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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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

Swappa Review 2025: Our Experience Selling Used Tech

As someone who regularly buys and sells phones on popular buyback sites like Decluttr and Gazelle to review these platforms for consumers, I’ve noticed that while these sites offer convenience, they often come with a catch: lower-than-ideal payouts. These companies typically flip the phones for a profit, meaning sellers usually get less than what their…

Ben Huber 10 Nov

29 Best Work From Home Jobs Hiring Now

Work from home jobs have become extremely popular. 115% more popular according to a recent study by FlexJobs and Global Workplace Analytics. As such, it’s no surprise that the 1.8 million Americans that left their jobs between 2005 and 2017 cited greater flexibility, increased happiness, and better pay as primary factors in their decision to…

Ben Huber 01 Jun

How to Start a Podcast 3 Simple Steps (Beginner’s Guide)

You probably know that more and more websites are created every day. With new content creators and bloggers jumping into the online world, it’s getting harder to stand out from the crowd. Most people think that by being consistent and putting in more time and effort, they can eventually beat the competition. But what if…

Ben Huber 10 May

6 Ways to Get Discounted (or Free) Spotify Premium

Music can turn even the dullest activity into something enjoyable. If you’re like most people, you love listening to your favorite tunes when working out, doing the dishes, or commuting to work. With services like Spotify, you can easily stream your favorite playlists, find customized radio stations, and even listen to podcasts. To get the…

Ben Huber 06 Feb