Arts & Crafts Side Hustles
138 episodes cover makers and artists who turned creative skills into real income — jewelry makers, woodworkers, potters, knitters, painters, and dozens of other crafters. These stories span everything from Etsy sellers earning a few hundred dollars a month to full-time makers who left their jobs behind.
- Loan Officer Charts New Course With Nautically Inspired Jewelry
Nautical chart jewelry made from customizable maps. Charlotte Guptill combines sailing passion with metalwork in Maine. Side Hustle School Ep. 3396.
- First $1,000: Anime Artist Offers Personalized Commissions
Anime artist in Honolulu earns first $1,000 with personalized commissions. Learn pricing strategies and portfolio tips. Side Hustle School Ep. 3383.
- Weekend Workshop: The Sculptor Who Thrived on Disaster
New York sculptor creates custom firebowls and builds a thriving market from scratch. Weekend Workshop teaches the key steps. Side Hustle School Ep. 3277.
- Weekend Workshop: Emotional Products Command Premium Prices
How nostalgia-themed handcrafted items command premium prices. Industrial engineer shares the emotional product strategy. Side Hustle School Ep. 3151.
- TBT: How My Print-on-Demand Shop Landed a Licensing Deal
Print-on-demand artist lands licensing deal with major retail brand. How a side hustle evolved into a partnership opportunity. Side Hustle School Ep. 3141.
- Metal Detectorist Gets Paid for Finding Lost Jewelry
Metal detectorist finds lost jewelry and gets paid rewards—recovering over $100,000 in valuables with his kids. Side Hustle School Ep. 3133.
- First $1,000: Legal Eagle Lands Big Order After Rapper Shoutout
Corporate attorney earns first $1,000 custom-painting sneakers after Lil Nas X shoutout on social media. Side Hustle School Ep. 3096.
- TBT: When Selling Prints Wasn’t Enough
Digital art prints to Etsy mockups: how pivoting to product mockup design became a high-demand service. Side Hustle School Ep. 3022.
- Homemade Art Tutorials Turn Struggling Artist Into YouTube Star
YouTube art tutorials: Mexican painter and sculptor builds 50 million views with hand-drawing videos. Side Hustle School Ep. 2993.
- Weekend Workshop: Crafting a Compelling Offer
Crafting a compelling offer: the key steps to building a side hustle in 2025. Free activities and examples included. Side Hustle School Ep. 2976.
- TBT: Personalized Travel Itineraries for Digital Nomads
How a travel lover built personalized Lisbon itineraries for digital nomads. Side Hustle School Ep. 2959.
- Q&A: “How much time should I spend on social media each week?”
How much time should you spend on social media weekly for your side hustle? Learn what drives real growth vs. busy work. Side Hustle School Ep. 2950.
- Q&A: “Is a 40% commission worth it for my business?”
Should a jewelry maker accept a 40% commission in a local shop? Weighing retail partnerships against direct sales. Side Hustle School Ep. 2940.
- TBT: Graphic Artist Taps Into Planner Craze
Graphic artist turns bullet journaling hobby into a thriving planner business while keeping her day job. Side Hustle School Ep. 2910.
- First $1,000: Licensing Digital Art to Cruise Lines
Digital artist licenses artwork to cruise lines for TVs and displays, earning their first $1,000. Side Hustle School Ep. 2886.
- First $1,000: Turning Passion into Profit with Fantasy Maps
Artist Arjun earned their first $1,000 selling custom fantasy maps to tabletop gamers and fantasy authors. Side Hustle School Ep. 2802.
- Q&A: “How can I scale my art business using social media?”
How can artists scale using social media ads? Michelle's strategies for growing art sales. Side Hustle School Ep. 2783.
- First $1,000: Luxury Travel Planner Specializes in Four Seasons Resorts
Luxury travel planner specializes in Four Seasons resorts to reach first $1,000. High-end niche strategy. Side Hustle School Ep. 2725.
