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IdeaMarketplace
This business specializes in acquiring existing vending routes from operators looking to sell, providing growth opportunities for new entrants into the vending industry.
Source: The Side Hustle Show, episode 662: 662: From Zero to $50k/mo in Vending Revenue in 16 months (Mar 20, 2025)
IdeaPhysical-Services
A business that provides comprehensive gutter cleaning and maintenance services for residential and commercial properties.
Source: The Side Hustle Show, The Sweaty Startup: How to Start a Local Service Business (Greatest Hits) (Jan 13, 2025)
IdeaPhysical-Services
A service dedicated to cleaning up pet waste in residential yards and public spaces.
Source: The Side Hustle Show, The Sweaty Startup: How to Start a Local Service Business (Greatest Hits) (Jan 13, 2025)
IdeaSubscription
A subscription service offering office hours where business owners can ask bookkeeping questions and receive guidance while managing their finances.
Source: The Side Hustle Show, $70 an Hour from Home? How to Start a Bookkeeping Side Hustle (Greatest Hits) (Oct 3, 2024)
IdeaAgency
A toolkit designed for service providers to help them easily upsell pressure washing services alongside their primary offerings.
Source: The Side Hustle Show, episode 630: 630: How this College Student’s Side Hustle Brings in $10k a Month (Sep 19, 2024)
IdeaEducation
This tool helps window cleaning businesses craft effective sales pitches and strategies based on successful techniques used by top performers in the industry.
Source: The Side Hustle Show, episode 630: 630: How this College Student’s Side Hustle Brings in $10k a Month (Sep 19, 2024)
IdeaPhysical-Services
Offering specialized dog waste management services for homeowners associations (HOAs) and commercial properties, including regular cleanup and maintenance of dog waste stations.
Source: The Side Hustle Show, episode 614: 614: Scaling a Local Service Business: Multi 6-Figures in Pet Waste Removal (Jun 20, 2024)
IdeaSubscription
A subscription-based service that offers regular pet waste removal from residential yards, ensuring a clean outdoor space for pet owners without the hassle of doing it themselves.
Source: The Side Hustle Show, episode 614: 614: Scaling a Local Service Business: Multi 6-Figures in Pet Waste Removal (Jun 20, 2024)
IdeaEducation
A training program that provides aspiring dog waste removal business owners with the knowledge and skills needed to run a successful operation, including best practices and marketing techniques.
Source: The Side Hustle Show, episode 614: 614: Scaling a Local Service Business: Multi 6-Figures in Pet Waste Removal (Jun 20, 2024)
IdeaPhysical-Services
A cleaning service that focuses on establishing long-term contracts with clients for regular cleaning schedules, ensuring stable income.
Source: The Side Hustle Show, Side Hustle Showdown: Freelance vs. Agency (Greatest Hits) (Jun 6, 2024)
IdeaAgency
This service provides virtual assistants specifically trained to handle administrative tasks and customer service for cleaning businesses.
Source: The Side Hustle Show, Side Hustle Showdown: Freelance vs. Agency (Greatest Hits) (Jun 6, 2024)
IdeaSaaS
Create a software tool that automates scheduling and routing for lawn care service providers to optimize their daily operations.
Source: The Side Hustle Show, episode 610: 610: How a Teenager Built and Sold a 6-Figure Lawn Care Business (May 23, 2024)
IdeaMarketplace
Create a platform that connects local lawn care service providers with homeowners needing yard maintenance.
Source: The Side Hustle Show, episode 610: 610: How a Teenager Built and Sold a 6-Figure Lawn Care Business (May 23, 2024)
IdeaAgency
This service provides detailed analytics and insights for billboard advertisers, enhancing their ability to measure ad performance and optimize future campaigns.
Source: The Side Hustle Show, episode 608: 608: How to Start a Billboard Business: $30k a Month Part-Time (May 16, 2024)
IdeaMarketplace
This business connects property owners with billboard advertisers, facilitating a passive income stream for both parties by leveraging unused land for advertising space.
Source: The Side Hustle Show, episode 608: 608: How to Start a Billboard Business: $30k a Month Part-Time (May 16, 2024)
IdeaAgency
This agency specializes in creating and managing billboard advertising campaigns for local businesses, ensuring their ads reach the right audience effectively.
