends Create Conversations, Earn $400,000 in 8 Months
March 13, 2018
Dark winter days were no match for four Dutch friends looking to spark meaningful conversations. Side Hustle School features a new...
#436 - It’s Not Vandalism, It’s a $15,000 Yard-Gram Hustle
March 12, 2018
A school teacher earns an extra $1,000 a month placing pink flamingos in neighbors’ yards. Yes, really! Side Hustle School features a...
#435 - Weekly Recap: What’s Wrong with Network Marketing?
March 11, 2018
In our eighth recap of Season II, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week. Also: listener Q&A! Side Hustle School features a...
#434 - California Moms Get High and Get Well
March 10, 2018
Two enterprising parents see the legalization of marijuana as an opportunity to help people while also helping themselves. Side Hustle...
#433 - Southern Couple Rolls Out Sweet Profits With Family Side Hustle
March 9, 2018
A Mississippi husband-and-wife duo keeps things sweet and make $15,000/year on the side selling homemade cinnamon rolls. Side Hustle...
#432 - Call Center Employee Uses Patreon to Fund LGBTQ Podcasts
March 8, 2018
A call center team lead uses Patreon to support two LGBTQ activism podcasts, earning over $800/month in contributions. Side Hustle...
#431 - Crafter’s Shop for Dreadlock Wearers Unlocks $3,500/Month
March 7, 2018
A product manager uses skills as a crafter to design accessories for people who wear dreadlocks, generating $3,500-4,000/month in...
#430 - Choir Teacher Turns Music Workbooks Into Noteworthy Hustle
March 6, 2018
A passionate choir teacher on a limited budget discovers an untapped market.Side Hustle School features a new story EVERY DAY of someone...
#429 - Flight Instructor’s App Takes Flight, Earns $30,000
March 5, 2018
Urs Camenish wanted to create an app to help him grow his income. But, he’d never owned a smartphone or used an app in his life.Side...
#428 - Weekly Recap: Are You Achieving Your Goals?
March 4, 2018
In our eighth recap of Season II, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week. Also: listener Q&A! Side Hustle School features a...
#427 - Yoga Enthusiast Stretches B-School Education Into Fair-Trade Kids Clothes
March 3, 2018
A New York-based yoga enthusiast starts a socially-conscious clothing line for kids under six.Side Hustle School features a new story...
#426 - Couple’s Photo Booth Hustle Creates Memories and Cash
March 2, 2018
After being unimpressed by a lackluster wedding photo booth, a New York couple studies up and enters the market on their own.Side Hustle...
#425 - College Student Pitches 300 TEDx Events, Becomes Semi-Pro Speaker
March 1, 2018
A full-time marketing director and MBA student writes to every single TEDx events in hopes of getting his first gig. He now earns...
#424 - Designer Goes Viral with Playful T-Shirts; Earns $445,000
February 28, 2018
A freelance graphic designer turns his work research into a gold mine.Side Hustle School features a new story EVERY DAY of someone who...
IT’S BACK: Side Hustle Society Is Open!
February 27, 2018
For one week only, registration to our online community is available at a special price. Join our inaugural members to get support,...
#423 - High School Student Earns $20,000 Making Wooden Bow Ties
February 27, 2018
When a young woodworker receives a wooden bow tie as a gift, he’s unimpressed. After making his own, he earns $20,000 while going to...
#422 - Private Chef Turns Performance Food Into $30,000/Month Hustle
February 26, 2018
A California-based professional uses her autoimmune disease to learn about healthy performance food, creating two businesses in the...
#421 - Weekly Recap: Should You Open a Retail Store While Working a Job?
February 25, 2018
In our eighth recap of Season II, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week. Also: introductions from new Society members! Side...
#420 - Outdoorsman Sees the Forest for the Trees, Finds Financial Freedom
February 24, 2018
An outdoors enthusiast discovers side hustle success when he cuts through the thicket and launches a “kayak by night” tour service.Side...
#419 - Lifestyle Change Leads Two Brothers to Open Leather Shop
February 23, 2018
When health issues end a construction career for one of them, two Canadian brothers start an online leather shop selling high-quality...
#418 - Gardening Mama Monetizes Frugal Living Blog
February 22, 2018
By focusing on a specific group of readers—and understanding their core needs—a blog about natural living and saving money earns...
#417 - Shopify Employee Sells Enough Apparel to Buy a French Bulldog
February 21, 2018
She only needs to make $3,000. But when she turns to a side hustle to fill the French Bulldog shaped hole in her life, she ends up...
#416 - Corporate Marketer Plans Worldwide Trips for Women
February 20, 2018
Frustrated with climbing the corporate ladder, a marketer finds adventure waiting for her at the bottom when she starts a travel...
#415 - Business Student Sticks it to Wall Street with Inspirational Quotes
February 19, 2018
A college student turns inspiration into a profitable business, motivating the masses with positive quotes on customized sticky...
#414 - Weekly Recap: What Kind of Profit Margin Should You Have?
February 18, 2018
In our seventh recap of Season II, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week. Also: introductions from new Society members! Side...
#413 - UX Designer Posts in Facebook Groups to Earn $1,000/Month
February 17, 2018
In need of cash to pay for a medical emergency, a Utah man experiments with creating and selling online design courses. Side Hustle...
#412 - Newlywed Creates Floral Services That Can’t Wilt
February 16, 2018
This project manager was astonished at how expensive a wedding could be. After shelling out a lot of money for his own, he starts a...
#411 - Creative Illustrator Creates Creative Podcast for Creatives
February 15, 2018
This freelance illustrator did design work for Google and Nickelodeon, but after giving a talk at his church he decides to start a...
#410 - Government Employee Becomes Flash Mob Marriage Proposal Consultant
February 14, 2018
After receiving a “lame” marriage proposal, this former contractor sets up shop helping others create memorable proposal stories. Last...
#409 - Golfer Takes a Swing and Scores $5,000/Month Hustle
February 13, 2018
A sales agency manager transforms his frustration with online golf advice into a thriving niche website generating $5,000 in monthly...
#408 - Architect Changes Commuting, One Pocket-Sized Book at a Time
February 12, 2018
A Chicago-based architect makes access to classical literature easier for readers, raising $50,000 on Kickstarter along the way.Side...
#407 - Weekly Recap: Starting a Coffee Delivery Service
February 11, 2018
In our sixth recap of Season II, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week. Also: listener Q&A! Side Hustle School features a new...
#406 - Chicago Architect Creates Mini-Blind Repair Tool
February 10, 2018
It takes a long time to get to market, and success doesn’t come cheap—but this mini-blind “prescription” now earns an extra $15,000 a...
#405 - Two Teachers Launch Summer Camp After Listening to Side Hustle School
February 9, 2018
In need of funds for an adoption, two married teachers consider teaching summer school—but instead of working with the school system,...
#404 - Business Besties Turn Skype Calls Into Six-Figure Podcast
February 8, 2018
After two friends create a podcast for fun, it turns into a side hustle that generates $100,000 in its first year, multiple six-figures...
#403 - Freelance Writer Starts School To Help Writers Start Side Hustles
February 7, 2018
After answering the same questions over and over, this freelance writer opens an online school to help others break into the...
#402 - Hometown Bracelets Support Local Marine Life
February 6, 2018
A marketer for the financial industry regains touch with his upbringing and starts a jewelry business that benefits the marine wildlife...
#401 - Internet Trolls Eat Their Words in This Comedic Cake Hustle
February 5, 2018
After seeing a mean comment on Dolly Parton’s Facebook page, a woman bakes up a hilarious and ironic side hustle.Side Hustle School...
#400 - Weekly Recap: How to Find Manufacturers for Your Product
February 4, 2018
In our fifth recap of Season II, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week. Also: listener Q&A! Side Hustle School features a new...
#399 - TV Producer Gets Paid to Look for Blog Typos
February 3, 2018
In search of a way to improve his personal finances, this TV producer discovers a profitable project helping bloggers rid their posts of...
#398 - Carpenter Pays His Mortgage Selling Embroidered Travel Patches
February 2, 2018
Tired of look-alike flag patches, this carpenter and frequent traveler creates his own designs based on a modern style with a nod toward...
#397 - Music Therapist Writes Custom Lullabies For Restless Children
February 1, 2018
After leaving her day job to care for a new child, a music therapist also creates a new source of income. Side Hustle School features a...
#396 - Electrical Engineer Becomes Romance Novel Cover Model
January 31, 2018
Turn up the heat! An electrical engineer becomes the cover model for an indie romance series. This leads to a side gig that pays an...
#395 - Corporate Employee Starts Relay Series, Quits Job to Produce Races Full-Time
January 30, 2018
A runner decides to create his own relay race, and then a marathon. Three years later he works full-time on producing 5 annual...
#394 - Fashion Buyer Creates Quirky Comfort Craze
January 29, 2018
Men’s overalls that double as sweatpants: yes, this is a thing—and an experiment to sell them brings in $64,000. Side Hustle School...
#393 - Weekly Recap: How to Identify Side Hustle Ideas in Your Workplace
January 28, 2018
In our fourth recap of Season II, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week. Also: listener Q&A! Side Hustle School features a...
#392 - Dog Sled Trainer Becomes Women’s Fitness Coach
January 27, 2018
For two decades, she trained sled dogs in the woods of Minnesota—but after a personal transformation, she started a fitness and...
#391 - South African Writer Launches Accidental Acting Career
January 26, 2018
After being told he had a voice for radio, a journalist stumbles into a profitable side hustle appearing in beer and soft drink...
#390 - Michigan Social Worker Creates SexC Cosmetics Line
January 25, 2018
After struggling with insecurities, a woman takes charge of her life and creates a cosmetic brand designed to boost confidence. Side...
#389 - The Snuggle Is Real: Architect Moonlights by Selling Designer Onesies
January 24, 2018
An architect creates minimalist onesies and t-shirts for his own kids—then turns it into a profitable side hustle.Side Hustle School...
#388 - Quiz Master Creates Side Hustle Nobody Can Question
January 23, 2018
This expat’s local pub quiz night started as a hobby. It turned into an idea to sell his collection of 5,000 trivia questions online,...
#387 - Excel Spreadsheet Guru Earns $3,500/Month
January 22, 2018
An IBM employee in India creates a series of Microsoft Excel tutorials, earning hundreds of dollars per sale. Side Hustle School...
#386 - Weekly Recap: When You Have Ideas But Don’t Take Action
January 21, 2018
In our third recap of Season II, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week. Also: listener Q&A! Side Hustle School features a new...
#385 - Graphic Designer Profits from Print on Demand; Quits Job to Hike New Zealand
January 20, 2018
With zero cost, a graphic designer earns $20,000 and works virtually while hiking the Te Araroa trail in New Zealand. Side Hustle School...
#384 - Frozen Pup Treats Are No Barking Matter
January 19, 2018
Frozen yogurt for dogs? Yep. It starts as one couple’s hobby, expands to a farmer’s market, and eventually earns a million dollars in...
#383 - Two Bulgarian Guys Launch Apparel Company with No Experience
January 18, 2018
Two friends in Europe set out to make their own line of dress shirts, despite having no knowledge of apparel or manufacturing. Side...
#382 - Afrocentric Head Wraps Earn Extra Money for Target Employee
January 17, 2018
A college-aged hustler creates a product line that pays homage to the African diaspora. Side Hustle School features a new story EVERY...
