Creators

Dustin Stelzer is a Master Electrician from Austin, Texas and the founder of Electrician U, one of the most comprehensive electrical trade education platforms on YouTube with over 874,000 subscribers and 119+ million views. Since launching in 2016, Dustin has built a full ecosystem of training content that covers both the technical and business sides of the electrical trade.

Content covers how to become an electrician and navigate the apprenticeship process, electrical theory and code explanations for journeymen and apprentices, starting and growing an electrical contracting business, residential and commercial wiring techniques and best practices, NEC code changes and compliance requirements, troubleshooting electrical problems systematically, tool reviews and recommendations for electricians, safety practices and OSHA compliance for electrical work, estimating and pricing electrical jobs profitably, and building a career path from apprentice to master electrician to business owner.

What makes Electrician U exceptional is its structured, curriculum-like approach to electrical education. Unlike many trade channels that focus on random tips, Dustin has built a comprehensive learning system that takes viewers from foundational concepts through advanced techniques. His content bridges the gap between formal trade school education and real-world field experience, making complex electrical concepts accessible to self-learners. The channel also addresses the business side — helping electricians transition from employee to entrepreneur.

Dustin monetizes through his Electrician U website with premium learning content and courses, YouTube ad revenue, sponsorships from electrical tool and equipment manufacturers, his online community and membership programs, and social media content across Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and Twitter. He has also partnered with marketing agencies to expand his reach across platforms.

For Moonlite users, electrical contracting is one of the highest-paying and most in-demand trades. Licensed electricians earn $60,000-$100,000+ as employees, while electrical business owners can generate $200K-$1M+ in annual revenue. The industry faces a severe labor shortage — the Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 73,500 new electrician jobs annually through 2032. Startup costs for an electrical business range from $10,000-$50,000 depending on licensing requirements and equipment needs. The licensing barrier creates strong competitive moats, and recurring work (service calls, upgrades, new construction) provides reliable revenue streams. Electrician U provides the technical foundation and business knowledge to succeed in this lucrative trade.

Roger Wakefield is a licensed Master Plumber with over 40 years in the plumbing industry and one of the most recognized plumbing educators on YouTube, with over 600,000 subscribers and 100+ million views. Based in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, Roger turned his YouTube channel into a powerhouse for plumbing education and business growth.

Content covers how to start a plumbing business with little or no money, growing a residential service plumbing company, plumbing trade career advice and apprenticeship guidance, pricing and estimating plumbing jobs for maximum profit, marketing your plumbing business to get more calls, hiring and training plumbing technicians, plumbing code requirements and best practices, common plumbing mistakes and how to avoid them, product reviews and tool recommendations for plumbers, and building a plumbing brand through social media and YouTube.

What makes Roger exceptional is his dual focus on both the technical craft and business side of plumbing. While many plumbing channels focus only on how-to repairs, Roger consistently addresses the business fundamentals: how to price jobs, how to market your services, how to hire, and how to grow from a one-truck operation to a multi-crew company. His authentic, no-nonsense teaching style and willingness to share real numbers and real experiences has made him a trusted mentor figure for thousands of aspiring and current plumbing business owners.

Roger monetizes through YouTube ad revenue, his personal brand and speaking engagements, consulting, partnerships with plumbing manufacturers and tool companies, and his website rogerwakefield.com which offers resources for plumbing professionals. He is also a LEED AP (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Professional), adding credibility in sustainable building practices.

For Moonlite users, plumbing is one of the most recession-proof and in-demand trades. The average plumbing business owner earns $75,000-$150,000+ annually, with successful multi-crew operations generating $500K-$2M+ in revenue. Startup costs are moderate ($10,000-$30,000 for a van, tools, and licensing), but the barrier to entry through licensing requirements creates strong competitive moats. With an aging workforce and massive demand for new plumbers, there has never been a better time to enter the trade. Roger Wakefield provides the comprehensive roadmap to both learn the craft and build a profitable business around it.

EventPlanning.com runs one of the most established and comprehensive event planning business education channels on YouTube. The channel is the video arm of EventPlanning.com, a leading platform that offers courses and resources for aspiring and established event planners looking to build profitable event planning businesses.

Content covers how to start an event planning business with no experience, charging and pricing for event planning services, finding and booking your first event planning clients, wedding planning business fundamentals and client management, corporate event planning strategies and revenue models, vendor negotiation and management techniques, event day coordination and logistics planning, building an event planning portfolio before you have clients, marketing your event planning business on social media, and creating contracts and managing client expectations.