- Q&A: “I’m a professional makeup artist…”
How a professional makeup artist can structure tutorials and workshops to teach aspiring artists. Side Hustle School Ep. 2720.
- First $1,000: TikTok’s Makeup Maestro Conjures Viral Tutorials
Makeup artist Lex earned their first $1,000 sharing SFX tutorials on TikTok. Special effects secrets turned viral. Side Hustle School Ep. 2704.
- Q&A: “I want to scale my digital illustration business…”
How to scale a digital illustration business with custom avatars and animated illustrations for bloggers and influencers. Side Hustle School Ep. 2677.
- Q&A: “How can I give a TED talk?”
How to prepare a TED or TEDx talk application and presentation. Guidance for non-academic speakers sharing innovative ideas. Side Hustle School Ep. 2612.
- First $1,000: “Shoryuken!” Retro Arcade Cabinets Game On
Custom arcade cabinets built by a craftsman who earned their first $1,000. Retro gaming passion turned profitable business. Side Hustle School Ep. 2606.
- Q&A: “Musical instruments from recycled materials…”
Hand-crafted musical instruments from recycled materials—how to market them and export from Mumbai. Side Hustle School Ep. 2594.
- First $1,000: Anime Artist Offers Personalized Commissions
Anime artist Kai in Honolulu earns first $1,000 with personalized commissions. Pricing strategies and portfolio tips. Side Hustle School Ep. 2543.
- Failure Friday: The Handmade Hustle Hassle
How a handmade jewelry maker's cost-cutting shortcuts after sudden sales success cost her customer trust. Side Hustle School Ep. 2498.
- First $1,000: Tarot and TikTok Become Winning Combo
Tarot card reader turns TikTok into profit in just one month with smart pricing strategies. Side Hustle School Ep. 2494.
- Q&A: “Is there a market for cool driftwood art?”
Can driftwood art sell online? Find out if handcrafted pieces from Charleston beaches have a market. Side Hustle School Ep. 2482.
- TBT: “CityScapes Art” Earns Passive Income Every Day
City art print seller earns $2,000/month in passive income from Shopify without social media marketing. Side Hustle School Ep. 2364.
- Q&A: “Daily Painting for a Year…”
How a Santa Fe watercolor artist plans to monetize daily paintings—one canvas every day for a year. Side Hustle School Ep. 2360.
- Q&A: “I’m adding a subscription box for soaps…”
Handmade soap seller considers adding a monthly subscription box—advice on standing out and managing logistics. Side Hustle School Ep. 2332.
- Q&A: “Voiceover artist offers voiceover coaching…”
Voiceover coaching: How to create a curriculum and market to aspiring voice actors. Side Hustle School Ep. 2328.
- Q&A: “Reaching the right audience with digital prints…”
How to reach the right audience selling digital art prints online. Targeted marketing strategies and product expansion tips. Side Hustle School Ep. 2327.
- Q&A: “Handmade pottery sales have plateaued…”
How to break through a pottery sales plateau on Etsy. Strategies for marketing handmade goods and reaching more customers. Side Hustle School Ep. 2320.
- First $1,000: This Candle Maker Doesn’t Flame Out
Candle maker Sarah hits her first $1,000 milestone. How she grew her Nebraska brand from passion project to paying business. Side Hustle School Ep. 2242.
- TBT: Plates and Bowls Using Fulfillment by Amazon
Pottery maker earns $4,000/month selling handmade dishes and bowls via Fulfillment by Amazon. Side Hustle School Ep. 2231.
- Failure Friday: “I think I had some unrealistic expectations…”
NFT artist spent 3 months creating 5,000 digital works but sold only 10% before abandoning the project. Failure Friday on Side Hustle School Ep. 2190.
- TBT: “It’s scary but I trust that I made the leap for a reason…”
Ceramics, lettering, and a weekly cooking show. How a Texas artist evolved her multi-hustle side businesses. Side Hustle School Ep. 2133.
- First $1,000: “I do watercolor paintings for corporate events…”
Live watercolor paintings at corporate events in Colorado. How an artist gained momentum and reached his first $1,000. Side Hustle School Ep. 2102.
