

Ep. 3111 - Q&A: “Is standing in line for cash a legit side hustle?”
Is Getting Paid to Stand in Line a Smart Side Hustle?
Standing in line for cash is a real side hustle, especially in big cities for high-demand events like sneaker releases or iPhone launches.
People have charged up to $25 an hour with a minimum commitment, and some have even built small businesses around this service.
However, it often involves trading hours for dollars in uncomfortable conditions and lacks flexibility since you must be there on someone else's schedule.
Instead of making it your main hustle, consider leveraging this interest into more profitable opportunities like reselling popular limited items, creating content, or offering concierge services.
Think of it as a stepping stone rather than a long-term business, focusing on ways to scale or add value rather than just selling your time standing in line.
Line Standing Business Example
- Robert turned line standing at iPhone launches into a business called Same Old Dudes charging $25/hour with a two-hour minimum.
- He even hired subcontractors to meet high demand in cities like New York and LA.
Think Beyond Line Sitting
- Standing in line for others is mostly trading time for money without leverage and depends on others' schedules.
- Consider it a fun short-term experiment, then build scalable side hustles like reselling or content creation around your interest.