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b'Today\\u2019s guest proves that some people can transform a quirky hobby into a profitable business.Joe Brewer reached out to me with his story a few weeks ago.\\xa0 His quirky hobby is arcade and pinball repairs and restoration. Salvaging an old, abadoned Ms. Pac Man arcade machine turned into a hobby of restoring vintage arcade and pinball machines which were found through Craigslist, online forums, or simply word of mouth.Joe has such a passion for this that he even has a full-blown arcade \\u2013 Brewer\'s Arcade, it\\u2019s called -\\xa0 in his home that you can actually visit. It\\u2019s open to the public a couple times per year.To date, he\\u2019s made a profit flipping games that he has restored and then sold and makes extra income running a YouTube channel, Brewers Arcade, which specializes in left handed guitars and you guessed it, arcade games!A little financial background on Joe - He and his wife live an anti-debt and fairly frugal lifestyle \\u2013 their only debt is a mortgage where they make extra payments when possible.\\xa0 They both live within 2 miles of their jobs and save money by either walking or biking to work.\\xa0 Joe was even able to start a program at his office that pays employees a small stipend to take alternative transportation to work.Joe and his wife\\u2019s lifestyle are an example of how you can find unique ways to make extra cash to pay down debt and hopefully, retire at an early age.

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