- Failure Friday: “I had tears in my eyes reading the response…”
How a jewelry seller nearly lost her six-figure business to one negative review. Failure Friday on Side Hustle School Ep. 2099.
- Shine Bright Like a Diamond (and Sell Them)
How a jewelry store manager built a $1M business selling diamonds and antique jewelry online. Started on Etsy, now thriving. Side Hustle School Ep. 2040.
- Digital Illustrator Crafts Creative Designs
Digital illustrator creates multiethnic graphic designs and children's books celebrating Black representation. Side Hustle School Ep. 1991.
- TBT: Voiceover Artist Grows Business With Gusto
Voiceover artist earns $4,500/month from her voice. Started from a Downton Abbey podcast, now full-time in Kansas City. Side Hustle School Ep. 1979.
- TBT: Mixed Media Artist Sews Up Side Earnings
Mixed media artist Roula Rallis builds Sewcialite sewn items as IT manager. Three-year update. Side Hustle School Ep. 1972.
- TBT: Mural Painter Follows Signs to New Career
Mural painter grows accidental side hustle into six-figure business painting signs and murals. Side Hustle School Ep. 1937.
- Q&A: Best platform for handmade crochet items
Selling handmade crochet items? Learn which platform works best for baby blankets and seasonal decorations. Side Hustle School Ep. 1926.
- ‘Jack n Ginger’ Admin Designs Island-Life Jewelry
How Michelle earns $4,000/month selling Hawaiian-style jewelry on Etsy. Jack n Ginger uses sea glass and shells. Side Hustle School Ep. 1816.
- Australian Shapes Crafty Shop During Lockdown
Polymer clay shop built during Australian lockdown supports the maker community with supplies and creative resources. Side Hustle School Ep. 1786.
- Failure Friday: “No one wanted a bat house during the pandemic…”
Bat house sales crashed during the pandemic—here's what went wrong and why. Side Hustle School Ep. #1777.
- Failure Friday: “We failed to account for the ingredients to success…”
How a Nashville handmade goods business lost $300k expanding too fast. Pride before the fall. Side Hustle School Ep. 1763.
- Q&A: How to use Instagram to market my voiceover services?
How to market voiceover services on Instagram. A pro voiceover artist who's worked for Target shares specific strategies. Side Hustle School Ep. 1759.
- TBT: Fighter Jet Jewelry from New Zealand
Handmade fighter jet jewelry worn by New Zealand's Prime Minister during lockdown. A photographer's creative side hustle. Side Hustle School Ep. 1755.
- Crafter Fashions Upcycled Chairs Into Six-Figure Shop
How a Texas crafter turns upcycled chairs into a six-figure shop. Wendy's ChairWhimsy started with $500/month on Etsy. Side Hustle School Ep. 1737.
- TBT: “ColorHype” Owner Sells 8,000 Painting Kits
ColorHype painting kits: Texas entrepreneur sells 8,000+ kits nationwide after pandemic pivot. Side Hustle School Ep. 1727.
- Finance Worker Strikes Gold with Custom Jewelry
How a finance worker built a custom jewelry business earning $20k in revenue by cutting out the middleman. Side Hustle School Ep. 1695.
- Management Consultants Create Travel-Themed Digital Art
How two management consultants earn $750/month selling travel-themed digital art prints. They bonded over a semester abroad. Side Hustle School Ep. 1681.
- Q&A: How do I actually sell an NFT??
How artists sell NFTs and participate in digital art markets. Toronto artist shares her strategy. Side Hustle School Ep. 1680.
- TBT: Rosemary Beads Count Off Extra Income
Chicago jewelry maker sells faith-based rosary beads and expanded her Etsy business into full e-commerce. Side Hustle School Ep. 1629.
- French Engineer Makes Silver-Wear in Mexico
French engineer and Mexican girlfriend build on-demand silver jewelry store. Started with €2,000 supplier order. Side Hustle School Ep. 1585.
