Product Side Hustles
- London Clerk Hires Ghosts to Visit Boss, Earns Passive Income
A Christmas Carol retelling: London clerk outsources ghost visits to scare his boss into better treatment. Side Hustle School Ep. 724.
- Art Director Turns Passion For Puppets Into Profit
Art director and mother launch puppet fabric business sourcing specialty fleece for professionals and hobbyists. Side Hustle School Ep. 723.
- Online Memorial Services Are the New Funerals
How an Australian built Skymorials, an online memorial service earning $250,000 yearly. Expanding to 35 funeral homes. Side Hustle School Ep. 721.
- Actor Lands Role Of Her Life In 24 Carat Side Hustle
How an actor built a jewelry business earning $3,000/month from a creative passion project. Side Hustle School Ep. 720.
- Wall Street Banker Places “Buy” Order on Organic Superfoods
Investment banker launches single-serving organic granola snacks for on-the-go nutrition. Side Hustle School Ep. 719.
- “Middle Class Dad” Earns Passive Income from Parenting Advice
How a dad earns $2,000/month from a parenting advice blog. Middle Class Dad targets relationship posts and DIY tips. Side Hustle School Ep. 718.
- Snack-Sized Business News for Millennials
MarketSnacks delivers daily business news for millennials since 2012. Banking duo's distinctive voice. Side Hustle School Ep. 716.
- Mental Health Counselor By Day, Headband Artist by Night
Mental health counselor sells custom headbands earning $500/month. Handmade designs for every occasion. Side Hustle School Ep. 714.
- Music Lover Strikes Chord with Guitar Flipping Hustle
How a music lover flips guitars for $3,000/month from her collection. She restores vintage pieces and resells them. Side Hustle School Ep. 713.
- Wedding App Founder Exchanges Vows for Coding Book Biz
Self-taught developer sells beginner coding books via Kickstarter. Hand-delivers worldwide. Side Hustle School Ep. 712.
- Educator Makes Cards to Teach Kids About Emotions
Educator creates emotion-teaching card game, earns $10,000 in sales helping parents teach kids mindfulness. Side Hustle School Ep. 711.
- Movie Editor Turns 19th Century Art Into Full-Time Job
Movie editor David Malki ! turns 19th century art into Wondermark comics. Profitable webcomic with merchandise. Side Hustle School Ep. 710.
- Stay At Home Mom Delivers Fresh Side Income
Stay-at-home mom launches online farmers market delivering fresh produce to 200+ homes weekly in Tennessee. Side Hustle School Ep. 709.
- Savvy Stationery Site Offers Cards for Divorce & Diwali
Culturally relevant greeting cards for life's big moments—divorce, Diwali, and more. Side Hustle School Ep. 707.
- Friends Foster Korean Face Mask Frenzy
Korean face mask subscription box side hustle built by friends and colleagues. Sheet masks curated and delivered monthly. Side Hustle School Ep. 705.
- Shoe Designer Runs After $1 Million Challenge
How Justin Schneider earned $1M from Wolf & Shepherd dress shoes. Tested in Spain's running of the bulls. Side Hustle School Ep. 704.
- Spousal Birthday Gift Becomes $40,000 Card Game
How Casey turned a birthday gift into a $40,000 card game called Arkon. Side Hustle School Ep. 703.
- Veteran Turns Sweet Compulsion Into Obsessive Candy Hustle
Veteran candy shop owner channels OCD into curated candy business. Built low-complexity side hustle with organization skills. Side Hustle School Ep. 702.
- Dog Lover Fetches $250,000 in Canine Clothing
Dog clothing business earns $250,000 with matching pet-owner outfits. Minnesota designer's full-time success. Side Hustle School Ep. 700.
- Engineer Earns 7-Figures from “Crowd-Purchasing” Project
Engineer builds crowd-purchasing platform GroupGets for bulk electronics deals. Started with $5,000 investment. Side Hustle School Ep. 698.