#381 - Side Hustler Gets Paid to Run 7 Ultramarathons on 7 Continents
January 16, 2018
After getting hurt on his first of 7 ultramarathons, a longtime side hustler builds an app to help other injured runners recover. Side...
#380 - Auto Employee Earns $100,000 Selling Stickers on Instagram
January 15, 2018
On a trip to Tokyo, a serial side hustler discovers popular stickers in Tokyo. He comes home, learns to produce his own, and earns...
Weekly Recap: Find a Community to Support Your Goals
January 14, 2018
In our second recap of Season II, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week. Also: listener Q&A! Side Hustle School features a...
#378 - High-Risk Pregnancy Becomes Healthy Baby and Side Hustle
January 13, 2018
After making it through a high-risk pregnancy of her own, a clinical therapist creates resources for other women experiencing the same...
#377 - Finance Professionals Go Gorillas for Bamboo Fiber Socks
January 12, 2018
Two NYC financial sector employees decide to make socks and rescue gorillas. Side Hustle School features a new story EVERY DAY of...
#376 - Retail Store Manager Creates Miniature Stages for Batman
January 11, 2018
A retail manager from Kansas reactivates his craftsman skills of long ago to create stages for miniature movie figures. There’s money in...
#375 - Aerospace Engineer Becomes Full-Time Rideshare Expert
January 10, 2018
A Boeing employee earns $34,000 referring drivers to Lyft, then sets out to become an industry expert. His site now earns six-figures...
NOW OPEN: Join the Side Hustle Society and Take Action!
January 9, 2018
Special short episode: our long-awaited training program and online community, Side Hustle Society, is open for registration for one...
#374 - Listener Discovers Astronomical Success in Astrological Gifts
January 9, 2018
A shift in mindset leads a long-time Etsy seller to focus on replicable items that earn passive income. Side Hustle School features a...
#373 - College Student Hacks Into $40,000/Month Side Hustle
January 8, 2018
When he found himself in need of making car repairs, this student bought a $25 microphone and recorded a course in “ethical hacking.”...
Weekly Recap: Set Your Goals for 2018!
January 7, 2018
In our first weekly recap of Season II, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week. Also: listener Q&A! Side Hustle School...
#371 - Make Extra Money Using Merch by Amazon
January 6, 2018
A no-risk model to earn passive income by uploading t-shirt designs to Amazon.com. Side Hustle School features a new story EVERY DAY of...
#370 - Insomniac Dreams Up Herbal Hustle
January 5, 2018
After struggling with sleeplessness for years, an account executive learns to make herbal remedies—then sells them to other tired...
#369 - Designer Earns Extra $5,000/Month Posting Logos on Instagram
January 4, 2018
After first rejecting Instagram as being “only for selfies,” a Sri Lankan designer starts a popular account that earns steady affiliate...
#368 - Immigrant Couple Translates Heritage Into Children’s Flash Cards
January 3, 2018
Two immigrants from Laos meet the needs of an underserved community in a $50,000 per year hustle.Side Hustle School features a new story...
#367 - Accountant Earns $233,751 Reselling Items He Buys at Walmart
January 2, 2018
A young accountant learns the art of reselling, purchasing textbooks, dental floss, and Cheerios from retail stores in bulk—then earns...
#366 - Season II Begins! Create a New Source of Income in 2018
January 1, 2018
You need a side hustle, and you can start one without taking a lot of risk or spending much money. We’ll show you how! Side Hustle...
EXTENDED CUT: How to Conduct Your Own Annual Review
December 31, 2017
Every year for the past decade, I’ve spent the better part of a week planning a series of goals for the next year. You can use this same...
Weekly Recap: That’s a Wrap, 2017—See You Next Year!
December 31, 2017
We did it! Thanks to your support, we published an episode every single day in 2017. Stay tuned: the best is yet to come. Side Hustle...
#364 - Project Manager Shares “Pundamentals” Of His Six-Figure Side Hustle
December 30, 2017
A corporate employee goes on a mission to bring laughter to corporations and improve their company culture. Side Hustle School features...
#363 - Engineer Codes His Way To $3,700 Per Month
December 29, 2017
A South African engineer obsessed with efficiency uses the Internet of Things to create a reliable source of recurring revenue.Side...
#362 - NYC Banker Launches All-Natural, Drinkable Pickle Brine
December 28, 2017
When a NYC banker sets out to create a drinkable pickle juice, it turns into a big dill. You’ll relish the lessons from this story!Side...
#361 - Bitcoin YouTuber Earns Thousands in Affiliate Commissions
December 27, 2017
A Dutch cryptocurrency enthusiastic takes to YouTube to explain it to his countrymen, earning commissions from tools and resources he...
#360 - Unusual Men’s Fashion Item Romps Way to $100k
December 26, 2017
After spotting a viral Kickstarter campaign for men’s rompers, two young professionals decide to create their own fashion line.Side...
#359 - Bearded Man from Finland Cashes In on Holiday Cheer
December 25, 2017
SPECIAL EPISODE: Despite getting paid only in cookies, this cheerful man has been making seasonal deliveries for more than 700 years....
Weekly Recap: T’was the Night Before Cash-mas
December 24, 2017
In which we kick things off with a special holiday poem from Side Hustle School. Oh, and more listener success stories! Side Hustle...
#357 - Atlanta Duo Gets Paid to Help Engaged Couples Elope
December 23, 2017
Feeling disappointed with the wedding industrial complex, where the average ceremony costs $35,000, this unconventional couple creates...
#356 - New Dad Starts Woodworking Hustle While Infant Son Naps
December 22, 2017
An ad executive and new dad pursues a creative outlet, making handcrafted ladders during his son’s naptimes. Side Hustle School features...
#355 - Paralegal Starts Side Hustle During Maternity Leave
December 21, 2017
After starting her hustle with a friend, this new mom buys out her co-owner and begins earning $10,000/month selling baby items. Side...
#354 - “High Times” Cartoonist Creates Creative Cannabis Accessories
December 20, 2017
A longtime cartoonist becomes a woodworker, then sells his handcrafted smoking wands to hundreds of wholesale shops, earning up to...
#353 - Yoga Teacher Cleans Up with Home Organizing Business
December 19, 2017
After attending a live podcast taping, this longtime side hustler starts a new project that helps people declutter while donating items...
#352 - Role-Playing Pastor Rolls The Dice On $2800/Month Hustle
December 18, 2017
Listener success story! This Presbyterian minister turns to his lifelong interest in role-playing games to set up a sustainable second...
Weekly Recap: What if Someone Steals Your Idea??
December 17, 2017
In our forty-ninth weekly recap, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week. Also: more listener Q&A and updates from the...
#350 - Picky Eater’s Year Abroad Cooks Up $500/Month Side Gig
December 16, 2017
One woman’s journey from notorious picky eater to health-conscious adventurer of foods enables her to consult other adult picky eaters,...
#349 - Digital Camera Blogger Snaps Into Passive Income
December 15, 2017
A Montreal engineer creates a camera review blog that earns passive affiliate commissions month after month. Side Hustle School features...
#348 - The Business That Became a Job That Became a Side Hustle
December 14, 2017
As a startup, it had $2 million in revenue but $0 in profit. Once it became a side hustle, it had $35,000 in revenue that was almost all...
#347 - Philadelphia Lover Maps Out $35,000/Year Side Hustle
December 13, 2017
A neuroscientist turned marketing manager moonlights as an artist, selling original papercut designs on Etsy with very little...
#346 - ESL Teacher Turned Travel Planner Sends Clients on Surprise Vacations
December 12, 2017
An elementary school teacher creates a for-profit service to “whisk away” travelers to surprise destinations. Side Hustle School...
#345 - Engineer Invents Bestselling Pocket Tool After Getting Locked Out
December 11, 2017
After getting locked out of his apartment, a software engineer creates a pocket tool that sells 500,000 units and now employs 17...
Weekly Recap: Starting and Ending a Seasonal Side Hustle
December 10, 2017
In our forty-eighth weekly recap, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week. Also: more listener Q&A and updates from the...
#343 - Marketing Professional Produces Giant Puppet Performances for Extra Cash
December 9, 2017
By day, she works at a museum in Berkeley, California. The rest of the time, she builds giant puppets and produces performances for...
#342 - Scientist Starts a Purrfect Cats-Only Pet-Sitting Service
December 8, 2017
In this meow-nificent episode, a Houston scientist and her partner start a service to look after cats when their owners are on vacation....
#341 - Nonprofit Employee Sells 25,000 Gourmet Ice Pops
December 7, 2017
A Texas couple’s bucket list challenge turns into a full-time hustle making and selling ice pops throughout the state.Side Hustle School...
#340 - Atlanta Couple Sells Affordable, High Quality Accessories
December 6, 2017
After a year’s worth of shopping and research, a criminal defense attorney and digital operations manager launch a line of accessories...
#339 - Cards Against Humanity Inspires Six-Figure Party Game
December 5, 2017
Two friends in their twenties create a “nonsense” party game. Ten years later, they turn it into a side hustle that is now sold at...
#338 - Letters-from-Santa Hustles Down Chimney
December 4, 2017
A month-long, part-time project writing personalized letters from Santa Claus earns $6,000. Side Hustle School features a new story...
Weekly Recap: How to Find Things to Sell Online
December 3, 2017
In our forty-seventh weekly recap, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week. Also: more listener Q&A and updates from the...
#336 - Cannabis Cookies Make a Sweet, Soothing Side Hustle
December 2, 2017
In a growing industry, this Oregon mom achieves high returns from licensed marijuana edibles. Side Hustle School features a new story...
#335 - Airbus Developer Sets Goal to Start 5 Hustles at Once
December 1, 2017
Not content with a single hustle, this web developer decides to create 5 projects that each earn $2,000/month. In this episode, we’ll...
#334 - Crossfitter Sells Gym Equipment For Seven Figures
November 30, 2017
An electrical appliance designer wants to start a side hustle in the Crossfit world, but instead of opening a gym or becoming a trainer,...
#333 - Business Analyst Turns Weight Loss Problem Into $130,000 Solution
November 29, 2017
A woman who undergoes bariatric weight loss surgery creates a subscription service to deliver monthly supplements and resources.Side...
#332 - Florida Woman Gets Paid to Remove Poisonous Frogs
November 28, 2017
In this ribetting feature, a high school science teacher earns an extra $3,000/month removing an invasive species of toads throughout...
#331 - All-American Hits Home Run With Baseball Apparel Hustle
November 27, 2017
After first learning Adobe Photoshop to forge his report card, a Hawaiian baseball enthusiast creates an apparel line that goes on to...
EXTENDED CUT: Lessons in Podcasting
November 26, 2017
If you're thinking of starting a podcast, what do you need to know? This special episode includes tips on marketing, content, gear, and...
Weekly Recap: Does Every Side Hustle Have to “Go Big”?
November 26, 2017
In our forty-sixth weekly recap, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week. Also: more listener Q&A and updates from the...
#329 - Aussie Engineer Moves to Farm, Earns Passive Income
November 25, 2017
After completing the amateur version of the Tour de France, an Australian engineer creates an ebook and website with resources for other...
#328 - Environmentalist Couple Sells Online Courses in Beekeeping
November 24, 2017
An organic farmer and business owner in rural Maine create a series of online courses in beekeeping, permaculture, and soil...
