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What It's About
Today's caller wants to host video game parties in his parents' basement. Where's my invitation??
Notes from Chris
Episode 1495
Let’s get together and play Fortnite … or Minecraft … or Overwatch … or your choice of online game. Long ago my friends used to come over to play Halo. They’d bring their TVs and we’d hook up four consoles with sixteen players. These days, of course, millions of people do this online at any given moment of the day. But those in-person experiences are very different! I still have fond memories of them. Our young listener is taking up the mantle and wants to host pay-to-play Fortnite parties in his basement. Let’s see if we can help him level-up!"Hi Chris this is Ahdi from LA. My parents told me I should I listen to Side Hustle School as I’ve been interested in making some money while being a student. I wanted to see what you thought of my idea. I'd like to invite people over and charge for Fortnite parties. I have good broadband and can sell them snacks and energy drinks that I get from Costco. I'm also working on setting up a socially distanced area in my basement, though hopefully more people will have the vaccine soon and that won't be a problem. How much do you think I should charge for these parties? Also, do you play Fortnite? Thanks. "Listen to today's episode to learn more...
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