Published Sep 21, 2017

Make Money on the Side with Chris Guillebeau and Lewis Howes

Chris Guillebeau shares actionable strategies for validating and monetizing side hustle ideas, emphasizing the importance of curiosity and community-building, alongside Lewis Howes.
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  • Success Stories

    shares inspiring success stories of individuals who turned their side hustles into profitable ventures. He recounts how a man in LA transformed his car-sharing side hustle into a $4,000-a-month business by leasing multiple cars 1. Another story involves a copywriter who created a blog answering cruise-related questions, eventually earning $4,000 a month from Google Adsense 1. Chris also discusses his own journey with Side Hustle School, a daily podcast that has significantly increased his audience engagement 2.

    I was surprised. I was legitimately surprised at the engagement and the response.

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    Unique Ideas

    Chris highlights unique business ideas that have turned into successful side hustles. He mentions a couple who imported cashmere from Nepal and sold it in Canada, turning a small investment into a profitable business 3. He also talks about the importance of creating unique experiences, such as his annual events that focus on building a better world 4. These stories emphasize the potential of innovative ideas and the impact of thoughtful planning.

    I try to have a theme each year. This year, our theme was building a better world.

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    Mindset

    Chris discusses the mindset and principles essential for running a successful side hustle. He emphasizes the importance of wanting to make a change and being curious 5. He also shares his belief that everyone should have a side hustle, even if they love their job, as it provides financial security and personal growth opportunities 6. Chris's insights highlight the significance of taking action and leveraging existing skills.

    Curiosity is a skill that can be developed. Right. Just kind of being willing to observe different things.

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