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.

Honeygain Review 2025: How I’ve Made $2,000 Selling My Internet

When I heard Honeygain’s highest earner made $16,140 in passive income in just 1 year, I immediately wanted to know more about the app.[1] (Spoiler: not possible by selling just your unused internet.) It’s rare we come across ways to earn passive income that don’t involve some sort of actual work, or some large amount…

Ben Huber 21 Apr

16 Legit Ways to Make Money From Your Phone

For most people, a smartphone is nothing more than a time-wasting vortex fueled by a steady drip of dopamine hits. But for the right person, a smartphone can unlock a world of endless income opportunities. Let’s be real. Most people are not going to get rich by just using their phone. But that doesn’t mean…

Ben Huber 20 Mar

Watch These 13 Frightening Films, Get $1300

Income Potential: $1300 + a spooky survival kit ($350 value) Details: Cold weather aside, it doesn’t take much convince me to stay in the house during the month of October. Fall scented candles, spooky decorations, and warm drinks have started to make appearances, and I’m all for it.  Another welcome addition? A ghoulish lineup of…

Ben Huber 06 Sep

15 Expert Tips for Beating Inflation

Your boss just called and gave you the bad news. No, you haven’t been let go, but you did just get a near 10% pay cut – effective immediately. Not a great start to your Wednesday morning. But that’s exactly what happened to all of us since July of last year whether or not we…

Ben Huber 25 Aug

5 Best Places to Sell Gift Cards for Cash

Whether it be in poor taste or complete naivety, sometimes people just miss the mark when it comes to giving gifts.  Unless explicit direction was given to a well-meaning gift giver, a good many of the Christmas, graduation, or birthday gifts we’ve ever received would have been better replaced by our favorite plastic currency. Especially…

Ben Huber 17 May

This Company Pays $200 per Book You Read

Income Potential: $200 per completed book  Details: If you’re an avid bookworm, odds are you’ve read at least one New York Times bestseller in your lifetime. My money is on the over. We presume that most of the time you did this for free because you simply enjoy reading them. But if you’d like to…

Ben Huber 06 May

10 Best Places to Sell Pokemon Cards for Cash

It may come as a surprise to some that Pokemon is the biggest media franchise ever created. Bigger than Mickey Mouse, Star Wars, Mario, Harry Potter, you name it — it’s bigger than all of them — and really, it’s not even close. As of May 2019, the last time The Pokemon Company released earnings…

Ben Huber 13 Apr

Mercari Review 2025: What I’ve Learned After $30,000 in Sales

Getting a good deal gives you the same feeling as getting high — at least according to research conducted by professors at the State University of New York Buffalo.[1] My anecdotal shopper opinion confirms it’s true. Snagging a good deal is as good as it gets, and there are few places I find more than…

Ben Huber 08 Nov

10 Digital Marketing Skills They Don’t Teach You in School

It wasn’t until I was neck-deep into running a web-based small business that it became apparent our success was at least partially predicated on mastering at least one of several core digital marketing skills. Furthermore, mastering even one of these skills came second to realizing that our team needed at least a rudimentary understanding of…

Ben Huber 14 Sep

I Spent $100K Flipping PokĂ©mon Cards. Here’s How It Went

If there were a silver lining to be found amidst an angst-filled 2020, it was that many people had the free time to rediscover things that were previously important to them. Reconnecting (virtually) with old friends, their love for being outdoors, a rekindled fire for an old hobby. You name it, we learned a lot…

Ben Huber 20 Apr