Source: The Side Hustle Show, episode 608: 608: How to Start a Billboard Business: $30k a Month Part-Time (May 16, 2024)
IdeaE-commerce
This business involves placing self-service ice vending machines in high-traffic tourist locations, allowing customers to purchase ice 24/7 without leaving the vicinity.
Source: The Side Hustle Show, episode 579: 579: Ice Vending: $2500/Month in (almost) Passive Profits (Sep 14, 2023)
IdeaPhysical-Services
A local service that provides scheduled or on-demand pet waste removal for homeowners, ensuring clean yards without the hassle.
Source: The Side Hustle Show, episode 578: 578: Side Hustle Showdown: Sweaty Startups vs. Laptop Lifestyle (Aug 31, 2023)
IdeaPhysical-Services
A cleaning service that tailors its offerings to the specific preferences and schedules of busy professionals.
Source: The Side Hustle Show, How to Start a Business You Care About — With No Business Ideas and No Money (Greatest Hits) (Aug 3, 2023)
IdeaPhysical-Services
A mobile car detailing business that provides comprehensive cleaning and detailing services directly at the customer’s location.
Source: The Side Hustle Show, episode 572: 572: 15 Sizzlin’ Summer Side Hustles (Jul 13, 2023)
IdeaPhysical-Services
A mobile service that provides pressure washing for residential and commercial properties, helping clients maintain clean and appealing exteriors.
Source: The Side Hustle Show, episode 572: 572: 15 Sizzlin’ Summer Side Hustles (Jul 13, 2023)
Real businessE-commerce
A modern vending machine business operating in the Chicago area, providing snacks, drinks, and other products.
Stated in the episode summary (unverified): Generated over $50,000 a month within 16 months and surpassed $100,000 a month within two years.
Source: The Side Hustle Show, episode 715: 715: The 10 Best Side Hustles of the Year
Real businessE-commerce
A vending machine business that scaled to over $50,000 in monthly revenue within two years by strategically placing vending machines in high-traffic areas.
Stated in the episode summary (unverified): $50,000 a month in revenue within two years; locations doing $3,500 to $6,500 monthly.
Source: The Side Hustle Show, episode 703: 703: Vending Machine Q&A
Real businessPhysical-Services
Jacob Shidle, a high school student from Ontario, Canada, started a unique barbecue cleaning service in 2021. He goes door-to-door offering to clean customers' barbecues, a service many people don’t actively seek, making it a niche market with great potential.
Stated in the episode summary (unverified): Jacob earned $12,000 in his first year and $16,000 in his second year, which is impressive for a seasonal, part-time high school business.
Source: The Side Hustle Show, episode 587: 587: 10 Creative Side Hustles that Make Real Money - Part 6
Real businessPhysical-Services
A mobile car detailing service started by college students Josh and his brother, offering cleaning and detailing services for vehicles at customers' locations.
Stated in the episode summary (unverified): Initially started with pricing at $30 for a full detail, and they have since raised their prices to around $90 for interior details and $140 for full details, with aims to charge $40-$50 per hour.
Source: The Side Hustle Show, Zero to $6k a Month With a Mobile Detailing Business (Greatest Hits)
Real businessPhysical-Services
A business that started as a rank and rent model but evolved into a service providing pet waste removal.
Source: The Side Hustle Show, episode 767: 767: Listeners Share Their Scariest Entrepreneurial Moments
Real businessPhysical-Services
Cody Smith runs a pet waste removal service in Denver, leveraging local SEO to attract customers effectively.
Stated in the episode summary (unverified): Cody achieved multiple six-figure revenues through a combination of in-person services and strategic online marketing.
Source: The Side Hustle Show, episode 588: 591: The 10 Best Side Hustles of the Year
Real businessE-commerce
Distinctive Vending is a business that operates cotton candy vending machines at events and festivals, providing a fun and nostalgic treat to customers. This business model is particularly effective during seasonal events.
Stated in the episode summary (unverified): The owner reported earning between $6,000 to $15,000 per machine during peak months, with plans to scale up to multiple machines for greater revenue.
Source: The Side Hustle Show, episode 638: 638: 10 Scary-Good Side Hustles That Make Real Money
Real businessE-commerce
H & H Vending, founded by Anthony Kolow, specializes in placing vending machines in high-traffic locations, offering snacks, drinks, and even incidental items. Anthony's venture aims to create a passive income stream while teaching his children about entrepreneurship.
Stated in the episode summary (unverified): In just 16 months, H & H Vending has achieved over $65,000 in monthly revenue and is projected to hit $75,000 by the end of April 2025. Anthony operates 30 vending machine locations currently.
