Side Hustle

From Idea to Income in 27 Days

By: Chris Guillebeau

Narrated by: Chris Guillebeau

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)

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!

Very Useful

Way better than 100 dollar start up. This book includes step by step guides and practical ways you can build a side hustle. This book also gives many example and case studies on different side hustles that you can adapt to your own business.

awesome

I loved this book. I bought the ebook first and then purchased the book so I could follow the steps to creating my side hustle...more to come on that side hustle. thanks for sharing your knowledge, Chris.

5 stars

Thanks for writing this book simple and easy to apply real world ideas! Great read

I appreciated it.

The wasn't only full of you could do this and this and this. I had case studies and actionable steps to take. the author plugged his other projects, which is to be expected and all and all it was a good listen. I tend to speed up all of my audible books, this one was no exception.

Just what I was looking for

Would you consider the audio edition of Side Hustle to be better than the print version?

I enjoy audiobooks. Yes, there are portions where a print version might be good but he gives you references and links to look up. I like being able to have audio bookmarks so I can go back over something again.

What other book might you compare Side Hustle to and why?

i would compare it to the 5 second rule, it is not rocket science and Chris says as much in this book and in his podcast. Neither is the 5 second rule but they can both make a revolutionary difference in your life if you follow the steps.

What about Chris Guillebeau’s performance did you like?

I liked that he broke the book down into steps and his voice is easy to listen to and inspiring.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Not moving in the way a fiction book, but in a more meaningful way, I was able to get out on paper exactly which hustle is the best choice for me. I was also able to sit down once and for all and figure out what kind of income in practical terms I could reasonably expect to make from the hustle.

Any additional comments?

Excellent author. I highly recommend this and his podcast Side Hustle School proven everyday people creating many many different profitable side hustles. This is the manual for you to create your hustle and make it work for your life.

Very Motivational

This book really makes you want to attack those ideas you have even when you're not 100% ready for it. As he says, you'll never be 100% ready for it, you just have to make sure that you can adapt and change it to be better along the way!

Great job Chris! I will be listening to more of your books in the future.

inspiring and guided call to action!

I recommend you also download the Kindle version because you'll want to make a note for every paragraph

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.