522: The 6-Figure Side Hustle Cleaning Up Parking Lots

Published: July 21, 2022, 9 a.m.

This week\u2019s guest started his side hustle with the goal of earning an extra $1,000 a month. Four summers later and it\u2019s now a 6-figure business.\nBlademir Hernandez of LitterFreeLots.nyc is a long-time listener of the Side Hustle Show who was inspired by Brian Winch\u2019s story in episode 266 to start his business.\nAdditional Resource: CleanLots\nBrian built a $650k a year operation picking up litter and cleaning parking lots, something Blademir told me he knew he could also do.\nBlademir ended up reaching out to Brian and running the idea past him, before going out and finding property managers in this area to pitch his litter picking service to.\nThis story is a perfect example of what can happen when you take inspiration from a proven business model and execute your own game plan.\nTune in to The Side Hustle Show interview to hear:\n\nmore on where Blademir got the inspiration to start his litter pick-up business\n\nhow he found his first customers by driving around his neighborhood\n\nhow Blademir has scaled his business by hiring contractors to carry out the work\n\nFull Show Notes: How to Start a Parking Lot Cleanup Business\nGet Your Personalized Side Hustle Show Playlist