What do you think?
Rate this book
Launching Your Side Hustle: Your Step-by-Step Guide to Starting a Successful Side Gig and Earning More
Do you dream of being your own boss and having financial freedom?
Side hustle culture continues to grow in popularity as more people seek ways to break free from the 9 to 5, pursue their passion, and make some extra cash. Whether you’re looking to turn a hobby into something profitable or to learn a new skill entirely, a side hustle can help you bring in extra cash without quitting your day job.
Discover how
Turn your hobbies into profitable ventures.Utilize your skills to create new income streams.Balance a side hustle with your full-time job.Develop a flexible schedule and master time management.Become your own boss and control your future.
Take control of your financial future and start making extra money today. Launch your side hustle and unlock new opportunities for income and independence!
Side hustle culture continues to grow in popularity as more people seek ways to break free from the 9 to 5, pursue their passion, and make some extra cash. Whether you’re looking to turn a hobby into something profitable or to learn a new skill entirely, a side hustle can help you bring in extra cash without quitting your day job.
Discover how
Turn your hobbies into profitable ventures.Utilize your skills to create new income streams.Balance a side hustle with your full-time job.Develop a flexible schedule and master time management.Become your own boss and control your future.
Take control of your financial future and start making extra money today. Launch your side hustle and unlock new opportunities for income and independence!
160 pages, Paperback
Published October 7, 2025
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
Displaying 1 - 4 of 4 reviews
September 24, 2025
Launching Your Side Hustle: A Comprehensive Guide to Starting a Successful Side Gig and Earning More by Jason R. Rich is a concise guide that delves into the practical aspects of having a side job. Since I haven’t read any books on this topic, I found the author’s insights particularly valuable. The book presents lists of pros and cons to help readers make informed decisions about starting a side hustle. The easy-to-follow format makes it accessible to beginners.
Thanks, Entrepreneur Press via NetGalley.
Thanks, Entrepreneur Press via NetGalley.
Read
August 22, 2025Disclaimer: I received a free ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. And boy, am I about to be honest.
Well, well, well. Jason R. Rich has done it again – written another book that makes me feel simultaneously informed and like I could have gotten the same advice from a particularly chatty Uber driver. "Launching Your Side Hustle" is the literary equivalent of that friend who gives you solid advice but takes 25 minutes to get to the point when a simple "just start selling stuff online" would have sufficed. Thank goodness for NetGalley, because at least my only investment here was time (and let me tell you, I'm definitely billing Jason R. Rich for those two hours).
The Good Stuff:
Rich does know his way around the entrepreneurial landscape, I'll give him that. The book covers the basics thoroughly – from identifying your skills to setting up shop online. It's like having a business mentor who never gets tired of explaining things, even when you've clearly zoned out. The step-by-step approach is genuinely helpful for people who need their hand held through every decision (no judgment, we've all been there).
The "Meh" Stuff:
Unfortunately, about 60% of this book reads like it was written by someone who discovered the internet last Tuesday and is VERY excited to tell you about this thing called "social media marketing." The examples are so generic they could apply to literally any business venture since the invention of currency. Want to start a dog-walking service? Chapter 3 has you covered! Thinking about becoming a freelance accountant? Also Chapter 3! Planning to sell homemade soap shaped like celebrities? You guessed it – Chapter 3 strikes again!
The Head-Scratching Moments:
Rich spends an alarming amount of time explaining concepts that most people figured out around 2010. Yes, Jason, we know what a website is. Yes, we understand that customers prefer good service over bad service. It's like reading a cookbook that includes detailed instructions on how to turn on your oven.
The book also suffers from what I call "Entrepreneur Fever Dream Syndrome" – the bizarre belief that everyone's side hustle is going to transform them into the next Jeff Bezos. Spoiler alert: most of us just want to make enough extra cash to afford the good coffee without checking our bank balance first.
Bottom Line:
"Launching Your Side Hustle" is perfectly fine if you're the type of person who needs everything spelled out in crayon and doesn't mind wading through 200 pages to find about 50 pages of actual useful content. It's not bad, it's not great – it's just... there. Like elevator music for aspiring entrepreneurs.
If you're looking for hand-holding and basic business advice delivered with the enthusiasm of a golden retriever, this book will serve you well. If you're hoping for groundbreaking insights or advanced strategies, you might want to keep looking.
Would I recommend it? Sure, if you can get it free like I did and you've already read everything else in the business section. It won't change your life, but it probably won't make it worse either. Just don't pay full price – that would be like buying a premium gym membership to walk on the treadmill for five minutes.
Rating: 3/5 stars – It gets the job done, like a reliable but uninspiring sedan.
