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Notes from Chris
Episode 869
THEMES & TAKEAWAYS: We’ve just finished week 20 of Season III! This week, we took a look at stories featuring hair braiding, swimsuits from Australia, DIY wedding flowers, and even a man who invents a mug made out of ice. Less than 2 weeks until I will be in Los Angeles, Phoenix, Denver, Austin, and Seattle—and that’s just week 1! You can get all the details and sign up at SideHustleSchool.com/tour. In this action-packed recap: I want to share something I pulled from an upcoming story. I’ll also bring you an audio update with a big success from a previously featured side hustler.WHERE ARE THEY NOW: Today, we have an update from Gabe Kramer who was featured on the show in Ep. 311. Listen to the Weekly Recap to hear from Gabe! You can also check out his website, SI Certs!
EPISODES FROM THIS WEEK: Here's what we heard this week on Side Hustle School! Listen to this week's recap for a more comprehensive highlight reel.
- Ep. 863 - This corporate employee turned wedding planner hated seeing young couples struggle with her floral design fee for their weddings, so she creates an alternative option: affordable, DIY wedding bouquets
- Ep. 864 - When the world of finance and banking proves less alluring than he hoped, this Aussie makes waves by creating his own swimsuit label
- Ep. 865 - A passion for social justice leads a healthcare adviser to begin helping nonprofits launch grassroots advocacy programs
- Ep. 866 - A Canadian lawyer uses the art of needle-felting to create a profitable series of children’s books
- Ep. 867 - A visit to the outdoor sauna in the midst of a Minnesota winter inspires a mug made from ice that has sold over 4,000 units
- Ep. 868 - A Chicago woman starts a side hustle to support her life, then adapts it to help more than 1,000 children in adoptive families
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Here's what's coming up next...
Each week I'll feature more stories from people who are starting side hustles without quitting their job. Here's a sneak peek of what's coming next week:
- Despite having little in the way of business skills, money, or education, this retail worker turns his father’s side hustle into a multiple six-figure business
- A university professor manages depression by sharing his gift for gaming and community building on YouTube
- And much more!
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