• 5 minutes 30 seconds
    Ep. 3439 - First $1,000: Florida Woman Becomes Pet Party Planner

    In this week’s First $1,000 segment, we hear from the go-to pet party planner of St. Petersburg, Florida. She plans doggie bashes and cat-a-versary parties.


    Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting their job. This year, the show includes free guided lessons and listener Q&A several days each week.


    Show notes: SideHustleSchool.com

    Email: [email protected]

    Be on the show: SideHustleSchool.com/questions

    Connect on Instagram: @193countries

    Visit Chris's main site: ChrisGuillebeau.com

    Read A Year of Mental Health: yearofmentalhealth.com


    If you're enjoying the show, please pass it along! It's free and has been published every single day since January 1, 2017. We're also very grateful for your five-star ratings—it shows that people are listening and looking forward to new episodes. 😎 🙏🏼 

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    1 June 2026, 7:00 am
  • 5 minutes 46 seconds
    Ep. 3438 - STORY: Dog Lover Fetches $250,000 in Canine Clothing

    A Minnesota woman turns her design hobby into trendy duds for the whole family, including furry companions. 


    Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting their job. This year, the show includes free guided lessons and listener Q&A several days each week.


    Show notes: SideHustleSchool.com

    Email: [email protected]

    Be on the show: SideHustleSchool.com/questions

    Connect on Instagram: @193countries

    Visit Chris's main site: ChrisGuillebeau.com

    Read A Year of Mental Health: yearofmentalhealth.com


    If you're enjoying the show, please pass it along! It's free and has been published every single day since January 1, 2017. We're also very grateful for your five-star ratings—it shows that people are listening and looking forward to new episodes. 😎 🙏🏼 

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    31 May 2026, 7:00 am
  • 5 minutes 51 seconds
    Ep. 3437 - Q&A: “How do I best prioritize next steps?”

    This listener has designed and printed a series of planners for new moms struggling with postpartum depression. How can she reach her target audience?


    Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting their job. This year, the show includes free guided lessons and listener Q&A several days each week.


    Show notes: SideHustleSchool.com

    Email: [email protected]

    Be on the show: SideHustleSchool.com/questions

    Connect on Instagram: @193countries

    Visit Chris's main site: ChrisGuillebeau.com

    Read A Year of Mental Health: yearofmentalhealth.com


    If you're enjoying the show, please pass it along! It's free and has been published every single day since January 1, 2017. We're also very grateful for your five-star ratings—it shows that people are listening and looking forward to new episodes. 😎 🙏🏼 

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    30 May 2026, 7:00 am
  • 8 minutes 37 seconds
    Ep. 3436 - Failure Friday: “We went all-in on applying for a $2 million grant…”

    In this week’s Failure Friday segment, we hear from Suzanne Tucker, founder of Generation Mindful. Last year, her team decided to go all-in on applying for a big NIH grant—and the initial outcome was disappointing. 


    Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting their job. This year, the show includes free guided lessons and listener Q&A several days each week.


    Show notes: SideHustleSchool.com

    Email: [email protected]

    Be on the show: SideHustleSchool.com/questions

    Connect on Instagram: @193countries

    Visit Chris's main site: ChrisGuillebeau.com

    Read A Year of Mental Health: yearofmentalhealth.com


    If you're enjoying the show, please pass it along! It's free and has been published every single day since January 1, 2017. We're also very grateful for your five-star ratings—it shows that people are listening and looking forward to new episodes. 😎 🙏🏼 

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    29 May 2026, 7:00 am
  • 5 minutes 27 seconds
    Ep. 3435 - TBT: 26,000 Handmade Hair Scrunchies

    In this week’s “Throwback Thursday” segment, we hear from a woman in Iowa who makes and sells a LOT of scrunchies. Long live the 90s! 


    Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting their job. This year, the show includes free guided lessons and listener Q&A several days each week.


    Show notes: SideHustleSchool.com

    Email: [email protected]

    Be on the show: SideHustleSchool.com/questions

    Connect on Instagram: @193countries

    Visit Chris's main site: ChrisGuillebeau.com

    Read A Year of Mental Health: yearofmentalhealth.com


    If you're enjoying the show, please pass it along! It's free and has been published every single day since January 1, 2017. We're also very grateful for your five-star ratings—it shows that people are listening and looking forward to new episodes. 😎 🙏🏼 

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    28 May 2026, 7:00 am
  • 4 minutes 28 seconds
    Ep. 3434 - Q&A: “Best way to get to market with nutrition bar…”

    A listener is launching an “all-in” protein bar. It’s a crowded market, but they’re, well, all-in. How can we help them get on the shelves of Whole Foods?


    Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting their job. This year, the show includes free guided lessons and listener Q&A several days each week.


