Side Hustle School Ep. 3232 - TBT: The Garage Gym Hustle That Went Digital
Nov 6, 2025
A fitness enthusiast turned a passion for gym equipment into a thriving media business. Discover how he transformed scavenged gear into quick flips, making impressive profits. Faced with burnout, he pivoted to sharing his expertise through a practical guide for home gym setups. Utilizing social media for marketing, he launched a successful newsletter that generated recurring affiliate income. Hear how his work not only boosted his finances but also helped others build their ideal home gyms.
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From Garage Scavenger To Side Hustle
- Evan scavenged used gym gear during 2020 shortages and flipped finds for weekend profits.
- He cleaned and resold items, earning $6,000 first year and about $19,000 total including guide and affiliate income.
Reselling Reveals Scalable Operational Knowledge
- Reselling teaches which brands and items hold value and how to negotiate quickly.
- Those operational lessons can scale into products or content beyond manual flipping.
Pivot From Physical Work To Digital Leverage
- Flipping physical goods can burn you out from heavy lifting and logistics.
- Shifting to digital products preserves expertise while reducing physical work and time cost.