Product Side Hustles
- Corporate Employee Makes $350,000 Selling Mosquito Wristbands
Marketing manager makes $350,000 selling mosquito wristbands. Bug-repelling bracelet built from China sourcing expertise. Side Hustle School Ep. 282.
- Boring Desk Job Leads to $14,000/month Coffee Pod Biz
How a British office worker earns $14,000/month reselling Nespresso-compatible coffee pods from Australia. Side Hustle School Ep. 280.
- Farm Certification Specialist Turns Pottery Passion Into Hustle
How Drake turned pottery passion into seasonal income in Santa Cruz. Side Hustle School Ep. 279.
- Snapchat Filters for Weddings Lead To $1,400 A Month
How a couple earns $1,400/month designing Snapchat geofilters and wedding programs. They tested products before going all-in. Side Hustle School Ep. 278.
- Marketing Pro Earns Money Teaching People How to Shave
Wet shaving instructor teaches men to ditch disposables and embrace traditional razor routines. Side Hustle School Ep. 277.
- University Lecturer Earns $2,000/Month Writing Children’s Books
University lecturer earns $2,000/month writing children's books about world cultures. The Adventurous Mailbox series. Side Hustle School Ep. 276.
- 16-Year-Old Earns $10,000+ Selling Watches
How two teens earned $20,000 in profit selling custom watches spotted on vacation in Aruba. Side Hustle School Ep. 275.
- Friends Team Up To Create Student Care Package Hustle
Student care package business launched on Facebook during exam season. Side Hustle School Ep. 273.
- Spanish Language Learner Earns $350,000 Helping Fellow Students
How a marketing consultant built a Spanish learning platform earning $350,000 in year one. Profitable in 10 days. Side Hustle School Ep. 270.
- Computer Teacher Turns $2 of PVC Plastic Into $800/Month
How a computer teacher turns $2 of PVC into $800/month making bows for Renaissance Faire enthusiasts. Side Hustle School Ep. 269.
- Woman Sells Hair Grips to Orthodox Jews & Drag Queens
How a New Jersey woman earns $4,000/month selling hair grips to Orthodox Jews, cancer patients, and drag queens. Side Hustle School Ep. 268.
- Boyfriend’s Sloppy Penmanship Turns Into Outsourced Writing Business
Handwritten card service for businesses. Denver founder pivots from consumers to B2B clients for higher order values. Side Hustle School Ep. 266.
- 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.
- Friends Team Up to Sell Colorful Hammocks
Three friends sell Color Cloud Hammocks from Cambodia. Sold out in hours on launch day. Side Hustle School Ep. 262.
- Former NFL Player Sells Ice Shakers for $20,000/Month Income
Former NFL player launches ice shaker water bottle earning $20,000/month. Started after a sweaty gym day in Texas. Side Hustle School Ep. 261.
- $8 Startup Costs Lead to $400,000 in Annual Revenue
Online reputation management service from $8 startup generating $400,000 annually using SEO and PR skills. Side Hustle School Ep. 259.
- Every Dog Has Its Side Hustling Day
How two sisters earn $500/month with The Little Collar dog wristbands while helping rescue dogs in Ecuador. Side Hustle School Ep. 258.
- Outdoorsman Creates “Boat in a Backpack”
How Pete Flood built a folding kayak business selling portable boats to urban outdoor enthusiasts. Side Hustle School Ep. 257.
- Foodie Friends Blog Their Way to Free Stuff & Real Money
Food bloggers turn Instagram photos into paid partnerships with brands like national wine companies. Side Hustle School Ep. 256.
- Getting Investors Amped Just Takes a Little Jamming
Toronto science teacher creates attachable guitar amplifier pairing with smartphone, raising $250,000. Side Hustle School Ep. 254.
- Managerial Accountant Earns $1,000/Month Hosting Poetry Slams
How a Dubai accountant earns $1,000/month hosting poetry slams and workshops. Combines day job with creative passion. Side Hustle School Ep. 252.
- Brother-and-Sister Turn Dad’s Medical Practice Into Online Store
How a brother-and-sister team turned their dad's dermatology practice into a $30,000/month online store. Side Hustle School Ep. 251.
