Food & Drink Side Hustles
- Woman on Food Stamps Earns $86,000 Teaching People to Bake Bread
How a woman on food stamps earned $86,000 teaching sourdough baking on Udemy. She created 10 courses without any certification. Side Hustle School Ep. 237.
- Fidget Spinner Cookie Sensation Leads to Sweet Profits
How a media producer earns $1,000/month baking edible fidget spinner cookies from her Dallas kitchen. Side Hustle School Ep. 233.
- Craft Beer Fan Becomes Digital Bouncer
Starbucks employee makes $120,000 helping breweries verify customer ages online. Side Hustle School Ep. 226.
- Hungry, Hungry Hustlers Earn $25,000/Month Selling Paleo Bars
How two friends earn $25,000/month selling paleo bars without added sugar. They tested flavors with customers before scaling. Side Hustle School Ep. 219.
- Polish Bartender Makes Money While Drinking Beer
Polish bartender builds cocktail equipment reselling business in London. Direct supplier partnerships and handmade products. Side Hustle School Ep. 209.
- Busy Marketing Professional Fills Niche with Biking Wine Tours
Biking wine tours in Prince Edward County, Ontario. How a busy marketing exec launched a niche tourism business. Side Hustle School Ep. 208.
- “Mommee Coffee” Becomes a $20,000/Month Side Hustle
Biomechanical engineer launches pregnancy-safe coffee brand Mommee Coffee earning $20,000/month. Side Hustle School Ep. 205.
- High School Students Earn $10k in Profits Selling Bread at Farmers Markets
How a brother-sister duo earned $10k selling bread at farmers markets. Free samples and friendly service drove growth. Side Hustle School Ep. 200.
- London Chocolate Tours Lead to Sweet Success
Guided chocolate tours through London's best shops—a former temp worker turned this passion into a profitable side hustle. Side Hustle School Ep. 194.
- Fire Roasted Coffee Dreams Lead to Big Beans
Pedal-powered coffee roasting in the Yukon. A stay-at-home dad roasts fresh beans using a stationary bike. Side Hustle School Ep. 187.
- Full-Time Mom Ships $35,000/Month in Frozen Bread on Amazon
Full-time mom ships $35,000/month in allergen-free frozen bread on Amazon. Serves parents with dietary restrictions. Side Hustle School Ep. 177.
- Wine Expert Loses Job; Becomes House Painter Earning $150,000/Year
Wine expert turned house painter earning $150,000/year on Vancouver Island. Cold calling led to his first clients. Side Hustle School Ep. 173.
- Flight Attendant Touches Down on $50,000 Super Bowl Profit
How a flight attendant earns $50,000 renting homes during Super Bowl with airport transport and concierge service. Side Hustle School Ep. 163.
- “Airbnb for Beer”: Digital Nomad Brews Up Frosty Profits
Airbnb for Beer connects event planners with local breweries to create customized brews using idle equipment. Side Hustle School Ep. 159.
- NYC Office Manager Moonlights As Creative, Cash-Collecting Ceramist
How an NYC office manager earns $700/month selling handmade ceramics to Michelin-starred restaurants. Side Hustle School Ep. 157.
- House Arrest Leads to $500,000 Food Truck and Catering Hustle
How two cousins built a $500,000 food truck and restaurant business from house arrest in rural Pennsylvania. Side Hustle School Ep. 121.
- WEEKLY RECAP: Midnight Cookie Delivery, Phone Cases, & Tea Leaves
Weekly recap: midnight cookie delivery, phone cases, and tea leaves side hustles—plus listener Q&A. Side Hustle School Ep. 120.
- Delicious Cookies Arrive at My Door in Portland, Oregon
How Julia and Richard built a late-night cookie delivery service in Portland, Oregon. Warm cookies arrive at your door. Side Hustle School Ep. 116.
- Entrepreneur Reads Tea Leaves to Launch Subscription Hustle
How Nick launched Varieteas tea subscription with pre-sales to friends and family. Side Hustle School Ep. 114.
- WEEKLY RECAP: Japanese Candy, Museum Hacks, and Killer Bees
Weekly recap: Japanese candy, museum tours, and killer bees—plus listener Q&A. Side Hustle School Ep. 106.
- Subscription Box Service Delivers Candy from Japan
Expat in Japan curates unique candy and ships it to subscribers worldwide for $29/month. Over 40 Kit-Kat flavors available. Side Hustle School Ep. 101.
- WEEKLY RECAP: Tango, Glass Files, and Pork Pies
Weekly recap: Tango dancing, Glass Files productivity tool, and Pork Pies—plus how to build an email list fast. Side Hustle School Ep. 77.
- Successful Artist Adds $1,000/Month to His Income
Artist earns $1,000/month selling whimsical designs on Society6 print-on-demand products. Side Hustle School Ep. 76.
- British Pub Manager Bakes Pork Pies for Profit
British pub manager bakes pork pies and scotch eggs for profit. Using Instagram to build fans. Side Hustle School Ep. 75.
- Belgian Fine Chocolate Comes to America
How a Louisiana freelancer earns $8,000/year making Belgian-style chocolate at home. Side Hustle School Ep. 50.
- Stressed-Out Mom Gives Up TV to Launch Her Hustle
San Diego accountant launches private label wine brand for stressed parents. She cut TV time to build her Stressed Mommy hustle. Side Hustle School Ep. 27.
- Homemade Gin Kit Sells 75,000 Units
How two friends earned $75,000+ selling homemade gin kits assembled from a 700 sq ft condo. Side Hustle School Ep. 16.
- Ketogenic Cookbook Author Makes $1,000 the First Day
Ketogenic cookbook author earns $2,000/month from blog and recipe book sales. Built trust by sharing her own lifestyle. Side Hustle School Ep. 11.
- How to make an extra $15,000/year on Etsy from one week's worth of work
Astrology calendars designed on Etsy generate $15,000 yearly with minimal ongoing work. Side Hustle School Ep. 6.
- Candy Heart Hustle Becomes Six-Figure Second Income
How a marketing executive built a six-figure candy heart business from a client request. Side Hustle School Ep. 3.