What makes the EventPlanning.com channel exceptional is its focus on the business fundamentals that aspiring event planners need most. While many event planning channels showcase beautiful events and decorations, this channel addresses the unglamorous but critical business questions: How do you price your services? How do you find clients? How do you handle difficult vendors? The channel offers over 12 sections of structured lessons, 27+ business templates, and engaging video content that covers both the creative and operational sides of running an event planning business.

The platform monetizes through comprehensive online courses (including their flagship event planning certification course), downloadable business templates, group coaching and support, YouTube ad revenue, and their EventPlanning.com website with premium resources. Their course is designed to prepare students to succeed even if they have never been paid for an event before.

For Moonlite users, event planning is a high-margin service business with strong demand. Event planners typically charge 15-20% of total event costs, or flat fees of $1,500-10,000+ per event depending on size and complexity. The business requires minimal startup capital (mainly marketing and a website), no special certifications (though courses help build credibility), and can be started part-time. The U.S. events industry is valued at over $5 billion, with weddings alone representing a $70+ billion market. Event planning rewards creativity, organization, and people skills — and EventPlanning.com provides the business framework to turn those skills into a profitable career.

Greg and Tyler are the co-hosts of Pool Chasers, the leading podcast and YouTube channel dedicated to the swimming pool service and maintenance industry. Their platform fills a critical gap in pool industry education by providing business-focused content for pool professionals and aspiring pool service entrepreneurs.

Content covers how to start a pool cleaning and service business from scratch, building and buying pool routes for recurring revenue, pool water chemistry and maintenance best practices, equipment repair and troubleshooting for pool technicians, pricing pool service routes and one-time cleanings for profitability, marketing strategies specific to the pool service industry, hiring and training pool technicians as you scale, seasonal business management and cash flow planning, industry interviews with successful pool business owners, and navigating licensing and certification requirements for pool service.

What makes Pool Chasers exceptional is their interview format that brings together diverse perspectives from across the pool industry. Each week they sit down with pool business owners, manufacturers, technicians, and entrepreneurs who share real-world experiences — successes, failures, and lessons learned. This creates a comprehensive knowledge base that covers every aspect of building a pool business, from the technical (water chemistry, equipment repair) to the strategic (route building, pricing, scaling). Their community-first approach has made them a trusted hub in an industry that traditionally lacked accessible business education.

Greg and Tyler monetize through podcast sponsorships, YouTube ad revenue, their website poolchasers.com, industry partnerships, and speaking at pool industry events and trade shows. They have built strong relationships with pool equipment manufacturers and service providers, making their platform a natural connector between industry vendors and service professionals.

For Moonlite users, pool service is one of the most reliable recurring-revenue service businesses available. A single pool route of 60-80 accounts can generate $5,000-8,000+ per month in recurring revenue, and the business is highly scalable by adding routes and technicians. Startup costs are low ($2,000-5,000 for equipment and a vehicle), margins are strong (50-70%), and demand is consistent in Sun Belt states and warm climates. The pool service industry is also aging — many established operators are retiring and selling routes, creating acquisition opportunities for new entrants. Pool Chasers provides the industry knowledge and network connections to build a successful pool business.

Danni Ackerman is The Niche Lady, a full-time reseller, educator, and YouTube content creator who has built a massive following teaching people how to find profitable items to flip at thrift stores, estate sales, and flea markets. Her channel focuses on developing the instinct and eye for valuable items that separates successful resellers from hobbyists.

Content covers how to identify valuable niche items at thrift stores and estate sales, developing your "picker eye" for profitable reselling finds, thrift haul videos with detailed explanations of why specific items were picked, pricing strategies for eBay, Poshmark, and other reselling platforms, building a sustainable full-time reselling business, estate sale strategies and how to work auction environments, understanding niche collectibles and vintage items that command premium prices, the psychology of sourcing and decision-making in reselling, scaling from casual thrifter to professional reseller, and live sourcing videos showing real-time buying decisions.

What makes Danni exceptional is her teaching methodology. Rather than just showing what she bought and what it sold for, she explains her thought process — why she picked up a specific item, what makes it valuable, and how to recognize similar opportunities. This "teach you to fish" approach helps viewers develop their own instincts rather than just copying specific finds. Her emphasis on niche knowledge (understanding specific categories deeply rather than knowing a little about everything) gives her students a framework for building expertise that compounds over time.

Danni monetizes through her active reselling business, YouTube ad revenue, her website thenichelady.com with educational resources, and live shows including the Niche Shopping Network. She has also built a community of resellers who share knowledge and support each other in growing their businesses.

For Moonlite users, reselling is one of the most accessible side hustles and full-time business opportunities available. Starting capital can be as low as $10-50 at a thrift store, and Danni demonstrates that with the right knowledge, items bought for $1-10 can sell for $50-500+. The key differentiator Danni teaches — niche expertise — is what separates $500/month hobbyists from $5,000+/month professionals. Her content provides the foundational knowledge and pattern recognition skills that make reselling profitable at scale.