- Introvert Builds Networking Experience to Help Women
Introvert builds Women of Denver networking group with podcast and magazine generating $30,000 in side income. Side Hustle School Ep. 249.
- Protein Shake Lover Chomps Crickets For Six-Figure Income
How Alex Drysdale earns six figures selling cricket protein shakes via podcast ads. Crik Nutrition. Side Hustle School Ep. 248.
- Man Sells $1,400 in Coffee to Neighbors with NextDoor App
How Marc Beauregard earned $1,400 selling roasted coffee to California neighbors via Nextdoor. Bedfellows Roasting Company. Side Hustle School Ep. 245.
- Language Teacher Becomes Fluent In Passive Income
How a language teacher earns $500/month in passive income from audio lessons. Creates courses from classroom material. Side Hustle School Ep. 243.
- “Game Night in a Can” Makes $75,000 for TV Producer
How a TV producer created "Game Night in a Can" and earned $75,000 with a Kickstarter-funded party game. Side Hustle School Ep. 242.
- 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.
- Police Officer Funnels Frustration Into Six-Figure Hustle
How a police officer built a $150K fashion subscription box for busy adults. Urbane Box donates to homeless youth. Side Hustle School Ep. 236.
- Man Earns $85,000 Promoting Mexican Avocados on Snapchat
How Austin Dixon earned $85,000 promoting Mexican avocados on Snapchat geo-filters. Side Hustle School Ep. 235.
- 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.
- Marketing Coordinator Realizes Lifelong Dream of Starting Own Magazine
How Sarah started a magazine for everyday women's stories, earning $250/month. Side Hustle School Ep. 231.
- Luxury Toothbrush Hustle Produces Polished Profits
How Andrew earns $1,000/month selling luxury toothbrushes with just $760 startup costs. His dog ate the wooden prototypes. Side Hustle School Ep. 230.
- Bearded Man Grows $500 A Month Grooming Business
How a cartographer earns $500/month selling beard oil and grooming products. NFL players became customers. Side Hustle School Ep. 229.
- Fashionista Starts Boutique After Getting Fired While Pregnant
How a DC government analyst started Klashaa's Closet boutique after getting fired, earning $500/month with custom apparel. Side Hustle School Ep. 228.
- Animal Lover Breeds Rabbits; Graduates College Debt Free
How a college student earns $700/month breeding French Lop rabbits and graduates debt-free. Side Hustle School Ep. 227.
- Craft Beer Fan Becomes Digital Bouncer
Starbucks employee makes $120,000 helping breweries verify customer ages online. Side Hustle School Ep. 226.
- 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.
- Cat Lover Creates Cat-tivating Portrait Series
How a college student earns $5,000 painting custom pet portraits. Sarah Miller's watercolor side hustle. Side Hustle School Ep. 223.
- Man Buys 100 Animal Skulls from Bali; Turns $10,000 Into $60,000
How Michael turned $10,000 in Bali skull imports into $60,000 profit reselling carved skulls online. Side Hustle School Ep. 222.
- TV Producer Sells Monogrammed Scarves; Earns $1,000 Riding Subway
TV producer launches monogrammed scarf brand ROSA GOLD, donates to education charities. Embroidery side hustle on Etsy. Side Hustle School Ep. 221.
- Man Consults for Crowdfunding Campaigns After Successfully Raising $4 Million
Crowdfunding consultant earns six figures using the "40-72 Rule." Raised $4M on Kickstarter. Side Hustle School Ep. 220.
- 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.
- Getting Charged Up: Man Creates One Adaptor to Rule Them All
Universal travel adapter for MacBooks solves charger chaos across countries. Hong Kong entrepreneur creates OneAdaptr. Side Hustle School Ep. 217.
- 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.
- Rocket Scientist Creates Herbal Side Income
How a rocket scientist earns $2,000/month treating autoimmune diseases with herbal medicine. NASA Silver Snoopy award winner. Side Hustle School Ep. 215.
- German Funeral Urns Are Not a Dying Business
How two Germans earn $5,000/month selling personalized funeral urns. Custom designs replace generic options. Side Hustle School Ep. 214.
- High School Junior Earns $10,000 Selling Autographed Baseballs
How a high school junior earns $20,000 selling autographed baseballs. Tim Haren's baseball memorabilia side hustle. Side Hustle School Ep. 212.