- The Man Who Paints Parking Lot Stripes
Parking lot stripe painter earns profits from small jobs—pizza shops, truck docks, beauty salons. Side Hustle School Ep. 1576.
- Failure Friday: NASA Sweatpants Not Ready for Liftoff
Why Swoverall's NASA partnership failed and what the founder learned. Failure Friday on Side Hustle School Ep. 1546.
- TBT: Classy Throw Blankets Provide Deep Cover
Travel-inspired throw blankets from a Pacific Northwest entrepreneur. An update on Seek & Swoon's evolution. Side Hustle School Ep. 1538.
- Model Turns Designer With Travel-Inspired Jewelry
Fashion model launches unisex, travel-inspired jewelry line during pandemic. Handcrafted accessories capture global memories. Side Hustle School Ep. 1499.
- TBT: 26,000 Handmade Hair Scrunchies
Handmade hair scrunchie seller in Iowa reaches 26,000 units sold, earning $4,000/month. A 90s comeback story. Side Hustle School Ep. 1482.
- Q&A: How can I increase traffic to my tarot reading website?
How to increase traffic to your tarot reading website and book more clients. Strategies for converting visits into bookings. Side Hustle School Ep. 1344.
- Sophomores Stitch Together Custom T-Shirts
Custom screened t-shirts designed by college students for their dorm market. Low complexity, high profit potential. Side Hustle School Ep. 1268.
- Petal to the Metal: Sisters Start Blooming Jewelry Store
Sisters create floral resin jewelry on Etsy. Real flowers set in epoxy pieces sold through their handmade shop. Side Hustle School Ep. 1254.
- TBT: Splitting Time Between Art & Accounting During COVID-19
Digital caricature artist balances live sketching with full-time accounting business. How COVID-19 reshaped her hustle. Side Hustle School Ep. 1237.
- TBT: Subversive Snarky Hand-Stamped Jewelry
Hand-stamped feminist jewelry earning $25,000/year with subversive style. Where Stacey Bowers' brand stands now. Side Hustle School Ep. 1223.
- Choreographer Moonlights as Voiceover Artist
How a choreographer earns six figures as a voice actress on Fiverr using theatre training. Kate Quinn's Fiverr side hustle. Side Hustle School Ep. 1212.
- Nurse Doubles Income By Becoming Eyelash Artist
Nurse turned eyelash artist doubles her income applying extensions on her own schedule from home. Side Hustle School Ep. 1158.
- Q&A: Should I hire a graphic designer?
Should you hire a graphic designer for your online course? When to outsource vs. learn a new skill. Side Hustle School Ep. 1138.
- Q&A: How to grow a face painting business?
How to grow a face painting business and hit $500/month. Strategies for upselling customers and partnering with vendors. Side Hustle School Ep. 1121.
- Art School Graduate Becomes Pencil King
How an artist earning six-figures built educational websites as "The Pencil King." From a Manitoba village to China. Side Hustle School Ep. 1099.
- Boy Scout Merit Badge Leads to Leatherworking Lifestyle
Leatherworker earns $1,000 selling handmade luxury pens and leather accessories inspired by a Boy Scout merit badge. Side Hustle School Ep. 1089.
- Boxing Up the Best of Handmade Nashville
Nashville makers subscription box curated by three friends generates $2M+ annually. Subscription model for local artisans. Side Hustle School Ep. 1083.
- College Friends Design Millennial-Focused Jewelry
Millennial-focused jewelry designed by two college friends who left a family business to launch their own brand. Side Hustle School Ep. 1077.
- Graphic Designer Finds Success in the Cards
Graphic designer Elizabeth Kraft sells handmade watercolor cards on Etsy through Bright Light Paper. Side Hustle School Ep. 1069.
- Retail Frustrations Inspire Upcycled Fashion Brand
Upcycled fashion designer transforms donated denim into stylish bags using a $20 thrift store sewing machine. Side Hustle School Ep. 1050.
