Reselling & Flipping Side Hustles
92 episodes follow people who bought low and sold high — from thrift-store flippers to retail arbitrage entrepreneurs to the story of the $300,000 coffee grinder. Reselling is one of the most beginner-friendly side hustles: no special skills, low startup cost, and a clear feedback loop between effort and income.
- Q&A: "Any tips for buying stuff at flea markets to resell?"
How to buy items at flea markets and resell them for profit. Tips for finding inventory and avoiding unsellable stock. Side Hustle School Ep. 3371.
- Q&A: "How can I get paid to help resellers?"
Selling products to resellers instead of competing as one yourself. Learn the "gold rush shovel" strategy. Side Hustle School Ep. 3357.
- The Clothes Dryer That Changed a Family Forever
How a government employee earned six figures reselling clothes dryers after losing his job. Side Hustle School Ep. 3312.
- The Rise and Fall of BirdSupplies.com
How a bird lover built BirdSupplies.com to earn $250,000/year reselling parrot supplies online. Side Hustle School Ep. 3280.
- TBT: The Garage Gym Hustle That Went Digital
Garage gym equipment flipping turned into a newsletter business serving thousands of fitness subscribers. Side Hustle School Ep. 3232.
- The Coffee Grinder That Made $300,000
Petroleum engineer sells $300,000 worth of coffee grinders on Amazon. How he found and scaled the perfect resale product. Side Hustle School Ep. 3231.
- First $1,000: Vintage Sewing Machine Rehab Workshops
Vintage sewing machine rehab workshops: buy $20 thrift machines, teach students to restore them, keep the working Singer. Side Hustle School Ep. 3208.
- Q&A: “Can MacBook arbitrage work as a side hustle?”
Can you profit from buying MacBooks cheap in one country and reselling them elsewhere? The reality of tech arbitrage. Side Hustle School Ep. 3163.
- Q&A: “Can you profit by reselling loyalty points or rewards?”
Can you profit by reselling loyalty points or rewards? Learn the reality behind this loyalty program side hustle. Side Hustle School Ep. 3156.
- TBT: How I Sold Curated Pop Culture Packs from Thrifted Merch
Thrifted pop culture bundles turned $10 Goodwill hauls into $60+ nostalgia packs. One hustler scaled to $185,000 in revenue. Side Hustle School Ep. 3134.
- First $1,000: From Power Rangers to Profits in Two Weeks
Vintage toy collector flips Power Rangers and collectibles on eBay for steady resale income. Estate sales strategy. Side Hustle School Ep. 3117.
- TBT: Fixing Guitar Pedals Becomes High-Margin Hustle
Guitar pedal repair and reselling: YouTube tutorials turned into a thriving vintage gear business. Side Hustle School Ep. 3106.
- Q&A: “I want to sell ‘weird grocery items’…”
Can you resell discontinued snacks and rare grocery items for profit? Learn the logistics and legal considerations. Side Hustle School Ep. 3101.
- Accountant Earns $233,751 Reselling Items He Buys at Walmart
Accountant earns $233,751 reselling Walmart and Home Depot bulk items online. Side Hustle School Ep. 3014.
- First $1,000: Stay-at-Home Dad’s Virtual Garage Sale Venture
Stay-at-home dad turned neighbors' unwanted items into online sales income. Virtual garage sale side hustle hits $1,000. Side Hustle School Ep. 3012.
- The $300,000 Bouncy Castle Drop-Shipping Hustle—With No Inventory!
How a Texas man earns $300,000 drop-shipping adult bouncy castles with zero inventory. Cedar Park side hustle. Side Hustle School Ep. 2944.
- First $1,000: The High-Profit Second Life of Thrifted Goods
Repair and resale business: thrifted goods given new life with unique stories. A repair enthusiast hits $1,000. Side Hustle School Ep. 2935.
- TBT: From House Flipper to Rental Property Guru
Real estate investor who flips houses now helps families buy rental properties in distressed cities. Where is she now? Side Hustle School Ep. 2889.
- Q&A: “How to start a reselling business with limited storage?”
How to start a reselling business with limited apartment storage. Learn strategies to avoid inventory constraints. Side Hustle School Ep. 2842.
- Q&A: “Can you start a reselling business without using eBay?”
Reselling without eBay: Pros and cons of Facebook Marketplace, Mercari, and OfferUp alternatives. Side Hustle School Ep. 2822.
- Q&A: “What’s the difference between dropshipping and FBA?”
Dropshipping vs. Fulfilled by Amazon (FBA): which e-commerce model works best for beginners? Side Hustle School Ep. 2794.
- Q&A: “Can you make money reselling airline amenity kits?”
