Product Side Hustles
- Writing Teacher Rolls Dice On Metaphor Game
Writing teacher creates dice game to teach metaphors and spark student creativity. Side Hustle School Ep. 1214.
- Couple Crumbles Debt with Gourmet Cookies
Husband and wife team bakes gourmet cookies as a side hustle. Low-complexity business model with medium profit potential. Side Hustle School Ep. 1207.
- Avid Baseball Fan Hits Home Run With Subscription Box
Baseball subscription box for fans—curated monthly gear and collectibles. Side Hustle School Ep. 1205.
- Q&A: Should I start a hustle with my best friend?
Should you start a side hustle with your best friend? A two-part test to decide between partnership or going solo. Side Hustle School Ep. 1203.
- Nurse Relieves Stress, Earns Cash from Custom Cookie Cutters
Custom cookie cutter design by a remote nurse. Chelsea Raehl builds a creative side business while working in medical devices. Side Hustle School Ep. 1198.
- Trinidad Burger Chef Sells Curry Creations on WhatsApp
Gourmet curry burgers sold on WhatsApp across Trinidad. A home cook disrupts the burger market with island-inspired flavors. Side Hustle School Ep. 1193.
- Software Tester Tunes Pianos for Harmonious Hustle
Piano tuning service started by software tester after local tuner ghosted him. Low startup costs, high demand. Side Hustle School Ep. 1191.
- Q&A: What do you think about Shopify?
Should you use Shopify for ecommerce? Pros, cons, and what to know before choosing a platform. Side Hustle School Ep. 1189.
- Mom Photographer Starts Summer Camp for Kids
Mom photographer launches summer camp for kids in The Woodlands, Texas. Teaches creative arts during slow season. Side Hustle School Ep. 1186.
- Digital Marketer Makes Money Marketing Himself
Digital marketer earns $10,000/month freelancing with his own clients. Side Hustle School Ep. 1184.
- Military Mom Makes Moola Managing Media
Military spouse becomes virtual assistant managing social media and client outreach for online businesses. Side Hustle School Ep. 1177.
- Expat Creates LGBTQ+ Events and Community
How Beck Power built an LGBTQ+ entrepreneur community charging $29/month. Created Queer Hustle when she couldn't find hers. Side Hustle School Ep. 1169.
- From $11/hr Barista To Six Figure Copywriter
Former barista earns $800/mo as a copywriter after starting a coffee blog. Now travels the world on writing income alone. Side Hustle School Ep. 1165.
- Programmer Automates Profit With Birthday Reminders
Birthday reminder browser extension that generates recurring subscription revenue. Side Hustle School Ep. 1162.
- 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.
- Out-of-Work Writer Turns to Profitable Poetry
Street poet writes custom poems for strangers to earn income. A writer's creative solution to unemployment. Side Hustle School Ep. 1156.
- Skincare Woes Lead Moody Sisters to Picky Products
Two sisters create DIY skincare products after struggling to find solutions for oily, acne-prone, and sensitive skin. Side Hustle School Ep. 1151.
- Designer’s Love Of Color Earns Greenbacks
Designer helps mom find her colorful side after divorce through color styling blog. Side Hustle School Ep. 1144.
- Which comes first: growing a community or selling a product?
Build a community or launch paid challenges first? Chris advises on prioritizing Business Mind Hack for $140K potential. Side Hustle School Ep. 1142.
- Polish-American Sisters Cook Up Pierogi Profits
Polish-American sisters turn grandfather's pierogi recipe into a Boston food business, filling a "pierogi void" in the city. Side Hustle School Ep. 1137.
- Journalist Gets Paid to Host Outdoor Activities
Former journalist earns $150/month hosting outdoor fitness activities in Maine. Side Hustle School Ep. 1134.
- Q&A: How to scale a pen-to-paper greeting service?
How to scale a pen-to-paper greeting service earning $50,000/year. A listener's choose-what-you-pay calligraphy model. Side Hustle School Ep. 1128.
- Bellydance Class Gets High-Tech Update
How a virtual assistant created online bellydance classes earning $15/month from the Bellydance Bundle. Side Hustle School Ep. 1127.
- Flimsy Notebooks Inspire Crafty Construction Worker
How a construction worker built $8,000/month selling waterproof leather notebooks after his kept falling apart. Side Hustle School Ep. 1123.