- Event Planner Writes Her Way Into Custom Calligraphy Shop
Event planner turns calligraphy hobby into Etsy shop and published book. Turns mistakes into confetti. Side Hustle School Ep. 1047.
- Breast Cancer Survivor Creates Seatbelt Covers for Patients
Breast cancer survivor creates ParkPuff seatbelt covers through handmade product business. Side Hustle School Ep. 1032.
- When Fashion Flops, This Designer Follows a Shiny Object
Vintage semi-fine jewelry designer pivots from fashion apparel to beach-inspired accessories. Side Hustle School Ep. 1021.
- Instagram Scheduling App Becomes Wildly Popular
How a New Zealand artist built an Instagram scheduling app making $10,000 in its first week. Side Hustle School Ep. 998.
- Loan Officer Charts New Course With Nautically Inspired Jewelry
Mortgage loan officer builds seven-figure nautical jewelry business with personalized designs. Side Hustle School Ep. 993.
- Tech Broker Moonlights as Luxury Lifestyle Artist
How a tech broker earns six-figures painting luxury motorsports art. Tim Raines turns car culture into fine art. Side Hustle School Ep. 941.
- Animation Producer Brings Culinary Characters to Life
Animation producer creates inclusive kitchen utensils for kids while working as a voiceover artist. Side Hustle School Ep. 936.
- Brooklyn Publicist Designs Travel-Themed Jewelry Line
Travel-themed jewelry line designed by Brooklyn publicist using upcycled materials. Nostalgia-inspiring earrings and keepsakes. Side Hustle School Ep. 931.
- Nashville Paint-by-Numbers Kits Become Etsy Bestsellers
Visual arts teacher creates paint-by-numbers kits that became Etsy bestsellers. Turning creativity into a thriving side hustle. Side Hustle School Ep. 922.
- A Packed Closet Leads to Secondhand Subscription Boxes
Secondhand subscription boxes built from a professional organizer's thrift finds. Side Hustle School Ep. 913.
- Plant Lover’s Tiny Terrariums Take Root on Instagram
How a marketer built $10,000 selling custom terrariums on Instagram. Jesse uses aggregator accounts to grow his plant business. Side Hustle School Ep. 858.
- “The Little Mermaid” Inspires Six-Figure Sleeping Bag Biz
Special effects artist turns Hollywood skills into themed sleeping bags for kids inspired by The Little Mermaid. Side Hustle School Ep. 851.
- Digging For Profits: One Man’s Trash Is Another Man’s Hustle
Automotive painter finds profitable reselling business salvaging and flipping car headlights from work scraps. Side Hustle School Ep. 825.
- Architect Designs Blueprint For Fashionable Online Shop
Architect turns childhood sewing skills into fashionable online shop with classic designs. Side Hustle School Ep. 819.
- Photojournalist Crafts Fighter Jet Jewelry to Relive History
Fighter jet jewelry made from salvaged aircraft parts—a New Zealand photojournalist's creative side hustle. Side Hustle School Ep. 812.
- Colorado Artist Quits Job, Goes Back to Work, Then Quits Again
Artist earns $11K/month selling designs on Instagram and wholesale. Atomic Child Designs. Side Hustle School Ep. 811.
- HVAC Craftsman Carves Out Woodworking Income
HVAC sales rep returns to woodworking after six-year break. James Barrett builds custom furniture while working full-time. Side Hustle School Ep. 787.
- Fire in the Hole! Handcrafted Drumsticks Ignite Into Profits
Wood-burned custom drumsticks on Etsy attract celebrity musicians. Pyrography artist uses time-lapse videos to boost sales. Side Hustle School Ep. 784.
- Boston Designers Open Authentic Arts & Crafts Shop for Visitors
How two Boston designers earn $20,000/month with an arts & crafts shop showcasing local artists. Pop-up to retail success. Side Hustle School Ep. 676.
- IT Manager Stitches Seamless Sewing Side Hustle
Sewing side hustle helps busy IT manager reconnect with creativity while building an arts & crafts business. Side Hustle School Ep. 656.
