This is the story of Francisco Rivera, a 26-year-old who makes a killing selling candles on Etsy.
He doesn’t even like candles, but his print-on-demand side hustle brought in a whopping $462,000 last year!
Rivera used to work part-time as a tutor, but when demand dropped, he found a YouTube video about print-on-demand.
He creates witty candle label designs on Canva, lists them on Etsy, and uses Printify to connect with manufacturers.
The best part? He often works just 20 minutes a day, sometimes up to 2 hours for research and new designs.
Rivera says his side hustle is replicable, and the print-on-demand model is low-risk with minimal upfront costs.
While candles were a newer category, he chose them over saturated products like T-shirts and mugs.
The biggest downside? Copycats replicating his bestselling designs, forcing him to file copyright claims.
His advice? Don’t get married to your creations – ditch underperforming designs and research trending products.
Rivera’s story proves that with consistency and creativity, you can turn a side hustle into a lucrative full-time gig.
Unique Lessons:
– Explore new or less saturated product categories for better opportunities.
– Be willing to adapt and let go of underperforming designs or ideas.
– Researching trends and popular products can help guide your efforts.
– Consistency and creativity are key to turning a side hustle into a full-time income.
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Cashflow Chronicles