Product Side Hustles
- British Man Builds Terrariums for £600 Monthly Profit
British man builds handmade geometric terrariums using the Tiffany soldering technique. Generates £600 monthly profit on Etsy. Side Hustle School Ep. 135.
- Equine Lover Makes $5,000; Stables Business to Change Horses in Midstream
How a former NASA employee earns $17,000 in profit selling Horse Junkie Gear apparel. Print-on-demand side hustle. Side Hustle School Ep. 131.
- Resourceful College Dropout Earns Two Paychecks from One Employer
How a college dropout earns $5,700/month running a branch for his employer. LinkedIn-driven growth strategy. Side Hustle School Ep. 130.
- College Buddies Create $15,000 Bow Tie Hustle
Two Virginia college students launch a bow tie side hustle after struggling to afford designer ties. Side Hustle School Ep. 129.
- Epic Scavenger Hunt Becomes 6-Figure Income
How an event planner built six-figures with Cashunt, a competitive scavenger hunt across Boston and beyond. Side Hustle School Ep. 128.
- 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.
- Dog Lover Turns At-Home Baking Into Barking Business
Dog-themed baking business run from home. Learn how a dog lover turned pet treats into a thriving side hustle. Side Hustle School Ep. 122.
- “Cosplay” Photographer Earns $47,000 from Epic Star Wars Portraits
Texas photographer earns $47,000 specializing in cosplay and Star Wars portraits. Features custom digital lightsaber effects. Side Hustle School Ep. 119.
- 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.
- Graphic Designer Turns Side Hustle into $80k Project
How a graphic designer built an $80k breathwork coaching business with virtual workshops and self-led courses. Side Hustle School Ep. 115.
- The 10-Minute Workout Gym
How a Nashville gym owner built a 10-minute workout business earning $100,000 in revenue. Works out just 10-20 minutes weekly. Side Hustle School Ep. 112.
- Organic Chemist Earns Six Figures Blogging for Pre-Med Students
How an organic chemist earns six figures blogging for pre-med students. His first product: The Reagent Guide. Side Hustle School Ep. 111.
- Quick Research Leads to Meal Planning Subscription Service
How an SEO expert built a meal prep subscription site earning $29/month by capitalizing on Instagram trends. Side Hustle School Ep. 109.
- Bikini Model Creates Multi-Million Swimsuit Line
How swimsuit model Candice Galek built a $5M annual swimwear business using social media. From living room to warehouse. Side Hustle School Ep. 108.
- Snuggling for Dollars: It’s Not What You Think
Professional snuggler earns $1,000+/month offering personal touch sessions in New England. Filling the connection gap. Side Hustle School Ep. 107.
- Mindreading Performer Goes from Dorm Room to Paid Corporate Gigs
Mindreading performer earns $20,000 for corporate events after starting with $2,000 college shows. Mentored by James Randi. Side Hustle School Ep. 105.
- Show Me the Honey: Houston Beekeeper Buzzes to $4,000/Month
How a Houston cheesemonger built a $4,000/month beekeeping business with Bee2Bee Honey Collective. Side Hustle School Ep. 104.
- Data Scientist Starts Science Fiction Magazine
How a Colorado data scientist built a science fiction magazine to $1,800/month with reader support. Side Hustle School Ep. 103.
- 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.
- 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.
- Stay-At-Home Mom Helps Immigrants Gain Citizenship with YouTube Tutorials
Stay-at-home mom earns $2,000/month teaching immigrants US citizenship via YouTube tutorials. Former teacher in Washington, DC. Side Hustle School Ep. 94.
- Clothing Store Salesman Invents Baby Harness, Earns $100k Per Year
How a clothing salesman invented the Juppy baby harness and earns $100k annually. He bootstrapped prototypes with friends' help. Side Hustle School Ep. 93.
- Copywriter Carves 140 Characters into $50,000 in Cash
How a copywriter turns an April Fool's joke into $50,000+ by engraving tweets on wooden plaques. Twitter even hired him. Side Hustle School Ep. 91.
