Episode 766: 766: We Found Reddit’s Weirdest Side Hustles
10 business ideas · 10 case studies · Aired
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Emotional Presence Services
A service where individuals are hired to express emotions at weddings or funerals, helping to create the desired emotional atmosphere for the event.
Charge a fee per event or hourly rate for services rendered.Car Wrap Advertising
Turning personal vehicles into mobile billboards by wrapping them with advertisements, generating passive income for vehicle owners.
Monthly payments from advertisers based on mileage or visibility metrics.Pizza Parliament
A content creation business focused on reviewing pizzas, teaching pizza-making, and sharing humorous content related to pizza culture.
Monetization through sponsorships, affiliate marketing, and possibly selling branded merchandise or pizza-related products.Cat Lovers Walking Tours
A niche walking tour service that caters specifically to cat lovers, showcasing local feline spots and telling stories about the cats in the area.
Charge a fee per participant for the tour, with potential for group discounts or partnerships with local businesses.Bureaucracy Helper for Immigrants
A business that assists immigrants in navigating the complex UK bureaucracy by filling out essential applications like student finance, housing benefits, and council tax forms.
Service-based model charging a fee per application or a subscription for ongoing assistance.Roly-Poly Breeding Business
A unique side hustle where individuals breed roly-poly bugs and sell them to niche markets such as reptile owners or as cleaning crews for terrariums.
One-time purchase, with the potential for subscription services for consistent supply.Branch Reseller for Pet Habitats
A side hustle that involves collecting fallen tree branches and selling them to aquarium and terrarium owners for use in pet habitats.
Direct sales model, selling branches at a price range of $12 to $35 each.Biological Sample Seller
A business model that involves selling biological samples, such as nasal mucus, to research companies in need of such specimens for clinical studies.
Payment per sample provided, creating a recurring income stream based on the availability of samples.Soda Tab Crafts Supply
A side hustle that involves collecting soda can tabs and selling them to cosplayers for use in creating chain mail costumes.
Freemium model where tabs are collected for free or at a low cost and sold at a markup.Queue Waiting Services
A service where individuals are hired to wait in line for popular products, events, or releases, catering to those who have more money than time.
Charge clients a flat fee per hour or per event, potentially increasing rates for high-demand items.Case Studies from this Episode
Rebel School
An educational platform offering free courses on business and finance.
Not mentioned in the transcript
Cats About Town Tours
A walking tour service in New York City specifically tailored for cat lovers, showcasing local cats and their stories.
Not mentioned in the transcript, but has many five-star ratings indicating customer satisfaction.
Gusto
An online payroll and benefits software designed for small businesses.
Not mentioned in the transcript
Shopify
An e-commerce platform that allows individuals and businesses to create their own online stores.
Not mentioned in the transcript
Mobile Billboard Advertising
Individuals wrap their cars in advertising and get paid for displaying ads while driving.
Average earnings of around $260 a month based on mileage.
1-800-GOT-JUNK
A junk removal service that helps people clear out unwanted items from their homes or businesses.
Not mentioned in the transcript
Roly-Poly Breeding
A side hustle where an individual breeds roly-poly bugs, selling them to reptile owners and as cleanup crews for enclosures.
Makes around $800 a month, charging between $15 to $100 per can depending on the rarity of the roly-polies.
Line Sitting Service
A service where individuals are paid to wait in line for products or events on behalf of others.
Charges around $30 an hour to wait in line.
Rare Patient Voice
A service that conducts medical research involving patient and caregiver feedback.
Not mentioned in the transcript
Facebook Marketplace Delivery Service
A service that helps individuals deliver purchased items from Facebook Marketplace, especially larger or heavier items.
Charges $10 for nearby pickups and $15 to $25 for farther distances.
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