- Magician Brothers Make Money Appear From Playing Cards
Twin brothers turn cardistry into a profitable playing card deck business. Side Hustle School Ep. 697.
- Proud Mainer Brings Whoopie Pies to the World
How Marcia Wiggins bakes thousands of Maine whoopie pies monthly from her home. Cape Whoopies. Side Hustle School Ep. 696.
- Business Students Make $125,000 Selling Headphone Attachments
Business students earn $125,000 selling headphone attachments called Earhoox. A $300 experiment sparked the business. Side Hustle School Ep. 695.
- Art School Model Starts Sexually Stimulating Side Hustle
How a biology student earns $600/month reviewing sex toys on her blog. Sexual wellness content that stands out. Side Hustle School Ep. 693.
- Dog Stocking Hustle Earns Husky Payoff
Dog Christmas stockings side hustle built on SEO and seasonal demand. Side Hustle School Ep. 692.
- National Pie Judge Spreads Gospel of Sugar, Butter, and Flour
How Catherine built CurvyMama's Pies into hundreds of customers through baking. National pie judge shares secrets. Side Hustle School Ep. 691.
- Songwriter Makes Extra Money Giving Podcasts a Beat
Nashville songwriter creates custom podcast music for creators. Service-based side hustle leveraging production skills. Side Hustle School Ep. 689.
- Game of Cones: Two Women Make Architecturally-Inspired Ice Cream
Architecturally-inspired ice cream business pivots from in-person sales to online model. Side Hustle School Ep. 688.
- Business Analyst Creates Budding Side Hustle
How a business analyst earns $1,200/month reselling cannabis products in Florida. Side Hustle School Ep. 686.
- Comic Book Curator Creates Custom Crate Subscription
Comic book subscription box curator delivers monthly superhero crates to new readers. Side Hustle School Ep. 685.
- Dutch Engineer Sells TableTop Games for Second Income
Dutch engineer sells Magic The Gathering and Warhammer games as side hustle to reduce work hours after health challenges. Side Hustle School Ep. 684.
- Aussie Couple Logs Six Figures Selling Wellness Diaries
How an Australian couple earns six figures selling self-care diaries. Burnout inspired their wellness journal business. Side Hustle School Ep. 683.
- Working Mother Sells Coats to Buckle in Babies
Winter coat safety problem solved: working mother creates car seat coats for babies. FedEx Small Business Grant winner. Side Hustle School Ep. 682.
- Farmer Makes “Tater Tats” for All Your Produce Tattoo Needs
How a Grand Rapids farmer sells temporary produce tattoos at farmers markets. Side Hustle School Ep. 681.
- Nature-Loving Neighbors Create Kids Subscription Box
Kids outdoor subscription box created by two neighboring couples. Getting children outside during winter months. Side Hustle School Ep. 678.
- Tennessean Meets Nepalese Sherpa on Lyft Ride, Sells Adventure Trips
Couple starts Nepal trekking company after meeting Sherpa on Lyft ride in Nashville. Full-service Everest Base Camp treks. Side Hustle School Ep. 677.
- Boston Designers Open Authentic Arts & Crafts Shop for Visitors
How two Boston designers earn $20,000/month with an arts & crafts shop showcasing local artists. Pop-up to retail success. Side Hustle School Ep. 676.
- Zombie Apocalypse Prevention Podcast Earns $200,000/Year
How Jack Spirko earns $200,000/year hosting a survival podcast with 200,000 daily listeners. Built on brutal honesty. Side Hustle School Ep. 674.
- Hobbyist Photographer Finds $800/Month Hiding in Local Newspaper
Real estate photography side hustle: how a university employee earns $800/month photographing homes for local agents. Side Hustle School Ep. 672.
- Financial Blog Sprouts into $35,000/Month Money Tree
Financial blog earning $35,000/month helping millennials manage money. Two finance experts compete with top Google rankings. Side Hustle School Ep. 670.