- Father of 9 Starts “Uber for Tutoring” Hustle
Father of 9 creates "Uber for tutoring" directory earning $5,000/month with 100,000+ tutor profiles. Side Hustle School Ep. 88.
- Car Enthusiast Sells $1 Million in Products Over 13 Years of Hustling
Car enthusiast sells $1M in cleaning products over 13 years, earning $5,000/month through SEO dominance. Side Hustle School Ep. 86.
- School Administrator Creates Digital Magazine for Goaltenders
How a Canadian hockey fan built InGoal Magazine, a digital magazine for goaltenders earning $11,000. Side Hustle School Ep. 84.
- Bridesmaid-for-Hire Posts on Craigslist; Earns $20,000/Month
How a 26-year-old copywriter earns $20,000/month as a professional bridesmaid. Tiered pricing for wedding services. Side Hustle School Ep. 83.
- Bartender Writes Statewide Marijuana Guide
Colorado bartender sells 2,000+ copies of "Weedgalized" marijuana guide, making $15 per book. Side Hustle School Ep. 82.
- 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.
- Worm Composting Empire Brings in $400/Month
How a Texas man earns $400/month from worm composting through a blog, affiliate links, and ebook. Side Hustle School Ep. 79.
- 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.
- 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.
- Tango Adventures in Buenos Aires
Tango dance lessons and South American group experiences created by a life coach. Buenos Aires adventure trips for women. Side Hustle School Ep. 74.
- College Lecturer Makes Money by Helping Other Instructors Teach Better
How a college lecturer earns $31,000 coaching other instructors on curriculum building and classroom success. Side Hustle School Ep. 72.
- Woman Earns $7,000 in Three Days by Selling Glass Nail Files
How a California woman earns six figures selling glass nail files online—and made $7,000 in just three days. Side Hustle School Ep. 71.
- Alcohol Fueled Idea Sells Over 1,500 Shirts in Less Than a Year
How three friends built a $35,000 shirt business with giant pockets for puppies and beers. Sold 1,500+ units in under a year. Side Hustle School Ep. 68.
- A Life of Travel Leads to a House-Designing Hustle
How a traveling couple earns $65,000/year designing tiny houses with Zenbox. Built it without focusing on revenue. Side Hustle School Ep. 67.
- Accountant Starts Net-Zero Personal Finance Hustle
Accountant builds personal finance advisory side hustle bridging financial planning and tax expertise. $15,000 first year. Side Hustle School Ep. 66.
- Finance Employee Sells 200,000 Self-Published Romance Novels
Self-published romance novelist sells 200,000+ copies and pulls her family out of debt. From pantser to plotted storytelling. Side Hustle School Ep. 65.
- Long-Haired Men Create Tribal Identity
How two friends earn $1,000+ selling hair ties for men with long hair. Building tribal identity through a niche product. Side Hustle School Ep. 64.
- Elementary School Teacher Pans for Gold in New Zealand
Elementary teacher earns $40,000/year selling handmade jewelry at Queenstown Market in New Zealand. Side Hustle School Ep. 62.
- Mom-Founded Startup Rents Infant Gear to Tourists
Chicago mom rents baby gear to tourists, earning $500/month on Babierge. Flexible side hustle perfect for traveling families. Side Hustle School Ep. 61.
- Penny Portraits of Abe Lincoln Turn Into $40,000
Penny portrait poster of Abe Lincoln sells 4,000+ units for $40,000. Investment marketer creates quirky art kit in Photoshop. Side Hustle School Ep. 54.
- Queer Punk Artist Starts Personal Finance Workshop
Queer punk artist launches feminist personal finance workshops for underserved audiences. Side Hustle School Ep. 53.
- Facebook Photo Leads to Today Show Appearance
Non-toxic face paint for school events built by a teacher frustrated with toxic alternatives. Featured on TODAY show. Side Hustle School Ep. 52.
