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Side Hustle

From Idea to Income in 27 days

Chris Guillebeau

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Side Hustle
Concept & Benefits+
Idea Generation+
Crafting the Offer+
Essential Resources+
Selling & Marketing+
Tracking & Optimizing+
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Question 1 of 8
What is the primary benefit of a side hustle according to the book?
  • A. It replaces the need for health insurance and steady deadlines.
  • B. It allows you to quit your day job immediately and become a full-time entrepreneur.
  • C. It provides a taste of entrepreneurship and multiple income streams without extreme risk.
  • D. It requires a significant initial investment of time and money to guarantee success.
Question 2 of 8
How much time does the author recommend spending on a side hustle?
  • A. As much time as possible on weekends to maximize growth.
  • B. A maximum of one hour a day, as any more is likely a waste of time.
  • C. At least 20 hours a week to ensure the business becomes profitable.
  • D. Exactly the same amount of time you spend at your day job.
Question 3 of 8
According to the book, what are the three essential qualities of a strong side hustle idea?
  • A. Feasible, profitable, and persuasive.
  • B. Innovative, scalable, and automated.
  • C. Passion-driven, complex, and high-yielding.
  • D. Cheap, trendy, and easy to market.
Question 4 of 8
When turning your idea into an offer, which three elements must be included?
  • A. A product, a target audience, and a marketing strategy.
  • B. A website, a social media profile, and a payment system.
  • C. A promise, a pitch, and a price.
  • D. A mentor, an influencer, and an ideal customer.
Question 5 of 8
Which of the following is recommended as a technique to create a sense of urgency for your offer?
  • A. Offering a lifetime guarantee on all products.
  • B. Writing a detailed, multi-page pitch explaining all features.
  • C. Responding to customer queries quickly and efficiently.
  • D. Lowering your prices significantly below the competition.
Question 6 of 8
What is the most effective way to sell your side hustle product or service?
  • A. List all the technical specifications of the product.
  • B. Lead with the benefits and connect with the customer's emotions.
  • C. Focus primarily on explaining why the competition is inferior.
  • D. Offer a steep discount to secure the first sale.
Question 7 of 8
Who are the four types of people you should involve to help your side hustle succeed?
  • A. Investors, lawyers, accountants, and marketers.
  • B. Competitors, suppliers, distributors, and retailers.
  • C. Coworkers, managers, subordinates, and clients.
  • D. Supporters, mentors, influencers, and ideal customers.
Question 8 of 8
What should you do if your side hustle is making some money but has certain problem areas?
  • A. Spend all your time trying to solve the specific problems.
  • B. Abandon what isn't working and do more of what is.
  • C. Shut down the business immediately and start over.
  • D. Hire a consultant to fix the failing parts of the workflow.

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Side Hustle Summary & Overview

Side Hustle (2017) explains that anyone can design and launch a profitable side project. It details how to generate an income in the short-term, with the resources you already have at your disposal, and without taking on the risk of quitting your day job.

Who Should Listen to Side Hustle?

  • Entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs
  • Small-business and start-up owners
  • Anyone who wants to break free of the daily grind

About the Author: Chris Guillebeau

Chris Guillebeau is an author, blogger and speaker. He wrote The $100 Startup, which was a New York Times best sellerHe also runs The Art of Non-Conformity, a blog which is among the 15,000 most visited websites in the United States. In 2013, he completed his plan to visit every country in the world.

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