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EPISODE · Jun 10, 2026 · 9 MIN

How This Side Hustler Makes 4000 Monthly as a Pet Sitter

from The Side Hustle Podcast with Fexingo: Part-Time Businesses, Passion Projects, and Extra Income · host Fexingo

In this episode of The Side Hustle Podcast, Lucas and Luna break down how one pet sitter in Austin, Texas, built a recurring monthly income of 4000 dollars by specializing in overnight stays for dogs with separation anxiety. They walk through the specific pricing model—150 dollars per night for a five-night minimum—and how she uses a Google Doc waitlist instead of a booking app to keep her calendar full without transaction fees. The hosts also discuss how she handles liability, why she charges a premium for anxious pets, and why the business actually gets more referrals when she says no. If you've ever wondered whether pet sitting can be more than pocket change, this episode covers a concrete playbook for turning a warm hobby into a reliable side income stream. #SideHustle #PetSitting #DogBoarding #ExtraIncome #PassionProject #AustinTexas #SeparationAnxiety #PremiumPricing #WaitlistStrategy #RecurringRevenue #Business #ServiceBusiness #LiabilityInsurance #NoBookingApps #WordOfMouth #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #TheSideHustlePodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

In this episode of The Side Hustle Podcast, Lucas and Luna break down how one pet sitter in Austin, Texas, built a recurring monthly income of 4000 dollars by specializing in overnight stays for dogs with separation anxiety. They walk through the specific pricing model—150 dollars per night for a five-night minimum—and how she uses a Google Doc waitlist instead of a booking app to keep her calendar full without transaction fees. The hosts also discuss how she handles liability, why she charges a premium for anxious pets, and why the business actually gets more referrals when she says no. If you've ever wondered whether pet sitting can be more than pocket change, this episode covers a concrete playbook for turning a warm hobby into a reliable side income stream. #SideHustle #PetSitting #DogBoarding #ExtraIncome #PassionProject #AustinTexas #SeparationAnxiety #PremiumPricing #WaitlistStrategy #RecurringRevenue #Business #ServiceBusiness #LiabilityInsurance #NoBookingApps #WordOfMouth #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #TheSideHustlePodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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