Product Side Hustles

Writing teacher creates dice game to teach metaphors and spark student creativity. Side Hustle School Ep. 1214.

Husband and wife team bakes gourmet cookies as a side hustle. Low-complexity business model with medium profit potential. Side Hustle School Ep. 1207.

Baseball subscription box for fans—curated monthly gear and collectibles. Side Hustle School Ep. 1205.

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.

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.

Gourmet curry burgers sold on WhatsApp across Trinidad. A home cook disrupts the burger market with island-inspired flavors. Side Hustle School Ep. 1193.

Piano tuning service started by software tester after local tuner ghosted him. Low startup costs, high demand. Side Hustle School Ep. 1191.

Should you use Shopify for ecommerce? Pros, cons, and what to know before choosing a platform. Side Hustle School Ep. 1189.

Mom photographer launches summer camp for kids in The Woodlands, Texas. Teaches creative arts during slow season. Side Hustle School Ep. 1186.

Digital marketer earns $10,000/month freelancing with his own clients. Side Hustle School Ep. 1184.

Military spouse becomes virtual assistant managing social media and client outreach for online businesses. Side Hustle School Ep. 1177.

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.

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.

Birthday reminder browser extension that generates recurring subscription revenue. Side Hustle School Ep. 1162.

Nurse turned eyelash artist doubles her income applying extensions on her own schedule from home. Side Hustle School Ep. 1158.

Street poet writes custom poems for strangers to earn income. A writer's creative solution to unemployment. Side Hustle School Ep. 1156.

Two sisters create DIY skincare products after struggling to find solutions for oily, acne-prone, and sensitive skin. Side Hustle School Ep. 1151.

Designer helps mom find her colorful side after divorce through color styling blog. Side Hustle School Ep. 1144.

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 turn grandfather's pierogi recipe into a Boston food business, filling a "pierogi void" in the city. Side Hustle School Ep. 1137.

Former journalist earns $150/month hosting outdoor fitness activities in Maine. Side Hustle School Ep. 1134.

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.

How a virtual assistant created online bellydance classes earning $15/month from the Bellydance Bundle. Side Hustle School Ep. 1127.

How a construction worker built $8,000/month selling waterproof leather notebooks after his kept falling apart. Side Hustle School Ep. 1123.

College student earns $6,000/month with moving business. Peter Kaffen's incentive system boosts employee performance. Side Hustle School Ep. 1120.

RV-based couple designs and manufactures premium hiking socks while traveling the country. Focus on product quality first. Side Hustle School Ep. 1116.

How to turn a prototype into manufactured product: non-screen kids' entertainment kits generating $100,000 in sales. Side Hustle School Ep. 1114.

Custom high heels business transforms a nanny's spare time into income. Hand-painted shoes sold on Etsy. Side Hustle School Ep. 1113.

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.

How a Maine bartender turned a school bus into a brewpub tour business generating $600,000 in sales. Side Hustle School Ep. 1109.

Librarian creates eco-friendly dental floss brand after 20-year quest to solve plastic packaging problem. Side Hustle School Ep. 1105.

Speedcubing competitor in New Zealand builds reselling business for puzzle cubes to fund international competition travel. Side Hustle School Ep. 1102.

How an artist earning six-figures built educational websites as "The Pencil King." From a Manitoba village to China. Side Hustle School Ep. 1099.

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 protein cakes and hits $10,000 in sales. Personalized sprinkle packets drive social sharing. Side Hustle School Ep. 1095.

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.

How a Seattle developer built a travel site with 6 million email subscribers earning $5/month per user. Side Hustle School Ep. 1091.

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.

Leatherworker earns $1,000 selling handmade luxury pens and leather accessories inspired by a Boy Scout merit badge. Side Hustle School Ep. 1089.

Sommelier launches wine tour business after 25 years in hospitality, taking clients worldwide. Side Hustle School Ep. 1088.

Photo scavenger hunt business built by software engineer. Live-action hunts that get groups exploring the real world. Side Hustle School Ep. 1087.

Why a Side Hustle School story didn't make the cut—and what we learned. Side Hustle School Ep. 1085.

How a Portland teen funds dance intensives selling t-shirts for $8,000/year through CityTroll online store. Side Hustle School Ep. 1084.

Nashville makers subscription box curated by three friends generates $2M+ annually. Subscription model for local artisans. Side Hustle School Ep. 1083.

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 starts pop-up taco kitchen after coworkers love his homemade lunches. Low-complexity food business model. Side Hustle School Ep. 1081.

Two musicians created family-friendly classical concerts after becoming moms. Mozart for Munchkins fills a market gap. Side Hustle School Ep. 1080.

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.

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 creates origami-style paper wallets in rural Japan. Folds profit from a simple product idea. Side Hustle School Ep. 1076.

Account manager Lora DiFranco generates income from adult coloring books and life organization products. Side Hustle School Ep. 1075.

How two roommates turned trash frustration into a six-figure service. VIP Waste Services. Side Hustle School Ep. 1074.

Carnivorous plant marketplace built from childhood obsession into thriving niche community resource. Side Hustle School Ep. 1073.

