Question 1

What is SideHustlr?

Accepted Answer

SideHustlr is a personalized side-hustle discovery platform. You take a short 10-question quiz about your goals, budget, time, and skills, and we match you to side hustles that fit your real life.

Question 2

What can I do on SideHustlr for free?

Accepted Answer

You can take the matching quiz, browse the full hustle catalog at /explore, read guides and blog articles, visit public Hustle Hubs and forum threads, and compare SideHustlr to other platforms. Discovery is ungated.

Question 3

How does the matching quiz work?

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The quiz asks about your income goal, weekly availability, startup budget, work preferences, vehicle access, and comfort with public-facing or adult-content work. Our scoring engine ranks hustles by fit and surfaces your best matches.

Question 4

What happens after I get my quiz results?

Accepted Answer

Your top matches appear first. You can click any hustle to see details, save favorites, claim a hustle to track it on your dashboard, and unlock deeper action plans or AI prompt packs for specific hustles.

Question 5

What are Action Plans and AI Prompts?

Accepted Answer

Action Plans are step-by-step 30-day guides for getting started with a hustle. AI Prompts are expert-written prompt packs you can use with tools like ChatGPT to speed up research, content, outreach, and setup.

Question 6

Can I talk to other people on SideHustlr?

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Yes. Every hustle has its own Hustle Hub community where members can ask questions, share wins, and learn from each other. You can also message mentors directly if you want 1:1 guidance.

Question 7

How do I track my earnings?

Accepted Answer

Once you claim a hustle, your dashboard includes an earnings tracker. You can log income, view charts, and update your progress as you hit milestones.

Question 8

Do I need experience to start?

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No. SideHustlr is built for beginners. The quiz and hustle pages point out which options are beginner-friendly, and action plans walk you through the first 30 days.

Question 9

Is SideHustlr a job board?

Accepted Answer

No. SideHustlr helps you discover and start independent earning paths—not apply to traditional jobs. We focus on realistic, actionable guidance rather than listings.

Question 10

How do I become a mentor on SideHustlr?

Accepted Answer

Apply through the /mentors page. We review your experience, the hustles you can coach, and your availability. Once approved, your mentor profile goes live and you can create offerings.

Question 11

What can I offer as a mentor?

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You create your own offerings—common examples include 1:1 video calls, async message coaching, resume or portfolio reviews, starter pack bundles, and community access. You set the description, price, and format.

Question 12

How much can I earn as a mentor?

Accepted Answer

You set your own prices. SideHustlr charges a 20% platform fee on each paid offering. For example, on a $100 session you keep $80. There is no monthly mentor subscription fee.

Question 13

How do I get paid?

Accepted Answer

Payouts run through Stripe Connect. After you complete onboarding and connect your Stripe account, earnings are deposited to your bank account on Stripe's standard payout schedule.

Question 14

Who handles billing and refunds?

Accepted Answer

SideHustlr handles checkout, billing, and refund disputes through Stripe. You focus on coaching; we handle the payment infrastructure and customer support.

Question 15

Can I offer free or discounted intro sessions?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You control the price of each offering, so you can offer free discovery calls, discounted first sessions, or premium packages at any price point.

Question 16

How do students find me?

Accepted Answer

Approved mentors appear on the /mentors marketplace, on relevant hustle detail pages, and in the Dashboard mentor spotlight. Students can message you or purchase an offering directly from your profile.

Question 17

Do I need to be a full-time coach?

Accepted Answer

No. Many SideHustlr mentors have a day job and coach in their spare time. You set your own schedule and capacity inside your offerings.

Question 18

Do I need an account to browse SideHustlr?

Accepted Answer

No. The quiz, explore page, blog, comparison pages, and public Hustle Hubs are all available without logging in. You only need an account to claim hustles, message mentors, or purchase offerings.

Question 19

Is SideHustlr free?

Accepted Answer

Discovery is free. Some deeper resources—such as hustle-specific Starter Packs, Pro plans, mentor offerings, and AI prompt packs—are paid. There is no universal unlock; you pay only for what you need.

Question 20

How do I contact support?

Accepted Answer

Visit /contact to send us a message. You can also reach out through the feedback form at /feedback.

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