- Firefighter Uses Chainsaw for Jumbo-Sized Woodworking
Alberta firefighter carves life-sized wooden bears with a chainsaw and sells them to universities and restaurants. Side Hustle School Ep. 641.
- Crafting Maven Creates World’s Most Practical Workbook
Goal-setting workbook "Get to Work Book" generates over $1 million in sales. How a crafter built a practical planner product. Side Hustle School Ep. 602.
- Retired Couple Sells Digital Art Prints Online
Retired couple sells digital art prints online, creating 100+ designs monthly from vintage maps. Side Hustle School Ep. 560.
- Moonlighting Makeup Artist Earns Extra $25,000/Year
How a makeup artist earns $2,100/month doing weekend bridal makeup while working in marketing. Side Hustle School Ep. 539.
- Bring Your Own Cannabis to this “420-Friendly” Painting Class
Bring-your-own-cannabis painting studio in Orange County offering Bob Ross classes and a welcoming creative space. Side Hustle School Ep. 510.
- Tales of a 15-Year-Old YouTube Makeup Artist
15-year-old YouTube makeup artist earns through sponsorships and affiliate marketing. Melbourne student turned creator. Side Hustle School Ep. 507.
- Strap-Saving Invention Helps Women Get Their Bounce Back
Female inventors create a metal gadget that saves bra straps without sewing—then use it to support women's health. Side Hustle School Ep. 504.
- Metal Detectorist Gets Paid for Finding Lost Jewelry
Data developer earns $100K+ recovering lost jewelry with metal detector. Searches beaches with his kids for lost items. Side Hustle School Ep. 495.
- Singaporean Sells Handcrafted Cashmere Scarves With a Story
How a Singapore-based storyteller earns $40,000 annually selling handcrafted cashmere scarves from Nepal. Side Hustle School Ep. 469.
- Aussie Woman Earns Up to $4,000/Month Painting Faces
How Ainslie earns up to $4,000/month painting faces in Australia. She found her first client within an hour. Side Hustle School Ep. 459.
- Crafter’s Shop for Dreadlock Wearers Unlocks $3,500/Month
How a product manager built a dreadlock accessories shop earning $3,500/month with Loccessories™ tools. Side Hustle School Ep. 431.
- Creative Illustrator Creates Creative Podcast for Creatives
Freelance illustrator who designed for Google and Nickelodeon launches a creative podcast earning $70,000 annually. Side Hustle School Ep. 411.
- Retail Store Manager Creates Miniature Stages for Batman
How a retail manager earns $47,000 creating miniature Batman movie stages. A childhood dream fulfilled unexpectedly. Side Hustle School Ep. 376.
- New Dad Starts Woodworking Hustle While Infant Son Naps
How a new dad earns $1,000/month building handcrafted wooden ladders during his son's naptimes. Side Hustle School Ep. 356.
- “High Times” Cartoonist Creates Creative Cannabis Accessories
Cartoonist turns woodworker, sells handcrafted cannabis accessories to hundreds of wholesale shops. Side Hustle School Ep. 354.
- Philadelphia Lover Maps Out $35,000/Year Side Hustle
How a neurosurgeon earns $35,000/year selling papercut maps on Etsy. Side Hustle School Ep. 347.
- Mexican Artist Becomes YouTube Superstar With 50 Million Views
Mexican artist creates drawing tutorials on YouTube, reaching 50 million views and turning passion into sustainable income. Side Hustle School Ep. 312.
- Artist Turns Daily Commute Into $5,000/Month Side Hustle
Artist creates ink paintings from spilled ink, earning $5,000/month. Started with last $100 on supplies. Side Hustle School Ep. 292.
- Farm Certification Specialist Turns Pottery Passion Into Hustle
How Drake turned pottery passion into seasonal income in Santa Cruz. Side Hustle School Ep. 279.