#327 - “Nana’s Apple Pie” Earns Praise and Profit in New York City
November 23, 2017
A Thanksgiving baking tradition turns into a $10,000 seasonal side hustle. Side Hustle School features a new story EVERY DAY of someone...
#326 - Itchy Honeymoon Shaves Way To $100k Pubic Oil Income
November 22, 2017
Three friends embrace the reality of pubic area discomfort and build a skincare businesses from scratch, turning it into a six-figure...
#325 - Engineer Makes $64,000 Selling Nerdy Playing Cards on Reddit
November 21, 2017
It started with a single Legend of Zelda playing card she drew for a friend and posted on Reddit—then it became a side hustle selling...
Panoply Fall 2017 Trailer
November 20, 2017
We’re thrilled to present Panoply’s Fall 2017 lineup of shows. They include the satirical self-improvement show “Dexter Guff is Smarter...
#324 - The $300,000 Bouncy Castle Hustle—With No Inventory!
November 20, 2017
A Texas man puts a bounce in his step by finding a uniquely profitable niche. This bouncy hustle earns multiple six-figures in its first...
Weekly Recap: SHS Listeners Are Taking Action!
November 19, 2017
In our forty-fifth weekly recap, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week. Also: more listener Q&A and updates from the...
#322 - Coupon Code Site Earns Copious Profits
November 18, 2017
A marketing exec sits on a domain name for 11 years before finally turning it into a profitable coupon finding site. Side Hustle School...
#321 - Student Gets Paid to Help People Rent Adventures
November 17, 2017
After feeling jealous over a friend’s boat outing, a San Diego student creates a sharing economy platform to connect adventurers with...
#320 - Telecom Manager Gets Paid to Write Resumes for LinkedIn Connections
November 16, 2017
After previous side hustle attempts ended in failure, a lifelong corporate employee studies his LinkedIn connections and finds a...
#319 - From Landscaper to Podcast Producer Earning $4k/Month
November 15, 2017
A Canadian landscaper lands on the side hustle trifecta: passion, skill, and opportunity. He eventually uses his new income to quit his...
CHECKING IN: Is Side Hustle School Ending in December?
November 14, 2017
A special message from Chris for all Side Hustle School listeners. Wondering what will happen at the end of 2017? Tune in to find out!
#318 - Office Worker Turns $15 Into $500/Month Custom Cup Hustle
November 14, 2017
A frustrated office worker “throws shade” on her feelings about coming to work each day—then gets paid for her complaints. Side Hustle...
#317 - Lifelong Girl Scout Earns Her Side Hustle Badge (And $3,500/Month)
November 13, 2017
After spending 20+ years as a scout and volunteer, a woman creates a series of resources for troop leaders. Selling at just $3-5 an...
WEEKLY RECAP: Do You Have to Be Passionate About What You Sell?
November 12, 2017
In our forty-fourth weekly recap, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week. Also: more listener Q&A and updates from the...
#315 - Fulbright Scholar Earns $2k/Month Selling CBD Oil
November 11, 2017
A lifelong interest in hemp leads a Kentucky woman to start an online marketplace for CBD oil. Side Hustle School features a new story...
#314 - Substitute Teacher Earns $1,500/Month Making Wooden Signs
November 10, 2017
In a sign of the times of how popular side hustles are becoming, this substitute teacher hosts Tupperware-style parties where attendees...
#313 - Marketer by Day, DJ by Night Brings in Extra $30,000/Year
November 9, 2017
She had worked in the music industry, but she had never performed—until she discovered a hidden talent that pays $200/hour. Side Hustle...
#312 - Mexican Artist Becomes YouTube Superstar With 50 Million Views
November 8, 2017
An artist uploads a drawing video to YouTube and discovers a massive audience for tutorials, allowing him to pay off debt and make a...
#311 - Former Construction Inspector Earns $200,000 Helping Students Pass Exams
November 7, 2017
A teacher-turned-construction inspector aces his exams and creates a series of courses to help others entering the field.Side Hustle...
#310 - 13-Year-Old Australian Creates Schoolyard Lollipop Fortune
November 6, 2017
This enterprising Aussie teen sells 50-75 lollipops a day, earning a 100% profit margin and drawing a crowd of happy customers that...
WEEKLY RECAP: If At First You Don't Succeed, Try Something Else
November 5, 2017
In our forty-third weekly recap, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week. Also: more listener Q&A and updates from the...
#308 - ER Nurse Masters CrossFit and Becomes Nutrition Coach
November 4, 2017
When her first hustling attempt at a wellness blog fails to generate enough response, this active ER nurse shifts her focus and signs up...
#307 - Construction Company Owner Creates Gig Platform for Contractors
November 3, 2017
When he can’t find someone to help him install a TV, this former construction company owner sets out to create a platform that connects...
#306 - Coffee Lover Bets His Beans On Workplace Coffee Subscriptions
November 2, 2017
A corporate HR professional turns his love for coffee into a fully brewed hustle.Side Hustle School features a new story EVERY DAY of...
#305 - Florida Man Leads Scooter Tours After Watching Macklemore Video
November 1, 2017
Had a broken keyboard, bought a broken keyboard: this corporate refugee relocates to Florida and kicks off a new hustle leading adult...
#304 - No Guts, No Gory: The Hollywood Mom & Pop Prop Shop
October 31, 2017
Special Halloween episode! This family-owned shop in Los Angeles serves up fake meth labs and body parts to shows like Breaking Bad and...
#303 - Published Author Adds Income Source; Makes Additional $21,000 Her First Year
October 30, 2017
A successful novelist teaches an online course about productivity for writers, reaching 3,700 students in year one. Side Hustle School...
Extended Cut: How to Market Your Book or Creative Project
October 29, 2017
Last month’s special episode looked at how to get a book deal. What comes next? Learn 11 ways to market your book or other creative...
WEEKLY RECAP: Who Is Your Ideal Customer?
October 29, 2017
In our forty-third weekly recap, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week. Also: more listener Q&A and updates from the...
#301 - Oklahoman Spreads Light, Sells Candles, and Shares Profits
October 28, 2017
A project manager for an oil & gas company burns the midnight oil and makes eco-conscious candles for profit *and* charity. Side Hustle...
#300 - Program Manager Builds Conference Into 6-Figure Business
October 27, 2017
A Silicon Valley employee fed up with his company’s lack of emphasis on improving workplace culture starts a conference. Two years...
#299 - Teachers Join Forces To Launch Nerd Summer Camp
October 26, 2017
Three teachers create an alternative camp for kids who aren’t interested in sports. The school keeps the profits the first year, but...
#298 - Australian Uses Online Classified Ads to Sell Wedding Flowers
October 25, 2017
After hearing about the Craigslist Wedding Photographer (Ep. 9), a woman in Australia books $7,500 in wedding clients for her...
#297 - Minnesotan Earns $70,000/Year Teaching Wine Classes
October 24, 2017
When a lawyer demands tasting lessons from a wine store employee, the employee realizes there’s a demand for his knowledge. He...
#296 - Musician Turns Drum Lessons Into Six-Figure Podcast
October 23, 2017
It starts with a drum set that his brother’s band left at his house for a month when he was a teenger—and it develops into a lifelong...
WEEKLY RECAP: If Your Industry Changes, How Can You Adapt?
October 22, 2017
In our forty-second weekly recap, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week. Also: more listener Q&A and updates from the...
#294 - German Agency Helps Designers Work Less, Make More
October 21, 2017
Noticing that new clients have lower budgets for web design, a woman in Berlin creates a series of low-cost kits. Side Hustle School...
#293 - Travel Blogger Gets Paid via Pinterest and Guidebooks
October 20, 2017
A nomadic employee writes a guidebook about Iceland and earns $10,000 after promoting it on Pinterest. Side Hustle School features a new...
#292 - Artist Turns Daily Commute Into $5,000/Month Side Hustle
October 19, 2017
A painter uses her love for her hometown and her last $100 to start a side hustle creating art that pays real money.Side Hustle School...
#291 - Oregon Woman Gets Paid to Clean Animal Skulls with Flesh-Eating Beetles
October 18, 2017
You read that right. In this bone-rattling story, a woman earns up to $3,000/month cleaning animal skulls for hunters and horror shows....
CHECKING IN: Have you registered your book? New bonuses now available!
October 17, 2017
A special message from Chris for both new and longtime listeners. Short version: to get access to more resources, register your copy of...
#290 - Sneaker Fan Flips Shoes For $1,000 A Month
October 17, 2017
A trip to the mall at age 10 turns into a long-term hustle buying and reselling popular sneakers. Side Hustle School features a new...
#289 - Marketer Creates Six-Figure Subscription Box Success
October 16, 2017
He looked for a simple solution for a client, and didn’t find one—so he spent the next year building it.Side Hustle School features a...
WEEKLY RECAP: What’s the Best Platform to Sell On?
October 15, 2017
In our forty-first weekly recap, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week. Also: more listener Q&A and updates from the...
#287 - Couple Turn Unwanted Furniture Into $1,000 Per Month
October 14, 2017
A couple in Ottawa learn to “upcycle” unused furniture, working extra hours whenever they want and getting paid for something they’d do...
#286 - Young Analyst Turns College Debt Into $100k Profit
October 13, 2017
While struggling to pay his student loans, this enterprising graduate finds a way to “round up” his spare change to a six-figure side...
#285 - Museum Educator Improvises From Day Job to Side Hustle
October 12, 2017
To make a living in the arts, this museum educator gets creative and says “Yes, and?” to the idea of her own hustle. Side Hustle School...
#284 - “Dessert Goals” Team Creates Sweet Success
October 11, 2017
Two New York City event planners and dessert fiends create a festival series focused on their love of sugary goodness. Side Hustle...
#283 - Designer Turns Bad Parking Into $25,000 Per Year
October 10, 2017
Ever been annoyed at someone who double-parks? This Los Angeles designer turned his frustration into a novelty gift item with growing...
#282 - Corporate Employee Makes $350,000 Selling Mosquito Wristbands
October 9, 2017
When mosquitos attack, this marketing manager creates a wristband to ward them off. The project is a swarming success!Side Hustle School...
WEEKLY RECAP: What If My Idea Is Already Taken?
October 8, 2017
In our fortieth weekly recap, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week. Also: more listener Q&A and updates from the road!Side...
#280 - Boring Desk Job Leads to $14,000/month Coffee Pod Biz
October 7, 2017
When a British man wonders why he can’t find Nespresso pods in other flavors, his curiosity leads to a pod-tacular side hustle that...
#279 - Farm Certification Specialist Turns Pottery Passion Into Hustle
October 6, 2017
What if you have more than one passion? It probably means you’re normal. In today’s episode, a California man integrates his love for...
#278 - Snapchat Filters for Weddings Lead To $1,400 A Month
October 5, 2017
After saving money on their wedding, a couple gets paid to help others plan theirs—focusing on the social media trend of...
#277 - Marketing Pro Earns Money Teaching People How to Shave
October 4, 2017
A Canadian man finds adventure and profit on the road to wet shaving paradise.Side Hustle School features a new story EVERY DAY of...
#276 - University Lecturer Earns $2,000/Month Writing Children’s Books
October 3, 2017
An American teaching in Taiwan tells tales of foreign lands, packaging them in a series of books for children back home.Side Hustle...
#275 - 16-Year-Old Earns $10,000+ Selling Watches
October 2, 2017
After spotting an unusual watch design while on vacation in Aruba, this enterprising teen and a friend go on to hustle their way to...