- Maniac Pumpkin Carving! This Spooky Side Hustle Won’t Scare You Away
Custom pumpkin carving side hustle: two friends turn Halloween art into seasonal profits with guerrilla marketing. Side Hustle School Ep. 669.
- Game on! Seahawks Fan Kicks Off Six-Figure Sports App
Sports app developer earns six figures with 30 minutes of weekly work. Solves problem for military, visually impaired fans. Side Hustle School Ep. 667.
- Chemical Analyst Strikes a Side Hustle Match(Stick)
How a chemical analyst earns $2,000/month selling custom matchstick strikers on Etsy and Amazon. Side Hustle School Ep. 665.
- Ballroom Dance Enthusiast Triples Side Income with “How-To” Guide
How Katie Flashner earns side income writing ballroom dance guides. World Champion despite her visible tattoo. Side Hustle School Ep. 664.
- Job Recruiter Helps LinkedIn Connections with Resumes
How a job recruiter earns six figures helping LinkedIn connections polish their resumes at $200 each. Side Hustle School Ep. 663.
- Physical Therapist Sells 57,000 “Neck Hammocks”
Physical therapist invents neck hammock to relieve cervical pain, patents device, sells 57,000 units. Battles counterfeiters. Side Hustle School Ep. 661.
- Beard Oil Behemoth Expands to 35 Countries
How one man turned $46 into six-figure monthly sales with beard oil, expanding to 35 countries. Side Hustle School Ep. 660.
- IT Manager Stitches Seamless Sewing Side Hustle
Sewing side hustle helps busy IT manager reconnect with creativity while building an arts & crafts business. Side Hustle School Ep. 656.
- Tinder Matched Couple Swipes Right to Sell Cupcakes
Tinder couple creates hand-sculpted cupcakes as edible art. Design-savvy bakers charge $20 each for viral-worthy treats. Side Hustle School Ep. 655.
- Nestle Employee Doubles Salary By Playing Video Games at Night
Video game streamer earns six figures on Facebook Gaming while working full-time at Nestle. Humor and connection drive growth. Side Hustle School Ep. 654.
- Delaware Woman Solves Embarrassing Problem
Anti-chafe balm for summer sweat relief. Delaware woman turns personal problem into profitable product with repeat customers. Side Hustle School Ep. 651.
- Soda-licious! Nike Manager Creates Fruit-Infused Balsamic Beverages
Nike manager creates fruit-infused balsamic sodas using shrub drinking vinegars sold at farmer's markets. Side Hustle School Ep. 650.
- Designer Makes $1M Giving It The Old College Try
Designer earns $1M in sales with college-themed pennants and t-shirts celebrating hometown pride. $5K monthly profit. Side Hustle School Ep. 649.
- UK Sales Manager Calls Shots With Photographic Film Shop
UK sales manager launches analog film shop with $2,500 in sales, serving niche photography community with 180+ film types. Side Hustle School Ep. 647.
- “Productivity Nannies” Dig Concentration Caves for Modern Workers
Productivity Nannies offers distraction-free work zones for professionals. Three friends built a focus service. Side Hustle School Ep. 644.
- Firefighter Uses Chainsaw for Jumbo-Sized Woodworking
Alberta firefighter carves life-sized wooden bears with a chainsaw and sells them to universities and restaurants. Side Hustle School Ep. 641.
- New Yorker Covers Up With Comfy Underwear Line
Custom comfortable underwear line built by New York project manager. Jonesy offers inclusive sizing for all body types. Side Hustle School Ep. 640.
- Food Lover Sells Granola to Hungry Google Employees
Homemade granola recipe sells to Google employees and major tech companies. From farmers markets to corporate kitchens. Side Hustle School Ep. 639.
- Jiu-Jitsu Instructor Pins Down Mobile Workout Tool
Jiu-jitsu instructor earns $8,000/month selling mobile workout tool on Kickstarter. Side Hustle School Ep. 637.
- Canadian Mom Rolls Out Supportive Side Hustle
Canadian mom rents mobility devices as profitable side hustle. Crutch alternative led to thriving resale business. Side Hustle School Ep. 636.