- “Cheap Plane Tickets” Site Becomes Million-Dollar Hustle
Travel alert service helps D.C. analyst build million-dollar business with 275,000 subscribers finding cheap flights. Side Hustle School Ep. 51.
- 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.
- UX Designer Creates “SimpleBra” to Help Women Feel More Comfortable
UX designer builds six-figure SimpleBra business with $15K investment, creating comfortable wirefree bras for women. Side Hustle School Ep. 45.
- Miserable Day Job Turns Into $100,000 Side Income
School district employee earns $100,000 from writing courses and online content. Side Hustle School Ep. 43.
- USPS Mail Carrier Makes Clay Imprints for New Parents
How a USPS mail carrier earns $800/month making clay imprints of newborns' hands and feet for new parents. Side Hustle School Ep. 41.
- “Live Snoop” Service Helps Parents Monitor Their Kids’ Internet Use
Web-based parental control service monitors kids' internet use with recurring revenue model. Side Hustle School Ep. 39.
- 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.
- Make $4,000/Month Renting Out Cars You Don’t Own
How a Los Angeles man leases 16 cars and rents them on Turo for $4,000/month. He targets both luxury and budget models. Side Hustle School Ep. 32.
- A Visit to the Ballpark Inspires a Unique Fashion Item
Novelty baseball sweaters inspired by a ballpark visit became a profitable side hustle for one couple. Side Hustle School Ep. 31.
- Ohio IT Director Earns $31,000 Setting Up WordPress Sites
Ohio IT director earns $31,000 helping clients set up WordPress websites through affiliate products. Side Hustle School Ep. 30.
- 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.
- These Resume Templates Make $462/month in Passive Income
Student sells resume templates on Creative Market, earning $462/month in passive income. Side Hustle School Ep. 26.
- Pottery Barn Commissions Art from Independent Photographer
Independent photographer earns a third of her income selling art through Pottery Barn. Passive income from photography. Side Hustle School Ep. 25.
- Honeymoon in Nepal Becomes Fashion Accessories Business
High-end cashmere accessories business with roots in Nepal, supporting girls' education through 5% of profits. Side Hustle School Ep. 24.
- 17-Year Old Canadian Makes $7,000 from Holiday Pop-Up Shop
How a 17-year-old Canadian earned $7,000 from a holiday pop-up shop selling cosmetics at the mall. Side Hustle School Ep. 22.
- Engineer Creates “Inertia Project” for Women
Former engineer launches Inertia Project coaching for women seeking healthier habits and more fulfilling lives. Side Hustle School Ep. 20.
- College Student Generates 50M Views on YouTube, Hires 13 Employees
How a college student built a $3M skincare brand on YouTube with 50M views and 13 employees. She earned $400K in year one. Side Hustle School Ep. 18.
- 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.
- Graphic Designer Learns to Draw Caricatures for $250/Hr
Graphic designer earns $250/hour drawing digital caricatures at events. Side Hustle School Ep. 15.
- 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.
- Saddles for Pet Chickens: Get Ready to Wing It!
Chicken saddle business with nearly zero manufacturing costs—protecting backyard flocks from injury. Side Hustle School Ep. 10.
- Cruise Vacation Turns Into Highly-Profitable Hustle
Copywriter builds cruise blog earning $3,000/month using SEO. Cruzely answers questions new cruisers search for. Side Hustle School Ep. 8.
- Where to find side hustle ideas
Finding side hustle ideas from problems you notice daily. Learn where successful hustlers source inspiration. Side Hustle School Ep. 7.
- Pin photos on Pinterest in your free time for extra cash
How a sales rep earns $40,000+ pinning photos on Pinterest in her spare time. Over 1.4 million followers. Side Hustle School Ep. 4.
- 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.
- Create a New Source of Income without Quitting Your Job
Create a new income source without quitting your job. Learn what side hustles are and how to build one. Side Hustle School Ep. 1.