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How a Local Candy Shop Turned $500 Into a Six-Figure Side Hustle
Lucas and Luna dive into the story of Sweetwater Confections, a small candy shop in Portland, Oregon, that started with a $500 investment and grew into a six-figure side hustle by leveraging Instagram storytelling and local pop-up partnerships. They break down how owner Maria Torres used scarcity marketing and community events to build a loyal following without a storefront. Specific numbers include 300% year-over-year growth within 18 months, a 40% conversion rate on limited drops, and a partnership with local coffee shops that accounted for 30% of sales. The episode explores the lean…
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