    Show notes: SideHustleSchool.com

    Email: [email protected]

    Be on the show: SideHustleSchool.com/questions

    Connect on Instagram: @193countries

    Visit Chris's main site: ChrisGuillebeau.com

    Read A Year of Mental Health: yearofmentalhealth.com


    If you're enjoying the show, please pass it along! It's free and has been published every single day since January 1, 2017. We're also very grateful for your five-star ratings—it shows that people are listening and looking forward to new episodes. 😎 🙏🏼 

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    27 May 2026, 7:00 am
  • 6 minutes 41 seconds
    Ep. 3452 - STORY: Mental Health Counselor By Day, Headband Artist by Night

    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 episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting their job. This year, the show includes free guided lessons and listener Q&A several days each week.


    Show notes: SideHustleSchool.com

    Email: [email protected]

    Be on the show: SideHustleSchool.com/questions

    Connect on Instagram: @193countries

    Visit Chris's main site: ChrisGuillebeau.com

    Read A Year of Mental Health: yearofmentalhealth.com


    If you're enjoying the show, please pass it along! It's free and has been published every single day since January 1, 2017. We're also very grateful for your five-star ratings—it shows that people are listening and looking forward to new episodes. 😎 🙏🏼 

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    26 May 2026, 10:18 pm
  • 5 minutes 30 seconds
    Ep. 3451 - Q&A: “’Spaced repetition’ practice with overseas tutors?”

    Today’s listener has an intriguing idea: to aid in memory retention using spaced repetition but with outsourced tutors from other countries. Think of it like “Upwork meets Udemy.” Will it work?


    Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting their job. This year, the show includes free guided lessons and listener Q&A several days each week.


    Show notes: SideHustleSchool.com

    Email: [email protected]

    Be on the show: SideHustleSchool.com/questions

    Connect on Instagram: @193countries

    Visit Chris's main site: ChrisGuillebeau.com

    Read A Year of Mental Health: yearofmentalhealth.com


    If you're enjoying the show, please pass it along! It's free and has been published every single day since January 1, 2017. We're also very grateful for your five-star ratings—it shows that people are listening and looking forward to new episodes. 😎 🙏🏼 

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    26 May 2026, 10:08 pm
  • 4 minutes 21 seconds
    Ep. 3433 - Q&A: “Is the directory website model outdated?”

    A caller from Massachusetts has a small moving business and is thinking about adding a directory website that provides listings to movers from around the country. Is this business model outdated, or might it still have potential?


    Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting their job. This year, the show includes free guided lessons and listener Q&A several days each week.


    Show notes: SideHustleSchool.com

    Email: [email protected]

    Be on the show: SideHustleSchool.com/questions

    Connect on Instagram: @193countries

    Visit Chris's main site: ChrisGuillebeau.com

    Read A Year of Mental Health: yearofmentalhealth.com


    If you're enjoying the show, please pass it along! It's free and has been published every single day since January 1, 2017. We're also very grateful for your five-star ratings—it shows that people are listening and looking forward to new episodes. 😎 🙏🏼 

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    26 May 2026, 7:00 am
  • 7 minutes 26 seconds
    Ep. 3432 - First $1,000: “I wasn’t sure what to do, so I started selling sports cards…”

    In this week’s First $1,000 segment, we hear from a Los Angeles consultant who begins buying and reselling sports cards during the pandemic. He does it because it’s fun—but it also ends up being highly profitable. 


    Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting their job. This year, the show includes free guided lessons and listener Q&A several days each week.


    Show notes: SideHustleSchool.com

    Email: [email protected]

    Be on the show: SideHustleSchool.com/questions

    Connect on Instagram: @193countries

    Visit Chris's main site: ChrisGuillebeau.com

    Read A Year of Mental Health: yearofmentalhealth.com


    If you're enjoying the show, please pass it along! It's free and has been published every single day since January 1, 2017. We're also very grateful for your five-star ratings—it shows that people are listening and looking forward to new episodes. 😎 🙏🏼 

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    25 May 2026, 7:00 am
  • 6 minutes 23 seconds
    Ep. 3431 - STORY: Delaware College Students Place Ads on 450,000 Cars

    Two enterprising students start a business that connects advertisers with car owners. They now pay thousands of drivers up to $500/month, and are on track to earn $5 million in revenue.

    Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting their job. This year, the show includes free guided lessons and listener Q&A several days each week.


    Show notes: SideHustleSchool.com

    Email: [email protected]

    Be on the show: SideHustleSchool.com/questions

    Connect on Instagram: @193countries

    Visit Chris's main site: ChrisGuillebeau.com

    Read A Year of Mental Health: yearofmentalhealth.com


    If you're enjoying the show, please pass it along! It's free and has been published every single day since January 1, 2017. We're also very grateful for your five-star ratings—it shows that people are listening and looking forward to new episodes. 😎 🙏🏼 

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    24 May 2026, 7:00 am
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