Four Entrepreneurs Report Side Hustles Generating at Least $2,000 Monthly

Four entrepreneurs said their side businesses now generate monthly revenue of at least $2,000, well above the $200 median reported by Bankrate. The accounts were published May 20, 2026.

Renee Rubens operates Symphony of Leaves Tea Company, sourcing loose-leaf tea from small producers. She stated the business brings in $15,000 to $30,000 per month depending on season. Rubens began by studying tea regions and self-funding the venture. She said she now spends 30 to 35 hours per week on the operation and has raised prices to offset tariff-related cost increases.

Dale Atkinson purchased Peak Health and Fitness, an online seller of saunas and recovery equipment. He reported current annual revenue of about £130,000 after acquiring the firm when it generated roughly £120,000. Atkinson, who was diagnosed with terminal cancer in October 2024, said the acquisition provided income during treatment.

He funded the purchase after reviewing seller-financing options. The remaining two entrepreneurs named in the coverage, Casey Ferrand McGee and Christina Calura, were described only as having reached the same $2,000 monthly threshold; no further operational details were provided.