Side Hustle

From Idea to Income in 27 Days

By: Chris Guillebeau

Narrated by: Chris Guillebeau

Length: 4 hrs and 51 mins

Publisher's summary

The author of the New York Times best seller The $100 Startup shows how to launch a profitable side hustle in just 27 days.

For some people, the thought of quitting their day job to pursue the entrepreneurial life is exhilarating. For many others, it's terrifying. After all, a stable job that delivers a regular paycheck is a blessing. And not everyone has the means or the desire to take on the risks and responsibilities of working for themselves.

But what if we could quickly and easily create an additional stream of income without giving up the security of a full-time job? Enter the side hustle.

Chris Gullibeau is no stranger to this world, having launched more than a dozen side hustles over his career. Here he offers a step-by-step guide that takes you from idea to income in just 27 days.

Designed for the busy and impatient, this detailed road map will show you how to select, launch, refine, and make money from your side hustle in under a month. You'll learn how to:

• Brainstorm, borrow, and steal to build an arsenal of great side hustle ideas (day 3)
• Apply "Tinder for Side Hustle" logic to pick the best idea at any time (day 6)
• Learn, gather, or create everything you need to launch; then set up a real-life way to get paid (days 13-14)
• Start raking in the money by channeling your inner Girl Scout (day 18)
• Master the art of deals, discounts, and special offers (day 21)
• Raise your game: improve, expand, or make more money off your hustle (days 24-26)

A side hustle is more than just another stream of income; it's also the new job security. When you receive paychecks from different sources, it allows you to take more chances in your "regular" career. More income means more options. More options equals freedom. You don't need entrepreneurial experience to launch a profitable side hustle. You don't have to have an MBA or know how to code or be an expert marketer. You don't need employees or investors. With Chris as a guide, anyone can make more money, pursue a passion, and enjoy greater security - without quitting their day job.

©2017 Chris Guillebeau (P)2017 Random House Audio

Critic reviews

"A Side Hustle isn't about making a few extra bucks selling lemonade to your neighbors. Chris Guillebeau has created a step-by-step methodology for imagining, building, and launching side projects that can earn real, serious cash. In my years investing on Shark Tank, I've seen firsthand how side hustles can take off and grow into some major profits. Whether you want to supplement your pay check, or jumpstart a full-fledged business, Guillebeau will show you how to get your hustle going in just 27 days flat." (Daymond John, star of ABC's Emmy Award-winning business show Shark Tank)

"Hobbies cost you money, legit side businesses make money. If you want to get on the road to financial freedom and enjoy more passion and choice in your life, Side Hustle can help you take the first critical steps. " (Jessica Herrin, CEO and founder, Stella and Dot)

A step into the future

This book was an excellent listen for anyone looking to find your start, like me. I ended up purchasing the hard back version of the book as well to actually put to action this model.

A good beginner to begin idea generation

I've followed the author's blog for a few years, but this is the first book of his I've read. It's certainly to a specific audience, but the ideas do have merit. It's very good as a beginner to begin idea generation. He makes some very good points, in that all ideas aren't created equal, and once you have a good idea, everything else is "figureoutable". I listened to it twice, and will likely check out a couple of his other books too.

Great guide

Just like Chris states in the beginning the book alone is not enough. It’s takes work. He provided a guide on how and what a side hustle is.

Great book.

Very useful information

Very useful information, presented in a fun way. It's read by the author, so it's a little lacking in inflection, but everything presented is very thought-provoking and it offers good ideas.

Good framework to get started

This is great book to go about getting started on how to start a side hustle. If you go to Chris' website you can download the template that you can work on as you read/listen to the book, or after. A lot of common sense, but the structure helps to not lose time.

excellent book!

i read this and found this so encouraging & inspiring! i definitely would buy this in paperback.

Great information

information were great! I got a lot of take homes I can apply right away. I had to speed up the narrator to get myself to enjoy the pacing. Over all, it's a lot of good knowledge. I'd recommend it!

Alarm clock at the end jajaja

This was a very inspirational read and I can’t wait to start more side hustles!

Practical advice, inspiring stories!

Chris' passion for this project comes through, like it does for most of his ventures, but in his own voice in this author narrated book. The author truly believes that everyone should have a side hustle, something he has lived out in his own life as most of his life has been spent in a series of side hustles so he speaks on good authority.

The book shares not only numerous examples to inspire the reader to imagine their own side hustle but also shares practical advice on how to get there.

If you are interested in learning how to earn additional income while working your full-time job and are willing to put some effort into getting there then this book is a great place to start!

Loved It

Loved this book. This one is going on the frequently listened to book list. Cheers!