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  • From Idea to Income in 27 Days
  • Written by: Chris Guillebeau
  • Narrated by: Chris Guillebeau
  • Length: 4 hrs and 51 mins
  • 4.4 out of 5 stars (120 ratings)

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Side Hustle

Written by: Chris Guillebeau
Narrated by: Chris Guillebeau
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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

What the critics say

"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)

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Excellent Listen!

This book has made me rethink working all together. I have been searching for a read like this for a really long time. Such good listen!

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  • 2020-06-28

info rich

resourceful and helpful. might have to listen a few times to actually pick up all the info.

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Great book with immediate actions to implement.

This was very interesting to listen to and the stories are very relevant to illustrate the idea better. I really enjoyed listening to this while driving.

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Self Help for the terminally employed.

loved the book. great for anyone looking for a cheap hobby (or a profitable one). Chris' voice is easy to listen to. great for the office. Highly recommend.

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Fantastic book! Get to work!

Just what I needed to give me the tools and tips to move forward quickly into creating a side hustle. Some great ideas from Chris about side hustles, and potential hurdles. He provides some very inspiring real life examples, that show the power of having a side hustle. I can’t wait to get started on one of my ideas and put this book to good use!

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Lots of Great coaching tips

Easy to listen to. Great advice. The book breaks down what to do to start your own side gig and provides great detailed information.

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  • Mat
  • 2023-11-13

quick, efficient, enjoyable

he gets to the point with little fluff. His writing flows well, and he efficiently makes a pleasant listen. he explains what you need to know to start side hustling in a very easy to understand way. (thats how you know he's an expert.) I recommend this book for anyone who wants a push in the direction they know is right.

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  • 2017-11-27

You can learn things you can actually use.

I purchased this book after listening to “$100 start up” by the same author. I liked that the author told stories of others that started their own side hustle and what they did that was successful. He also gives advice on how you can implement these ideas to start your own side hustle. Unlike many other similar books it’s not an entire book telling you to work hard. We all know you have to work hard. I gave the book 5 stars. If you have a small business or are looking to start a small business on the side, this book is for you.

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this book was authors side hustle ..

the book presents very little original ideas, the few ideas are diluted all over the book..

for several chapters it's just stories of folks who made the successful hustle. I expected more of a hands on to get something started. not here are 10 people who did good with their hustle and you can too.

I still thank the author for few original ideas.

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waste of time

all he talks about is she did this and he did this it's absolute waste of time I could have figured this out on my own and not pay the damn money why don't you go through jobs side hustles and go through each side hustling and how to do it not she she went here and sold candy I don't want to sell candy then he goes on about his Taylor Swift album his favorite Taylor Swift album please do not waste your time with this book.

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