--- title: "Frequently Asked Questions | SideHustlr" description: "Find answers about using SideHustlr, becoming a mentor, mentor earnings, Stripe Connect payouts, and more." lang: en json-ld: | { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "FAQPage", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "What is SideHustlr?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "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." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What can I do on SideHustlr for free?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "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." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How does the matching quiz work?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "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." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What happens after I get my quiz results?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "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." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What are Action Plans and AI Prompts?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "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." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Can I talk to other people on SideHustlr?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "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." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How do I track my earnings?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "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." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Do I need experience to start?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "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." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Is SideHustlr a job board?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "No. SideHustlr helps you discover and start independent earning paths—not apply to traditional jobs. We focus on realistic, actionable guidance rather than listings." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How do I become a mentor on SideHustlr?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "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." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What can I offer as a mentor?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "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." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How much can I earn as a mentor?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "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." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How do I get paid?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "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." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Who handles billing and refunds?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "SideHustlr handles checkout, billing, and refund disputes through Stripe. You focus on coaching; we handle the payment infrastructure and customer support." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Can I offer free or discounted intro sessions?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "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." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How do students find me?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "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." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Do I need to be a full-time coach?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "No. Many SideHustlr mentors have a day job and coach in their spare time. You set your own schedule and capacity inside your offerings." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Do I need an account to browse SideHustlr?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "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." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Is SideHustlr free?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "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." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How do I contact support?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Visit /contact to send us a message. You can also reach out through the feedback form at /feedback." } } ] } --- [Join a community](/hustle-hubs)[How it works](/how-it-works) [![SideHustlr - Earn more. Stress less.](/SideHustlr-Logo.png)](/) [Take the Quiz](/quiz)[Sign In](/auth) Toggle menu [![SideHustlr - Earn more. Stress less.](/SideHustlr-Logo.png)](/)[Sign In](/auth) # Frequently Asked Questions Everything you need to know about discovering side hustles on SideHustlr and earning as a mentor. ## For Hustlers ### What is SideHustlr? ### What can I do on SideHustlr for free? ### How does the matching quiz work? ### What happens after I get my quiz results? ### What are Action Plans and AI Prompts? ### Can I talk to other people on SideHustlr? ### How do I track my earnings? ### Do I need experience to start? ### Is SideHustlr a job board? ## For Mentors ### How do I become a mentor on SideHustlr? ### What can I offer as a mentor? ### How much can I earn as a mentor? ### How do I get paid? ### Who handles billing and refunds? ### Can I offer free or discounted intro sessions? ### How do students find me? ### Do I need to be a full-time coach? ## General ### Do I need an account to browse SideHustlr? ### Is SideHustlr free? ### How do I contact support? ## Still have questions? 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