- Student Quits Restaurant Job, Starts Moving Business
College student earns $6,000/month with moving business. Peter Kaffen's incentive system boosts employee performance. Side Hustle School Ep. 1120.
- Avid Hikers Step Into Comfy Athletic Socks
RV-based couple designs and manufactures premium hiking socks while traveling the country. Focus on product quality first. Side Hustle School Ep. 1116.
- Q&A: How to go from prototype into manufactured product?
How to turn a prototype into manufactured product: non-screen kids' entertainment kits generating $100,000 in sales. Side Hustle School Ep. 1114.
- Nanny Cashes In On Custom Kicks
Custom high heels business transforms a nanny's spare time into income. Hand-painted shoes sold on Etsy. Side Hustle School Ep. 1113.
- Should I hire a lawyer and get a patent?
Patent protection advice for side hustlers earning $20,000/month—when it actually matters and when to skip the lawyer. Side Hustle School Ep. 1110.
- Bartender Brews Up Brewpub Tour Biz
How a Maine bartender turned a school bus into a brewpub tour business generating $600,000 in sales. Side Hustle School Ep. 1109.
- Librarian Invents Eco-Friendly Dental Floss
Librarian creates eco-friendly dental floss brand after 20-year quest to solve plastic packaging problem. Side Hustle School Ep. 1105.
- The Battle of the New Zealand SpeedCubers
Speedcubing competitor in New Zealand builds reselling business for puzzle cubes to fund international competition travel. Side Hustle School Ep. 1102.
- 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.
- New Year, New Format – Don’t Miss This Episode!
Side Hustle School enters a new format for 2020: daily Q&A and live coaching to guide listeners from idea to income. Side Hustle School Ep. 1096.
- Bodybuilder Bakes Heavyweight Protein Cakes
Bodybuilder bakes protein cakes and hits $10,000 in sales. Personalized sprinkle packets drive social sharing. Side Hustle School Ep. 1095.
- Husband and Wife Team Pampers Their Way To Profit
How husband-wife team Tony and Fei earn from all-natural self-care products with $1K-$2K startup. Direct-to-consumer model. Side Hustle School Ep. 1094.
- Seattle Developer Takes Flight With Popular Travel Site
How a Seattle developer built a travel site with 6 million email subscribers earning $5/month per user. Side Hustle School Ep. 1091.
- Frequent Flyer Formulates Travel-Friendly Dry Shampoo
How Laura Armstrong earns $500/month walking dogs to fund her travel-friendly dry shampoo startup. Dirty Blonde Dry Shampoo. Side Hustle School Ep. 1090.
- 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.
- Globetrotting Sommelier Leads Popular Wine Tours
Sommelier launches wine tour business after 25 years in hospitality, taking clients worldwide. Side Hustle School Ep. 1088.
- Software Engineer Scavenges For Profits
Photo scavenger hunt business built by software engineer. Live-action hunts that get groups exploring the real world. Side Hustle School Ep. 1087.
- The Side Hustle School Story That Wasn’t
Why a Side Hustle School story didn't make the cut—and what we learned. Side Hustle School Ep. 1085.
- Teen Funds Dance Intensives Through Online Store
How a Portland teen funds dance intensives selling t-shirts for $8,000/year through CityTroll online store. Side Hustle School Ep. 1084.
- 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.
- Modest Men’s Style Blog Nets Six-Figure Income
How a fashion blogger nets six-figure income writing for shorter men. A Hue lightbulb celebrates the first ebook sale. Side Hustle School Ep. 1082.
- Sales Rep Seasons the Day with “Bad Spanish Tacos”
Sales rep starts pop-up taco kitchen after coworkers love his homemade lunches. Low-complexity food business model. Side Hustle School Ep. 1081.
- Musicians Tune Up Classical Concerts For Families
Two musicians created family-friendly classical concerts after becoming moms. Mozart for Munchkins fills a market gap. Side Hustle School Ep. 1080.
- Student Bytes Into Lucrative Web Host Biz
How a college student built a six-figure web hosting business serving 30,000+ clients at $60/month. Started in a dorm room. Side Hustle School Ep. 1078.
- 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.
- Japanese Designer Folds Profitable Paper Wallets
Japanese designer creates origami-style paper wallets in rural Japan. Folds profit from a simple product idea. Side Hustle School Ep. 1076.
- Account Manager Draws Income From Adult Coloring Books
Account manager Lora DiFranco generates income from adult coloring books and life organization products. Side Hustle School Ep. 1075.
