Side Hustle School

Ep. 3572 - First $1,000: “I succeeded by following contradictory advice…”

Side Hustle School

Show Notes

In this week’s “First $1,000” segment, we hear from the seller of Pretty Old Books. What started as an idea to sell vintage book sets on Etsy turned into an entirely different business model. Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting their job. This year, the show includes free guided lessons and listener Q&A several days each week.

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