Source: The Side Hustle Show, episode 662: 662: From Zero to $50k/mo in Vending Revenue in 16 months
Real businessAgency
Heritage Business Services is a virtual bookkeeping service that helps small businesses manage their financial records and accounting needs. Founded by Kate Johnson, who initially had no formal bookkeeping experience, the service targets small business owners who need help with bookkeeping but don’t have the time or expertise to manage it themselves.
Stated in the episode summary (unverified): Kate's bookkeeping service is projected to generate between $80,000 to $90,000 in client services this year, with an additional income stream from her influencer activities that matches that amount, totaling over $150...
Source: The Side Hustle Show, $70 an Hour from Home? How to Start a Bookkeeping Side Hustle (Greatest Hits)
Real businessMedia
A podcast created by Brian Orr focused on training and education in the HVAC industry.
Source: The Side Hustle Show, episode 683: 683: How to Find Your Side Hustle Niche
Real businessPhysical-Services
A local service website set up as part of the rank and rent model to generate leads for carpet cleaning services in Irving, Texas.
Stated in the episode summary (unverified): The business model allows for charging contractors a flat rental fee for leads generated by the website, which can be several hundred dollars.
Source: The Side Hustle Show, Rank and Rent: $1000 a Month From Simple Local Websites
Real businessPhysical-Services
A laundromat business that John acquired and successfully improved through digital marketing.
Source: The Side Hustle Show, episode 672: 672: 4 Types of Passive Income to Stop Trading Time for Money
Real businessPhysical-Services
A mobile car detailing service that provides cleaning and detailing for vehicles at customers' locations.
Stated in the episode summary (unverified): Full detailing services can range from $200 to $350, allowing for a quick return on initial investment in equipment.
Source: The Side Hustle Show, episode 710: 710: 15 Things You Can Buy on Amazon to Make Money
Real businessPhysical-Services
A temporary business initiative where teenagers go around the neighborhood collecting junk for a fee, using flyers to attract customers.
Source: The Side Hustle Show, episode 727: 727: $250/hr by Productizing Your Expertise
Real businessE-commerce
A business that involves purchasing vending machines to generate profit from sales at various locations.
Stated in the episode summary (unverified): He finances vending machines with zero money down and has machines that can generate over $1,500 in revenue per month.
Source: The Side Hustle Show, episode 672: 672: 4 Types of Passive Income to Stop Trading Time for Money
Real businessMarketplace
Founded by Skyler Sullivan, Nebraska Elite Cleaning is a cleaning service that connects homeowners with local cleaning professionals. The business model allows homeowners to outsource their cleaning needs while providing flexible job opportunities to cleaners in the area.
Stated in the episode summary (unverified): Skyler grew his cleaning business to an impressive $60,000 per month within just two years of starting it as a side hustle, showcasing rapid revenue growth and a strong client base.
Source: The Side Hustle Show, episode 645: 645: The $60k/mo Remote Cleaning Side Hustle
Real businessMarketplace
Skylar Sullivan created Nebraska Elite Cleaning, a remote cleaning service that connects clients with qualified cleaners, generating $60,000 a month.
Stated in the episode summary (unverified): Skylar runs a profitable cleaning business, aiming for a 40-50% margin on residential jobs while managing a network of cleaners.
Source: The Side Hustle Show, episode 648: 648: The 10 Best Side Hustles of the Year
Real businessPhysical-Services
Spoon of a Pressure Washing, founded by Scott Anderson, is a mobile pressure washing service that started with a low-cost investment and has grown through effective online marketing and local demand.
Stated in the episode summary (unverified): Scott reported making $3,000 to $4,000 a month, starting with an initial investment of only $300 for equipment.
Source: The Side Hustle Show, episode 572: 572: 15 Sizzlin’ Summer Side Hustles
Real businessAgency
Think Maids, founded by Chris Schwab, is a cleaning agency that outsources the labor to contractors, allowing him to focus on marketing and management rather than cleaning. This model targets homeowners and businesses seeking reliable cleaning services while providing Schwab the flexibility to work remotely.
Stated in the episode summary (unverified): Chris's business has reached an impressive $60,000 a month in revenue without him ever doing any cleaning himself. He now spends only about 5-10 minutes a day on operations.
Source: The Side Hustle Show, Side Hustle Showdown: Freelance vs. Agency (Greatest Hits)