"Anybody can do this": Rodney Melton, who makes $23,000 a month from his side hustle-turned-full-time business
After crafting a heartfelt pet headstone, 55-year-old Rodney Melton from Arkansas transformed his passion into a thriving stone-carving business. By opening an Etsy shop, alongside family members, he increased production efficiency through new equipment. His efforts paid off handsomely, netting his shop a six-figure revenue with a remarkable 65% profit by 2022.
Melton’s journey highlights the rewarding potential of converting hobbies into profitable ventures.
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- chitra pandey
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- Wednesday, 28 October 2026, 6:13 am IST
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