679: Free Inventory: The Sustainable Stuffed Animal Side Hustle

What if you could turn something destined for the landfill into a thriving business that's now sold in luxury stores like Selfridges and Bloomingdale's? Charlotte Liebling noticed a heartbreaking problem while volunteering at a charity shop: donated stuffed animals were going straight into the bin or being sold as dog toys, despite the love and memories attached to them. Instead of accepting this waste, Charlotte saw an opportunity. She created Love Before, what she calls a "sustainable soft toy adoption agency" that's now facilitated over 10,000 adoptions and built partnerships with some of the world's most prestigious retailers. Charlotte runs it while still working another full-time job, proving that with the right systems and passionate community, you can scale a side hustle to impressive heights. Tune in to Episode 679of the Side Hustle Show to learn: How to find profitable opportunities in waste streams Creative marketing strategies that cost zero dollars Building retail partnerships with luxury brands Full Show Notes: Free Inventory: The Sustainable Stuffed Animal Side Hustle New to the Show? Get your personalized money-making playlist ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠! Sponsors: ⁠⁠⁠Mint Mobile⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ — Cut your wireless bill to $15 a month! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Indeed⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – Start hiring NOW with a $75 sponsored job credit to upgrade your job post! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠OpenPhone⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ — Get 20% off of your first 6 months! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shopify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ — Sign up for a $1 per month trial!