WEEKLY RECAP: Author Visits 100 Cities; Records Podcast Every Day
October 1, 2017
In our thirty-ninth weekly recap, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week. Also: more listener Q&A and updates from the...
#273 - Friends Team Up To Create Student Care Package Hustle
September 30, 2017
Two college friends create StudyBox, a care package for all those late-night cram session needs. Side Hustle School features a new story...
#272 - PR Consultant Launches California Restaurant Week
September 29, 2017
A PR consultant in Long Beach, California, earns an extra $20,000/year producing an annual “restaurant week” that brings together chefs...
#271 - Writing Duo Makes a Vow To Improve Wedding Speeches
September 28, 2017
Two freelance writers use their wit with words to write wedding vows for tongue-tied brides, grooms, and sometimes even the best...
#270 - Spanish Language Learner Earns $350,000 Helping Fellow Students
September 27, 2017
After returning to Canada following a stint in Argentina, this eager student creates a language-learning platform that earns $350,000 in...
#269 - Computer Teacher Turns $2 of PVC Plastic Into $800/Month
September 26, 2017
A childhood love of archery becomes a lifelong adult side business.Side Hustle School features a new story EVERY DAY of someone who...
#268 - Woman Sells Hair Grips to Orthodox Jews & Drag Queens
September 25, 2017
It begins as a product for Orthodox Jewish women. It goes on to serve cancer patients, Broadway performers, and drag queens, earning...
EXTENDED CUT: How to Get a Book Deal & Write a Book
September 24, 2017
If you want to write—and sell—a book, there’s a process you need to follow. This extended episode will help you get started! Side...
WEEKLY RECAP: From Idea to Income in 27 Days
September 24, 2017
In our thirty-eighth weekly recap, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week. Also: THE SIDE HUSTLE BOOK IS OUT!Side Hustle...
#266 - Boyfriend’s Sloppy Penmanship Turns Into Outsourced Writing Business
September 23, 2017
He wanted to impress his new girlfriend’s family, but he couldn’t write a letter to save his life—so he started a handwriting side...
#265 - Consultant Spends $200 on Advertising; Creates Million Dollar Leather Business
September 22, 2017
He hopes to show his clients an example of a successful business, but this consultant ends up with a million-dollar success of his...
#264 - Father-Daughter Duo Sells Handmade Looms For Fun and Profit
September 21, 2017
A customer support manager sees her side hustling future looming off in the distance. You’d better be-weave it! Side Hustle School...
CHECKING IN: A New Side Hustle Adventure Begins
September 20, 2017
The Side Hustle book is out! Get a complete plan to go from idea to income in 27 days. I’m also on the road visiting 100 cities… come...
#263 - Rogue Financial Analyst Earns $34,000 from Golf Membership Site
September 20, 2017
After losing his job, moving to Thailand, and starting a new career, this former financial analyst creates a golf membership site that...
#262 - Friends Team Up to Sell Colorful Hammocks
September 19, 2017
After discovering the life-changing magic of colorful hammocks, a humanitarian worker based in Cambodia recruits two friends to import...
#261 - Former NFL Player Sells Ice Shakers for $20,000/Month Income
September 18, 2017
On a hot Texas day, this former football player gets inspired to create a water bottle. Within six months, it reaches $20,000 in monthly...
WEEKLY RECAP: Before Beginning, Prepare Carefully
September 17, 2017
In our thirty-seventh weekly recap, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week. Also: two days until the book comes out! Side...
#259 - $8 Start Up Costs Lead to $400,000 in Annual Revenue
September 16, 2017
A longtime side hustler finds a way to get paid—a lot—for improving people’s online reputations. Side Hustle School features a new story...
#258 - Every Dog Has Its Side Hustling Day
September 15, 2017
Two sisters team up to create a side business with a social good component. It’s a dog-eat-dog world out there… are you working on your...
#257 - Outdoorsman Creates “Boat in a Backpack”
September 14, 2017
A construction project manager flies to China and invents a new kind of kayak that folds into its own backpack.Side Hustle School...
#256 - Foodie Friends Blog Their Way to Free Stuff & Real Money
September 13, 2017
Two friends get paid to post photos of their lunch on Instagram. No, really!Side Hustle School features a new story EVERY DAY of someone...
#255 - Lawyer Creates Online Course for Mothers Returning to Work
September 12, 2017
For her first side hustle, a Washington, DC attorney creates an online course for new mothers returning to the world of work—and then...
#254 - Getting Investors Amped Just Takes a Little Jamming
September 11, 2017
A Toronto science teacher creates an attachable guitar amplifier that pairs with a smartphone, raising more than $250,000 and appearing...
WEEKLY RECAP: Deadlines Are Your Friends
September 10, 2017
In our thirty-sixth weekly recap, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week. Also: more listener Q&A! Side Hustle School...
#252 - Managerial Accountant Earns $1,000/Month Hosting Poetry Slams
September 9, 2017
The road to riches may not be paved with poetry, but this Dubai accountant earns a healthy side income teaching workshops and producing...
#251 - Brother-and-Sister Turn Dad’s Medical Practice Into Online Store
September 8, 2017
A dermatologist enlists the help of his whole family to create an ecommerce site. Side Hustle School features a new story EVERY DAY of...
#250 - Soccer Fan Plays The Odds; Earns Affiliate Commissions
September 7, 2017
A British soccer—er, football—fan sets up a blog that refers visitors to bookmakers. He gets paid for every referral, making this a...
#249 - Introvert Builds Networking Experience to Help Women
September 6, 2017
A Denver transplant learns new skills and creates a networking group that now includes a podcast, magazine, and $30,000 in side...
#248 - Protein Shake Lover Chomps Crickets For Six-Figure Income
September 5, 2017
We can’t stop chirping over this bodybuilder who uses an insect as the secret sauce in his smoothie side hustle.Side Hustle School...
#247 - Target Store Manager Makes $45,000 Per Month Writing a Blog
September 4, 2017
A college student starts a blog, grows it for 7 years while he works full-time at Target, and now makes more than half a million dollars...
WEEKLY RECAP: Work Hard for $1,000 or Receive $500 Passively?
September 3, 2017
In our thirty-fifth weekly recap, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week. Also: more listener Q&A! Side Hustle School...
#245 - Man Sells $1,400 in Coffee to Neighbors with NextDoor App
September 2, 2017
After teaching himself to roast coffee—nearly burning down his apartment in the process—a California man gets creative and uses a social...
#244 - New Mother Gives Life To Self-Care Coaching Business
September 1, 2017
In need of some routine before returning to her job as an Ultrasound Technician, a new mother creates a side business focused on...
#243 - Language Teacher Becomes Fluent In Passive Income
August 31, 2017
Looking to add more time to her day, an avid language lover and teacher takes what she uses in the classroom to share it with a larger...
#242 - “Game Night in a Can” Makes $75,000 for TV Producer
August 30, 2017
A crowdfunded project to transform LA comedy to households across the country becomes a big success. Side Hustle School features a new...
#241 - Blogger Turns Leftover Cherries Into $5,000/Month Income
August 29, 2017
After being diagnosed with diabetes, a food blogger creates a sugar-free line of ketchup alternatives. Side Hustle School features a new...
#240 - Tea Sommelier Turns Leaves Into Million-Dollar Business
August 28, 2017
A Canadian hospitality employee creates a line of tempting teas that grow to sell $30,000+ a month on Amazon.com.Side Hustle School...
EXTENDED CUT: How to Recover from a Side Hustle Disaster
August 27, 2017
This special episode features a personal story from Chris, along with four tips for making the most of an unexpected crisis. Side Hustle...
WEEKLY RECAP: 48 Hustle Ideas to Get You Started
August 27, 2017
In our thirty-fourth weekly recap, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week. Also: more listener Q&A! Side Hustle School...
#238 - Woman Uses Language Skills to Import Moroccan Jewelry
August 26, 2017
Knowledge of local culture—and an extended Moroccan family—help an IT manager set up a side business importing and selling jewelry. ...
#237 - Woman on Food Stamps Earns $86,000 Teaching People to Bake Bread
August 25, 2017
In the face of adversity, a woman creates a series of online courses teaching the art of baking sourdough bread. Stop loafing around! If...
#236 - Police Officer Funnels Frustration Into Six-Figure Hustle
August 24, 2017
A style-savvy police officer creates a fashionable subscription service serving men and women nationwide.Side Hustle School features a...
BONUS: How are you doing? Let me know how SHS can help.
August 23, 2017
Side Hustle School is made for you! Let me know what you're working on and what your #1 struggle is. Email or send a voice memo to...
#235 - Man Earns $85,000 Promoting Mexican Avocados on Snapchat
August 23, 2017
Low overhead and minimal time commitments earn big avocados for a geofilter marketing service. Side Hustle School features a new story...
#234 - Bedridden Marketing Director Pops Tags at Thrift Shop
August 22, 2017
A marketing director for a Connecticut health facility converts her passion for unique, vintage finds into a reselling side hustle.Side...
#233 - Fidget Spinner Cookie Sensation Leads to Sweet Profits
August 21, 2017
A media producer receives national attention when she tries her hand at making edible fidget spinner cookies.Side Hustle School features...
WEEKLY RECAP: Pay Attention to the Ideas In Your Head!
August 20, 2017
In our thirty-third weekly recap, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week. Also: more listener Q&A! Side Hustle School...
#231 - Marketing Coordinator Realizes Lifelong Dream of Starting Own Magazine
August 19, 2017
A new mother starts a magazine about bravery and vulnerability. Side Hustle School features a new story EVERY DAY of someone who...
#230 - Luxury Toothbrush Hustle Produces Polished Profits
August 18, 2017
Introducing the high-end toothbrush with low startup costs: this man earns $1,000 a month on the side. Total startup costs were just...
#229 - Bearded Man Grows $500 A Month Grooming Business
August 17, 2017
A man grows a beard, and the rest is history. We weren’t sure about this bearded side hustling story, but then it grew on us. Side...
#228 - Fashionista Starts Boutique After Getting Fired While Pregnant
August 16, 2017
Upon losing her job, this Washington, DC government analyst and fashion lover didn’t panic… she started a side hustle. Side Hustle...
#227 - Animal Lover Breeds Rabbits; Graduates College Debt Free
August 15, 2017
No, it’s not a lop-sided story: this college student pays her way through school by raising rabbits. Hop to it! Side Hustle School...
#226 - Craft Beer Fan Becomes Digital Bouncer
August 14, 2017
A Starbucks employee with a love for Pacific Northwest beer stumbles upon a profitable endeavor helping breweries become compliant with...
WEEKLY RECAP: Hungry Crossfitters, Monogrammed Scarves, & Cat Portraits
August 13, 2017
In our thirty-second weekly recap, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week. Also: more listener Q&A! Side Hustle School...
#224 - German Family Makes Money from Memorable Mementos
August 12, 2017
A German couple create a personalized jewelry shop taking the fleeting memories of childhood and turning them into gorgeous memories...
#223 - Cat Lover Creates Cat-tivating Portrait Series
August 11, 2017
A 21-year-old college student combines her obsession with pets and love for painting to pay her way through school with customized...
#222 - Man Buys 100 Animal Skulls from Bali; Turns $10,000 Into $60,000
August 10, 2017
Fascinated by Balinese culture, a San Francisco native starts an import business to help preserve traditional art.Side Hustle School...
