Product Side Hustles
- This Standing Desk Costs Just $37
Affordable standing desk built by London entrepreneurs for just $37. DIY solution to combat sedentary work habits. Side Hustle School Ep. 569.
- Resistance Is Futile! Brooklyn Fitness Fanatics Sell “No Days Off” Exercise Bands
Resistance bands in custom colors built by a Brooklyn real estate broker and fitness enthusiast. Side Hustle School Ep. 567.
- Accountant Generates $10,000/Month In Sweat Equity
Accountant creates residue-free deodorant earning $10,000/month. Armpit print mishap sparked the idea. Side Hustle School Ep. 566.
- Aussie Stretches Out with Online Store for Tall Women
Online clothing store for tall women featuring extended sizes and lengths. Side Hustle School Ep. 565.
- Avoiding Toilet Paper Leads To $10,000/Month Side Income
Bidet installation side hustle earning $10,000/month in Canada. Ahmad Iqbal transforms bathrooms while working full-time. Side Hustle School Ep. 562.
- Independent Musician Strikes Chord With Customized Love Ballads
Independent musician earns $325 per custom love ballad. How personalized songs keep her rent paid. Side Hustle School Ep. 559.
- 5-Year-Old’s Frustration Leads to Modern Day Piggy Bank
Modern piggy banks redesigned as functional "piggy boxes" for kids who actually earn money. Side Hustle School Ep. 558.
- More Monet, Fewer Problems: Attorney Turns Holiday Prints Into Cash
Texas attorney transforms watercolor paintings into a profitable holiday print side hustle. Incremental gains over speed. Side Hustle School Ep. 557.
- Underwear Side Hustle Turns Into $500,000/Month Business
Two women launch TomboyX, an inclusive underwear brand, from a Kickstarter into a $500k/month business. Side Hustle School Ep. 556.
- Pre-Made Meals Bring In $5,500/Month After Layoff
Pre-made meal business earns $5,500/month after founder's layoff. She uses crowdfunding to launch Mostly Made. Side Hustle School Ep. 555.
- Editor Creates Book Club For Bad People
Editor earns $1,000/month with subscription book club featuring themed cocktails and curated titles for 300+ members monthly. Side Hustle School Ep. 553.
- Doctor’s Diagnosis Becomes Food Diary Side Hustle
Personalized food diary for chronic illness tracking. UK creator designed specialized journal after IBS diagnosis. Side Hustle School Ep. 552.
- College Students Start Sock-Selling Social Enterprise
College students launch sock-selling social enterprise, expanding to 100+ educational institutions in two years. Side Hustle School Ep. 551.
- Bean-Lover Grinds Way To $4,000/Month Family Coffee Business
How a coffee roaster built a family business earning $4,000/month with specialty bean blends. A neighbor paid $20 for a pound. Side Hustle School Ep. 549.
- What’s In the Box? Low-Carb, Low-Sugar Snacks
How a CPA built a low-carb snack subscription box earning $5,000/month in under a year. Prelaunch strategy validated her idea. Side Hustle School Ep. 546.
- College Grad Shares “More than Mac & Cheese” Recipes for Students
College student earns $1,000/month with "More than Mac & Cheese" recipe blog for students. Side Hustle School Ep. 545.
- Marriage Inspires Theatre Captioning App & Service
Theatre captioning service for deaf and hard of hearing audiences, inspired by a musician's marriage. Side Hustle School Ep. 543.
- Graphic Designer Chalks Up Gripping Side Hustle
Graphic designer sells premium gym chalk to CrossFit athletes via Instagram. Side Hustle School Ep. 542.
- Moonlighting Makeup Artist Earns Extra $25,000/Year
How a makeup artist earns $2,100/month doing weekend bridal makeup while working in marketing. Side Hustle School Ep. 539.
- Movie Industry Friends Rewrite the Credits, Earn $20,000/Month
Movie credits software that earns $20,000/month. Two friends built Endcrawl to streamline film production workflows. Side Hustle School Ep. 536.
