# Improved small pet products brand

A pet products company that reworked the hamster ball, an item unchanged for decades, started by a college student. It sells on Amazon and through a big-box retail deal.

| Tag | Value | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Physical products | 97% |
| Earns from | One-time sales | 96% |
| Startup cost (estimate) | Over $10k | 69% |
| Time (estimate) | Part-time | 49% (low) |
| Where | Online | 72% |
| Coding | No coding needed | 99% |

Owner-reported (not verified): Half a million dollars in hamster balls

Source: [How a College Student Landed a 1,500-Store Retail Deal (The $500k Hamster Ball)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1HE__Gnkic), Side Hustle Nation, Ethan Haber, with Nick Loper, 2026-03-23
Page: https://allsidehustleideas.com/ideas/improved-small-pet-products-brand-c71d2d

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