Two friends turn gift boxes into a NYC business solving the perfect present problem. Side Hustle School Ep. 1070.

Graphic designer Elizabeth Kraft sells handmade watercolor cards on Etsy through Bright Light Paper. Side Hustle School Ep. 1069.

Librarian and author Michelle Zaffino earns income through book recommendations and self-publishing. Side Hustle School Ep. 1068.

Naked yoga classes that remove barriers to wellness. A yoga teacher builds community through authentic practice. Side Hustle School Ep. 1067.

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 builds subscription box business curating used YA fiction, tea, and bookmarks for monthly subscribers. Side Hustle School Ep. 1063.

Engineer launches custom cartography laser engraving business making relationship milestone maps. Side Hustle School Ep. 1062.

Pregnant mom creates vegan organic skincare products for her baby. Ingredients absorb into bloodstream in 26 seconds. Side Hustle School Ep. 1061.

Leatherworking side hustle inspired by a Tuscan vacation. Learn how customization drives premium prices for handmade goods. Side Hustle School Ep. 1060.

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 apparel brand built after hitting a workplace glass ceiling. Designed to empower through lifestyle clothing. Side Hustle School Ep. 1056.

Online financial advisors help three friends escape corporate jobs. Service-based business with high profit potential. Side Hustle School Ep. 1055.

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.

Cork sunglasses designed for wine lovers. Two friends built a niche fashion product targeting a specific demographic. Side Hustle School Ep. 1053.

Guitar builder earns $2,000/month selling retro clocks and guitar stands made from scrap wood. Side Hustle School Ep. 1052.

Upcycled fashion designer transforms donated denim into stylish bags using a $20 thrift store sewing machine. Side Hustle School Ep. 1050.

Sports videographer builds production agency from Maine food web series concept. Former ESPN filmmaker turned freelancer. Side Hustle School Ep. 1049.

How a security installer earns $4,000 in profit mounting TVs and hiding wires. Side Hustle School Ep. 1048.

Three college friends created Jelbows, ergonomic desk pads to reduce elbow pain. Built by dividing skills among co-founders. Side Hustle School Ep. 1045.

Writing editor earns six figures helping self-published authors. Liam Carnahan built a thriving feedback service. Side Hustle School Ep. 1043.

Frustrated tech worker launches Frida Kahlo-inspired Instagram store using print-on-demand art. Side Hustle School Ep. 1041.

Spokane brewmaster creates craft syrups for cocktails and baked goods. Simple syrup base with unique flavor variations. Side Hustle School Ep. 1040.

Animator creates and sells motion graphics toolkits to other creators. Uses self-deprecating humor in marketing. Side Hustle School Ep. 1039.

Former Walmart manager earns $70,000/year cleaning aquariums. Built Aquatic Designs from hobby into thriving service business. Side Hustle School Ep. 1038.

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.

How Tanya Smith earns from boudoir photography coaching after leaving banking. Side Hustle School Ep. 1035.

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 ParkPuff seatbelt covers through handmade product business. Side Hustle School Ep. 1032.

Three young brothers turn vegan frozen treats into a profitable business. Jiggy Popp donates free pops at every event. Side Hustle School Ep. 1031.

Community-driven coffee shop in Aberdeen, Scotland built a cult following by rejecting elitist coffee culture. Side Hustle School Ep. 1029.

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.

Textile designer launches Paper Houses Design after Kickstarter setback, finds success at local markets. Side Hustle School Ep. 1027.

Operations manager builds caregiver network connecting 3,000 Chinese families with Mandarin-speaking nannies. Side Hustle School Ep. 1026.

How an IT professional in Hong Kong built a global shipping solution earning $40,000/month. Side Hustle School Ep. 1025.

Stay-at-home mom launches dating profile writing service helping friends find matches online. Side Hustle School Ep. 1024.

Organic fair-trade sleepwear brand built by Australian non-profit worker. Sustainable loungewear with ethical practices. Side Hustle School Ep. 1022.

Vintage semi-fine jewelry designer pivots from fashion apparel to beach-inspired accessories. Side Hustle School Ep. 1021.

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.

Award-winning children's books from a dyslexic author's 10-year path through family tragedy to publication. Side Hustle School Ep. 1019.

Former recruiter launches mystery trip planning business inspired by childhood summer camp adventures. Side Hustle School Ep. 1018.

Father and son create a traveling play to help families heal relationships damaged by parental incarceration. Side Hustle School Ep. 1015.

Clean eating app by two Aussies helps users with flexible fitness and nutrition planning. Side Hustle School Ep. 1014.

Loan officer becomes notary signing agent, pays off $70K student debt. Side Hustle School Ep. 1013.

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 brand for larger women's sizes. Gustavia solves her own shoe problem by manufacturing fashionable footwear. Side Hustle School Ep. 1011.

College grad builds Instagram account to fashion brand with @portland handle and Portland-focused apparel. Side Hustle School Ep. 1010.

College student builds finance and fitness blog to $80,000/year, pays off loans. Side Hustle School Ep. 1008.