Templates
The Side Hustle (9 to 5) week
A weekly schedule for building a business next to a full-time job: an hour before work three mornings a week, two evening blocks, a 4-hour Saturday session, and one fully free day.
Mon
- Build06:30–07:30
- Gym17:30–18:30
Tue
- Build19:30–21:00
Wed
- Build06:30–07:30
- Gym17:30–18:30
Thu
- Build19:30–21:00
Fri
- Build06:30–07:30
- Gym17:30–18:30
Sat
- Deep work09:00–13:00
Sun
- Plan next week18:00–18:30
The week, day by day
- Monday: 06:30 Build (1 h), 17:30 Gym (1 h)
- Tuesday: 19:30 Build (1 h 30 min)
- Wednesday: 06:30 Build (1 h), 17:30 Gym (1 h)
- Thursday: 19:30 Build (1 h 30 min)
- Friday: 06:30 Build (1 h), 17:30 Gym (1 h)
- Saturday: 09:00 Deep work (4 h)
- Sunday: 18:00 Plan next week (30 min)
Why it works
- Mornings before work use your freshest hours for your own thing.
- A long Saturday block is where the big pieces get built.
- A free Sunday keeps it sustainable for months, not weeks.
Make it yours
- Tired evenings? Move them to sales and admin, keep building for mornings and Saturday.
- Count it: 9 hours a week is about 470 hours a year. See your next 52 weeks.
Use it
Open the week builder, paste the line below and adjust the times to your life:
Questions
How many hours a week does a side hustle need?
Many people start with 8 to 12 hours a week. Consistency matters more than size: the same hours every week add up fast.
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Keep reading
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