- Saxophonist Hustles His Way to Back Injury Recovery
Saxophonist turns back injury into three income streams with fun, engaging music lessons. Side Hustle School Ep. 210.
- 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.
- Brooklyn Photographer Gets Paid to Throw Confetti at People
How a Brooklyn photographer earns $4,000/month throwing confetti at people and profiling human identity. Side Hustle School Ep. 207.
- Law Student Helps Create A $6,500/Month Morning Routine Journal
Law students create a morning routine journal generating $6,500/month. Morning Sidekick helps users build better habits. Side Hustle School Ep. 206.
- “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 Teacher Turns Woodworking Hobby Into a 5-Figure Side Hustle
High school teacher earns $25,000 with wooden jewelry side hustle. Craft show success after online flops. Side Hustle School Ep. 203.
- 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.
- Comic Creator Illustrates His Way to $30,000
Comic book creator Travis Vengroff sells 304 copies at his first convention. Sci-fi graphic novel series Liberty. Side Hustle School Ep. 199.
- From London With Love: A Tale of Diamonds and Espionage
Diamond ring concierge service connecting suitors with custom jewelers via free matchmaking & commission partnerships. Side Hustle School Ep. 198.
- Birds of a Feather Flock to Your Bank Account
How a couple in Virginia earns $400/month renting white doves for weddings. Homing pigeons are a dying art. Side Hustle School Ep. 195.
- 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.
- Pilot’s Side Hustle Takes Flight With Aerial Tours
How a pilot earns $2K+ monthly with aerial tours of the Pacific Northwest. Charges $99–$349 per flight. Side Hustle School Ep. 193.
- 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.
- 14 Year Old Cooks Up A Storm With $250 A Month Condiment Business
How a 14-year-old built a $250/month condiment business from a school assignment. Emily's homemade Rudspice in Denver. Side Hustle School Ep. 191.
- Lost & Found: How Lost Property Helps a UK Woman Find Her Side Hustle
Lost property service earns UK woman $70,000 after spotting inefficiency at Glastonbury Festival. Side Hustle School Ep. 189.
- 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.
- Hand Grippers Make for a $60,000-Strong Hustle
Married couple earns $60,000 annually reselling hand grippers for grip sports. Low startup costs using DIY marketing. Side Hustle School Ep. 186.
- 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.
- Wedding Bells Ring Brighter if the Bride’s Not Broke
Brittany Haas earns $20,000/month renting luxury bridal accessories with a $50 try-on option. Side Hustle School Ep. 184.
- Bright Idea Leads Chicago Woman to Million-Dollar Hustle
How a Chicago woman turned DIY upcycled lamp shades into a million-dollar business. She raised prices and sales soared. Side Hustle School Ep. 182.
- Junk Removal Service Owner Earns $22,000 A Year From Real Estate Referrals
How a junk removal service owner earns $22,000/year through real estate referrals by handing out business cards. Side Hustle School Ep. 181.
- $10,000 Side Hustle Helps Musician Land Full-Time Job
How a classically trained musician earned $10,000 with music demos and landed a full-time university job. Side Hustle School Ep. 180.
- Brand Strategist and Dentist Team Up To Sell Coconut Oil Mouthwash
How a brand strategist and dentist earn $7,000/month selling YALA coconut oil mouthwash. Side Hustle School Ep. 179.
- Designer Illustrates Success with Personalized Wedding Products
Graphic designer earns six figures with personalized wedding products on Instagram and Pinterest. Miss Design Berry. Side Hustle School Ep. 178.
- Lawyer Earns $400/Month With Stock Music Side Hustle
How a lawyer earns $400/month selling stock music online. Short, mood-driven tracks with strong endings. Side Hustle School Ep. 175.
- Avid Travelers Turn Finding Deals Into Vacation Planning Side Income
How a couple built $1M in revenue planning all-inclusive vacations for busy travelers. They found deals others missed. Side Hustle School Ep. 174.
- 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.
- Put a Cap in It: Architect Makes the Write Choice; Starts Luxury Pen Hustle
Architect turns grandfather's pen-making craft into luxury wooden pen business, gets featured in British GQ Magazine. Side Hustle School Ep. 172.
