Product Side Hustles

How a New Jersey beekeeper earns $1,000+ monthly selling premium honey at $15/pound. Side Hustle School Ep. 1597.

Therapist helps other mental health professionals launch private practices. Side Hustle School Ep. 1590.

French engineer and Mexican girlfriend build on-demand silver jewelry store. Started with €2,000 supplier order. Side Hustle School Ep. 1585.

Grief counselor turns pandemic downtime into a baking business with her husband. Whoopie pies and marketing smarts. Side Hustle School Ep. 1583.

How to create a crypto-based charity pledging platform like "Kickstarter for Bitcoin." Can this work as a side hustle? Side Hustle School Ep. 1579.

Parking lot stripe painter earns profits from small jobs—pizza shops, truck docks, beauty salons. Side Hustle School Ep. 1576.

Civil engineer earns $5,000/month helping others navigate fiancé visa process after his own nightmare experience. Side Hustle School Ep. 1571.

Disney blog earns $1,000/month from a superfan's passion project. Becky turned her childhood notebook into profitable content. Side Hustle School Ep. 1569.

How a mom earns $550/month renting out her RV on the side. She paid off the vehicle while building recurring revenue. Side Hustle School Ep. 1562.

Healthcare worker earns $700/month publishing children's book on epidemiology. Addresses diversity gap in kids' literature. Side Hustle School Ep. 1555.

Government lawyer earns $10,800 annually writing about professional bass fishing. Side Hustle School Ep. 1550.

Virtual origami lessons help a New Zealand musician pay bills after pandemic cancels her tours. Side Hustle School Ep. 1548.

How a children's librarian built a $7,000/month Crossfit sports bra brand for muscular women. KFT ships to 20+ countries. Side Hustle School Ep. 1543.

Card game helping friends connect through personal questions. Two creators leverage writing and design skills. Side Hustle School Ep. 1541.

Football shirt collector builds marketplace for vintage jersey kits. Side Hustle School Ep. 1536.

Sustainable swimwear startup by Amazon product manager who couldn't find the perfect bikini. Side Hustle School Ep. 1529.

Rare sneaker resale business started by a student and sneakerhead friend. Limited release kicks sold for profit. Side Hustle School Ep. 1522.

Stay-at-home mom launches bamboo baby swaddles business after taking time off during pregnancy. Side Hustle School Ep. 1520.

Pre-order vs. launch date for self-published books: which strategy works better for authors? Chris Guillebeau answers. Side Hustle School Ep. 1519.

Canadian tea merchant's $3,600/month business hits customs delays during childbirth. Failure Friday. Side Hustle School Ep. 1511.

How an "ordinary dude" earns $500/month selling meditation books for men with beer cans on the cover. Side Hustle School Ep. 1501.

Celebrate Episode #1500 of Side Hustle School with three practical action steps to make the rest of your year more momentous. Side Hustle School.

Fashion model launches unisex, travel-inspired jewelry line during pandemic. Handcrafted accessories capture global memories. Side Hustle School Ep. 1499.

How to turn a bath toy idea into a manufactured product: from prototype to production. Side Hustle School Ep. 1498.

Language tutor and translator earns $50,000/year working with hundreds of clients. Nine languages, one Columbia grad. Side Hustle School Ep. 1494.

Engineer creates inner soles for barefoot runners and desk workers. Built from personal pain point at standup desk. Side Hustle School Ep. 1492.

IT specialist earns $200/month helping jobseekers master LinkedIn. Uses Kanban boards to stay organized. Side Hustle School Ep. 1487.

Government employee Lakinya Francis builds vending machine business with high-traffic locations. Side Hustle School Ep. 1485.

Handmade hair scrunchie seller in Iowa reaches 26,000 units sold, earning $4,000/month. A 90s comeback story. Side Hustle School Ep. 1482.

Behavior analyst earns $1,500/month creating autism resources for parents and teachers using ABA strategies. Side Hustle School Ep. 1480.

Family creates magnetic mask charms during pandemic lockdown. Influencer marketing strategy drives sales. Side Hustle School Ep. 1466.

Season 5 kicks off with new listener interaction and surprises ahead. Side Hustle School Ep. 1462.

Reflections on 2020 and what's ahead as Side Hustle School enters Year 5. Listener stories from a year like no other. Side Hustle School Ep. 1461.

