ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., February 25, 2025 – CNBC, First in Business Worldwide, today announced the launch of its newest Smarter by CNBC Make It online course, How to Start a Side Hustle.
Hosted by CNBC Make It Success Reporter Megan Sauer, the course teaches users how to choose the best side hustle for their skills and schedule, and tactics to boost earning potential.
People who take the course receive 90 minutes of instructional video content, divided into shorter lessons that include identifying the right type of side hustle for your life, learning how to find and keep customers, understanding the financial and logistical aspects of a side hustle, and more. The course also offers real-life stories from people who have succeeded in the side hustle world as well as a downloadable workbook with exercises for users to complete at their own pace.
Course instructors, who are side hustle experts, help users learn what to consider when trying to find the right side hustle, which paths they can take – from plug-and-play jobs to marketplaces to entrepreneurship – and how to successfully grow and manage the business.
Experts featured include:
· Kevin Ha, Founder, FinancialPanther.com and gig economy expert
· Kathy Kristof, Editor, Founder and CEO, SideHusl.com
· Nick Loper, Founder, SideHustleNation.com and Host, The Side Hustle Show
"More people are turning to side hustles to earn extra money or pursue a passion outside of work," said Jenna Goudreau, Vice President and Executive Editor of CNBC Make It. "We created our latest Smarter by CNBC Make It course to give those interested in starting their own side gigs expert advice and strategies to help them meet their goals."
Smarter by CNBC Make It courses offer expert-led instructions, actionable insights and comprehensive curricula that help users boost their career and income. Other courses in the portfolio include: How to Ace Your Job Interview, How to Earn Passive Income Online, Become an Effective Communicator, Master Your Money, How to Negotiate a Higher Salary, and How to Use AI to Be More Successful at Work are available for purchase at smarter.cnbcmakeit.com.
CNBC Make It wants to help you get smarter about how you earn, save and spend your money by delivering its must-read content to millions of users every month who want to lead more successful financial lives. With a focus on success, money, work and life, CNBC Make It provides information and inspiration to navigate your big financial firsts: from landing your dream job, to starting a business, to investing in your future.
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