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.
She Took the Scenic Route — Now Her Travel Blog Makes $2K/Month
When Madison Krigbaum launched her travel blog in 2017, she had no strategy, no audience — and no plans to quit her job and travel full-time. 📌 Side Hustle: Travel blogging 💰 Revenue: $2,000/month 🗓️ Started: 2017 Featured Quote: “It’s not flashy. It’s not fast. But it’s mine. And that makes all the difference.” “I…
We’ve Earned $100K Renting Out Our Pool on Swimply — Here’s How
When COVID shut down public spaces in 2020, Crail and Joey did just the opposite: they opened their backyard. Using a shared Google Calendar, neighbors could reserve time in their pool — just to get a break from lockdown life. 📌 Side Hustle: Backyard pool rental (via Swimply) 💰 Revenue: $100,000+ total earnings 🗓️ Started:…
This “Tasker” Makes $1,000/Week Handing Out Flyers for Businesses
Martin De Anda took a flyer gig on a whim. He figured it’d be a one-off — a quick job posting flyers around Los Angeles for a small business that found him on Airtasker, a local gig app where people get paid to complete odd jobs nearby. But that one task led to another. Then…
She Earns $2,000 a Month Doing Laundry from Home — Here’s How
When Melia Long first heard she could earn extra money washing other people’s laundry, she was intrigued — but skeptical. After nearly two decades working in healthcare as a medical assistant, she wasn’t interested in a late-night gig driving around town. 📌 Side Hustle: At-home laundry service 💰 Revenue: $2,000/month gross, ~$800/month profit 🗓️ Started:…
From Higher Ed to Etsy Power Seller: How Emily Odio-Sutton Built a $560K POD Business
Emily Odio-Sutton never planned to become a full-time Etsy entrepreneur. But one night in early 2023, wide awake and doomscrolling through Instagram, she found herself searching for something more than campus emails and student meetings. 📌 Side Hustle: Print-on-demand (POD) gifts 💰 Revenue: $560K+ in 2 years 🗓️ Started: January 2023 Featured Quote: “Research what…
How One Woman Earns $300/Mo Promoting Brands on Social Media
Most people share photos of their favorite meals, coffee spots, and shopping finds on social media without earning a dime—but what if those posts could put real cash in your pocket? With the creator economy projected to reach nearly half a trillion dollars by 2027, brands are looking beyond traditional influencers and turning to everyday…
Pawns.app Review: How I Earn $20/Month Selling My Internet
I’ve been using Pawns.app for a few months now, and yes — it’s legit. I earn around $10 per month simply by sharing my internet, with the majority coming from my laptop running the desktop app in the background. It’s a completely passive process that doesn’t slow down my system or impact performance. Beyond internet…
How This College Student Built a $1 Million Subscription Box Business
Zarina Bahadur didn’t know it at the time, but watching one overwhelmed mom struggle in a grocery store aisle would change her entire future. One day at a grocery store, she noticed a mother struggling. A crying baby in one arm, a restless toddler pulling at her, and a cart overflowing with baby products —…
How This Balloon Artist Built a $128K Party Rental Business
Karin Capellan stood in her yard, arranging balloons for a company party — an event she hosted just to get promotional photos. She had no paying clients, no experience, and no idea if this could become something real. But a few weeks later, a father on Facebook Marketplace hired her for a birthday party —…
How Holly Johnson Built a $200K/Yr Freelance Writing Career
Holly Johnson once lived the typical 9-to-5 grind—long commutes, limited vacation days, and the constant feeling that there had to be something more. She spent years clocking in and out of a job that left her drained, with little time for the things that truly mattered. Today, she’s a freelance writer earning $200K per year,…