Can you actually make money reselling airline amenity kits? We answer Kristian's question about this niche resale idea. Side Hustle School Ep. 2786.
- TBT: A Clothing Reseller’s Transition from Poshmark to Depop
Clothing reseller shifts from Poshmark to Depop, now generating majority of sales on Gen-Z platform. Side Hustle School Ep. 2784.
- Q&A: “Can you buy and resell digital products??”
Can you buy and resell digital products? Learn strategies for flipping websites, domains, and digital assets for profit. Side Hustle School Ep. 2748.
- Failure Friday: A Lego Reseller’s Lesson in Integrity
Lego reseller learns hard lesson when a deal that seemed too good to be true turned out to be. Failure Friday. Side Hustle School Ep. 2743.
- TBT: Teacher Earns Extra Credit from Returned Items
Teacher resells returned Amazon items for profit through bulk auctions and inventory management. Side Hustle School Ep. 2735.
- Q&A: “How can I hire my first assistant?”
Hiring your first assistant for a reselling business: finding candidates, onboarding, and legal setup for side hustles. Side Hustle School Ep. 2716.
- TBT: Dropping Into Ergonomic Ecommerce Success
Ergonomic office products dropshipping business evolution. Hear from the entrepreneur behind this thriving ecommerce venture. Side Hustle School Ep. 2707.
- First $1,000: Temu Wholesaler Sells 800 Toothbrushes
Bulk Temu reseller sells 800 toothbrushes to local businesses for first $1,000. Purchases wholesale, resells in bulk. Side Hustle School Ep. 2676.
- Q&A: “How can I scale my Goodwill reselling biz?”
How to scale Goodwill reselling from hobby to sustainable side hustle. Sourcing, selling, and logistics strategies for growth. Side Hustle School Ep. 2661.
- Q&A: “The risks of reselling concert tickets…”
Concert ticket reselling risks: how to avoid getting stuck with unsold inventory at scale. Side Hustle School Ep. 2583.
- Q&A: “I’m ready to buy and sell cars for profit…”
How to buy and sell cars for profit as a side hustle. Learn the smartest strategy for automotive flipping. Side Hustle School Ep. 2545.
- TBT: The Midwest Car Parts Mogul
Car parts reseller in Missouri built six-figure side hustle from home. Now earning $5,000/month and scaling fast. Side Hustle School Ep. 2511.
- Q&A: “Should I quit my dropship hustle?”
When should you quit your dropshipping business? Learn the red flags that tell you it's time to pivot or quit. Side Hustle School Ep. 2467.
- Q&A: “Can I resell only Apple products?”
Can you build a side hustle reselling only Apple products? Weighing the pros and cons of niche specialization. Side Hustle School Ep. 2425.
- Q&A: “I’m ready to buy and sell sneakers!”
Sneaker reselling for an MBA student: should he buy and flip kicks? Side Hustle School Ep. 2411.
- TBT: Game Consoles, VCRs, and Typewriters for Sale
Retro electronics reseller specializes in vintage game consoles, VCRs, and typewriters. Where are they now? Side Hustle School Ep. 2392.
- Failure Friday: Flip Phone Reselling Fails to Cell Phones
Flip phone reselling in San Diego backfired when a hustler couldn't sell a single device. What went wrong and why. Side Hustle School Ep. 2295.
- TBT: “Car Parts Guy” Becomes Professional Reseller
Chicago car parts reseller earns $40,000/year by sourcing online instead of junkyards. Where is he now? Side Hustle School Ep. 2259.
- Q&A: “How can you buy and resell electric vehicles?”
How to buy and resell electric vehicles: demand is high, waitlists are long, but complications arise. Side Hustle School Ep. 2201.
- Failure Friday: “My maple syrup was stolen by a Canadian cartel…”
Maple syrup reseller loses inventory to Canadian cartel—a sticky failure with surprising lessons. Side Hustle School Ep. 2162.
- First $1,000: “I earn a thousand dollars each week selling MacBooks…”
College student earns $1,000+ weekly reselling MacBooks on campus. He breaks down how he made his first $1,000. Side Hustle School Ep. 2130.
- Q&A: “How can you resell video games if they’re digital?”
Reselling digital video games: why the industry blocks it and potential workarounds. Side Hustle School Ep. 2125.
- Q&A: “Can I buy and resell plane tickets like concert tickets?”
Can you resell plane tickets like concert tickets? Learn the legality and profitability of this idea. Side Hustle School Ep. 2101.
- Bam! Pow! Crash! The Comic Book Reselling Hustle
Comic book reseller earns extra income flipping collectibles online. From Marvel cards at age 6 to profitable side hustle. Side Hustle School Ep. 2005.