- Trader Joe’s Sign Artist Earns $43,200 Selling Tea-Stained Prints
How a Trader Joe's employee earns $3,600/month selling tea-stained prints online. Free art + creativity = student loan payoff. Side Hustle School Ep. 635.
- Physician Designs Plush Toys to Teach Anatomy
Physician creates plush organ toys to teach kids anatomy and comfort hospital patients. Educational gifts with a playful twist. Side Hustle School Ep. 634.
- Sound Engineer Makes $80,000/Year Handing Out Free Maps
Sound engineer earns $80,000/year selling advertiser-funded hotel maps. Free guides drive local business traffic. Side Hustle School Ep. 632.
- Colorado Nutritionist Reworks Role to Get Paid Twice
Colorado nutritionist builds dual income streams with meal planning and corporate wellness services. Side Hustle School Ep. 630.
- Tie One On for This Australian High School Teacher
How an Australian high school teacher earns $1,000/month selling handmade bow ties. He eventually sells the business itself. Side Hustle School Ep. 629.
- Salesman’s Spicy Side Hustle Serves Up Serious Sales
Hot sauce side hustle with a St. Louis twist. How a salesman turned Super Bowl party inspiration into Hot Charlie's hot sauce. Side Hustle School Ep. 626.
- Outsource Date Night With This Sexy Side Hustle
How two Florida friends earn $5,000/month planning romantic date nights. Candlelit rooms and stress-free evenings for couples. Side Hustle School Ep. 623.
- When the Rubber Hits the Road, This Mom of Three Earns $5,000/Month
How this mom of three earns $5,000/month with custom rubber ink stamps. A color change transformed her Texas business. Side Hustle School Ep. 622.
- Sign Language Videos Spell Out Profits for Special Ed Teacher
Sign language videos for special education students help a teacher tap into an underserved market. Side Hustle School Ep. 621.
- Sisters Create Bundle Of Joy With Customized Board Game
Two sisters earn $16,500 in four months creating customized board games in NYC. Personal gameplay memories fuel their product. Side Hustle School Ep. 620.
- Attorney Defends Women’s Right To Good Content
Attorney launches magazine for women tired of superficial media content. Features real stories from real women. Side Hustle School Ep. 616.
- Developer Gets Paid for Weekend Trips Abroad
Web developer turns travel blog into side hustle, partnering with 30+ tourism boards across Europe and Latin America. Side Hustle School Ep. 613.
- It’s All Smiles For Two Friends Brushing Away Bacteria
Two Australian friends earn $30,000 reselling silver-embedded toothbrushes to Australia. Side Hustle School Ep. 612.
- Insult This! Witty Event Organizer Prepares You to Respond to Rudeness
Witty comebacks for rude situations. Event organizer builds blog with responses to insults and rudeness. Side Hustle School Ep. 608.
- One Man’s Trashed Mash is Another Man’s Cash
Upcycled brewing grain turned into nutritious protein bars. How spent brewery waste became a sustainable snack business. Side Hustle School Ep. 606.
- Military-Themed Teddy Bears Help Kids Hibernate
Ad exec turns military teddy bears into $100K business for kids' sleep. Justin Baum's handmade bears inspire better bedtime. Side Hustle School Ep. 604.
- Crafting Maven Creates World’s Most Practical Workbook
Goal-setting workbook "Get to Work Book" generates over $1 million in sales. How a crafter built a practical planner product. Side Hustle School Ep. 602.
- Frenchman Says Bonjour to $35,000/Month Foodie Hustle
French artisanal food reseller brings Quebec specialty products to Canada. Foie gras, cheese, jam sourcing hustle. Side Hustle School Ep. 601.
- Canadian Colleagues Publish Children’s Books About Real Life
Children's books tackling hard life topics from two Canadian moms. Real stories for kids, from loss to identity. Side Hustle School Ep. 600.
