When you think of side hustles, flipping 2,000-year-old Roman coins probably isn’t the first thing that comes to mind.
But for Dean Kinzer, what started as a nod to his dad’s hobby turned into a $86k/year side hustle, one built around history, storytelling, and a very specific type of collector.
Dean runs KinzerCoins.com and The Ancient Coin Hour on YouTube, where he shares his love for ancient coins and educates others who are curious about the space.
Here’s how he did it.
Tune in to Episode 668 of the Side Hustle Show to learn:
- how Dean turned a collector’s passion into real income
- why ancient coins are the ultimate niche product
- the low-risk strategies he used to build an $80k side hustle
Full Show Notes:How I Built an $80k/year Side Hustle in an Obscure Niche
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