#221 - TV Producer Sells Monogrammed Scarves; Earns $1,000 Riding Subway
August 9, 2017
Trying to wrap the world in a little more love, a TV Producer starts a side hustle slinging personalized monogrammed scarves and giving...
#220 - Man Consults for Crowdfunding Campaigns After Successfully Raising $4 Million
August 8, 2017
After raising millions of dollars through crowdfunding at his day job, one man leverages his knowledge to start a side hustle helping...
#219 - Hungry, Hungry Hustlers Earn $25,000/Month Selling Paleo Bars
August 7, 2017
Frustrated by the lack of real food bars devoid of added sugar and weird ingredients they couldn’t pronounce, two hungry fitness...
WEEKLY RECAP: Baseballs, Rocket Science, and Personal Shopping
August 6, 2017
In our 31st weekly recap, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week. Also: a listener asks about her dog’s Instagram account....
#217 - Getting Charged Up: Man Creates One Adaptor to Rule Them All
August 5, 2017
Tired of a road warrior’s tangle of cables and plugs, a Hong-Kong-based entrepreneur makes chargers and adapters truly current. Side...
#216 - Dutch Personal Shopping Service for Kids Measures Up
August 4, 2017
This clothing subscription service delivers a box of children’s clothes to parents in The Netherlands each month. It’s a close-knit...
#215 - Rocket Scientist Creates Herbal Side Income
August 3, 2017
Herbal medicine isn’t rocket science, but this rocket scientist discovers a side hustle when she turns to herbal medicine in order to...
#214 - German Funeral Urns Are Not a Dying Business
August 2, 2017
Two friends in Germany create a side hustle manufacturing funeral urns that double as personalized works of art. Side Hustle School...
#213 - Holiday Body Butters Become $1,000/Month Side Hustle
August 1, 2017
An entertainment industry professional transforms her body butter holiday gifts into a quickly growing Etsy store and craft show side...
#212 - High School Junior Earns $10,000 Selling Autographed Baseballs
July 31, 2017
A Maryland high-school student parlays his love of baseball into a lucrative sports-memorabilia business that earns him $20,000 within a...
EXTENDED CUT: Pricing Your Product or Service
July 30, 2017
When you’re starting a new product or service, how do you know what to price it at? Good news: there’s a simple method you can use that...
WEEKLY RECAP: Shipping Options for International Goods (Live from Mexico!)
July 30, 2017
In our thirtieth weekly recap, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week. Also: a listener asks about shipping options for...
#210 -Saxophonist Hustles His Way to Back Injury Recovery
July 29, 2017
When a chronic back injury sidelines an Australian IT professional, he pulls out his saxophone and establishes three new sources of...
#209 - Polish Bartender Makes Money While Drinking Beer
July 28, 2017
After being frustrated when setting up a bar for Virgin Atlantic, a Polish bartender living in the U.K. sets up an online shop to sell...
#208 - Busy Marketing Professional Fills Niche with Biking Wine Tours
July 27, 2017
A marketing executive sees an opportunity to fulfill a niche tourism need in an up-and-coming wine region. Side Hustle School features...
#207 - Brooklyn Photographer Gets Paid to Throw Confetti at People
July 26, 2017
A former graphic designer turns a personal thirty-day challenge into a growing photography brand. Side Hustle School features a new...
#206 - Law Student Helps Create A $6,500/Month Morning Routine Journal
July 25, 2017
Three friends create a side hustle helping others hack their habits for more productive mornings.Side Hustle School features a new story...
#205 - “Mommee Coffee” Becomes a $20,000/Month Side Hustle
July 24, 2017
Tired of the guilt associated with consuming coffee while pregnant and breastfeeding, a biomechanical engineer creates a line of coffee...
Weekly Recap: What Should You Name Your Side Hustle Idea?
July 23, 2017
In our twenty-ninth weekly recap, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week. Also: a listener asks about naming her side hustle....
#203 - High School Teacher Turns Woodworking Hobby Into a 5-Figure Side Hustle
July 22, 2017
A high-school teacher turns his love for woodworking and business into lessons for his students, but it’s really he who’s doing all the...
#202 - Physician Assistant Earns $12,000 In 10 Months Coaching Aspiring PAs
July 21, 2017
More than 20,000 people apply to Physician Assistant programs every year. This recent graduate gets paid to coach and prepare students...
#201 - Food and Travel Writer Creates Food Tours in Marrakech, Earns $60k Annually
July 20, 2017
In the North African city of Marrakech, an American expat starts a project that she hopes will earn $200/month in spending money. It...
#200 - High School Students Earn $10k in Profits Selling Bread at Farmers Markets
July 19, 2017
A brother-and-sister duo learns about entrepreneurship first hand when they create a side hustle baking and selling bread at their local...
#199 - Comic Creator Illustrates His Way to $30,000
July 18, 2017
A long love affair with the Sci-fi genre helps this side hustler build an empire—both imaginary and real—through his successful comic...
#198 - From London With Love: A Tale of Diamonds and Espionage
July 17, 2017
From smuggling diamonds in a grocery bag on a fast moving train to secret meetings in the shadows of St. Paul Cathedral at sunset, this...
Weekly Recap: Free Video Training + How to Start a Workshop
July 16, 2017
In our twenty-eighth weekly recap, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week. Also: more listener Q&A! Side Hustle School...
#196 - Yoga Mat Reseller Changes Lives While Earning $4,000/Month
July 15, 2017
After being inspired by social good companies like TOMS, a woman in London creates a yoga accessories business that focuses on...
#195 -Birds of a Feather Flock to Your Bank Account
July 14, 2017
A couple in Virginia ‘home’ in on a side hustle renting out white doves for weddings and special events. Side Hustle School features a...
#194 - London Chocolate Tours Lead to Sweet Success
July 13, 2017
Banking on a universal love of chocolate, a former temp worker creates a unique side hustle leading guided tours that allow tourists to...
#193 - Pilot’s Side Hustle Takes Flight With Aerial Tours
July 12, 2017
A pilot in the Pacific Northwest uses his love of the land and his skills in the air to create a profitable side hustle. Side Hustle...
#192 - Left-Handed Artist Creates Right-Brained Side Hustle
July 11, 2017
A New York-based art director has a difficult time finding a job that fits both her financial and creative needs, so she learns to think...
#191 - 14 Year Old Cooks Up A Storm With $250 A Month Condiment Business
July 10, 2017
After being given a ‘write a business plan’ assignment for school, this 14-year-old created an actual business instead. Side Hustle...
Weekly Recap: Face Painting, Hand Grippers, & Wedding Bells
July 9, 2017
In our twenty-seventh weekly recap, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week. Also: more listener Q&A! Side Hustle School...
#189 - Lost & Found: How Lost Property Helps a UK Woman Find Her Side Hustle
July 8, 2017
Tanya-Jane Park wasn’t looking for a side hustle when she went to a popular music festival, but when her friend lost her handbag, she...
#188 - Side Hustle Turned Full Time Job Disrupts Car Rental Industry
July 7, 2017
A corporate employee who enjoys saving on car rentals builds an affiliate project that becomes so successful that the car rental...
#187 - Fire Roasted Coffee Dreams Lead to Big Beans
July 6, 2017
When searching high and low for fresh roasted coffee leaves a father in the Yukon with an empty mug, he starts making it himself and...
#186 - Hand Grippers Make for a $60,000-Strong Hustle
July 5, 2017
You won’t believe this gripping story: two married fitness enthusiasts capitalize on the niche grip strength market, earning extra cash...
#185 - Midwestern Designer Offers Up a Feast of Handmade Tableware
July 4, 2017
A farmer’s daughter finds a way to bring small-town hospitality to tables all around America, selling handmade linens and accessories...
#184 - Wedding Bells Ring Brighter if the Bride’s Not Broke
July 3, 2017
A New York professional rents high-end accessories to brides who want the glam without the buck.Side Hustle School features a new story...
WEEKLY RECAP: Starting Your First Email List (+ more!)
July 2, 2017
In our twenty-sixth weekly recap, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week. Also: more listener Q&A! Side Hustle School features...
#182 - Bright Idea Leads Chicago Woman to Million-Dollar Hustle
July 1, 2017
A Chicago-based plastic recycling sales rep overcomes her fears and doubts to transform her love for DIY lamp shades and $10 in supplies...
#181 - Junk Removal Service Owner Earns $22,000 A Year From Real Estate Referrals
June 30, 2017
An entrepreneur stumbles on a low-tech, high-yield side hustle through his day job, and brings in an extra $22K annually handing out...
#180 - $10,000 Side Hustle Helps Musician Land Full-Time Job
June 29, 2017
A classically trained musician creates affordable options for music students in search of quality music demos. Side Hustle School...
#179 - Brand Strategist and Dentist Team Up To Sell Coconut Oil Mouthwash
June 28, 2017
Two friends draw on their combined skills and understanding of an ancient Ayurvedic practice to launch a natural mouthwash product,...
#178 - Designer Illustrates Success with Personalized Wedding Products
June 27, 2017
A graphic designer in New York City taps into the wedding e-commerce market and turns her side hustle into full-time work bringing in...
#177 - Full-Time Mom Ships $35,000/Month in Frozen Bread on Amazon
June 26, 2017
The busy mother of a child on a specialized diet decides to take action and ‘liberate’ parents like her with her allergen-free food side...
EXTENDED CUT: The Million-Dollar Etsy Shop
June 25, 2017
Most Etsy shops don’t make money—or if they do, they make a small amount of money. But some make *a lot* of money. What separates them?...
WEEKLY RECAP: At What Point Should You Have a Website?
June 25, 2017
In our twenty-fifth weekly recap, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week. Also: more listener Q&A! Side Hustle School...
#175 - Lawyer Earns $400/Month With Stock Music Side Hustle
June 24, 2017
An online music marketplace offers a young lawyer an opportunity to fulfill his dreams of having his music heard, and also provides him...
#174 - Avid Travelers Turn Finding Deals Into Vacation Planning Side Income
June 23, 2017
A couple in Washington, D.C. convert their passion for travel into a side hustle planning all-inclusive surprise vacations for those who...
#173 - Wine Expert Loses Job; Becomes House Painter Earning $150,000/Year
June 22, 2017
After rejecting the extravagant spending associated with the high-end wine industry, an Alberta man looks to get back to his roots and...
#172 - Put a Cap in It: Architect Makes the Write Choice; Starts Luxury Pen Hustle
June 21, 2017
A Texas-based architect turns a pen-making craft he learned from his grandfather into a profitable side hustle, getting featured in GQ...
#171 - Harvard Med School Program Manager Gets Paid to Travel to Italy
June 20, 2017
After yearning to spend more time back in her homeland, a med school program manager creates a side hustle centered around Italian food...
#170 - Nomad Family Cooks Up $40,000 Profit With Houseware Import Business
June 19, 2017
A traveling family creates a houseware reselling business using the Fulfillment by Amazon model, with profits going straight to their...
WEEKLY RECAP: Super Bowl, The Bible, and Succulents
June 18, 2017
In our twenty-fourth weekly recap, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week. Also: more listener Q&A! Side Hustle School...
#168 - A Side Hustle with Succulent Growth Potential
June 17, 2017
A Houston mom digs into a side gig with creative and community benefits. Side Hustle School features a new story EVERY DAY of someone...