- IT Guy Earns Extra $50,000/Year Restoring Vintage Radios
IT professional restores vintage radios with Bluetooth upgrades, creating a resale business from flea market finds. Side Hustle School Ep. 535.
- Mindful Moms Make $70,000 on Family Affirmation Cards
How two moms earned $70,000 selling family affirmation cards on Kickstarter. Side Hustle School Ep. 534.
- Austinite Creates Radical Girl Clothing Line
Radical Girl clothing line for young women, built by a Nike merchandiser in Austin, Texas. Side Hustle School Ep. 532.
- Curated Gift Boxes for Breakups and Baby Bumps
Curated gift boxes for life's big moments—breakups, baby bumps, and more. Two sisters built a personalized gifting side hustle. Side Hustle School Ep. 531.
- “Stoner Culture” Emojis Roll Out $10,000/Month in Passive Income
Counterculture emojis tapping marijuana legalization trends generate $10,000/month passive income. Side Hustle School Ep. 530.
- Unemployed Polish Guy Launches Apple-Based Vodka Line
Polish marketer launches apple-based vodka line after job loss. Built scrappy startup with $10,000 budget. Side Hustle School Ep. 529.
- Social Media Strategist Bakes Pawfect Dog Treats
Social media strategist launches dog treat brand earning $3,000/month. Superfood recipes tested with 30 friends. Side Hustle School Ep. 527.
- Project Manager Helps Cubicle Workers See the World
Travel planning service for remote workers seeking international experiences beyond the cubicle. Side Hustle School Ep. 525.
- Environmentally Impassioned Citizen Designs Plastic-Free Bags
Plastic-free grocery bags designed by a Washington entrepreneur. Funded through Kickstarter to replace single-use plastics. Side Hustle School Ep. 524.
- Danish Pastry Partnership Bakes Up Series of Events
Danish pastry æbleskiver vendors collaborate on farmers market events, trade shows, and membership community. Side Hustle School Ep. 523.
- Man Earns $100,000 Serving Clients on $5 Website
Graphic designer earns $100,000 naming products on Fiverr with $5 gigs. Top-rated seller since 2014 has helped 5,828 clients. Side Hustle School Ep. 521.
- Civil Engineer Sells Everything but Kitchen Sink, Moves to Bali, Employs 100 People
Chrome extension for Amazon resellers. Civil engineer builds 100-person team in Bali with Jungle Scout. Side Hustle School Ep. 520.
- Speech Pathologist Sells Turkish Tea Towels By the Seashore
Speech pathologist sells Turkish tea towels online via Instagram. Building a lifestyle brand through visual branding. Side Hustle School Ep. 518.
- Teenage Fitness Fan Jumpstarts Athletic Apparel Brand
Athletic apparel brand launched by 18-year-old UK fitness enthusiast. Built website and designs solo in just over a year. Side Hustle School Ep. 517.
- Trip to Target Inspires Aromatic Hustle
Candle maker with attitude launches aromatic side hustle after Target inspiration. Branding is the key to standing out. Side Hustle School Ep. 516.
- Baker Starts Agency to Raise Dough for Dream Home
Baker launches branding agency to fund California dream home. Uses Instagram photography basics to grow client base. Side Hustle School Ep. 515.
- Sweet-Toothed Dentist Creates Sugar-Free Caramel Company
How a pediatric dentist earned $100,000 selling sugar-free caramels with her husband. Tom & Jenny's started at a local market. Side Hustle School Ep. 514.
- Man Buys Tesla, Rents It Out to Cover Monthly Payments
How an Ontario man earns $15,346 renting out his Tesla X on Turo. Falcon-wing doors make it stand out. Side Hustle School Ep. 513.
- Bring Your Own Cannabis to this “420-Friendly” Painting Class
Bring-your-own-cannabis painting studio in Orange County offering Bob Ross classes and a welcoming creative space. Side Hustle School Ep. 510.
- Natural Deodorant That Actually Works Brings In $5,500/Month
How a former VC built a natural deodorant brand earning $5,500/month with floral scents. Side Hustle School Ep. 509.
