What It's About
An update from a doctor who teaches human anatomy through plush toys.
Notes from Chris
Episode 1391
Welcome to Throwback Thursday / “Where are they now?” where we take an in-depth look at someone who’s story has evolved considerably since we first featured them. Throughout this year in more than 30 of these stories so far, we’ve had everything from a New York City musician with a blog teaching jazz that becomes a multiple six-figure business and an Australian woman who draws houses. Last week was about a wedding florist in Oklahoma who offers DIY wedding flowers to brides across the country. Today, in our latest feature, we’ll hear from a physician who designs and manufactures plush toys in the shape of human organs. They are used to teach kids about the human body, and as “get well soon” gifts for hospital patients. It is one of those unique businesses that I never would have heard of without starting Side Hustle School. It’s called Nerdbugs:, and we first featured her back in Episode #634. Listen to today's episode to hear Dr. Ronak's updates...MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
- Nerdbugs: Your heart will beat a little faster when you head over to Ronak's website to check out these adorably punny plush toys!
- Shopify: Ronak used Shopify to setup the website for Nerdbugs, and they're offering a 21-day trial and exclusive discount for all Side Hustle School listeners!
- Physician Designs Plush Toys to Teach Anatomy: A physician designs and manufactures plush toys in the shape of human organs. They’re used to teach kids about the human body and as “get well soon” gifts for hospital patients.
- “The Little Mermaid” Inspires Six-Figure Sleeping Bag Biz: A special effects artists turns his Hollywood trade into an oceanic brand that makes unique sleeping bags for kids.
- Military-Themed Teddy Bears Help Kids Hibernate: An ad executive turned teddy bear manufacturer creates a military-grade sleep system for children, earning $100,000 in sales and making a lot of people beary happy.
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