#167 - Indian Personal Finance Blogger Rings Up $4,000/Month
June 16, 2017
Writing about money-saving hacks and passive income for readers in India yields big money for a software company employee.Side Hustle...
#166 - Mental Health Counselor Creates Coping Skills for Kids
June 15, 2017
A Licensed Mental Health Counselor brings in an additional $1,100/month creating digital products to help kids deal with stress,...
#165 - Spanish-Language Bible App Generates 1 Million Downloads
June 14, 2017
Opportunity knocks for a Utah accountant, and leads to a fortuitous side hustle making $70,000 in one year with a $0.99 app. Side...
#164 - Building A Side Hustle While Battling A Chronic Illness
June 13, 2017
A master of time management helps other female entrepreneurs learn to automate the tasks they face everyday while creating a flexible...
#163 - Flight Attendant Touches Down on $50,000 Super Bowl Profit
June 12, 2017
A Dallas-based flight attendant discovers a way to capitalize on the football craze by providing rentals for the big game and making...
WEEKLY RECAP: What Prevents You From Making Progress?
June 11, 2017
In our twenty-third weekly recap, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week. Also: more listener Q&A! Side Hustle School...
#161 - Fashionista Blogs Her Way to Career Success
June 10, 2017
A thirty-four-year-old fashionista in New York City finds a way to turn the economic crisis into an opportunity promoting affordable...
#160 - Radio Personality Channels Her Vocal Cords for Extra Income
June 9, 2017
How a professor-by-day and former radio announcer makes a handsome side profit selling her most natural and accessible tool: her...
#159 - "Airbnb for Beer": Digital Nomad Brews Up Frosty Profits
June 8, 2017
A brewing innovator bridges the gap between local breweries eager to make money off of their idle equipment and event planners who want...
#158 - Urban Hiker Climbs to Steep Success in San Francisco
June 7, 2017
A project manager turns a passion for her city into a substantial side income of $50,000 a year. Side Hustle School features a new story...
#157 - NYC Office Manager Moonlights As Creative, Cash-Collecting Ceramist
June 6, 2017
Unique, renewable production techniques help a ceramics enthusiast land her products in a Michelin starred restaurant in the heart of...
#156 - Army Veteran Makes $650,000 Advertising App
June 5, 2017
A Wisconsin native hits the jackpot with his smart approach to blogging, bringing in multiple six figures with nearly zero overhead...
WEEKLY RECAP: Engagement Rings, Balloon Art, and Immigration
June 4, 2017
In our twenty-second weekly recap, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week. Also: more listener Q&A! Side Hustle School...
#154 - “Book Registry” Site Earns Passive Income from Amazon.com
June 3, 2017
After a discovering a trend on Pinterest where expecting mothers ask for baby books in lieu of greeting cards at baby showers, a...
#153 - IT Manager Unlocks the Secrets to a Successful Etsy Shop
June 2, 2017
It's easy to list items on Etsy, the world's largest handcrafted marketplace. But if you want them to actually sell, follow this advice...
#152 - Speech Language Pathologist Pulls Profits from PaintShop Pro
June 1, 2017
Digital scrapbooking is a big industry. By learning to create “scripts” that make scrapbookers’ work more efficient, today’s featured...
#151 - Immigrate to Canada and Make $500/Month
May 31, 2017
An American couple takes their biggest struggle of recent years and writes an eBook to help other expatriates forge a new life abroad....
#150 - Diamond in the Rough: Engagement Ring Hunt Turns Into Hustle
May 30, 2017
A search for the perfect engagement ring leads a software engineer in Baltimore on a mission to discover the logarithm for the ideal...
#149 - Balloon Artist’s Poppin’ Business Nets $1,200 Monthly
May 29, 2017
A South Carolina native turns his college hobby of entertaining with balloons into a profitable balloon performance, décor, and delivery...
Extended Cut #5: How to Choose Between Different Ideas
May 28, 2017
Once you’ve learned the power of observation, being able to identify potential ideas is rarely a problem. The problem lies in knowing...
WEEKLY RECAP: What Was Your Biggest Side Hustle Failure?
May 28, 2017
In our twenty-first weekly recap, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week. Also: more listener Q&A! Side Hustle School...
#147 - Vintage Pinup Photography Turns Graphic Designer Into High-Earner
May 27, 2017
A love of 1920s-style photography allows a Texas woman to leave her day job and bring in multiple six-figures with classic “recreations”...
#146 - Mom & Son Create 'Comfy Cup' Support for Young Athletes
May 26, 2017
A Kansas City-area mom and her 10-year-old son invent an unconventional (but essential) product for young male athletes that brings in...
#145 - Operations Manager Manages to Make Heavy Furniture Light
May 25, 2017
A Maine university employee uses her logistical savvy to deliver IKEA enthusiasts their goods at greatly reduced rates.Side Hustle...
#144 - Orthodontist Spends $500 in Facebook Ads; Produces $65,000 in New Revenue
May 24, 2017
An online marketer discovers a lack of efficient online marketing in the medical industry and offers his services helping one of his...
#143 - Savvy Sleeper Pillowcases Produce Dreamy Profits for Tech Worker
May 23, 2017
Tired of battling split ends and hair breakage, a fashion and lifestyle blogger switches to satin pillowcases. She then learns to make...
#142 - High-School French Teacher Earns $8,000 Writing & Selling Curriculum
May 22, 2017
A busy high-school teacher uploads more than 600 digital products to a peer-to-peer sharing site, where she’s paid a royalty for each...
Weekly Recap #20: Frozen Bread, Terrariums, and Hip Hop
May 21, 2017
In our twentieth weekly recap, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week. Also: more listener Q&A! Side Hustle School features a...
#140 - Oncology Nurse Creates Products to Regrow Hair After Chemo; Earns $80,000
May 20, 2017
After kicking cancer to the curb, a Texas oncology nurse discovers the power of essential oils for hair regrowth and launches her own...
#139 - Florist & Sculpture Professor Make Presidential Lip Balm
May 19, 2017
Adventures in creating homemade presents for friends and family lead a Beyoncé-obsessed duo to lip balm world domination. Bonus: learn...
#138 - Hip Hop Glitter Pendants Sell $60,000 on Instagram
May 18, 2017
A web developer and a faceless artist in Florida team up with celebrities on Instagram to promote hip hop glitter pendants. Thug life...
#137 - Australian Hacker Creates Passive Income Anatomy Course
May 17, 2017
A web developer develops an audio system that helps medical students memorize human anatomy. Seven years later, it still produces...
#136 - Corn Syrup Allergy Leads to Booming Baked Goods Biz
May 16, 2017
After a doctor diagnoses her husband with a corn syrup allergy, a healthcare analyst mixes up a line of healthy, sweet baked goods that...
#135 - British Man Builds Terrariums for £600 Monthly Profit
May 15, 2017
An avid plant collector in the UK makes the most out of a temporary unemployment situation by building and selling glass terrariums....
Weekly Recap #19: Scavenger Hunts, Bow Ties, & Horses
May 14, 2017
In our nineteenth weekly recap, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week. Also: more listener Q&A!Side Hustle School features a...
#133 - Psychologist Earns $74,000 Helping Students Make the Cut
May 13, 2017
After overcoming childhood barriers, Shirag Shemmassian leveraged his educational success to launch an admissions assistance side...
#132 - Hair Salon Owner Designs Mittens for Cold Runners
May 12, 2017
An avid runner has a difficult time finding gloves or mittens that feel comfortable enough for running while also keep her fingers warm...
#131 - Equine Lover Makes $5,000; Stables Business to Change Horses in Midstream
May 11, 2017
A former NASA employee with an unbridled enthusiasm for horseback riding changes her hustle strategy and proves she’s no one trick...
#130 - Resourceful College Dropout Earns Two Paychecks from One Employer
May 10, 2017
A corporate employee takes charge over a new branch of the company he works at and ends up creating a second income for himself. Don’t...
#129 - College Buddies Create $15,000 Bow Tie Hustle
May 9, 2017
After making the decision to upgrade their wardrobes, two Virginia college students start a bow tie side hustle.Side Hustle School...
#128 - Epic Scavenger Hunt Becomes 6-Figure Income
May 8, 2017
An event planner creates a competitive scavenger hunt game that takes place across Boston. Can you really make money while having so...
Weekly Recap #18: Barking Up the Right Tree
May 7, 2017
In our eighteenth weekly recap, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week. Also: more listener Q&A!Side Hustle School features a...
#126 - “Sign Hustle" Biz Produces $50,000/Year With No Expenses
May 6, 2017
A Tennessee man starts a low-tech, low-stress side hustle and creates a substantial side income working only on the weekend. No website...
#125 - Blogger Shifts From Products to Sponsorships, Makes $82,000
May 5, 2017
Sometimes a shift is all you need to get on the right track. This blogger was able to get out of debt and make $82,000 last year while...
#124 - Hand-Stamped Feminist Jewelry Earns $25,000 Side Income
May 4, 2017
She’s loud, she’s proud, and she’s wielding a hammer to smash the patriarchy with her hand-stamped feminist jewelry line.Side Hustle...
#123 - “Uber for Lawn Care” Mows Down the Competition
May 3, 2017
Four friends take a whack at the lawn care industry’s weeds and find ways to better connect vendors and customers.Side Hustle School...
#122 - Dog Lover Turns At-Home Baking Into Barking Business
May 2, 2017
A Michigan-based dog owner uses her baking hobby to launch a gourmet, healthy dog treat business. Don’t stop retrievin’! Side Hustle...
#121 - House Arrest Leads to $500,000 Food Truck and Catering Hustle
May 1, 2017
While serving time after a run in with the law, one man and his cousin get creative in the kitchen, then launch a successful food truck,...
Weekly Recap #17: Midnight Cookie Delivery, Phone Cases, & Tea Leaves
April 30, 2017
In our seventeenth weekly recap, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week. Also: more listener Q&A!Side Hustle School features a...
#119 - “Cosplay” Photographer Earns $47,000 from Epic Star Wars Portraits
April 29, 2017
A Texas photographer combines his love for art and science fiction to add magic to his photography specializing in cosplay and all...
#118 - Los Angeles Designer Runs Mobile Yoga Studio
April 28, 2017
An on-location, by appointment yoga studio helps a UX designer earn an additional $40,000 a year working only a few hours each week.Side...
#117 - Shopify Employee Manufactures Handmade Desk Accessories
April 27, 2017
A couple brings their love of handmade wooden accessories, technology, and design to life with a side hustle manufacturing handmade...
#116 - Delicious Cookies Arrive at My Door in Portland, Oregon
April 26, 2017
A late night craving evolves into a cookie delivery service spreading chocolate chip goodness throughout the land.Side Hustle School...
#115 - Graphic Designer Turns Side Hustle into $80k Project
April 25, 2017
A longing for expression and self-love pushes one woman into a successful side hustle helping others live more fulfilling lives through...
#114 - Entrepreneur Reads Tea Leaves to Launch Subscription Hustle
April 24, 2017
A New York-based consultant brews his need for energy into a tea delivery service that offers customers a chance to discover new tea...
Weekly Recap #16: Meal Planning, Swimsuits, and Snuggling
April 23, 2017
In our sixteenth weekly recap, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week. Also: more listener Q&A!Side Hustle School features a...
#112 - The 10-Minute Workout Gym
April 22, 2017
A Nashville insurance executive who hates exercising opens a gym modeled on working out for only 10 minutes at a time.Side Hustle School...
