How to make money in an economy that hates you – with Chris Guillebeau

Do you want to start a business? Or maybe you"ve tried starting a side hustle and have struggled to make financial headway with it. It"s time to wake up to the new way of thinking about how to make it all happen! New York Times bestselling author Chris Guillebeau is on the podcast today to share how to to make an impact in the world AND create an income. In his latest book "Gonzo Capitalism: How to make money in an economy that hates you," Chris teaches you how to create new paths to prosperity that you never knew existed – and to do it in a way that uses your unique interests, skills, and abilities. In his book, Chris talks about how traditional ways of earning a living are outdated and  encourages us to look at a variety of enterprising individuals who are  turning to the growing ecosystem of creator-focused, decentralized, fast-moving virtual markets to find new and creative ways to make a living. Chris himself is proof of his message, having used his skills and creativity to craft a life where he writes, travels, and crafts huge community gatherings for a living. In this conversation, we discuss some of the things holding many talented individuals back from creating successful businesses, and what we can do to shift into creators at the helm of the new money revolution. I hope this conversation leaves you with a desire to consider how you, too, can turn your time, talents, and creativity into income — and to do it on your own terms. Listen to this episode to hear:Real ways to use your gifts to create great things in the world.Why your creativity is actual currency in this new economy.How to identify what"s getting in the way of you starting a successful side hustle. (hint: it"s not a lack of knowledge)How to take an "asymmetrical risk" and how they can help you  in a way that is productive and impactful.Why it"s actually harder to quit than it is to keep going. MEET CHRIS GUILLEBEAU Chris Guillebeau is the New York Times bestselling author of The $100 Startup, The Happiness of Pursuit, and other books. Chris travels the world and writes for a small army of remarkable people at ChrisGuillebeau.com. His newest book, GONZO CAPITALISM, was published on August 22, 2023. Support the Show. Are you ready to welcome more money into your life? Recent podcast guest Kate Northrup is here to help you (like she"s helped me!) Join Kate"s upcoming Wide Receiver workshop here! This is an affiliate link, which means I’ll earn a commission for any purchases you make through my link—at no extra cost to you! ---- Want to work with me live, in person? I"ll be on the island of St. Maarten for the Island Girl Awakening Retreat for a week of transformative fun, adventure, and healing. If you"re ready to say a huge heck yes to living your best life, join me at jenliss.com/retreat. --- Support the pod: Share an episode and tag Jen on IG @untetheredjen Follow/subscribe to get updates of new episodes Leave a review! JenLiss.com | @untetheredjen Music created and produced by Matt Bollenbach