[141] Grow your Side Hustle with Chris Guillebeau

  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.                 Love the show? You can show your support by: * Leaving a review on the C&T FB page. * Leaving a review on iTunes. * Donating a few dollars towards the costs of producing the pod. * Joining the Thriver Circle – without the members of the Circle, this podcast would not be possible.   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!