Product Side Hustles

Laid-off journalist builds Kindle eBook empire earning $1,500/month publishing niche books. Solo solopreneur approach. Side Hustle School Ep. 1006.

How a high school teacher built a six-figure baseball pitching academy with flyers and word-of-mouth. Side Hustle School Ep. 1005.

Goal journal inspired by Joseph Campbell's hero's quest. Two friends built a nerdy alternative to boring planners. Side Hustle School Ep. 1004.

North Carolina carpenter grows mushroom extracts as a side business. Foraging meets fungal farming in Asheville. Side Hustle School Ep. 1003.

RV couple teaches nomadic travelers how to build their own adventure business online. 13+ years on the road. Side Hustle School Ep. 1001.

How a St. Louis short-order cook builds a six-figure pancake art business. From $15 tips to $450,000 annually. Side Hustle School Ep. 1000.

Wildlife biologist earns $3,000/month with pond hockey gloves—the only brand serving this niche market. Side Hustle School Ep. 999.

How a New Zealand artist built an Instagram scheduling app making $10,000 in its first week. Side Hustle School Ep. 998.

Grocery store manager creates micro weight plates for weightlifters hitting plateaus. Micro Gainz fitness product. Side Hustle School Ep. 997.

Perfect SAT score leads to $20 million tutoring business. How one student's expertise became Prep Expert. Side Hustle School Ep. 996.

Welders help Montana breweries stay compliant with equipment codes. Building a service business from existing skills. Side Hustle School Ep. 994.

Mortgage loan officer builds seven-figure nautical jewelry business with personalized designs. Side Hustle School Ep. 993.

How a brother built $23,000 in sales creating sticky solutions for Type 1 Diabetes glucose monitors. Side Hustle School Ep. 992.

Analytics manager creates coding platform for non-technical students to skip setup hassles. Recurring revenue model. Side Hustle School Ep. 991.

SwitchPod camera tripod raised $415,748 on Kickstarter. Two friends designed a vlogging tool after spotting a gap at VidSummit. Side Hustle School Ep. 989.

Firefighters Eli Held and Lorenzo Tiscareno launch Muertos Coffee in Northern California. Side Hustle School Ep. 986.

Graphic designer specializes in fitness and wellness clients after testing multiple niches. Side Hustle School Ep. 985.

How a corporate employee earns $10,000/month mailing handwritten message potatoes. Reddit inspiration turned viral side hustle. Side Hustle School Ep. 984.

Two sisters launch a dog-friendly dating app for the 25 million single dog owners in the US. A rejected puppy sparked the idea. Side Hustle School Ep. 983.

Vintage longboard surfboards for $10 sparked a shaper's 40-year business. Reselling and customizing became his wave. Side Hustle School Ep. 980.

How Australian student Ana built a million-dollar bikini brand from $200. Factory sourcing secrets. Side Hustle School Ep. 979.

Personalized illustrated greeting cards that tell the stories of recipients' lives. Side Hustle School Ep. 978.

3D printing cosplay costumes: how an engineer customizes superhero suits for the community. Side Hustle School Ep. 977.

Door handle hygiene solution invented by three co-workers to eliminate contact with bathroom germs. Side Hustle School Ep. 975.

LED-powered gloving side hustle built in underground rave scene. Former raver turns niche craft into thriving business. Side Hustle School Ep. 973.

College student bakes 1,500 handcrafted cheesecakes to pay tuition—324 in a single week. College Confectionista. Side Hustle School Ep. 972.

UK eBay reseller builds seven-figure e-commerce fashion empire from childhood bedroom. Testing, scaling, and giving back. Side Hustle School Ep. 971.

Punny greeting cards help a military spouse bridge the distance with her Navy pilot husband. Side Hustle School Ep. 970.

Natural dye artist transforms red onion skins into vibrant textiles. Chicago art student builds thriving creative business. Side Hustle School Ep. 969.

Marine designs 3D printed eyewear protector to prevent scratched sunglasses. Side Hustle School Ep. 968.

A scientist challenges stereotypes with conversation starter products after being told she doesn't look like a scientist. Side Hustle School Ep. 966.

How two friends earn money covering surgical scars with temporary tattoos via TuckTats. Side Hustle School Ep. 965.

How a Knoxville marketer earns $500/month renting reusable plastic moving totes instead of cardboard boxes. Side Hustle School Ep. 964.

