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

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Rover Review 2025: Is Dog Sitting a Worthwhile (or Safe) Gig?

Launched in 2011, Rover has quickly become the world’s largest online marketplace for pet-sitting services. From dog walking and daycare to boarding and house sitting, needy pet owners look to independent contractors to provide these essential services when there’s no room left at the inn for their furry friends. But just because it’s the largest…

Ben Huber 14 Nov

Sweatcoin Review 2025: Pros, Cons & Tips to Earn Real Money

Sweatcoin is a free mobile app where users earn rewards for the daily step activity tracked by their smartphone. It was the #1 most downloaded Health & Fitness App in 2022 and now boasts 140 million users. I downloaded Sweatcoin in June of 2019 and have since tracked 6,071,005 steps. While I’ve cashed out $320…

Ben Huber 12 Nov

10 Seasonal Jobs Hiring at $15 per Hour or More

If you’ve participated in the seasonal job market in the past, you’re probably acutely aware of employer desperation when it comes to filling roles to meet holiday demand.  This year is setting up to be no different. And while the numbers aren’t as eye-popping as they’ve been in years past, due to low unemployment and…

Ben Huber 06 Nov

17 Festive Ways to Make Extra Money for Christmas

If you’ve taken more than a few laps around the sun, you know full well that battle lines are drawn in the sand come November 1st. On one side are the boring folk who actually celebrate Fall. On the other are the sane people that start preparing for a Yuletide celebration. But in an age…

Ben Huber 02 Nov

Survey Junkie Review 2025: Pros, Cons & Is It Worth It?

If you’ve read other Survey Junkie reviews, you’ve likely heard that it’s an easy way to make money online. And while that may be partly true, that doesn’t mean it’s a good fit for everyone. For example, if your goal is to make a lot of money, save for a major goal like buying a…

Ben Huber 17 Sep

Ipsos iSay Review 2025: Pros, Cons & Realistic Earning Expectations

If you’re looking for an easy way to earn extra money online, you’ve probably seen it written that paid online surveys are one such way to go. You can get started in just a few minutes, and you don’t need any sort of special skill or even prior experience. Simply put, you’ll be sharing your…

Ben Huber 03 May

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