- Tales of a 15-Year-Old YouTube Makeup Artist
15-year-old YouTube makeup artist earns through sponsorships and affiliate marketing. Melbourne student turned creator. Side Hustle School Ep. 507.
- The $60,000 “Food Truck Empire” (No Cooking Required!)
How Brett Linderberg earns $60,000 annually from a food truck blog and podcast—without owning a truck. Side Hustle School Ep. 506.
- Weekly Recap: All You Need Is Luck and a Million Dollars
Weekly recap: getting started vs. sticking with it, consistency wins, and listener Q&A. Key takeaways for side hustlers. Side Hustle School Ep. 505.
- Strap-Saving Invention Helps Women Get Their Bounce Back
Female inventors create a metal gadget that saves bra straps without sewing—then use it to support women's health. Side Hustle School Ep. 504.
- Car Crash Leads To Pain Relief Side Hustle
Physical therapy service connecting busy people with licensed therapists. Born from founder's chronic pain after car crash. Side Hustle School Ep. 503.
- Part-Time Music Teacher Tunes Up Piano School to $100,000/Year
How a part-time music teacher built a $100,000/year piano school by subcontracting lessons. Side Hustle School Ep. 502.
- Hollywood Film Editor Optimizes Life Through Self-Care Side Hustle
Film editor launches work/life balance coaching for Hollywood professionals. Built automated systems to manage 20 hours weekly. Side Hustle School Ep. 501.
- English Teacher Turns Passion for Verbs Into Online Income
ESL teacher creates a game teaching phrasal verbs to English learners. Features 70 common verb combinations. Side Hustle School Ep. 499.
- Weekly Recap: SHS Listener Earns $10,000/Month
Weekly recap: listener earns $10,000/month with cleaning service, seasonality strategy, and choosing your side hustle focus. Side Hustle School Ep. 498.
- Paintball Enthusiast Builds Epic Field in New Zealand
Paintball field operator in New Zealand builds recreational business for kids. Features custom race car for promotion. Side Hustle School Ep. 497.
- Metal Detectorist Gets Paid for Finding Lost Jewelry
Data developer earns $100K+ recovering lost jewelry with metal detector. Searches beaches with his kids for lost items. Side Hustle School Ep. 495.
- Ex-Baseball Players Hit Home Run With Baseball Bat Subscriptions
How ex-baseball players earn $50,000/month with bat rental subscriptions. Bat Club USA serves thousands nationwide. Side Hustle School Ep. 493.
- Flipping 101: The College Textbook Edition
College student flips used textbooks for $70,000 in two years on eBay. Strategic offers and persistence drive profits. Side Hustle School Ep. 492.
- Nomadic Designer Profits from Writing About Life in a Bag
Nomadic designer earns from Pack Hacker travel gear site through affiliate reviews. Side Hustle School Ep. 490.
- Doctor Does Off-Hours Voiceover Work to Pay Med School Bills
Doctor earns $2,000/month doing voiceover work for major brands while paying med school debt. Trained his ear by studying ads. Side Hustle School Ep. 489.
- Dachshund-Loving Duo Designs Doxie Apparel
Dachshund apparel brand BeanGoods generates six-figure income for designer couple. Featured in Cesar Millan's magazine. Side Hustle School Ep. 488.
- Developer Earns $37,000 from Day Trading Tool
Software developer builds day trading tool earning $37,000. Helps traders beat the odds with efficient trading software. Side Hustle School Ep. 487.
- JP Morgan Employee Starts “Money Therapy” for Millennials
Ex-JP Morgan advisor earns $250/hour coaching millennials on personal finance through "Money Therapy." Side Hustle School Ep. 486.
- “Graphic Design for Dogs” Earns $84,000
Graphic designer earns $7,000/month designing for dog businesses through Facebook outreach and cold emails. Side Hustle School Ep. 485.
- Seismic Explorer Shakes Up Backpacking in Kenya
Former engineer builds three side hustles around Kenya backpacking: blogging, gear sourcing, and train ticket sales. Side Hustle School Ep. 483.