Au pair and blogger travels the world while earning income—living free in Turkey, Ireland, and the US. Side Hustle School Ep. 963.

Cuban journalist teaches Spanish classes using humor and real-world phrases to help students retain the language faster. Side Hustle School Ep. 962.

Professional organizer pivots to education business empowering women to become certified organizers themselves. Side Hustle School Ep. 958.

Music rehearsal space rental business run by former high school bootlegger turned electrician. Side Hustle School Ep. 957.

Political tea towels celebrating progressive figures. British family business started to honor a feminist grandmother. Side Hustle School Ep. 956.

Graphic designer turns her art into a family decorative business after years of seeing her designs credited to others. Side Hustle School Ep. 954.

American woman launches global whisky brand SIA after falling in love with scotch. Graphic designer turned distiller. Side Hustle School Ep. 952.

Casting producer for NBC's The Voice curates nostalgic tribute concerts as a side business. Event planning essentials. Side Hustle School Ep. 951.

Plant-based food festivals in New Jersey created by two women frustrated with vegan dining options. Side Hustle School Ep. 950.

Lyft driver spots luggage problem, launches Music City Luggage Lockers storage service for Nashville tourists. Side Hustle School Ep. 948.

Vintage fashion reseller in Birmingham turns thrift store finds into £2,000/month profit flipping clothes online. Side Hustle School Ep. 947.

How a Toronto startup employee bakes custom cakes for $600/month. Powerlifter builds portfolio through cake tastings. Side Hustle School Ep. 944.

Reddit Secret Santa gift exchange becomes a side business through creative scavenger hunts. Side Hustle School Ep. 943.

How identical twins built an $8,000/month passive income self-publishing ebooks on Amazon while traveling twelve countries. Side Hustle School Ep. 942.

Hawaiian native teaches virtual ukulele lessons globally via Skype, touring Europe while building a remote music business. Side Hustle School Ep. 938.

Paralegal builds remote work consulting business after moving to Thailand. Helps others escape the office. Side Hustle School Ep. 937.

Animation producer creates inclusive kitchen utensils for kids while working as a voiceover artist. Side Hustle School Ep. 936.

Premium cigar subscription box service built by a software engineer. Monthly deliveries targeting enthusiast smokers. Side Hustle School Ep. 934.

Appliance repairman builds custom lightsabers for Star Wars collectors. Battle-ready sabers with color-changing blades. Side Hustle School Ep. 933.

Travel-themed jewelry line designed by Brooklyn publicist using upcycled materials. Nostalgia-inspiring earrings and keepsakes. Side Hustle School Ep. 931.

Nurse practitioner earns six figures with mobile urgent care house calls in Idaho. Side Hustle School Ep. 929.

How a mom built a million-dollar handkerchief business after leaving finance. Personalized linens at Bumblebee Linens. Side Hustle School Ep. 928.

Real-life escape rooms born from a video game designer's passion—the first American escape room company. Side Hustle School Ep. 927.

Home haircut tool invention goes viral on YouTube, creating fast-growing profits for its young creator. Side Hustle School Ep. 926.

How a ministry leader built a six-figure digital agency helping church members with social media and branding. Side Hustle School Ep. 924.

Learning designer turns voiceover artist for flexible work and more time with family. Records from home studio. Side Hustle School Ep. 923.

Visual arts teacher creates paint-by-numbers kits that became Etsy bestsellers. Turning creativity into a thriving side hustle. Side Hustle School Ep. 922.

Sustainable soap company recycles hotel waste into liquid hand soap, tackling 2 million daily discarded bars. Side Hustle School Ep. 920.

All-natural energy gels for endurance athletes—a mountain biker's solution to processed alternatives. Side Hustle School Ep. 919.

Orthodontist invents modern solution to fix impacted teeth using office materials. Medium complexity manufacturing side hustle. Side Hustle School Ep. 917.

Videographer helps B corporations tell their brand stories through compelling documentaries. Side Hustle School Ep. 916.

MOMBOX postpartum recovery subscription box for new moms. Curated self-care products. Side Hustle School Ep. 915.

High school student's matcha tea obsession becomes a thriving online store earning thousands monthly. Side Hustle School Ep. 914.

Secondhand subscription boxes built from a professional organizer's thrift finds. Side Hustle School Ep. 913.