- Door-to-Door Salesmen Take Out the Trash
How two roommates turned trash frustration into a six-figure service. VIP Waste Services. Side Hustle School Ep. 1074.
- Product Manager Profits From Carnivorous Plants
Carnivorous plant marketplace built from childhood obsession into thriving niche community resource. Side Hustle School Ep. 1073.
- Friends Turn Gift Boxes into Prosperous Project
Two friends turn gift boxes into a NYC business solving the perfect present problem. Side Hustle School Ep. 1070.
- 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.
- Book Reviewer Finds Money In The Stacks
Librarian and author Michelle Zaffino earns income through book recommendations and self-publishing. Side Hustle School Ep. 1068.
- Stripping Down Yoga To The Bare Essentials
Naked yoga classes that remove barriers to wellness. A yoga teacher builds community through authentic practice. Side Hustle School Ep. 1067.
- Electrical Engineer Rides Demand to Dog Collar Empire
Electrical engineer creates seven-figure dog collar business after struggling to find the perfect collar for her greyhounds. Side Hustle School Ep. 1066.
- Book Lover Ships Out Fantasies for Profit
Book lover builds subscription box business curating used YA fiction, tea, and bookmarks for monthly subscribers. Side Hustle School Ep. 1063.
- Engineer Stumbles Into Custom Cartography Business
Engineer launches custom cartography laser engraving business making relationship milestone maps. Side Hustle School Ep. 1062.
- Expectant Mom Gives Birth To Organic Products Business
Pregnant mom creates vegan organic skincare products for her baby. Ingredients absorb into bloodstream in 26 seconds. Side Hustle School Ep. 1061.
- Tuscan Vacation Inspires Leatherworking Hustle
Leatherworking side hustle inspired by a Tuscan vacation. Learn how customization drives premium prices for handmade goods. Side Hustle School Ep. 1060.
- IT Developer Creates Tech Blogging Dynasty
IT developer builds tech blogging agency with narrow niche focus. Erik negotiated virality bonuses earning $300 per 10K views. Side Hustle School Ep. 1057.
- Self-Affirmation Leads to Online Clothing Brand
Self-affirmation apparel brand built after hitting a workplace glass ceiling. Designed to empower through lifestyle clothing. Side Hustle School Ep. 1056.
- Trio of Friends Generate Wealth With Financial Advice
Online financial advisors help three friends escape corporate jobs. Service-based business with high profit potential. Side Hustle School Ep. 1055.
- Texas Banker Teaches Classes on Painting Your Pet
Paint-your-pet pop-up classes by a former Texas banker. Teaching art fundamentals to groups in churches and venues. Side Hustle School Ep. 1054.
- Attorney Sells Cork Sunglasses With Grape Expectations
Cork sunglasses designed for wine lovers. Two friends built a niche fashion product targeting a specific demographic. Side Hustle School Ep. 1053.
- Guitar Builder Carves Out Woodworking Moneymaker
Guitar builder earns $2,000/month selling retro clocks and guitar stands made from scrap wood. Side Hustle School Ep. 1052.
- 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.
- Sports Videographer Finds Slam Dunk with Production Agency
Sports videographer builds production agency from Maine food web series concept. Former ESPN filmmaker turned freelancer. Side Hustle School Ep. 1049.
- Mega TV Installer Mounts Extra $1,000/Month
How a security installer earns $4,000 in profit mounting TVs and hiding wires. Side Hustle School Ep. 1048.
- Trio of Friends Creates Ergonomic Desk Accessory
Three college friends created Jelbows, ergonomic desk pads to reduce elbow pain. Built by dividing skills among co-founders. Side Hustle School Ep. 1045.
- Writer-Editor Makes Six-Figure Life Revision
Writing editor earns six figures helping self-published authors. Liam Carnahan built a thriving feedback service. Side Hustle School Ep. 1043.
- Frustrated Employee Finds Inspiration in Frida Kahlo Instagram Account
Frustrated tech worker launches Frida Kahlo-inspired Instagram store using print-on-demand art. Side Hustle School Ep. 1041.
- Spokane Simple Syrups Stock Store Shelves
Spokane brewmaster creates craft syrups for cocktails and baked goods. Simple syrup base with unique flavor variations. Side Hustle School Ep. 1040.
- Animator Re-Animates His Income Selling Graphic Kits
Animator creates and sells motion graphics toolkits to other creators. Uses self-deprecating humor in marketing. Side Hustle School Ep. 1039.