#111 - Organic Chemist Earns Six Figures Blogging for Pre-Med Students
April 21, 2017
After witnessing the struggles that many students have with one of college’s most challenging subjects, a chemist creates a blog to help...
Extended Cut #4: Simple Marketing Plan
April 21, 2017
Imagine being able to connect with the people who already want what you have to offer. This scenario doesn’t usually just appear in the...
#110 - Social Worker Turns De-stressing Hobby Into $2k/Month Hustle
April 20, 2017
A lifelong crafter who makes jewelry to cope with the stress of working in the mental health field launches an etsy store and gets her...
#109 - Quick Research Leads to Meal Planning Subscription Service
April 19, 2017
Healthy meal planning can be rough. One man is on a mission to help people be more health-conscious with his subscription-based website...
#108 - Bikini Model Creates Multi-Million Swimsuit Line
April 18, 2017
A swimsuit model uses industry connections and social media savvy to launch a high-end shopping site taking on major swimwear companies...
#107 - Snuggling for Dollars: It’s Not What You Think
April 17, 2017
A New England engineer earns a part-time income of more than $1,000 a month by helping people reconnect through personal touch.Side...
Weekly Recap #15: Japanese Candy, Museum Hacks, and Killer Bees
April 16, 2017
In our fifteenth weekly recap, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week. Also: more listener Q&A!Side Hustle School features a...
#105 - Mindreading Performer Goes from Dorm Room to Paid Corporate Gigs
April 15, 2017
A fascination for why people think helps a performing artist shift from earning $2,000 for college shows to $20,000 for corporate...
#104 - Show Me the Honey: Houston Beekeeper Buzzes to $4,000/Month
April 14, 2017
In this buzzworthy episode, a Texas woman creates a $4,000/month side hustle as an advocate for sustainable honeybee habitats.Side...
#103 - Data Scientist Starts Science Fiction Magazine
April 13, 2017
A Colorado scientist publishes a science fiction magazine and builds it to a sustainable income of $1,800/month, funded largely by his...
#102 - Famous iPhone Photo Leads to Series of Online Courses
April 12, 2017
A 365-day photo project transitions to a hustle teaching small business owners how to create videos using their smartphones.Side Hustle...
#101 - Subscription Box Service Delivers Candy from Japan
April 11, 2017
An expat living in Japan packages candy and sends it around the world to hundreds of people who pay $29/month.Side Hustle School...
#100 - Renegade Museum Tour Guide Earns $2 Million
April 10, 2017
A New York City man goes on a forgettable date, but falls in love with an idea to create his own museum tours.Side Hustle School...
Weekly Recap #14: Citizenship & Calligraphy
April 9, 2017
In our fourteenth weekly recap, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week. Also: more listener Q&A!Side Hustle School features a...
#98 - Unused Basement Becomes $3,000/Month Pilates Studio
April 8, 2017
How five minutes of internet research inspired one couple to start an in-home pilates studio in their unfinished basement.Side Hustle...
#97 - Essential Oils Podcast Produces $2,000/Month in Passive Income
April 7, 2017
A stay-at-home mother starts a podcast about essential oils and pulls her family off government assistance.Side Hustle School features a...
#96 - Instagram Calligraphy Project Earns $9,000 in Year One
April 6, 2017
A corporate employee in Texas enters the online world of calligraphy and hand-lettering, and changes it along the way to suit her...
#95 - Craftsman Creates $350,000 Hustle from Handcrafted Leather Products
April 5, 2017
A leather craftsman starts a successful, multiple six-figure side hustle after being inspired by the tannery he works at for his day...
#94 - Stay-At-Home Mom Helps Immigrants Gain Citizenship with YouTube Tutorials
April 4, 2017
In Washington, DC, a stay-at-home mom and former teacher helps immigrants gain citizenship with YouTube tutorials.Side Hustle School...
#93 - Clothing Store Salesman Invents Baby Harness, Earns $100k Per Year
April 3, 2017
An innovative salesman creates a baby harness that benefits both parent and child, all the while creating a six-figure side income for...
Extended Cut #3: Build a Website in 90 Minutes
April 2, 2017
Bonus episode! In this month's special broadcast, you'll learn everything you need to get your first website online—without stressing...
Weekly Recap #13: Karaoke, Tutoring, and Reselling
April 2, 2017
In our thirteenth weekly recap, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week. Also: more listener Q&A!Side Hustle School features a...
#91 - Copywriter Carves 140 Characters Into Cash
April 1, 2017
A creative director and copywriter makes an April Fool’s joke that turns into a long-term income stream.Side Hustle School features a...
#90 - Academic Advisor Creates Profitable Karaoke League
March 31, 2017
A Washington, DC man uses his entrepreneurial skills and vocal chords to turn a profit and create entertainment and community.Side...
#89 - College Bartender Turns Online Shopping Into Accidental Side Hustle
March 30, 2017
In the age before easy online shopping, a bartender discovers a way to supplement the tips she lost during the recession by purchasing...
#88 - Father of 9 Starts “Uber for Tutoring” Hustle
March 29, 2017
Spending approximately five hours a month, one man is able to bring in 60k/year making the search for school tutors easier for busy...
#87 - College Student Earns $20,000 a Month Cleaning Houses
March 28, 2017
After recognizing some major issues within the cleaning industry, a D.C. student sets out to start a customer service driven cleaning...
#86 - Car Enthusiast Sells $1 Million in Products Over 13 Years of Hustling
March 27, 2017
A car enthusiast follows up on his curiosity and creates a project that earns $5,000/month on average and has brought in over a million...
Weekly Recap #12: Social Good, Marijuana, and the Worm Empire
March 26, 2017
In our twelfth weekly recap, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week. Also: more listener Q&A!Side Hustle School features a new...
#84 - School Administrator Creates Digital Magazine for Goaltenders
March 25, 2017
After discovering that his passion for goaltending has little to no online presence, a hockey fan decides to create his own resource...
#83 - Bridesmaid-for-Hire Posts on Craigslist; Earns $20,000/Month
March 24, 2017
A Craigslist ad goes viral and brings a new six-figure business to an in-demand bridesmaid.Side Hustle School features a new story EVERY...
Monthly Check-In: What's Your #1 Question For Me?
March 23, 2017
Side Hustle School is made for you! Let me know how it's going and how the show can best serve you as you build your hustle. Send your...
#82 -Bartender Writes Statewide Marijuana Guide
March 23, 2017
Colorado bartender sells 2,000 copies of a statewide marijuana guide in the boom of the budding cannabis economy.Side Hustle School...
#81 - Freelance Illustrator Helps Other Artists Sell Their Work
March 22, 2017
A successful illustrator creates a side business earning more than $25,000 a year by helping artists sell their work online.Side Hustle...
#80 - South Carolina Man Learns to Make Candles by Watching YouTube
March 21, 2017
Inspiration strikes in an upscale men’s store when a man comes across a line of handmade scented candles.Side Hustle School features a...
#79 - Worm Composting Empire Brings in $400/Month
March 20, 2017
Texas man stumbles upon a worm composting method that turns into an interesting hobby and a fun side hustle. Don’t let your hustle idea...
#78 - Detroit Women Make Jewelry for Profit and Social Good
March 19, 2017
An attorney for a professional baseball team co-founds a jewelry company that becomes a sustainable social enterprise.Side Hustle School...
Weekly Recap #11: Tango, Glass Files, and Pork Pies
March 18, 2017
In our eleventh weekly recap, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week. Also: more listener Q&A!Side Hustle School features a...
#76 - Successful Artist Adds $1,000/Month to His Income
March 17, 2017
An artist uses his love of whimsical drawing to create a side hustle selling everything from autographed prints to coffee mugs with his...
#75 - British Pub Manager Bakes Pork Pies for Profit
March 16, 2017
A British pub manager has a creative idea for new pub food that he initially uses to help his boss, but then realizes that it might be...
#74 - Tango Adventures in Buenos Aires
March 15, 2017
After traveling to South America, an American woman falls in love with tango and creates a group experience to teach others.Side Hustle...
#73 - Florida Man Earns $100,000 Selling T-Shirts with No Inventory
March 14, 2017
There’s more than one way to make a lot of money designing and selling t-shirts without actually keeping them on hand. In today’s store,...
#72 - College Lecturer Makes Money by Helping Other Instructors Teach Better
March 13, 2017
A woman uses skills she learned in her day job to help other teachers be more successful in the classroom.Side Hustle School features a...
#71 - Woman Earns $7,000 in Three Days by Selling Glass Nail Files
March 12, 2017
An impromptu trip to a local farmer’s market leads one woman in California to a sustainable six-figure side hustle selling glass nail...
Weekly Recap #10: Tiny Houses, T-Shirts, and Romance Novels
March 11, 2017
In our tenth weekly recap, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week. Also: more listener Q&A!Side Hustle School features a new...
#69 - NYC Jazz Musician Builds $40,000/Year Blog
March 10, 2017
A musician finds financial freedom by growing a blog and starting an ecourse on learning jazz.Side Hustle School features a new story...
#68 - Alcohol Fueled Idea Sells Over 1,500 Shirts in Less Than a Year
March 9, 2017
Three friends come up with a winning idea to add huge pockets to the fronts of shirts… because everyone needs a way to carry puppies and...
#67- A Life of Travel Leads to a House-Designing Hustle
March 8, 2017
A Pacific Northwest couple travels full-time but still brings in over $60,000/year designing “tiny” houses and alternative living...
#66 - Employee Starts Net-Zero Personal Finance Hustle
March 7, 2017
An accountant finds a way to bridge the gap between financial advisers and tax professionals.Side Hustle School features a new story...
#65 - Finance Employee Sells 200,000 Self-Published Romance Novels
March 6, 2017
When she can’t find anything good to read, a finance employee starts writing romance novels of her own. The books go on to sell hundreds...
#64 - Long-Haired Men Create Tribal Identity
March 5, 2017
Two guys create a “Hair Ties for Guys” hustle based on the unique shared identity of men with long hair.Side Hustle School features a...
Weekly Recap #9: 50 Shades of Hustling
March 4, 2017
In our ninth weekly recap, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week of Side Hustle School. Also: listener Q&A!Side Hustle School...
#62: American Teacher Pans for Gold in New Zealand
March 3, 2017
After changing continents multiple times, an elementary school teacher finds true love, settles down in NZ, goes panning for gold, and...
#61: Mom-Founded Startup Rents Infant Gear to Tourists
March 2, 2017
Busy mom in Chicago uses a peer-to-peer sharing platform to earn extra money for her family and help visiting parents get all the baby...
Extended Cut #2: 9 Starter Ideas for Your First Hustle
March 1, 2017
Bonus episode! If you’re just getting started in the world of side hustling, explore these different platforms and ideas, including...
#60: Marketing Consultant Creates Private Retreats
March 1, 2017
In the foothills of Tennessee, a marketing consultant designs a quarterly, high-end retreat weekend to help attendees take stock of...
#59: PE Teacher Makes $11,000 with Membership Site
February 28, 2017
A PE teacher starts a blog that makes more than $11,000 through a sustainable revenue model that will likely grow with each passing...
#58: 50 Shades of Grey Inspires Bedroom Items Hustle
February 27, 2017
A chemical engineer capitalizes on the 50 Shades of Grey craze by creating a collection of adventurous products… all hidden in a series...
