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Side Hustle School
Ep. 3603 - TBT: Man Makes $100,000, Five Dollars at a Time
In this week’s “Throwback Thursday” segment, we hear from a man who specializes in naming businesses. He started out *selling jokes* for $5/each on Fiver, but he’s come a long way since then.
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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3602. Ep. 3602 - Q&A: “I’m obsessed with Tik-Tok! How can I make money from it?”
04:54||Ep. 3602Today’s caller is wondering about monetizing their skills through Tik Tok, cashing in on headbanging dogs and gummy bear Adele concerts. Is there a path for them?
3601. Ep. 3601 - Q&A: “How do I best prioritize what to do next?”
04:33||Ep. 3601When your product is already selling, how do you decide what to work on next? We look at how to prioritize limited time, build lasting traffic, and focus on what’s already working instead of chasing the next idea.
3600. Ep. 3600 - First $1,000: This Candle Maker Doesn’t Flame Out
05:34||Ep. 3600In this week’s First $1,000 segment, we hear from a longtime candle lover who starts her own brand. After a few months, she reaches a flaming milestone and is lit with excitement.
3599. Ep. 3599 - STORY: Social Worker Bakes Cupcakes for The Walking Dead
07:44||Ep. 3599After a stressful divorce, this social worker and mom needs to make money. She begins by selling cupcakes at the local market, then goes on to establish a sustainable business.
3598. Ep. 3598 - Q&A: “How can I inspire a ‘must-have-this’ service?”
04:28||Ep. 3598This listener from Mexico wants to provide a service for HR professionals. How can he create a “must-have-this” feeling for something that’s not a product?
3597. Ep. 3597 - STORY: The Travel Blog That Paid for a House
07:37||Ep. 3597A “Digital Nomad Wannabe” goes from aspiration to vindication, earning up to $50,000/month and eventually buying a home with the proceeds from her blog.
3596. Ep. 3596 - TBT: Soap Springs Eternal for Non-Profit Employee
06:05||Ep. 3596In this week’s “Throwback Thursday” segment, we hear from a soap-making adventuress who goes all-in on a squeaky clean side hustle.
3595. Ep. 3595 - Q&A: “Too tired to hustle at the end of the day…”
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.