Episode 661: 661: How We Sold $100k Worth of Golf Gloves on the Side

5 business ideas · 1 case study · Aired March 13, 2025

Business Ideas from this Episode

Airbnb Co-Host Service for Remote Homeowners

This business connects homeowners who frequently travel with local co-hosts to manage their Airbnb properties, ensuring they earn income while away.

Marketplace model, charging co-hosts a fee for listing and managing properties.

Custom Golf Gloves for Businesses and Events

This service offers custom-designed golf gloves for businesses and events, allowing companies to create unique promotional products for clients and employees.

B2B sales model, charging businesses for bulk orders of custom gloves.

Unique Subscription Service for Golf Gloves

This subscription service delivers a new, uniquely designed golf glove to customers every quarter, tailored to their preferences.

Subscription model, charging customers a recurring fee for quarterly glove deliveries.

E-commerce Platform for Custom Golf Gear

An online platform that allows golfers to customize and order unique golfing gear, including gloves, bags, and apparel.

E-commerce model, earning revenue from direct sales and customization fees.

Golf Equipment Rental Service

This service allows golfers to rent high-quality golf equipment, including gloves, for a fraction of the purchase price.

Rental model, charging customers a fee for short-term use of golf equipment.

Case Studies from this Episode

Chip Golf Co., founded by Randall Pouffer and co-founder Tyler, is a direct-to-consumer e-commerce brand that specializes in high-quality golf gloves featuring unique designs. The company aims to inject personality into a traditionally bland product category, providing golfers with stylish yet functional gloves.

In its initial stages, Chip Golf Co. generated $100k in revenue from golf glove sales, with aspirations to double or triple revenue in future years. They have successfully sold thousands of gloves through various platforms, including their website, Amazon, and Etsy.

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