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#62: Chris Guillebeau—How to Launch a Side Hustle That Will Make You a Profit in a Month

The StoryBrand Podcast · with Chris Guillebeau · September 18, 2017 · 40 min

Summary

This episode, featuring Chris Guillebeau, is particularly valuable for ecommerce operators seeking to diversify revenue streams by launching a profitable side hustle. It focuses on identifying viable business ideas quickly and executing them to generate profit within a month, offering practical advice for entrepreneurs looking to test new concepts or supplement their existing ecommerce ventures with minimal risk.

Key takeaways

Themes

founder & leadershipdtc strategy

Topics covered

side hustle launchminimal viable productrapid iterationprofit generationbusiness idea validation

Episode description

Ever thought about quitting your job to start a business of your own? Not everyone is ready to risk a secure job to launch a new enterprise. Some people really like their day job. And for many, a regular paycheck is a blessing. That's why I'm honored to have Chris Guillebeau joining us on the Building a StoryBrand podcast. He's the author of Side Hustle: From Idea to Income in 27 Days and he's going to show us how to quickly and easily create an additional stream of income without giving up the security of a full-time job. Whatever your reason for starting a side hustle, listen to this podcast to learn the simple process it takes to make it happen. Chris blazes a clear path to help you earn extra income fast.

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Frequently asked about this episode

What does this episode say about founder & leadership?
Don't overthink the first product; identify a gap or need and create a minimal viable product (MVP) to test it.
What does this episode say about dtc strategy?
Focus on rapid iteration and validating your idea with early sales rather than perfecting it before launch.
What does this episode say about founder & leadership?
Leverage existing skills and knowledge to create offers that can be quickly monetized.
What does this episode say about founder & leadership?
Set aggressive but achievable profit goals to maintain focus and drive quick results.
What does this episode say about founder & leadership?
Identify a target audience and their pain points to develop a solution that directly addresses their needs.

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