Asper School of Business

How to Start a Side Hustle Course

The Stu Clark Centre for Entrepreneurship How to Start a Side Hustle Course, sponsored by The Asper Foundation is offering 20 FREE spots in a 6-week online workshop led by Jeff Mitchell of Lane Two.

Open to UM students, alumni, and staff, this hands-on program will give you the tools, knowledge, and confidence to launch your side hustle.


 

Apply now for Cohort #5
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    Open to all UM

    This course is available for UM students, faculty, and alumni

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    6 week online workshop

    Students will cover six topics on zoom

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    All online

    Attend from the comfort of your own home

About the course

Who is this workshop for? 

If you are in the early stages or an aspiring side hustler, this is for you. 

Whether you are an aspiring creative entrepreneur, an early-stage tech founder, a new freelancer, or if you are interested in entrepreneurship but don’t yet have a specific idea, this course will give you the knowledge to develop the business you want.

Open to all University of Manitoba students, staff, and alumni. 

How does it work? 

Students will meet once a week on Zoom for a 90-minute training session. 

You'll learn the step-by-step process you’ll need to validate your ideal target customer, design your side hustle business model and plan the launch of your new product or service. 

Each week, students will also have access to 1 x 60 minute office hour session per week, where you’ll have the opportunity to get support that is tailored specifically to your side hustle.

You’ll also have access to 1 on 1 coaching during the 6 week course, where you’ll have the opportunity to get support that is tailored specifically to your side hustle.

What topics will we cover? 

  • The Side Hustle Portfolio System 
  • Customer Discovery 
  • Your Business Model 
  • Sales Strategies and Tactics
  • The Launch 
  • The Launch Continued + Backend Systems and Operation

Selection Process

Following the submission of your application, the Stu Clark Centre team will review each application individually to determine 20 students for our How to Start a Side Hustle workshop. 

Our team will be in touch with you about the status of your application once a decision has been made. 

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Winter 2026 Applications Open

Apply now before January 12, 2026

Winter 2026 Applications Now Open

Cohort #5 Applications Now Open!

Join our FREE 6-week online course designed to turn your ideas, skills, and expertise into a successful side hustle business. 

You'll meet every Tuesday on zoom for 90 minutes with Jeff Mitchell of Lane Two where you'll learn the step-by-step process to build your side hustle business: 

  • Validate your ideal target customer
  • Design your side hustle business model
  • Plan the launch of your new product or service 

Apply now before January 12, 2026!

How to Start a Side Hustle Course Applications Open

Success Stories

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Since starting the How to Start a Side Hustle Course in September 2024, demand has been steadily increasing, with University of Manitoba students, faculty, staff, and alumni turning their passion projects into side-hustle businesses for passive income. 

See the impact this course has made on the Manitoba business community as we continue to grow our impact. 

Read the impact of the How to Start a Side Hustle Course

Jeff is a great teacher who really knows how to help you start and grow a side hustle. He doesn’t just talk about it—he actually practices what he teaches. His practical tips and small, actionable steps make it easy to take action instead of just listening. Overall, it’s a great course, and Jeff is a fantastic teacher. Don’t miss out
Japjeet Singh

Stu Clark Centre for Entrepreneurship
Room 212 Drake Centre 
181 Freedman Cres.
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB R3T 5V4

Marissa.naylor@umanitoba.ca
204-474-8443