- Turn It Up to 11! Musical Mash-Ups Provide Passive Income for New York DJ
NYC DJ creates rock and roll mash-ups, sells packaged shows to international music markets. Audio mixing meets passive income. Side Hustle School Ep. 482.
- Aussie Man Eats Only Potatoes for 365 Days
Australian man loses 121 pounds eating only potatoes for 365 days and builds a $1,500/month coaching side hustle. Side Hustle School Ep. 481.
- Flight Attendant Gets Paid to Help Kids Learn About the World
Flight attendant creates international Tooth Fairy business teaching kids about world cultures. Side Hustle School Ep. 480.
- Gmail Tool Generates $1 Million a Year
Web developer's Gmail extension generates $1M/year recurring revenue. GMass helps businesses send mass emails at scale. Side Hustle School Ep. 478.
- Atlanta Chess Champ Finds Checkmate With Tutoring Side Hustle
How an Atlanta chess champion earns $1,000/month tutoring online. Won Georgia State Championship. Side Hustle School Ep. 476.
- Serial Business Builder Creates Digital Checklist Tool
Digital checklist tool helps side hustlers streamline business tasks. Serial entrepreneur tests ideas before building. Side Hustle School Ep. 475.
- Engineer Turns Home Energy Problem Into 15-Year, Million-Dollar Side Hustle
Engineer creates attic door product that generates $50,000 in first-year sales, growing into million-dollar side hustle. Side Hustle School Ep. 474.
- South Carolina Transplant Creates Watercolor Stationery Brand
How Renee Gutzwiller built a watercolor stationery brand in Charleston. From neighbor sales to profitable arts business. Side Hustle School Ep. 473.
- “Netflix of Restaurants” Side Hustle Earns $50,000/Year
How a nerd earns $50,000/year with a restaurant recommendation algorithm. No client interaction required. Side Hustle School Ep. 472.
- Faux Taxidermy Turns Heads on Home Decor
Faux taxidermy home decor business started by Pennsylvania couple with mounted unicorn heads. Side Hustle School Ep. 471.
- Singaporean Sells Handcrafted Cashmere Scarves With a Story
How a Singapore-based storyteller earns $40,000 annually selling handcrafted cashmere scarves from Nepal. Side Hustle School Ep. 469.
- Engineer Beats Wildest Eggspectations With Recipe Blog
Healthy recipe blog with 3 million monthly visitors built by a Minnesota software engineer. SEO and niche focus drove growth. Side Hustle School Ep. 468.
- Host a Birthday Party, Drink Wine, Make $2,000
Paint and sip events turn into $2,000/month side hustle for artist Chelsea Gittle. Low-risk, high-fun business model. Side Hustle School Ep. 467.
- Turkish Student Turns Teacher, Starts $14,000 Tutoring Gig
Turkish student builds $14,000 tutoring business by simplifying complex ideas. Teaching peers with humor and clarity. Side Hustle School Ep. 466.
- Exercise App Encourages Fitness While Helping Sick Kids
How a North Carolina developer built an exercise app that donates to charity when users skip workouts, earning $500/month. Side Hustle School Ep. 465.
- College Student Starts Historic Letter Subscription Service
Letter subscription service for history buffs with beautifully designed monthly mailings. Side Hustle School Ep. 464.
- EMT Moonlights as App Builder, Earns $15,000 a Month
How an EMT earns $15,000/month building iPhone apps for Buzzfeed and UMass. Phil Scarfi codes between ambulance shifts. Side Hustle School Ep. 461.
- Stay-at-Home-Mom Hires Army of College Students
Party planning service for busy professionals. Stay-at-home mom builds business by hiring college students. Side Hustle School Ep. 460.
- Aussie Woman Earns Up to $4,000/Month Painting Faces
How Ainslie earns up to $4,000/month painting faces in Australia. She found her first client within an hour. Side Hustle School Ep. 459.
- Pathetic Triathlete Creates $30,000 Facebook Group
Casual triathlete builds $30,000 Facebook group for fun athletes. Guerrilla marketing in running and cycling communities. Side Hustle School Ep. 458.
