Episode 699: 699: Creative Side Hustles That Make Real Money - Part 8
9 business ideas · 8 case studies · Aired
Listen to EpisodeBusiness Ideas from this Episode
Mobile Sauna Rental
A mobile sauna rental service offers customers the unique experience of sauna sessions in various outdoor locations, promoting wellness through hot-cold cycling therapies. This service capitalizes on the growing trend of mobile wellness experiences.
Revenue is generated through hourly rental fees, typically ranging from $35 to $40 per session, with potential for membership or subscription models for frequent users.Remote Work Opportunities Newsletter
A curated newsletter focusing on remote job opportunities and tips for working remotely, leveraging platforms like Substack for easy publication. This taps into the growing demand for remote work resources.
The newsletter can generate income through subscription fees, ad revenue, and affiliate marketing based on job application referrals.YouTube Content Acquisition
This business involves acquiring established YouTube channels that generate residual income through evergreen content, allowing new owners to continue monetizing the existing content or expand it further.
The business model revolves around acquiring channels for a one-time purchase and generating ongoing revenue through ad monetization based on views.Faceless YouTube Channels
Creating YouTube channels that curate and compile existing content on specific topics, such as sports, to attract views and generate ad revenue without showing the creator's face.
Income is generated through ad revenue from YouTube based on video views, with potential for growth through sponsorships and merchandise.Amazon Kindle Publishing
Individuals can create and publish digital books on Amazon's Kindle platform, focusing on niche topics like outdoor adventures or hobbies. This allows authors to monetize their passion and reach a wide audience.
The revenue is generated through book sales on the Amazon marketplace, with the potential for multiple titles to increase income.Consecrate Box
Consecrate Box is a subscription box service curated for members of the clergy, providing thoughtful and relevant items that cater to their needs. The subscription model allows for regular revenue while offering a niche product.
The business operates on a subscription model, charging around $48 per month for curated items, potentially generating significant annual revenue.3D Printed Croc Charms
A teenage entrepreneur is successfully selling unique 3D printed charms for Crocs, featuring creative designs like wheels and engines. This business taps into the growing trend of personalized footwear accessories.
The business operates on a direct sales model, selling charms at competitive prices online, leveraging platforms like TikTok and Instagram for marketing.Drunk Website Audits
A unique website auditing service that evaluates website usability by having a 'drunk' user navigate the site, highlighting areas of confusion and improvement. This creative approach provides valuable insights for businesses.
The business charges a premium for the audits due to the unique and humorous approach, allowing for higher pricing than traditional services.Geometry Spot
Geometry Spot is a website designed to help kids learn geometry through gamified content, allowing them to play games while pretending to do homework. It has gained significant popularity among high school students, achieving millions of monthly page views and substantial ad revenue.
The primary revenue stream comes from ad revenue generated through high traffic on the website, leveraging organic search for user acquisition.Case Studies from this Episode
Latest Hoops
A YouTube channel focused on basketball content, featuring curated clips and commentary.
Estimated to earn up to $40,000 a year in ad revenue.
User Is Drunk
A service that audits websites to ensure they are user-friendly, with a humorous twist of evaluating usability while drunk.
Offers services at $1,000 for website audits.
Solfully
A business started by a teenage entrepreneur selling 3D printed croc charms.
On track to do $300,000 in revenue this year, selling charms priced at $9.99 for a single pack and $16 for a two-pack.
By Water Sauna
A mobile sauna rental service that offers users sauna sessions in picturesque locations.
Charges $35 to $40 for hour-long sessions, with initial funding raised through a Kickstarter campaign that garnered $25,000.
Amazon Kindle Publishing
A platform allowing independent publishers to publish and sell digital books on Amazon.
A specific example given was a set of 12 titles about outdoor activities making $4,000 a month in profit.
Consecrate Box
A subscription box service curating items for members of the clergy and ministry.
Around 500 subscribers paying approximately $48 per month, possibly generating about $200,000 a year in top-line revenue.
Nude Socks
An e-commerce business selling skin-toned colored socks, created to address a personal pain point.
On track to hit seven figures in revenue next year.
Geometry Spot
A website that combines geometry education with a gaming portal for kids, allowing them to play games while pretending to learn geometry.
$50,000 monthly clear on ad revenue, with a total of 110 million page views across its websites.
Every idea from The Side Hustle Show
This is one episode of The Side Hustle Show. We've extracted ideas from every episode we could get our hands on.
See the full The Side Hustle Show archive →