This MIT Grad Quit Wall Street to Grow a Side Hustle That Can Give You a Green Thumb: 'Plants Are the New Pets' People took new interest in houseplants during the pandemic — and this founder seized the opportunity to innovate.
By Amanda Breen Edited by Jessica Thomas
Key Takeaways
- Today, more than one-third of U.S. adults have side hustles, according to Bankrate.
- Learn how one entrepreneur solved an everyday problem and started a business.
It's the era of the side hustle, and if you've ever considered starting one to earn some extra cash outside of your 9-5, you're in good company. These days, more than one-third of U.S. adults have side hustles, and their supplemental gigs make an average of $891 a month, according to recent research from Bankrate. Of course, the most successful side hustlers see much higher earnings, especially when they start a business that brings in nearly as much as — or significantly more than — their full-time sources of income.
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