Transport engineer earns $40,000 yearly with web design side projects. One hour daily compounds into sustainable income. Side Hustle School Ep. 1459.

Soccer referee side hustle: how a filmmaker earns money from the sidelines without playing the game. Side Hustle School Ep. 1457.

Handmade headbands generating $3,000/month for Long Island crafter Brittany Shillingford. She won't stop while ahead. Side Hustle School Ep. 1454.

How a technical recruiter earns $3000/month revamping boring resumes with modern designs. Side Hustle School Ep. 1450.

Financial planner starts hosting trivia nights at bars to earn side income and generate business leads. Side Hustle School Ep. 1445.

Cyclist launches bike box shipping business earning $30/month helping triathletes transport bicycles worldwide. Side Hustle School Ep. 1438.

Engineer creates podcast alarm clock app, earns $100k. Niche app idea fills gap in App Store. Side Hustle School Ep. 1436.

How a Catholic school teacher earns six figures teaching First Aid and CPR certification courses. Side Hustle School Ep. 1431.

Cardiologist sells chainsaw-carved wooden bear sculptures in Portland. Wood carving hobby turned profitable side business. Side Hustle School Ep. 1429.

Logistics broker earns $4,000/month painting graffiti murals on bedroom walls. Started after a friend's $800 commission offer. Side Hustle School Ep. 1424.

How a financial planner earns $32,000 selling handcrafted wooden menswear storage solutions from Texas. Side Hustle School Ep. 1422.

Paper bead jewelry from recycled book pages. Bookstore employee combines art passion with craft business. Side Hustle School Ep. 1417.

Marketer creates Shabbat subscription box earning $600/month with challah bread and Jewish essentials. Side Hustle School Ep. 1415.

How a nomadic family sells Italian ceramic cookware via Amazon FBA. DaTerra Cucina update. Side Hustle School Ep. 1412.

Physician assistant and local guide start Machu Picchu trekking tourism business together in Peru. Side Hustle School Ep. 1408.

Designer creates custom flags advancing activism and positive change through graphic design. Side Hustle School Ep. 1403.

Attorney shifts from law to portrait photography, ditching her San Francisco day job for creative work. Side Hustle School Ep. 1396.

Ghostwriting children's books after publishing his own novel. A Las Vegas marketer builds a second career with words. Side Hustle School Ep. 1389.

Custom Jeep builder turns 4x4 upgrades into profitable business through networking. High-margin automotive side hustle. Side Hustle School Ep. 1387.

Insurance manager sells vintage antiques on Etsy for $1,000/month. Creative product photography drives her sales. Side Hustle School Ep. 1382.

How a mother-daughter team earns $11,000 from a handmade soap shop. Started after a late-night conversation. Side Hustle School Ep. 1380.

How a college curriculum developer earns $10,000 annually making minimalist jewelry. Her first sale gave her the chills. Side Hustle School Ep. 1375.

Vintage book seller on Etsy packages books by color to create a thriving side hustle as a stay-at-home mom. Pretty Old Books. Side Hustle School Ep. 1368.

How a homeschooler's mom earns $10,000 from penmanship posters on Etsy. She designs fonts in her spare time. Side Hustle School Ep. 1366.

Do you really need a business bank account for your side hustle? A listener challenges the conventional wisdom. Side Hustle School Ep. 1364.

Board game creator raises $1 million on Kickstarter with Bristol 1350. Multiple six-figure crowdfunding campaigns. Side Hustle School Ep. 1363.

Texas teacher builds following helping others pass challenging certification exams through his blog. Side Hustle School Ep. 1361.

Land surveyor turns to hand-painted murals and signs as a side hustle. How he escaped a dead-end job. Side Hustle School Ep. 1359.

How to turn applied learning into a product generating income. Building educational products from teaching methodology. Side Hustle School Ep. 1357.

Two magicians create Vanishing Inc., an online magic store that innovates faster than the traditional magic community. Side Hustle School Ep. 1354.

Postpartum doula and social media manager built support service for expectant mothers. Side Hustle School Ep. 1352.

Running injury prevention blog built by marathon runner and coach. Helps runners avoid injuries through training expertise. Side Hustle School Ep. 1347.

How to sell food & beverage products: navigate regulations, cottage laws, and earn up to $25,000/month. Side Hustle School Ep. 1346.

School teacher in Singapore creates specialized diets for dogs with dietary restrictions. Side Hustle School Ep. 1345.

