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Ep. 3593 - First $1,000: “I had to spend $20,000 to make $1,000…”
In this week’s “First $1,000” segment, we hear from the creator of Metaphor Dice, the writing tool that plays like a game and helps you think more figuratively. How did he make his first $1,000, and what did he learn?
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.
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04:30||Ep. 3595At the end of a long workday, how do you find the energy to work on your side hustle? Let’s give this listener (and you!) three quick tips to manage the overwhelm.3594. Ep. 3594 - Q&A: “Is it better to offer more ways of accepting payment?”
04:43||Ep. 3594This listener is wondering about adding new options for accepting payment, including checking debits and cryptocurrency. Is more always better?3592. Ep. 3592 - STORY: Friends Foster Korean Face Mask Frenzy
07:05||Ep. 3592When several friends and colleagues discover the consumer craze over Korean face masks, they team up to create their own subscription box side hustle.3591. Ep. 3591 - Q&A: “How to market spooky savory pastries?”
04:54||Ep. 3591Happy Halloween! In the spirit of the holiday, we have a listener in Canada who’s making a spooky treat for sale. What’s the best way she can reach a market of buyers?3590. Ep. 3590 - Failure Friday: “I dropped out of Stanford and left my business…”
05:45||Ep. 3590In this week’s Failure Friday segment, we hear from Bryan Quoc Le, a scientist and food blogger. His early days of selling vegan banana ice cream at Stanford felt promising, but soon turned into too much to handle.3589. Ep. 3589 - TBT: “Recovering Attorney” Operates 7-Figure Podcast Service
08:13||Ep. 3589In this week’s “Throwback Thursday” segment, we hear from a former attorney and White House aide who starts a service helping businesses with podcasts. It’s grown into a 7-figure operation!3588. Ep. 3588 - Q&A: “How to become an affiliate manager for large launches?”
05:28||Ep. 3588Some product launches have an “affiliate manager” who coordinates promotion efforts. How can our listener learn to offer this service on a freelance basis?3587. Ep. 3587 - Q&A: “How to approach a company about a partnership?"
05:28||Ep. 3587Today’s listener has an interesting challenge: he wants to reach out to a company he bought a product from and offer to partner with them. He’s already tracked down their key employees on LinkedIn. What’s the next step?