Ben Huber
Co-Founder
Ben has guided DollarSprout into becoming a trusted resource for people looking to increase their income through gig work, online businesses, and career growth. The site has helped over 10 million readers with practical advice on side hustles, freelancing, and building sustainable income streams.
Ben began his career as a Clinical Administrator for a regional hospital network, where he gained valuable experience managing operations and leading teams. This foundation in corporate management, combined with his entrepreneurial spirit, inspired him to co-found VTX Capital, now DollarSprout, in 2015.
With over 10 years of experience writing about side hustles, gig economy jobs, online businesses, and money-making strategies, Ben brings both practical expertise and a deep understanding of how to help readers achieve financial independence. His insights have been featured in NBC News, MarketWatch, Yahoo Finance, Forbes, and Credit Karma.
Outside of work, Ben enjoys playing and watching sports, opening Pokémon packs with his three kids, and spending time with his wife, Morgan, and their three dogs, Stella, Zoey, and Lola.
Education
- Virginia Tech: B.S. in Biological Sciences
- Western Governors University: B.S. in Nursing (BSN)
Media Mentions
Connect with Ben on LinkedIn to learn more or check out his latest articles on DollarSprout.
From Pokémon Cards to a $10,000 Month Selling Vintage Watches
If you scroll through Aaron’s Instagram stories, you’ll see rows of vintage watches lined up under diffused light — each one photographed cleanly, listed with a short caption, and usually claimed within a few days. ⌚ Side Hustle: Vintage Watch Reselling (Arrows Vintage) đź’° Revenue: Up to $15,000 per month 🗓️ Started: As a hobby…
After Losing Everything, He Built a $10K/Month Business Appraising Collectibles Online
Brian Watkins hadn’t planned to start over at forty. “I was half-asleep and smelled smoke,” he recalled. “By the time I got downstairs, the porch was gone.” He ran out wearing Crocs, shouting for the cats. The fire took everything in twenty minutes. đź’Ľ Side Hustle: Online Appraisals (JustAnswer) đź’° Revenue: $4K–$10K per month 🗓️…
She Made $87K Her First Year — Her Niche? PowerPoint Presentations
Linda Tran had been working as a graphic designer in the corporate world long enough to know when a conversation wasn’t going anywhere. She’d asked for a raise. Then asked again. Nothing. đź’Ľ Side Hustle: Presentation Design (LindaTran.com) đź’° Revenue: Multi–six figures per year 🗓️ Started: 2022 Featured Quote: “Clients don’t hire me to make…
How This Kansas City Baker Turned Breadmaking Into a $1K/Mo Class
It’s a Saturday afternoon in Kansas City, and the barrel room at KC Wine Co. carries a faint whiff of wine barrels — but mostly the warm, yeasty scent of bread straight from the oven. đź’Ş Side Hustle: Breadmaking classes Kansas City Sourdough Co. đź’° Revenue: $1,000+/month 🗓️ Started: 2023 Featured Quote: “That first class,…
How This Pilates Instructor Turned a Tiny Home Into a $23K Studio
Melody isn’t new to Pilates. She’s been teaching for over two decades and once ran The Good Space, a full-fledged studio in Houston. đź’Ş Side Hustle: Pilates studio Elmwood Place Pilates đź’° Revenue: $23,000 net/year 🗓️ Started: Since 2024 Featured Quote: “I didn’t start with a big business plan. I started with a certification, a…
How to Get Free Target Gift Cards: 6 Legit Ways That Work in 2025
Think those “free Target gift card” offers are all scams? They’re not. You really can get Target gift cards — just not from the sketchy $500 sweepstakes you see on Facebook (or those “code generators” on Google that gift you malware instead). We did, however, find six legit methods that actually work — from receipt-scanning…
Bartender to Business Owner: How Kyle Built a $1K/Week Cleaning Gig
Before launching a cleaning service business, Kyle Stroud was bouncing between bartending shifts and real estate deals, both unstable and unpredictable. Some months were flush. Others left him scrambling to cover rent. 🍋 Side Hustle: Eco-friendly carpet & upholstery cleaning (All Ways Organic Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning) đź’° Revenue: ~$1,000/week (2–3 days of work) đź“Ť…
We Tried Swagbucks and Survey Junkie — Here’s the Better Pick
We’ve used Swagbucks and Survey Junkie for years — taking surveys, testing promos, and cashing out dozens of times. On the surface, they look similar. But once you spend time on both, the differences become obvious. Swagbucks gives you more ways to earn (games, shopping, referrals), while Survey Junkie sticks to surveys but usually pays…
How a College Professor Turned a Simple Calculator Into $10K a Year in Passive Income
Benjamin Bailey was sitting at a cafĂ© in Europe with his wife when his phone buzzed. Ding. Another $50 payment had come through. Enough to cover lunch, maybe dinner too. 🧮 Side Hustle: Online pension calculator đź’° Revenue: $10K to $11K per year (mostly passive) 🗓️ Started: 2020 Featured Quote: “You’re not trying to be…
He Started a Holiday Light Hanging Gig — Now He Makes $800K/Year
It started with a Reddit post. And a ladder. 🎄 Side Hustle: Seasonal light installation (Valley Christmas Lights) đź’° Revenue: $800K+ per season 🗓️ Started: 2020 (scaled full-time by 2023) Featured Quote: “You don’t need a crew or a trailer to get started — just a ladder, a system, and the drive to show up.”…