- First $1,000: “I wasn’t sure what to do, so I started selling sports cards…”
How Brad de Comarmond earned his first $1,000 reselling sports cards in Los Angeles. Side Hustle School Ep. 1976.
- First $1,000: “My roommate threw a wad of hundred-dollar bills on the table…”
College student turned coin reseller makes $1,000+ flipping precious metals at estate sales. Silver Picker's first $1,000. Side Hustle School Ep. 1941.
- Marine Resells Appliances for Extra $2,000/Month
Former Marine flips washers and dryers for $2,000/month in California using YouTube tutorials and strategic buying. Side Hustle School Ep. 1907.
- Failure Friday: “I started to realize how little I knew…”
Furniture reseller takes on an ambitious project and learns a hard lesson about knowing her limits. Side Hustle School Ep. 1875.
- Lifelong Toy Car Fan Becomes Mega Dealer
Vintage toy car dealer built a business from a chance funeral encounter. Dave Gilbert's lifelong passion turned profitable. Side Hustle School Ep. 1837.
- Q&A: Can you import contact lenses for resale?
Can you import and resell contact lenses from overseas? Legal requirements and market realities. Side Hustle School Ep. 1824.
- Q&A: What if your drop-shipper drops out?
What if your drop-shipper drops out? Protect your business from unresponsive vendors. Side Hustle School Ep. 1801.
- Q&A: Where can you find products to resell over and over?
Finding products to resell repeatedly instead of one-offs. Listener makes $2,000 and needs sustainable sourcing strategies. Side Hustle School Ep. 1796.
- Q&A: Which business models are evergreen?
Which business models are evergreen? Chris breaks down tried-and-true models that stay profitable regardless of trends. Side Hustle School Ep. 1766.
- Q&A: Buying “virtual loot bags” for resale
Virtual loot bags for a nonexistent game: how NFTs and digital items created a tradeable market. Side Hustle School Ep. 1757.
- Q&A: Reselling for others: should I charge a flat fee or percentage?
Reselling for others: should you charge a flat fee or percentage? Pricing strategies for consignment sales. Side Hustle School Ep. 1715.
- Q&A: Is there an easier way to start reselling?
Is reselling really the easiest way to start a side hustle, or is there a simpler path? Side Hustle School Ep. 1698.
- ESL Teacher Resells Furniture for Big Profits
ESL teacher flips furniture for $5,000/month income. Started by reselling barstools on Facebook Marketplace. Side Hustle School Ep. 1688.
- Summer Job Reselling Silver Brings in $10,000
How a college student earns $10,000 reselling silver and jewelry. A roommate's $2,000 weekend sparked his metals education. Side Hustle School Ep. 1660.
- Q&A: Should I keep selling headphones or expand to new categories?
Should you scale one product category or diversify? A headphone reseller earning $1,500/month weighs focus vs. expansion. Side Hustle School Ep. 1570.
- Q&A: How about a directory of garage and yard sales?
Garage and yard sale directory idea: Should you build it and how to monetize it? Side Hustle School Ep. 1530.
- TBT: P.E. Teacher Becomes Full-Time Sports Gear Reseller
P.E. teacher earns $8,000/month buying and reselling sports gear full-time. From classroom to eBay entrepreneur. Side Hustle School Ep. 1503.
- Floridian Finds Fair Value Flipping Furniture
Florida call center manager earns $3,000/month flipping thrifted furniture from garage sales. Side Hustle School Ep. 1473.
- CLASSROOM: Sourcing Products Using Alibaba
Six tips for sourcing products from Alibaba and AliExpress to buy and resell. Learn B2B vs B2C differences. Side Hustle School Ep. 1402.
- Texas Mom Profits from Poshmark Sales
How a Texas mom earns $1,000/month reselling thrifted clothes on Poshmark. She hunts Goodwill bins for designer steals. Side Hustle School Ep. 1373.
- Q&A: Can I compete with Gazelle by reselling iPhones?
Can you really compete reselling iPhones against Gazelle? What arbitrage opportunities exist in used phones. Side Hustle School Ep. 1372.
- Q&A: How can I get paid to help resellers?
How to earn $10,000/month helping resellers source products on OfferUp and NextDoor. Supply the shovels, not the gold. Side Hustle School Ep. 1297.
- Q&A: Can I resell items I get for free?
Can you resell items you get for free? Ethics of flipping trade show equipment for $2,000/month. Side Hustle School Ep. 1229.
- Q&A: Is reselling gift cards a viable idea?
Can you make money reselling unused gift cards? Chris examines the pros, cons, and hidden challenges. Side Hustle School Ep. 1217.
