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.

Dosh Review 2025: A Solid Choice or Time to Move On?

In a crowded landscape of cash-back apps, it can be tough to know which ones truly deliver value. Having spent years using and reviewing various platforms for DollarSprout, I’ve seen firsthand the rise and fall of many. Dosh, with its promise of automatic cash back on everyday purchases, caught my attention seven years ago. Over…

Ben Huber 05 Aug

31 Practical Ways to Make $500 Fast

Do you need $500 fast? I’ve been there. In fact, there have been several times an extra $500 would have made a big difference in my life and prevented me from making some questionable financial choices or taking on debt to get by. That doesn’t have to be the case for you. Whether you’re facing…

Ben Huber 22 Jul

7 Best Selling Apps to Get Fast Cash for Your Items

Whether you’re clearing out your closet or looking to make some quick cash from forgotten tech, selling your stuff online has never been easier. After personally selling over a million dollars worth of items across multiple platforms, I’ve learned firsthand what works — and what doesn’t — when turning clutter into cash. This guide breaks…

Ben Huber 17 Jul

Why Am I Poor? 10 Common Reasons (and How to Fix Them)

Are you one of those people who is always asking yourself, “why am I broke all the time?” Forget about investing for the future, you need money now. I read a statistic a few weeks back that said 73% of Americans had less than $1,000 in their savings accounts, and I was astounded. How is it…

Ben Huber 04 Jul

10 WordPress Plugins Essential to Monetizing Your Blog

In the bustling world of blogging, turning your passion into profit is more achievable than ever, thanks to a wealth of tools designed to enhance your site’s earning potential. WordPress, the platform of choice for many bloggers, offers an expansive library of plugins that can transform your blog into a revenue-generating powerhouse. From direct monetization…

Ben Huber 15 Jun

10 Facebook Groups for Growing Your Blog or Business

Are you using a large Facebook groups list to help grow your blog or online business? If not, you may want to consider it. Using an effective Facebook groups list can help explode your blog or business’s growth in several ways. Not only do Facebook groups provide a community of like-minded individuals that you can…

Ben Huber 06 Jun

Rakuten Review 2025: Pros, Cons & Tips to Boost Earnings

I first downloaded Rakuten in August of 2016 and over the past several years, I’ve accumulated $984.08 in cashback. At just over $123 each year, that’s good for a free $10 per month I’ve had the app installed. (The average member earned $90.16 in 2023, according to Rakuten).[1] This review covers my ongoing experience, explores…

Ben Huber 11 May

18 Best Places to Take Paid Online Surveys (Up to $50/hr)

Paid online surveys are often presented as an easy way to make quick cash, but not all platforms are worth your time. With so many options out there, it can be challenging to figure out which ones are legitimate. Having spent over 10 years testing and evaluating survey platforms, we’ve learned which sites consistently deliver…

Ben Huber 22 Apr

17 Things to Include in Every Single Blog Post

What’s the one thing all bloggers need to be successful? Traffic. They need traffic, in the form of new (or returning) readers, to come digest, appreciate, and share the content they’ve spent tons of time creating. They need traffic because it’s the source for the one thing we’re all after — customers. Now, the challenge…

Ben Huber 18 Apr

50 Smart Ways to Promote Your Blog (And Get Free Traffic)

You just put the finishing touches on a brand new website and you’re excited to share it with the world. After dozens of hours of hard work, you’re finally ready to let the flood gates open. There’s only one problem. You built it, and they did not come. Soon you realize that promoting a new…

Ben Huber 02 Apr