Reusable straw startup raises $1.8M on Kickstarter after founder sees plastic-covered beach in Thailand. Side Hustle School Ep. 912.

How three Irish founders built Gym Plus Coffee to six-figure sales in year one with athleisure wear. Launched on Blue Monday. Side Hustle School Ep. 910.

How a wildlife biologist earns $20,000/year building custom bat houses. Steve Barlow's thriving niche business. Side Hustle School Ep. 909.

How a UK college lecturer earns $350/month from 3D design tutorials on YouTube. Teaching game design to students worldwide. Side Hustle School Ep. 908.

LA friends Ralph and Marco host pop-up dinners blending heritage flavors around rectangular tables. Side Hustle School Ep. 907.

Software engineer earns six figures selling 64,000 public domain eBooks. Side Hustle School Ep. 906.

Eco-friendly candles with reusable containers that grow plants. A married couple's creative solution to a simple problem. Side Hustle School Ep. 905.

How a travel blogger earns $50,000/month through SEO and affiliate marketing, then buys a house with blog profits. Side Hustle School Ep. 903.

How a school counselor built Hoboken Girl into a six-figure lifestyle blog covering New Jersey's Gold Coast. Side Hustle School Ep. 902.

All-natural fire-breathing throat lozenges made by two brothers. Targeting health-conscious consumers at farmer's markets. Side Hustle School Ep. 901.

French toast vendor builds food business after daughter's lemonade success. Philadelphia farmers market seller. Side Hustle School Ep. 900.

Natural hair subscription box empire built by Chicago couple after Millionaire winnings. From DIY boxes to full product line. Side Hustle School Ep. 899.

Laptop stand designed to relieve back pain sells $189,983 in pre-orders on Kickstarter. Side Hustle School Ep. 898.

Healthy food bowl business by Sydney corporate refugees. Three-bowl menu strategy cuts costs and simplifies operations. Side Hustle School Ep. 896.

Former White House aide teaches relationship building skills through a profitable blog and LinkedIn strategy. Side Hustle School Ep. 894.

Side hustler built wealth through aggressive saving and investing 80% of income earned from multiple projects. Side Hustle School Ep. 893.

How two Delaware college students built Carvertise, paying drivers $500/month to display ads on 450,000 cars. Side Hustle School Ep. 892.

How a mom and daughter turned disappearing barrettes into GaBBY Bows, now a micro-franchise for young entrepreneurs. Side Hustle School Ep. 891.

Engineer teaches personal finance from 180 sq ft Airstream, using affiliate income while living on the road. Side Hustle School Ep. 889.

Indoor garden system raises $226,542 on Kickstarter after six months of design. An energy scientist's hydroponic side hustle. Side Hustle School Ep. 888.

EPA employee creates Unwrapp'd eco-friendly energy bars now in 175 stores across nine states. Side Hustle School Ep. 887.

Graphic designer becomes resident magician at a local bar, performing card tricks and illusions nightly. Side Hustle School Ep. 886.

Weighted blanket business launched by Canadian juice bar owner. Manufacturing and customer service drive wholesale success. Side Hustle School Ep. 885.

Graphic designer launches guided sailing tours in Croatia, pitching his idea on Shark Tank Australia. Side Hustle School Ep. 884.

Vinyl record cutting business for a high school teacher. In-person manufacturing spins profits in a niche market. Side Hustle School Ep. 882.

How a bargain hunter built a six-figure flea market business in Dallas through vendor relationships. Side Hustle School Ep. 879.

Mechanical engineer builds $200,000 tallow skincare line from grass-fed cow fat. Natural moisturizers with vitamins A, D, E, K. Side Hustle School Ep. 878.

Bat house business provides natural pest control alternative. Two friends build profitable venture during Zika scare. Side Hustle School Ep. 877.

Physical therapist sells memes to PT audience, earning $22,000. Tests Facebook ads without emotion to find winners. Side Hustle School Ep. 875.

Teacher pays off $100,000 in student loans with tutoring and babysitting side hustles in three years. Side Hustle School Ep. 874.

Custom confetti business started by marketer and party lover. Hand-cut mixes for events and celebrations. Side Hustle School Ep. 873.

How a university professor earns $36,000 yearly with a Marvel-themed YouTube channel. Gaming, community building, 12M+ views. Side Hustle School Ep. 872.

Fire protection engineer teaches fire safety code workshops for high-rises. Side Hustle School Ep. 871.