- Kiwi Coder Makes Extra $50,000/Year from Virtual Paintbrushes
Software developer in New Zealand creates digital lettering brushes for Procreate. Apple noticed her work. Side Hustle School Ep. 457.
- Vintage Clothing Shop Sells Retro Jeans for Modern Money
How Liz Zavoyskiy earns money reselling vintage retro jeans through Odessa Rae. Side Hustle School Ep. 454.
- Senior Center Director Creates Virtual Training Service
Virtual training service for senior centers teaches emergency preparedness through interactive scenarios. Side Hustle School Ep. 453.
- Acrobatic Mom Jumps Through Hoops to Become High-flying Entertainer
Mom's aerial acrobatics side hustle earns $30,000/year with 14 employees and a giant chandelier. Beyond Wings Circus. Side Hustle School Ep. 452.
- “Random Acts of Kindness” Project Earns Non-Random Cash Money
How a new dad's random acts of kindness kit earns $500/month while honoring his grandfather's legacy. Side Hustle School Ep. 451.
- In a World of Uncertainty, Build Your Own Security
After being laid off, a Denver man turns his hobby into $8,000/month—by connecting clients with freelancers. Side Hustle School Ep. 450.
- Santa Barbara Gift Shop Sells Soulful Succulents
Succulent gift shop in Santa Barbara turns affordable retail dream into reality. Medium complexity, medium profit potential. Side Hustle School Ep. 448.
- Canadian Mom Spells Out Success with Letter Board Loot
Canadian mom creates letter board business after struggling to find customizable options. Reselling with resourcefulness. Side Hustle School Ep. 446.
- Engineer Reprograms Herself, Finds Confidence to Start Over
Software engineer earns $1000/month teaching web development through an online coding course. Side Hustle School Ep. 445.
- Childhood Game Master Earns $1 Million from Nerdy Kickstarter Campaigns
Board game designer earns $1M from Kickstarter campaigns. Product-first strategy from Ohio creator. Side Hustle School Ep. 444.
- Online Dating Profile Service Turns Frogs Into Princes
How a Massachusetts woman built a six-figure dating profile service helping men stand out online. Stop being creepy. Side Hustle School Ep. 443.
- Romance Novel Expert Teaches Proofreading for $2,000/Month
How a romance novel expert earns $2,000/month teaching proofreading. She's proofread over 1,500 books. Side Hustle School Ep. 440.
- Electrical Engineer Sells $800 Swarovski Crystal Bikinis
How Amanda sells $800 handmade Swarovski crystal bikinis for $50,000/year. Custom competition wear. Side Hustle School Ep. 439.
- Pickleball Pro Pickles Profits from Persistent Practice
Pickleball tournament manager earns $40k/year organizing events for America's fastest-growing sport. Side Hustle School Ep. 438.
- Four Friends Create Conversations, Earn $400,000 in 8 Months
Four Dutch friends earn $400,000 in 8 months with a conversation card game. Built on Dutch "gezellig" culture. Side Hustle School Ep. 437.
- California Moms Get High and Get Well
How two California moms built Cordial Organics cannabis products earning $7,000/month. Their lip balm even healed bug bites. Side Hustle School Ep. 434.
- Southern Couple Rolls Out Sweet Profits With Family Side Hustle
How a Mississippi couple earns $15,000/year selling homemade cinnamon rolls. Friends kept asking for batches to freeze. Side Hustle School Ep. 433.
- Call Center Employee Uses Patreon to Fund LGBTQ Podcasts
How a call center employee earns $800/month funding LGBTQ podcasts on Patreon. Creating safe spaces for queer communities. Side Hustle School Ep. 432.
- Crafter’s Shop for Dreadlock Wearers Unlocks $3,500/Month
How a product manager built a dreadlock accessories shop earning $3,500/month with Loccessories™ tools. Side Hustle School Ep. 431.
- Choir Teacher Turns Music Workbooks Into Noteworthy Hustle
Choir teacher earns $600/year selling digital music workbooks and membership site to teachers. The Practice Room. Side Hustle School Ep. 430.