Well, well, well. Jason R. Rich has done it again – written another book that makes me feel simultaneously informed and like I could have gotten the same advice from a particularly chatty Uber driver. "Launching Your Side Hustle" is the literary equivalent of that friend who gives you solid advice but takes 25 minutes to get to the point when a simple "just start selling stuff online" would have sufficed. Thank goodness for NetGalley, because at least my only investment here was time (and let me tell you, I'm definitely billing Jason R. Rich for those two hours).
The Good Stuff:
Rich does know his way around the entrepreneurial landscape, I'll give him that. The book covers the basics thoroughly – from identifying your skills to setting up shop online. It's like having a business mentor who never gets tired of explaining things, even when you've clearly zoned out. The step-by-step approach is genuinely helpful for people who need their hand held through every decision (no judgment, we've all been there).
The "Meh" Stuff:
Unfortunately, about 60% of this book reads like it was written by someone who discovered the internet last Tuesday and is VERY excited to tell you about this thing called "social media marketing." The examples are so generic they could apply to literally any business venture since the invention of currency. Want to start a dog-walking service? Chapter 3 has you covered! Thinking about becoming a freelance accountant? Also Chapter 3! Planning to sell homemade soap shaped like celebrities? You guessed it – Chapter 3 strikes again!
The Head-Scratching Moments:
Rich spends an alarming amount of time explaining concepts that most people figured out around 2010. Yes, Jason, we know what a website is. Yes, we understand that customers prefer good service over bad service. It's like reading a cookbook that includes detailed instructions on how to turn on your oven.
The book also suffers from what I call "Entrepreneur Fever Dream Syndrome" – the bizarre belief that everyone's side hustle is going to transform them into the next Jeff Bezos. Spoiler alert: most of us just want to make enough extra cash to afford the good coffee without checking our bank balance first.
Bottom Line:
"Launching Your Side Hustle" is perfectly fine if you're the type of person who needs everything spelled out in crayon and doesn't mind wading through 200 pages to find about 50 pages of actual useful content. It's not bad, it's not great – it's just... there. Like elevator music for aspiring entrepreneurs.
If you're looking for hand-holding and basic business advice delivered with the enthusiasm of a golden retriever, this book will serve you well. If you're hoping for groundbreaking insights or advanced strategies, you might want to keep looking.
Would I recommend it? Sure, if you can get it free like I did and you've already read everything else in the business section. It won't change your life, but it probably won't make it worse either. Just don't pay full price – that would be like buying a premium gym membership to walk on the treadmill for five minutes.
Rating: 3/5 stars – It gets the job done, like a reliable but uninspiring sedan.
August 11, 2025
This is a concise, practical guide for turning an idea into a sustainable secondary income stream. Drawing on his expertise in entrepreneurship and personal finance, Rich breaks down the process into clear, actionable steps-from identifying the right concept and validating demand, to structuring operations, managing time effectively, and scaling when ready. The book’s strength lies in its balance of strategic planning with real-world execution tips, making it equally valuable for first-time entrepreneurs and those looking to refine an existing side business. Rich addresses legal, marketing, and financial considerations without jargon, ensuring the advice is both accessible and immediately applicable. Case examples and checklists add tangible value, helping readers avoid common pitfalls. This is a focused, no-fluff resource for anyone serious about building a side hustle that can thrive alongside a full-time career or grow into a standalone venture.
September 23, 2025
While the author bombards you with advice at every turn, unfortunately, most of it sounds like a direct transcript from Captain Obvious's personal diary.
Gems like “Set up a website!” or “Use social media!” will have you nodding in agreement—because, really, what’s a side hustle without an Instagram account?
The highlights are the recommended websites, especially the parade of AI-driven domain name generators. He also lists out CSM and CRM providers as if every reader dreams of burdening their lemonade stand with enterprise software.
There’s a certain scent of AI about this book, and I wouldn’t be surprised if half of the chapters were drafted by a bot in search of a gig.
The advice is so generic it could double as filler text for corporate PowerPoints, but, to his credit, the Appendix does lay out an impressive lineup of potential side hustles.
And if you want to skim, rejoice—headers abound!
Overall: 3 out of 5 stars.
Gems like “Set up a website!” or “Use social media!” will have you nodding in agreement—because, really, what’s a side hustle without an Instagram account?
The highlights are the recommended websites, especially the parade of AI-driven domain name generators. He also lists out CSM and CRM providers as if every reader dreams of burdening their lemonade stand with enterprise software.
There’s a certain scent of AI about this book, and I wouldn’t be surprised if half of the chapters were drafted by a bot in search of a gig.
The advice is so generic it could double as filler text for corporate PowerPoints, but, to his credit, the Appendix does lay out an impressive lineup of potential side hustles.
And if you want to skim, rejoice—headers abound!
Overall: 3 out of 5 stars.
Displaying 1 - 4 of 4 reviews