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This indoor plant system is in full-bloom!
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Episode 1650
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. Last week, we heard from a sex positive blogger who publishes a long-running site that reviews toys and other adult products. New direction this week: today’s episode, like 99.5% of Side Hustle School, is family-friendly ... it’s also all about plants, which feels like 20% of Side Hustle School recently. In this feature, we’ll hear from Dave Stevens, the founder of IG Works (Indoor Garden), offering smart indoor gardening kits for anyone who wants to grow fresh farm produce year round. They had a hugely successful crowdfunding campaign that we covered in Ep. 888. That was all about the iHarvest, an amazing invention that allows you to grow up to 30 large plants in a small space. They claim that you can grow $1,000 worth of food in a year. What’s happened since? Listen to today's episode to hear Dave's updates...MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
- Indoor Garden System Raises $226,542 on Kickstarter: After spending six months designing an un-be-leaf-able indoor gardening unit, an energy scientist turns to crowdfunding to bring it to life.
- Gardening Mama Monetizes Frugal Living Blog: By focusing on a specific group of readers—and understanding their core needs—a blog about natural living and saving money earns $3,000/month.
- Man Consults for Crowdfunding Campaigns After Successfully Raising $4 Million: After raising millions of dollars through crowdfunding at his day job, one man leverages his knowledge to start a side hustle helping others launch successful campaigns.
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