- Avocado Queen Earns $45,000 Selling Spreadable Granola
Spreadable granola business built with Instagram following and food inspector hustle. Side Hustle School Ep. 599.
- Crafty Mompreneur Brings in $12,000 in Eight Weeks
Mom creates after-school craft classes earning $12,000 in eight weeks. Pinterest-inspired projects at local schools. Side Hustle School Ep. 598.
- Six-Figure Beekeeping Biz Buzzes for Minnesota Couple
Minnesota couple turns beekeeping into $150,000 annual revenue with Solar Honey Company. Hives meet solar arrays. Side Hustle School Ep. 597.
- Health Scare Pushes Marketer To Start Profitable Blog
How a marketer built a vegetarian blog earning $2,000/month after a health scare. Side Hustle School Ep. 595.
- Squeaky Clean Couple Raise the Bar with Online Soap Sales
Husband and wife earn $50,000/month with homemade soap side hustle. Black-owned business built through social media trends. Side Hustle School Ep. 594.
- University Director Turns Draining Problem Into Profitable Power-Up
University director creates custom power banks to solve his own charging problem. Side Hustle School Ep. 593.
- Former Teacher Becomes Children’s Magazine Publisher
Former teacher launches children's food magazine earning $5,000/month. Niche publishing beats newsstands. Side Hustle School Ep. 590.
- Ohio State Students Make Big Moves Storing Items
Two Ohio State students launch a rideshare-style storage service to help peers during moving season. Side Hustle School Ep. 588.
- Graphic Designer Paints a Picture Worth $8,000/Month
How Jade Orlando earns $8,000/month selling digital watercolor art on Etsy. Side Hustle School Ep. 587.
- Louisiana Oil Worker Creates Premium Duffel Bag
Premium duffel bags for oil workers. Louisiana entrepreneur turned offshore bag manufacturing into a word-of-mouth success. Side Hustle School Ep. 586.
- If At First You Don’t Succeed, Make DIY Journals
Personalized DIY journals with tea-themed designs built by two friends who originally planned a wedding platform. Side Hustle School Ep. 585.
- Mini Foam Roller Works Out the Kinks
Mini foam roller for pain relief and injury prevention designed by a San Diego project manager. Side Hustle School Ep. 584.
- Line Chef Makes Millions Cooking Up Apron Empire
Chef Ellen Bennett built Hedley & Bennett apron empire from $400/month office lease to multi-million dollar company. Side Hustle School Ep. 583.
- Oil & Gas Worker Becomes Sports Videographer for Polo Games
Oil & gas worker builds $6,000 profit sports videography business filming polo games. Collected upfront payment—the hard way. Side Hustle School Ep. 581.
- Pump It Up! Project Manager Elevates Female Fitness
How Australian project manager Lucy Dunne earns $10,000/month coaching women through fitness. Built a 16,000-follower tribe. Side Hustle School Ep. 580.
- Global Supply Chain Adventures: American Ships Brazilian Hair to Liberia
How Randy Robida earns $1M+ shipping American goods globally. Facebook ads to remote markets. Side Hustle School Ep. 578.
- Rhode Island Mom Has Side Hustle In The Bag
Rhode Island mom manufactures reusable shopping bag solution for grocery store chaos. Side Hustle School Ep. 576.
- Money Grows on Moringa Trees
How Jacquelyn built a moringa powder business marketing to health-conscious customers. Side Hustle School Ep. 574.
- Super Fan Scores Big in the Football Community
Sports fan turns Dallas Cowboys passion into foam finger brand and fan community events. Side Hustle School Ep. 573.
- On-the-Go Mouthwash Gets Mini-Makeover
Portable mouthwash business sells 3,500 bottles in under a year. Two Florida State grads created a mini-mouthwash empire. Side Hustle School Ep. 572.
- Living the Dream: Man Gets Paid to Play Video Games All Day
How a gamer built a 30,000-person Twitch community earning $3,000/month by welcoming viewers and giving shout-outs. Side Hustle School Ep. 571.