LGBTQ+ book subscription box created by cancer researcher to fill gap in representation. Side Hustle School Ep. 1340.

Chef turns artisanal cheesecakes into six-figure business from Columbus, Ohio. Shipped fresh, made better. Side Hustle School Ep. 1338.

British military officer earns $1,000/month selling scratch-off baking posters featuring 100 classic pastries. Side Hustle School Ep. 1333.

How a sushi chef earns $2,200/month teaching sustainable sushi on YouTube. Fire-spinning included. Side Hustle School Ep. 1326.

Custom paint party business with wooden signs lets a couple in Alabama spend more time with their kids. Side Hustle School Ep. 1324.

Bartender creates pocket-sized medallions with positive messages after girlfriend inspires him. Mantra Medallions side hustle. Side Hustle School Ep. 1317.

iPad lettering brushes earn $50,000/year for New Zealand artist. 300,000 followers and counting. Side Hustle School Ep. 1314.

College student builds million-dollar personalized gift design business on Etsy. From calligraphy hobby to thriving brand. Side Hustle School Ep. 1312.

Instagram creator highlights local attractions in Wichita, Kansas to show friends what they're missing. Side Hustle School Ep. 1305.

How Butch Baker earns 6-figures selling custom bowstrings to serious archers. Niche archery side hustle. Side Hustle School Ep. 1303.

Pharmacist creates conversational card deck to combat loneliness and deepen friendships. Side Hustle School Ep. 1298.

Insulated beverage brand BrüMate solves the warm beer problem with custom koozies for craft beer cans. Side Hustle School Ep. 1296.

How a social media expert earns $30/month with wedding marketing. Nina combines her skills with her passion for weddings. Side Hustle School Ep. 1289.

Dancer launches staffing agency for performers in NYC. Kristal Mallookis built Mustard Lane through entertainment networking. Side Hustle School Ep. 1282.

IT manager starts personal training side hustle after losing weight. Free training builds client testimonials. Side Hustle School Ep. 1275.

Brooklyn academic turns discarded fine china into tiered cake stands through upcycling. Side Hustle School Ep. 1270.

Custom screened t-shirts designed by college students for their dorm market. Low complexity, high profit potential. Side Hustle School Ep. 1268.

Job application software built by a river guide in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Solving hiring process problems. Side Hustle School Ep. 1263.

Military spouse launches subscription box service during husband's deployment. Task batching keeps the business sustainable. Side Hustle School Ep. 1261.

How legally blind author Steff Green earns six figures self-publishing supernatural romance novels. Side Hustle School Ep. 1256.

Sisters create floral resin jewelry on Etsy. Real flowers set in epoxy pieces sold through their handmade shop. Side Hustle School Ep. 1254.

How a country music fan became a part-time DJ earning $30,000/year spinning hits at a Pearl Harbor bar. Side Hustle School Ep. 1249.

PR pro builds six-figure screenwriting side gig with Lifetime deal from free spec script. Side Hustle School Ep. 1247.

Hypnobirthing service helps anxious moms prepare for parenthood with stress-relief techniques. Side Hustle School Ep. 1242.

Fashion business for petite women started by NYC investment banker. Her blog became even more popular than her clothing store. Side Hustle School Ep. 1240.

Rolfing practitioner builds online meditation community during pandemic. Side Hustle School Ep. 1235.

Oncology nurse launches candle business with natural ingredients, pivots during coronavirus lockdown. Side Hustle School Ep. 1233.

Vintage pinup photographer earns $800/month with FaceTime photo shoots during COVID. Texas-based creative adaptation. Side Hustle School Ep. 1228.

NYC English teacher becomes top-rated writing tutor by niching down. How specialization beats the crowded tutoring market. Side Hustle School Ep. 1226.

Hand-stamped feminist jewelry earning $25,000/year with subversive style. Where Stacey Bowers' brand stands now. Side Hustle School Ep. 1223.

High-end ukulele reselling side business built by music store employee leveraging industry expertise and network. Side Hustle School Ep. 1221.

How Tasmanian insurance manager earns $350/month selling reusable cutlery holders. Overcoming customer psychology barriers. Side Hustle School Ep. 1219.

Sell a toolkit to sole proprietors for $40,000/year? Pros and cons of this business idea. Side Hustle School Ep. 1218.