- Walmart Manager Cleans Aquariums for Fun and Profit
Former Walmart manager earns $70,000/year cleaning aquariums. Built Aquatic Designs from hobby into thriving service business. Side Hustle School Ep. 1038.
- Teenpreneur Skips College to Build Pet Care Company
How a teen built a $15,000/month pet care company by skipping college. Happy Hound started in a basement at age 15. Side Hustle School Ep. 1036.
- Divorce Leads Banker To Boudoir Photography Empire
How Tanya Smith earns from boudoir photography coaching after leaving banking. Side Hustle School Ep. 1035.
- Pay Off Student Loans With Your Spare Change
How two brothers built a six-figure app that rounds up spare change to pay off student loans. Side Hustle School Ep. 1034.
- Breast Cancer Survivor Creates Seatbelt Covers for Patients
Breast cancer survivor creates ParkPuff seatbelt covers through handmade product business. Side Hustle School Ep. 1032.
- Kid Brothers Turn Frozen Treats Into Hot Business
Three young brothers turn vegan frozen treats into a profitable business. Jiggy Popp donates free pops at every event. Side Hustle School Ep. 1031.
- The Cultic Coffee Shop in Aberdeen, Scotland
Community-driven coffee shop in Aberdeen, Scotland built a cult following by rejecting elitist coffee culture. Side Hustle School Ep. 1029.
- Unplanned, Plus-Sized Modeling Career Takes Off
Plus-sized model earns six figures a year after Craigslist couch purchase. Catherine Li's unplanned modeling career takes off. Side Hustle School Ep. 1028.
- Lifestyle Brand Stumbles on Kickstarter, Scores at Local Markets
Textile designer launches Paper Houses Design after Kickstarter setback, finds success at local markets. Side Hustle School Ep. 1027.
- New Mom Recruits 3,000 Chinese Caregivers
Operations manager builds caregiver network connecting 3,000 Chinese families with Mandarin-speaking nannies. Side Hustle School Ep. 1026.
- Project Manager Discovers a Better Way to Ship Worldwide
How an IT professional in Hong Kong built a global shipping solution earning $40,000/month. Side Hustle School Ep. 1025.
- Mom Finds Love As Dating App Ghostwriter
Stay-at-home mom launches dating profile writing service helping friends find matches online. Side Hustle School Ep. 1024.
- Organic Loungewear Becomes Sleeper Sensation
Organic fair-trade sleepwear brand built by Australian non-profit worker. Sustainable loungewear with ethical practices. Side Hustle School Ep. 1022.
- 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.
- Two Women Create Swimwear Brand for D-Cups and Up
Supportive swimwear for D-cups and up. Two Minneapolis friends launch a brand after struggling to find well-fitting suits. Side Hustle School Ep. 1020.
- Kids’ Books Prove To Be More Than Child’s Play
Award-winning children's books from a dyslexic author's 10-year path through family tragedy to publication. Side Hustle School Ep. 1019.
- Mystery Trip: The Best Adventure You Know Nothing About
Former recruiter launches mystery trip planning business inspired by childhood summer camp adventures. Side Hustle School Ep. 1018.
- Father and Son Duo Produce Traveling Play
Father and son create a traveling play to help families heal relationships damaged by parental incarceration. Side Hustle School Ep. 1015.
- Clean Eating App Leads to Relatable Results
Clean eating app by two Aussies helps users with flexible fitness and nutrition planning. Side Hustle School Ep. 1014.
- Loan Officer Increases Income With Signature Move
Loan officer becomes notary signing agent, pays off $70K student debt. Side Hustle School Ep. 1013.
- Mexican Swine Flu Leads to Virtual Language Lab
How an engineer built a $1.5M virtual language lab after swine flu shut down his Mexico school. Now earns $5,000/month. Side Hustle School Ep. 1012.
- New Zealand Shoe Hustle Sizes Up Profits
New Zealand shoe brand for larger women's sizes. Gustavia solves her own shoe problem by manufacturing fashionable footwear. Side Hustle School Ep. 1011.
- Popular Instagram Account Becomes Fashionable Clothing Brand
College grad builds Instagram account to fashion brand with @portland handle and Portland-focused apparel. Side Hustle School Ep. 1010.
- College Student Pays Off Loans With “Fitnancial” Blog
College student builds finance and fitness blog to $80,000/year, pays off loans. Side Hustle School Ep. 1008.