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The $72k “Secret” Side Hustle, $90k/mo Selling Baby Sleep Masks, $500k in Print on Demand Candles, and more

June 4, 2026

What do a baby sleep mask, a detail van, and a print-on-demand candle have in common?

They’re all quietly generating serious income for real people — and in this episode, we dig into the numbers behind six of the most interesting side hustle stories making the rounds right now.

Nick is joined by Cody Berman — co-host of The FI Show and author of Retire by 30: How to Build Wealth, Gain Freedom, and Live Life on Your Own Terms — for a roundtable breakdown of the latest Side Hustle Headlines. Each story comes with real numbers, honest reactions, and ideas for how the same model might work in your own life.

How to Start a Roadside Produce Stand: $1,000 a Weekend Flipping Peaches

June 1, 2026June 1, 2026

“Nothing puts a smile on a consumer’s face quicker than a good peach.”

This week’s guest is Shannon Houchin of RoadsideRepublic.com, and she’s passionate about peaches, fresh produce, and delivering an awesome customer experience.

Shannon actually reached out to me and said, Nick, you’ve got episodes on flipping books and mattresses, clearance products, domain names, flea market finds, and a ton of other stuff – but have I got a side hustle for you: I flip peaches.

How to Start an ATM Business: From Zero to $1,500 per Month

May 28, 2026

What if you could earn $1,500 a month in side income with just an hour of work a week — and do it with a business that practically runs itself?

That’s exactly what Will Butterton has built with five ATMs through his company Viking Vendors LLC.

Will is a full-time engineer, a dad of three, and a multi-side-hustler who got into ATMs when his wife was pregnant and he started looking for something low-risk. (He was also featured in Business Insider on the topic.)

He started the business with a childhood friend, each putting in some cash to buy their first two machines. The pitch was simple: worst case, they couldn’t find locations and sold the machines to someone else.

KashKick Review: A Legit Way to Get Paid to Play Games and Redeem Offers?

June 4, 2026May 27, 2026

Is KashKick legit?

“Get paid to have fun,” the ads claim. But does the platform deliver?

Here’s what we found: Yes, you can make money with KashKick, but not all their earning options are created equal.

This Part-Time Pastor Sold $2M on Whatnot Last Year

May 21, 2026

Live selling is having a moment and you don’t need to be an influencer or have any e-commerce experience to get in on it.

Clinton Benninghoff is a part-time pastor and full-time golf enthusiast who took over Golf HQ, a brick-and-mortar golf shop in Midland, Texas. He spent years building it into a community staple and developing relationships with the top golf brands. Then in October 2024, he joined Whatnot — and everything changed.

In just over a year, Clinton’s live-selling channel hit $2 million in sales. He was the first seller in the golf category to crack $100,000 in a single live show. And he did it all while still running the physical store, which did a little over $3 million last year on its own.

Is Snakzy Legit? Earn $450/mo Playing Mobile Games

June 4, 2026May 18, 2026

Snakzy is a “play-to-earn” mobile app that lets you earn money by trying out mobile games and completing milestones.

According to site, some of the app’s most dedicated users are raking in anywhere from $1,700-$2,500 per month.

That said, the average earnings for non-power users is actually around $15 a day, which still translates to roughly $450 a month.

How to Start an Estate Sales Business and Make Up to $5k in a Weekend

May 18, 2026

What if you could make money this weekend helping people clear out their homes without buying a single thing yourself?

Estate sales have been around for decades, but a newer, fully online version of this business makes it faster, safer, and more efficient for everyone involved. And it’s wide open for someone willing to learn the ropes.

Sue Antinoro has spent the last 10-20 years in consignment, eBay, estate sales, and auction sales. Today she runs AuctionMastery.com, where she’s built a flexible side hustle turning other people’s belongings into cash — and helping families get through one of the most overwhelming transitions in life.

Her most recent auction? A two-part sale for a house packed floor to ceiling with items. The total gross: $17,000. Her cut: around $8,000 for a couple weekends’ worth of work.

The Real Costs of Reselling: What a Year of Tracking Every Penny Revealed

May 14, 2026

Most resellers overestimate their profit. Not by a little — by 25 to 40%.

That’s the finding from London-based software developer Oleksandr Prudnikov, who spent a year tracking every single item his wife bought and sold as a reseller.

Every car boot sale entry fee. Every gallon of gas. Every padded envelope and roll of tape.

And the numbers told a very different story than what we expected.

How to Build Your Own 24/7 AI Operator with OpenClaw

May 14, 2026

What if you could build an always-on AI chief operating officer that handles your SEO, manages your inbox, and runs customer support — all for $200 a month?

That’s exactly what Jacques Hopkins has done with his 13-year-old online course business, Piano in 21 Days.

He built an AI operator named Rocky using free, open-source software called OpenClaw — and says it’s replaced a $3,500/month SEO agency, cut his customer support time, and made March 2026 his highest-profit month since COVID.

Longtime listeners will recognize Jacques from his previous appearances on the show (this is actually his 10th appearance).

He runs Piano in 21 Days and The Online Course Guy, and this episode he’s back to break down how he set up his AI operator, what it’s actually doing for his business, and why he thinks this is the most fun he’s ever had in his work.

22 Ways to Make Money Playing Video Games: Get Paid $4,000/mo to Have Fun!

June 4, 2026May 11, 2026

Yes, you really can get paid to play video games.

With the rise of Esports, Twitch, and professional gamers, there’s never been a better time to monetize your video game hobby.

And the cool part is, you don’t have to be a pro. Even casual gamers are getting in on the action, and in this article I’ll break down some realistic ways to make money playing video games.

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