- Harvard Med School Program Manager Gets Paid to Travel to Italy
Harvard manager earns $500/month leading Italian cooking tours. Built from sharing family recipes. Side Hustle School Ep. 171.
- A Side Hustle with Succulent Growth Potential
How a Houston mom earns $1,200/month selling succulent arrangements in thrifted vintage containers. Side Hustle School Ep. 168.
- Mental Health Counselor Creates Coping Skills for Kids
Mental health counselor earns $1,100/month creating digital coping skills products for kids managing stress and anxiety. Side Hustle School Ep. 166.
- Spanish-Language Bible App Generates 1 Million Downloads
Spanish-language Bible app generates $70,000 profit with 1 million downloads. How a Utah accountant built it from scratch. Side Hustle School Ep. 165.
- Building A Side Hustle While Battling A Chronic Illness
How a woman with chronic illness builds $2,500/month teaching entrepreneurs automation. Pop culture references included. Side Hustle School Ep. 164.
- 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.
- Fashionista Blogs Her Way to Career Success
Fashion blogger earns through affiliate links & sponsorships sharing NYC bargain style tips. NYC Recessionista blog. Side Hustle School Ep. 161.
- Radio Personality Channels Her Vocal Cords for Extra Income
How a former radio announcer earns $250/year with voice acting. As a Canadian professor, she works from anywhere with internet. Side Hustle School Ep. 160.
- Urban Hiker Climbs to Steep Success in San Francisco
How a project manager earns $8,000/month leading urban hiking tours in San Francisco. Rain cancelled most tours one winter. Side Hustle School Ep. 158.
- 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.
- Army Veteran Makes $650,000 Advertising Apps
Army veteran earns $650,000 advertising apps through affiliate links and in-app promotions. One Zero Apps side hustle. Side Hustle School Ep. 156.
- Weekend “Book Registry” Site Earns Passive Income from Amazon.com
Book registry site using Amazon affiliate links generates passive income for Pennsylvania developer. Side Hustle School Ep. 154.
- Speech Language Pathologist Pulls Profits from PaintShop Pro
How a speech pathologist earns $50,000 in profit selling PaintShop Pro scripts to digital scrapbookers. Side Hustle School Ep. 152.
- Immigrate to Canada and Make $500/Month
How an American couple earns $500/month selling an eBook about immigrating to Canada. Side Hustle School Ep. 151.
- Vintage Pinup Photography Turns Graphic Designer Into High-Earner
How Erin earns $47,000+ with vintage pinup photography. Package pricing strategy turned Texas graphic designer full-time. Side Hustle School Ep. 147.
- Mom & Son Create ‘Comfy Cup’ Support for Young Athletes
Mom and son create Comfy Cup athletic support, earning $5K/month in Kansas City. A kid's solution to an uncomfortable problem. Side Hustle School Ep. 146.
- Operations Manager Manages to Make Heavy Furniture Light
IKEA furniture delivery service earning $800-2,000/month for a Maine university employee using logistics savvy. Side Hustle School Ep. 145.
- Orthodontist Spends $500 in Facebook Ads; Produces $65,000 in New Revenue
Orthodontist earns $65,000 from $500 in Facebook ads. Lead magnets and fast follow-up. Side Hustle School Ep. 144.
- Oncology Nurse Creates Products to Regrow Hair After Chemo; Earns $80,000
Oncology nurse creates natural haircare line for post-chemo hair regrowth, earns $80,000. Side Hustle School Ep. 140.
- Florist & Sculpture Professor Make Presidential Lip Balm
Florist and sculpture professor launch lip balm brand with Presidential Museum flavors like Lincoln's Lemon Pie. Side Hustle School Ep. 139.
- Hip Hop Glitter Pendants Sell $60,000 on Instagram
How a web developer and artist built $40,000 in sales with hip hop glitter pendants on Instagram. Lisa Loeb wore one. Side Hustle School Ep. 138.
- Australian Hacker Creates Passive Income Anatomy Course
How a web developer built an anatomy course that earns $800/month in passive income. YouTube traffic was the breakthrough. Side Hustle School Ep. 137.
- Corn Syrup Allergy Leads to Booming Baked Goods Biz
Healthcare analyst turned baker sells sugar-free baked goods now in Whole Foods. Side Hustle School Ep. 136.