- Father-Daughter Duo Sells Handmade Looms For Fun and Profit
How a father-daughter duo earn money selling handmade looms on Etsy. Evolved product line with painted and stained options. Side Hustle School Ep. 264.
- Woman Uses Language Skills to Import Moroccan Jewelry
How Erica earns $500/month importing Moroccan jewelry using language skills and family connections. Side Hustle School Ep. 238.
- German Family Makes Money from Memorable Mementos
German couple turns childhood handprints into personalized metal jewelry. A beach vacation sparked the idea. Side Hustle School Ep. 224.
- Dutch Personal Shopping Service for Kids Measures Up
Dutch children's clothing subscription earns $7,000 in two months with personalized monthly boxes. Side Hustle School Ep. 216.
- Left-Handed Artist Creates Right-Brained Side Hustle
Art director earns $6,000/month with chalk art design hustle. Commissioned pizzeria restaurant designs in New York. Side Hustle School Ep. 192.
- Midwestern Designer Offers Up a Feast of Handmade Tableware
How Melissa built Tabled, a handmade tableware business celebrating meal-time rituals. Side Hustle School Ep. 185.
- Balloon Artist’s Poppin’ Business Nets $1,200 Monthly
How a balloon artist nets $1,200 monthly with décor and performances in Austin. College hobby turned profitable side hustle. Side Hustle School Ep. 149.
- Hand-Stamped Feminist Jewelry Earns $25,000 Side Income
Hand-stamped feminist jewelry earns $25,000 side income in Arkansas. Trial and error with suppliers taught her what works. Side Hustle School Ep. 124.
- Shopify Employee Manufactures Handmade Desk Accessories
Shopify employee earns $40,000/year from handmade wooden desk accessories. His 4-year-old daughter is the shipping manager. Side Hustle School Ep. 117.
- Social Worker Turns De-stressing Hobby Into $2k/Month Hustle
How a social worker turned jewelry-making into a $2,000/month Etsy hustle. Her pieces landed on major TV shows. Side Hustle School Ep. 110.
- WEEKLY RECAP: Citizenship & Calligraphy
Weekly recap: baby harness innovation, citizenship coaching, and leather crafting side hustles with key takeaways. Side Hustle School Ep. 99.
- Instagram Calligraphy Project Earns $9,000 in Year One
How a Texas woman earns $9,000 with Instagram calligraphy. Her husband manages business while she focuses on design. Side Hustle School Ep. 96.
- Craftsman Creates $350,000 Hustle from Handcrafted Leather Products
How a leather craftsman generates $50,000 in annual sales with handmade wallets named after Chicago gangsters. Side Hustle School Ep. 95.
- Freelance Illustrator Helps Other Artists Sell Their Work
Freelance illustrator earns $25,000+ yearly helping artists sell their work online through coaching and workshops. Side Hustle School Ep. 81.
- South Carolina Man Learns to Make Candles by Watching YouTube
Handmade scented candles in amber glass cubes. South Carolina entrepreneur built candle company from YouTube tutorials. Side Hustle School Ep. 80.
- Detroit Women Make Jewelry for Profit and Social Good
Detroit jewelry company employs disadvantaged women. Repurposed graffiti paint creates unique "defiant jewelry" line. Side Hustle School Ep. 78.
- Queer Punk Artist Starts Personal Finance Workshop
Queer punk artist launches feminist personal finance workshops for underserved audiences. Side Hustle School Ep. 53.
- Weekly Recap: Live Crickets, Tarot, and Reinventing the Bra
Weekly recap: live crickets, tarot cards, and bra innovation—earning up to $3,000/month. Side Hustle School Ep. 49.
- New Yorker Doubles Her Income with Next-Level Tarot Cards
Designer doubles her income with custom tarot card decks and learning app. Built 20k Instagram followers focused on community. Side Hustle School Ep. 48.
- GE Engineer Sells Hand-Crafted Slate Artwork to All 50 States
Hand-crafted slate artwork side hustle sells to all 50 states. GE engineer monetizes mechanical skills on Etsy. Side Hustle School Ep. 33.