- Q&A: Any tips for buying stuff at flea markets to resell?
Flea market reselling tips to earn $10,000/month. Avoid dead inventory and maximize your time sourcing items. Side Hustle School Ep. 1182.
- Busy Mom Flips RVs for Fun and Profit
Mom flips RVs for $6,000 profit each while raising five kids. Side Hustle School Ep. 1130.
- WEEKLY RECAP: Retail Arbitrage with Fulfillment by Amazon
Weekly recap: retail arbitrage, political tea towels, sports gambling. Plus Charlotte McGhee update. Side Hustle School Ep. 960.
- Stylish Clothes Reseller Becomes Fashion Consultant
How Joshua Davis earns six figures reselling designer clothes and styling clients. Side Hustle School Ep. 786.
- PE Teacher Resells Concert Tickets, Earns $12,000/Month
How a PE teacher resells concert tickets to earn $12,000/month. Dan tracks each flip in a ledger to minimize risk. Side Hustle School Ep. 732.
- Car Enthusiast Races Towards Reselling Success
Car enthusiast imports specialty racing seats from the UK to resell to kit car builders. Side Hustle School Ep. 717.
- College Student Pays Off Loans by Flipping Classic Video Games
College student pays off $4,000 student loan by flipping classic video games. Low-complexity arbitrage opportunity. Side Hustle School Ep. 679.
- The Clothes Dryer That Changed a Family Forever
How LaJuan resells used dryers to earn six figures. Strategic pricing and detailed listings drive appliance sales. Side Hustle School Ep. 633.
- The Rise and Fall of BirdSupplies.com
How a bird lover earned $250,000/year reselling parrot supplies online. From stay-at-home mom to BirdSupplies.com founder. Side Hustle School Ep. 618.
- Aussie Cyclist Shifts Into Gear With Online Shop
How an Aussie account manager earns $1,200/month reselling premium bicycle gear online. Side Hustle School Ep. 609.
- Miniature Dollhouse Website Pays Full-Size Profits
Miniature dollhouse drop-shipping website built with SEO, no paid ads, working just one hour weekly. Side Hustle School Ep. 607.
- The Coffee Grinder That Made $300,000
Petroleum engineer sells $300,000 worth of coffee grinders on Amazon through customer-focused reselling. Side Hustle School Ep. 591.
- Online Bike Store Owner Gears Up for Hands-Off Profits
How John Murphy earns $50K/month selling e-bikes via dropshipping. Location-independent bike store. Side Hustle School Ep. 579.
- Six-Figure Sneakers: College Grad Earns $10,000/Month Reselling Shoes
How a college grad earns $10,000/month reselling sneakers on StockX and eBay. He quit his waiting job within a year. Side Hustle School Ep. 577.
- Accountant Earns $233,751 Reselling Items He Buys at Walmart
How an accountant earns $233,751 reselling Walmart items like Cheerios and dental floss online. Side Hustle School Ep. 367.
- Sneaker Fan Flips Shoes For $1,000 A Month
How a sneaker enthusiast flips rare kicks for $1,000 a month. Started at age 10 with a $125 pair sold for $325 on eBay. Side Hustle School Ep. 290.
- Bedridden Marketing Director Pops Tags at Thrift Shop
Vintage thrift reseller builds side hustle from attic finds. Jimmy Fallon order in first two months. Side Hustle School Ep. 234.
- Yoga Mat Reseller Changes Lives While Earning $4,000/Month
Yoga mat reseller empowers women worldwide while building an eco-friendly accessories business with social impact. Side Hustle School Ep. 196.
- Nomad Family Cooks Up $40,000 Profit With Houseware Import Business
How a nomad family earns $40,000 profit importing housewares via Amazon FBA. Water filters and ceramic pans fund world travel. Side Hustle School Ep. 170.
- WEEKLY RECAP: Karaoke, Tutoring, and Reselling
Weekly recap: karaoke, tutoring, reselling side hustles earning up to $5,000/month—plus listener Q&A. Side Hustle School Ep. 92.
- College Bartender Turns Online Shopping Into Accidental Side Hustle
How a college bartender makes $700 reselling clearance clothing to coworkers. Zero advertising, minimal effort, maximum profits. Side Hustle School Ep. 89.
- The Live Cricket Dropshipping Hustle
How a Pennsylvania man earns $2,000/month dropshipping live crickets to reptile owners. His niche: The Critter Depot. Side Hustle School Ep. 46.
- Government Analyst Builds Six-Figure Reselling Business
How a government analyst earns six figures reselling through Amazon FBA, buying low and selling high while traveling globally. Side Hustle School Ep. 19.