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Friends’ Side Hustle Saw ‘Explosive Growth’ and Hit 8 Figures Fast: ‘Have to Pinch Ourselves’

Jen Menchaca, 56, and Lisa Hickey, 44, turned a "simple" idea into a successful business.

By Amanda Breen

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I Turned a Side Hustle Into $20,000 a Month — Working Part-Time Without a College Degree

Kelly Rocklein was earning six figures on top of her $160,000 corporate salary in 2022.

By Amanda Breen

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College Friends Started a Side Hustle With $50. It’s ‘So Fulfilling’ — and On Track for $500,000.

Presley Campbell and Alden Kramer followed their passion into business.

By Amanda Breen

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Couple’s Side Hustle Surpassed $1,000 a Day Fast — With ChatGPT’s Help

Michelle and Brian Platt's product is "absolutely nothing like grandma used to make."

By Amanda Breen

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How I Used Side Hustles to Pay Off $40,000 Debt in 1 Year

Marissa Cazem Potts wanted to take control of her financial future.

By Amanda Breen

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His Salty Side Hustle Saw Revenue ‘From Day 1’ and Hit $10 Million Last Year

Seth Goldstein, 29, and his friend Steven Rofrano got their business idea after a snack break in Miami.

By Amanda Breen

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This Mom’s Garage Side Hustle for Kids Became a Business With $1 Billion Revenue

Sandra Oh Lin worked at eBay before she gave entrepreneurship a shot.

By Amanda Breen

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This Mom’s Creative Side Hustle Started As a Hobby With Less Than $100 — Then Grew Into a Business Averaging $570,000 a Month: ‘It’s Crazy’

After Krista LeRay shared her passion project on Instagram, she realized there was enough demand to start a business.

By Amanda Breen

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After College, She Spent $800 to Start a Side Hustle That Became a ‘Monster’ Business Making $35 Million a Year: ‘I Set Intense Sales Targets’

Demi Marchese wanted to build a "bold, global, connected" business.

By Amanda Breen

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He Spent $36 to Start a Side Hustle. Now the Business Earns 6 Figures a Year — With Just 1-2 Hours of Work a Day: ‘Freedom.’

Dennis Tinerino, 39, was working in online sales when he discovered an intriguing earning opportunity.

By Amanda Breen

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These 31-Year-Old Best Friends Started a Side Hustle to Solve a Workout Struggle — And It’s On Track to Hit $10 Million Annual Revenue This Year

Millie Blumka and Taylor Borenstein encountered a frustrating fitness issue during the pandemic and wondered if other people felt the same.

By Amanda Breen

Building a Business

I Interviewed 5 Entrepreneurs Generating Up to $20 Million in Revenue a Year — And They All Have the Same Regret About Starting Their Business

Entrepreneurship often comes with a steep learning curve.

By Amanda Breen

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This Couple’s ‘Scrappy’ Side Hustle Sold Out in 1 Weekend — It Hit $1 Million in 3 Years and Now Makes Millions Annually: ‘Lean But Powerful’

Michelle Jimenez-Meggiato and Andrea Meggiato turned a beloved family recipe into a business.

By Amanda Breen

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These Friends Started a Side Hustle in Their Kitchens. Sales Spiked to $130,000 in 3 Days — Then 7 Figures: ‘Revenue Has Grown Consistently.’

Scott Hattis and Kenneth Luna found inspiration for their business in their own homes — confident the offering would resonate with millions.

By Amanda Breen

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At 24, She Immigrated to the U.S. and Worked at Walmart. Then She Turned Savings Into a ‘Magic’ Side Hustle Surpassing $1 Million This Year.

Mehek Khera was burnt out and grappling with health issues when inspiration struck.

By Amanda Breen

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This 26-Year-Old’s Side Hustle Turned Full-Time Business Led to $100,000 in 2.5 Months and Is On Track for $2.5 Million in 2025

Ross Friedman's successful venture started with a "Teen Night" in Boston, Massachusetts.

By Amanda Breen

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His Teenage Side Hustle Made $200 on a Good Night — Now the Business Earns $20 Million a Year: ‘Like Having X-Ray Vision’

Charles Eide got his start in the wedding industry before following his entrepreneurial drive into a lucrative business.

By Amanda Breen

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‘Thousands of Dollars in Minutes’: The Side Hustle She Started in High School Should Sell Over 30,000 Products This Year — and Hit 7 Figures in 2026

Leila Quraishi, 27, bought the domain name for her business as soon as she turned 18 — and has been growing it ever since.

By Amanda Breen

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I Took My Side Hustle Full-Time and Made $222,000 Last Year. Here’s How — and Why Sometimes I Work Just 10 Hours a Week.

Carter Osborne launched his side business in 2017 to help with his tuition payments for graduate school.

By Amanda Breen

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This 29-Year-Old’s Side Hustle Brought People ‘to the Dark Green Side.’ It Made $10,000 Within 2 Days and Sees 6 Figures a Month.

Nikki Seaman began work on her business when the pandemic led to grocery store shutdowns.

By Amanda Breen

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They Started a Side Hustle Producing an ‘Obvious’ Food Item. It Hit $300,000 Monthly Revenue Fast — On Track for Over $20 Million in 2025.

When Jason Rosenbaum and Hailey Swartz couldn't find the product they wanted to see on grocery store shelves, they took matters into their own hands.

By Amanda Breen