In this episode I talk with the master of the Side Hustle – my friend Chris Guillebeau.
Chris has been running one side hustle after the other his whole adult life. These days, amongst other things, he’s a well-known author, blogger, and the host of the Side Hustle podcast.
I met Chris at a Problogger conference many years ago – and in fact, a conversation with him at that conference was one of the key moments that helped me decide to start Create & Thrive!
So it’s quite poetic that I am now welcoming him as a guest on the show to talk about business, life, and the power of having a side hustle.
Don’t miss this episode – Chris is full of awesome wisdom and knowledge from the thousands of small business owners he’s talked to, interviewed, and worked with in his career.
Win a signed copy of Chris’s new book Side Hustle!
I’m giving away 2 signed copies of Chris’s new book. There are 2 ways to enter:
- In the Thriver Circle – just search #Chris to find the entry post.
- During my monthly public live Q&A on the Create & Thrive Facebook Page. RSVP here to join in, and be in with a chance to win.
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Quotes and Highlights from this episode:
- You don’t have to quite your day job to launch a creative business.
- There is value in building security before leaving your day job to start your side hustle full-time.
- “There is nothing wrong with keeping the day job and slowly building this business on the side” {Jess}
- A day job will allow you to try different things and experiment rather than putting too much pressure on your new venture.
- “Be willing to take action even when they are no guarantees” {Chris}
- Your first side hustle may not where you ultimately end up. Don’t be afraid to ty new ideas and discard those that don’t work or feel like a good fit.
- Chris shares a story for his first side hustle.
- When selling your goods promote the benefits of your product before the features.
- “What emotional need does this purchase meet for someone?”{Chris}
- Everyone is capable of starting a side hustle – if you don’t have all the skills required you can learn these.
- “You don’t have to pick the content or topic that you are most passionate about. You can just be excited about learning how to do this (building a business)” {Chris}
- Investors and starting capital are not essential to start a business.
- “You don’t have to live your life the way others expect” {Chris}
- Find Chris online here.
- Check out the Side Hustle School and book!
