Pizza Side Hustle Draws 3,500 Weekly Orders for Just 15 Pies
A San Diego man's pizza side hustle creates massive demand with only 15 pies a week. Plus: dad turns $50K job loss into $70K side hustle in 5 months.
A man in San Diego started making pizza from his apartment after being laid off. Demand grew so high that 3,500 people now compete each week for the 15 pies he produces. The scarcity itself has become a selling point.
In another story, a father lost his $50,000 job the day before his baby shower. His side hustle generated $70,000 in five months, replacing his lost income and more.
Other reports cover teens starting side hustles in cities, a jewelry brand that went from side project to celebrity favorite, and advice on using side hustles to boost retirement income. One article warns that going viral can overwhelm a side business.
What you can do with this
Consider creating a product or service with limited availability to build exclusivity and demand. If you're starting a side hustle after a job loss, focus on something you can scale quickly if it takes off. Also, prepare for sudden growth by having backup suppliers or a waitlist system.
Questions readers ask
How can I create scarcity for my side hustle?
Limit production or offer time-sensitive deals, and clearly communicate the limited availability to customers.
What should I do if my side hustle goes viral?
Have a plan for scaling operations, such as hiring help, increasing supply, or using a waitlist to manage demand.
Can a side hustle really replace a full-time income?
Yes, as seen in the story of the dad who made $70K in five months, but it requires a marketable skill or product and consistent effort.
Sources
- He Started a Pizza Side Hustle in His San Diego Apartment After a Layoff. Now 3,500 People Battle for the 15 Pies He Makes a Week: ‘People Like What They Can’t Get’ Entrepreneur
- Dad Loses $50K Job the Day Before His Baby Shower. Then His Side Hustle Makes $70K in 5 Months (Exclusive) People.com
- Boost Your Retirement Income With a Cool Side Hustle Kiplinger
- The Art of the City Teen Side Hustle The New York Times
- How Anayah Jewelry Went From Side Hustle To A Celebrity-Loved Brand Forbes
- Could your side hustle survive going viral? KVIA