#57: Microsoft Employee Teaches Hula Hooping
February 26, 2017
A Microsoft specialist turns a unique hobby into an $800/month side hustle.Side Hustle School features a new story EVERY DAY of someone...
Weekly Recap #8: Plane Tickets, Punk Art, and Abe Lincoln
February 25, 2017
In our eighth weekly recap, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week of Side Hustle School. Also: more listener Q&A! Side Hustle...
#55: T-Shirts on Amazon Make $17,000 in a Month
February 24, 2017
A former corporate employee in Ireland runs a merchandising hustle on Amazon.com that brings in as much as $17,000 in profit in a single...
Monthly Check-In: How are Things Going? Let Me Know!
February 23, 2017
Side Hustle School is made for you! Let me know what you're working on and what your #1 struggle is. Share your answers and opinions at...
#54: Penny Portraits of Abe Lincoln Turn Into $40,000
February 23, 2017
An investment marketer creates a poster portrait of America’s 16th president. Since debuting his design, it’s sold more than 4,000 units...
#53: Queer Punk Artist Starts Personal Finance Workshop
February 22, 2017
A manager for a non-profit organization who describes herself as a queer punk artist creates a series of personal finance classes.Side...
#52: Facebook Photo Leads to Today Show Appearance
February 21, 2017
An elementary school teacher is on a mission to introduce a non-toxic face paint for school rallies and sporting events. After mixing up...
#51: "Cheap Plane Tickets" Site Becomes Million-Dollar Hustle
February 20, 2017
A Washington, DC political analyst turns his travel hacking skills into an email list of more than 275,000 subscribers. By using a...
#50: Belgian Fine Chocolate Comes to America
February 19, 2017
After living in Belgium for 13 years, a Louisiana native returns home and starts a hustle making fine chocolate.Side Hustle School...
Weekly Recap #7: Live Crickets, Tarot, and Reinventing the Bra
February 18, 2017
In our seventh weekly recap, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week of Side Hustle School. Also: more listener Q&A!Side Hustle...
#48: New Yorker Doubles Her Income With Next-level Tarot Cards
February 17, 2017
How a senior designer for a feminist media publication decides to create tarot card decks and ends up making as much with her side...
#47: Gallup Coach Creates StrengthsFinder Mugs
February 16, 2017
No two strengthsfinder profiles are the same, so a Gallup-certified coach learns to make and ship personalized mugs.Side Hustle School...
#46: The Live Cricket Drop-Shipping Hustle
February 15, 2017
Another crazy story for you today about a man who sells live crickets to reptile owners—without ever handling any inventory, which of...
#45: UX Designer Makes “Simple Bra” To Make Women More Comfortable
February 14, 2017
How a UI/UX designer scratched an entrepreneurial itch and used $15,000 of her savings to create a business manufacturing bras for women...
#44: Charter Bus Employee Creates PR Service For Bloggers
February 13, 2017
How a digital marketer created something for himself, then decided to try selling it other people who had the same needs. He now makes...
#43: Miserable Day Job Turns Into $100,000 Side Income
February 12, 2017
An education district employee follows her passion for writing and creates an online side hustle helping others do the same raking in...
Weekly Recap #6: Pole Dancing And The Expat Life
February 11, 2017
In our sixth weekly recap, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week of Side Hustle School. Also: listener Q&A!Side Hustle School...
#41: USPS Mail Carrier Makes Clay Imprints Of Childrens' Hands And Feet
February 10, 2017
How a USPS mail carrier and court interpreter created an $800/month hustle serving new and expectant parents.Side Hustle School features...
#40: Chicago Psychotherapist Becomes Ceremonial Wedding Officiant
February 9, 2017
After being featured on TLC, a Chicago psychotherapist and marriage counselor becomes a ceremonial wedding officiant.Side Hustle School...
#39: “Live Snoop” Service Helps Parents Monitor Their Kids' Internet Use
February 8, 2017
How an IT graduate created a web-based service that provides peace of mind to parents with children growing up in the era of...
#38: Tour Guide Sells Astronomy Books to Tourists
February 7, 2017
How a British software engineer moved to the Canary Islands, started working as a tour guide, and wrote her own guidebook to accompany...
#37: American Expat Coaches Families Who Move Overseas
February 6, 2017
After living in multiple countries with his family, a technical writer creates a service to help guide other families looking to begin a...
#36: Fitness Pole Dance Studio Grows To Four Locations
February 5, 2017
How a graphic designer started a pole dancing fitness studio, expanded it to multiple locations, and grew it to a six-figure income...
Weekly Recap #5: Observation, Validation, and Leasing 16 Cars
February 4, 2017
In our fifth weekly recap, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week of Side Hustle School. Also: the SHS workshop series is...
#34: Real Estate Project Manager Fills Apartment Buildings With Original Artwork
February 3, 2017
How a Seattle real estate project manager connects apartment properties with local artists for site-specific custom art...
#33: GE Engineer Sells Hand-Crafted Slate Artwork to All 50 States
February 2, 2017
A GE engineer uses his skills to make and sell hand-crafted slate artwork to all 50 states. In addition to bringing in a great side...
Extended Cut #1: The Power of Observation
February 1, 2017
Bonus episode! Where do hustle ideas come from? Short version: they're everywhere! This episode was recorded live from Johannesburg,...
#32: Make $4,000/Month Renting Out Cars You Don't Own
February 1, 2017
How a Los Angeles man has been able to bring in over $4,000/month leasing and releasing a fleet of cars he leased from the...
#31: A Visit To The Ballpark Inspires a Unique Fashion Item
January 31, 2017
A couple learns to manufacture novelty baseball sweaters after receiving a lot of attention at the stadium.Side Hustle School features a...
#30: Ohio IT Director Earns $31,000 Helping Others Set Up Wordpress Sites
January 30, 2017
How an Ohio IT director earned more than $31,000 by referring clients to the tools and resources they needed to set up their own...
#29: Hospital Database Programmer Outsources His Skills
January 29, 2017
How a hospital employee utilizes skills that he learned from work to help others work with and process complex computer programs and...
Weekly Recap #4: Good Fortune Favors the Prepared
January 28, 2017
In our fourth weekly recap, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week of Side Hustle School, and you'll also learn why fortune...
#27: Stressed-Out Mom Gives Up TV To Launch Her Side Hustle
January 27, 2017
How a San Diego accountant coping with the struggles of new motherhood launched her own private label wine hustle for stressed out...
#26: These Resume Templates Make $462/Month In Passive Income
January 26, 2017
A student creates a visual resume service to make extra cash, then transitions that service to work smarter, not harder. It now brings...
#25: Pottery Barn Commissions Art From Independent Photographer
January 25, 2017
How an independent photographer explored several different options for selling her art, and ended up creating a hustle that brings in a...
#24: Honeymoon In Nepal Becomes Fashion Accessories Hustle
January 24, 2017
A multinational love affair turns into a global side hustle that raises money to invest in the community where their product is...
#23: Guitar Teacher Sells Lessons On Craigslist And Makes $80/Hour
January 23, 2017
How a busy new father created a part-time hustle teaching guitar lessons and now earns $5,000-6,000 a month, working 20-25 hours a...
#22: 17-Year Old Canadian Makes $7,000 From a Holiday Pop-Up Shop
January 22, 2017
How a high-school student started a holiday pop-up shop at a mall and made more than $7,000 in profit in a month.Side Hustle School...
Weekly Recap #3: Why Some Hustles Are Better Than Others
January 21, 2017
In this third weekly recap, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week of Side Hustle School, and you'll also learn why some side...
#20: Engineer Creates “Inertia Project” For Women
January 20, 2017
How a former engineer loses in Las Vegas and redesigns the trajectory of her life, creating an impressive hustle along the way.Side...
#19: Government Analyst Builds Six-Figure Reselling Hustle
January 19, 2017
How a government analyst goes from collecting Frequent Flyer miles to collecting money through a reselling side hustle creating a...
#18: College Student Generates 50m Views On Youtube, Hires 13 Employees
January 18, 2017
After seeking a method to conquer her own skin issues, one woman takes to YouTube to help others shed their skin insecurities as well....
#17: Airbnb For Dogs: Woman Hosts Pets For $200/Day
January 17, 2017
After moving to the states to be with her new husband, a nutritionist from Spain finds a way to make a steading income hosting other...
#16: Homemade Gin Kit Sells 75,000 Units
January 16, 2017
After encountering a roadblock in starting their own distillery, two friends create a side hustle that allows others to make gin in the...
#15: Graphic Designer Draws Caricatures For $250/Hr
January 15, 2017
How a graphic designer went from $8 an hour to $250 an hour in her side business. She now earns more than $100,000 working part-time—and...
Weekly Recap #2: What Makes a Good Hustle?
January 14, 2017
We look back at this week’s lessons and identify the qualities of a good hustle. Bonus: I’m starting a traveling workshop series! Tell...
#13: Waldorf Teacher Designs Curriculum for Other Educators
January 13, 2017
A teacher uses what she knows to help other teachers save time and teach more effectively.Side Hustle School features a new story EVERY...
#12: 40,000 People Use This Web Developer's Side Hustle Every Day
January 12, 2017
How a San Francisco commuter became part of the original iPhone launch with a hustle that now helps more than 40,000 people every...
#11: Ketogenic Cookbook Author Makes $1,000 the First Day
January 11, 2017
How a specialized diet led to an eager fan base and a $2,000 / month side hustle, all from someone who never intended to make money from...
#10: Saddles for Pet Chickens: Get Ready to Wing It!
January 10, 2017
A woman creates a specialized product business in a very unconventional industry with almost $0 in manufacturing costs—and she does it...
#9: The Craigslist Wedding Photographer
January 9, 2017
A California government employee becomes a part-time wedding photographer by posting an ad on Craigslist. He now makes $3,500 a month...
#8: Cruise Vacation Turns Into Highly-Profitable Hustle
January 8, 2017
A couple goes on a cruise and comes back with a $3,000/month side hustle.Side Hustle School features a new story EVERY DAY of someone...
Weekly Recap #1: Where To Find Hustle Ideas
January 7, 2017
One of the most common issues people encounter starting a successful side hustle is finding a viable idea. In this weekly recap, we...
#6: Single Mom Makes $15,000 From Astrology Calendar
January 6, 2017
How a former restaurant owner and single mom created an astrology calendar that made $15,000 in a short period of time and continues to...
#5: How One Man Used A $100 Microphone To Make Over $8,000
January 5, 2017
After experimenting on Fiverr, one IT manager discovers a knack for recording voiceover ads and messages. In under a year and a half,...
#4: Oil & Gas Sales Rep Makes $40,000 Reposting Online Photos
January 4, 2017
How a woman in Pennsylvania gained more than 1 million followers on Pinterest and developed a recurring income, all while working...
#3: Candy Heart Hustle Becomes Six-Figure Second Income
January 3, 2017
Unable to find branded candy hearts for a client, a marketing executive decides to make her own. She also ends up making a six-figure...
#2: British Man Earns $700/Month Writing Fish Tank Reviews
January 2, 2017
How a British man wrote a series of reviews about fish tanks and ended up building a completely passive income business as an Amazon...
#1: Welcome to Side Hustle School
January 1, 2017
In this first episode, you'll learn what side hustles are all about and what you can expect from this daily series. Side Hustle School...
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December 20, 2016
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