Ep. 3567 - Q&A: “Can I resell items I get for free?"
Today’s listener received some free display equipment at a trade show. Can he resell it without worrying, or does this create an ethical dil...
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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...
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20 of 3,626 episodesEp. 3566 - Q&A: “An English-language anime club in Japan…”
Today’s caller wants to start an English-speaking anime club in Japan. With the country recently re-opened for visitors, let’s get this part...
Ep. 3565 - First $1,000: “I got paid to walk dogs while on work calls…”
In this week’s First $1,000 segment, we hear from a Chicago native who starts “Day Job Dogwalking” during the pandemic. While juggling work...
Ep. 3564 - STORY: Physical Therapist Sells 57,000 “Neck Hammocks”
In trying to remedy his own workout injuries, this physical therapist invents a portable device to relieve pain. He then patents the device...
Ep. 3563 - Q&A: “What’s the 80/20 rule of side hustling?”
Today’s listener is wondering about applying the Pareto principle to the world of side hustles. What can we learn—and what should we do diff...
Ep. 3562 - Failure Friday: “My app kept crashing during the big pitch…”
In this week’s Failure Friday segment, we hear from the founder of a project management tool. An early pitch to a major investor got off to...
Ep. 3561 - TBT: “Graphic Designer for Dogs” Retrieves New Clients
In this week’s “Throwback Thursday” segment, we hear from a graphic designer who started off by specializing in pet businesses. She’s now tr...
Ep. 3560 - Q&A: “How can I rent out my spare bedroom on Airbnb?”
An attorney who isn’t home much would like to earn passive income from renting out her spare bedroom. What does she need to know, and is the...
Ep. 3559 - Q&A: “How to sell a podcast as a paid subscription?”
Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and presumably some other networks are all jumping on the premium podcast train. If you want to start one—a podcast...
Ep. 3558 - First $1,000: “Beekeeping is forced zen: be present or get stung!”
In this week’s “First $1,000” segment, we hear from Frank Mortimer, the self-described “Bee Man of New Jersey.” In his initial foray into se...
Ep. 3557 - STORY: Amsterdam Bike Tours Become Passive Profit Center
A traveler’s attempt to pay rent turns into one of Amsterdam’s premier touring companies. Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DA...
Ep. 3556 - Q&A: “How to profit from cover songs on Apple Music?”
If you’re familiar with any of the major streaming platforms, you might be aware that there are cover versions of lots of popular songs. How...
Ep. 3555 - STORY: Continuing Education Directory Earns Six Figures
An Australian woman leaves her marketing agency to launch a profitable business for architects in need of professional development credits....
Ep. 3554 - TBT: Satin Pillowcases Inspire Dreamy Profits
In this week’s “Throwback Thursday” segment, we revisit a savvy idea to make silky, smooth, shiny pillowcases. Side Hustle School features a...
Ep. 3553 - Q&A: “Would you join an introvert's networking club?”
With introverts getting a lot of attention these days, might it be worth it to create some type of networking club for them—or is this exact...
Ep. 3552 - Q&A: “Can you really fly for free as an airline courier?”
Today’s caller has seen ads about becoming an independent airline courier. It sounds fun—but is this a viable business opportunity, a scam,...
Ep. 3551 - First $1,000: “My roommate threw a wad of hundred-dollar bills on the table…”
In this week’s First $1,000 segment, we hear from Silver Picker, a college student turned coin reseller who makes $10,000 one summer from co...
Ep. 3550 - STORY: It’s No Joke: Prank Musical Greeting Card Earns $36,000/Month
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 bro...
Ep. 3549 - Q&A: “Should I hire a graphic designer?”
This listener runs an online health coaching company. Her course content needs detailed illustrations, and she’s not an artist. What should...
Ep. 3548 - Failure Friday: Supplier Problem Harms Client Relationship
In this week’s Failure Friday segment, we hear from an attorney who sells cork sunglasses (not at the seashore…). When a client placed a lar...