Jonathan Goodman is the founder of The Personal Trainer Development Center (PTDC) and the Online Trainer Academy (OTA), widely regarded as the most influential educator in the personal training business space. He has authored 11 books on fitness business, lived in 10 countries, and built the largest platform dedicated to helping personal trainers build profitable businesses — both in-person and online.

Content covers how to start a personal training business from scratch, transitioning from employed trainer to independent business owner, building an online personal training business, client acquisition strategies for personal trainers, pricing personal training services for profitability, creating training programs that deliver results and retain clients, marketing yourself as a personal trainer on social media, building passive income streams as a fitness professional, the business fundamentals most certification programs never teach, and scaling from one-on-one training to group programs and digital products.

What makes Jonathan exceptional is that he identified and filled the massive gap between fitness certification and business success. Most personal training certifications teach anatomy and exercise science but zero business skills — leaving new trainers technically qualified but financially struggling. Jonathan built the PTDC to solve this exact problem, creating the bridge between being a great trainer and running a great training business. His Online Trainer Academy has certified thousands of trainers worldwide, and his books (including "Ignite the Fire" and "The Wealthy Fit Pro") are considered essential reading in the fitness industry.

Jonathan monetizes through the Online Trainer Academy certification program, book sales, the PTDC website (which generates revenue through courses and affiliate partnerships), podcast sponsorships, speaking engagements, and consulting. His approach emphasizes building sustainable, client-focused businesses rather than chasing viral social media fame.

For Moonlite users, personal training is a $15 billion industry with strong demand and multiple business models. In-person trainers earn $40-100+ per hour, while online trainers can serve clients globally and earn $5,000-20,000+ monthly. The business can be started with just a certification ($500-2,000) and a phone, with no need for a physical gym space if going the online route. Jonathan provides the complete business playbook that turns fitness knowledge into a sustainable income, whether you want a local studio practice or a global online coaching business.

Rob and Melissa Stephenson are the couple behind Flea Market Flipper, a leading education platform that teaches people how to build a profitable reselling business by flipping items found at flea markets, thrift stores, garage sales, and online marketplaces. With over 11,000 YouTube subscribers, 100,000 Instagram followers, 77,000 TikTok followers, and 72,000 Facebook followers, they have built a massive cross-platform following in the flipping space.

Content covers how to start a flipping business with minimal startup capital, finding and negotiating deals at flea markets and garage sales, identifying high-value items that most people overlook, shipping large and heavy items profitably (a key differentiator), pricing strategies for eBay and Facebook Marketplace, turning $100 flips into $1,000+ sales, building a reselling side hustle around a full-time job, scaling a flipping business to full-time income, creating systems for sourcing and listing efficiency, and the Flipper University course for structured learning.

What makes Rob and Melissa exceptional is their focus on high-profit flips rather than volume. While many resellers teach the "list 100 items" approach, the Stephensons specialize in finding single items that can be flipped for $500-2,000+ profit each. Their signature strategy of flipping large items (commercial equipment, machinery, furniture) that most resellers avoid gives their students a competitive edge in a less crowded niche. They have documented earning over $30,000 per year flipping items just 10-15 hours per week.

Rob and Melissa monetize through their Flipper University course, coaching programs, their active reselling business, YouTube and social media ad revenue, and affiliate partnerships. Their course teaches a systematic approach to finding, listing, and shipping high-value items.

For Moonlite users, flea market flipping is the ultimate low-capital startup business. You can begin with as little as $20, and the Stephensons have proven that working part-time (10-15 hours/week) can generate $30,000+ in annual side income. Their focus on large-item flipping is particularly valuable because competition is lower — most resellers avoid bulky items due to shipping complexity, creating a profitable niche for those willing to learn the logistics. The business requires zero certifications, no inventory commitments, and can be scaled at your own pace.

Ryan and Alli are the full-time resellers behind Ralli Roots, one of the most popular flipping and reselling channels on YouTube with over 258,000 subscribers and 1,100+ videos. They turned a $200 initial investment into a multi-million dollar reselling empire and now teach others how to do the same.

Content covers how to start a flipping and reselling business from scratch, garage sale and thrift store sourcing strategies, identifying profitable items at flea markets and estate sales, selling on eBay, Amazon, and other platforms, shipping large and oversized items profitably, wholesale and liquidation pallet buying, pricing strategies for maximum profit margins, building a reselling business with employees and warehouse operations, day-in-the-life content showing real sourcing trips and sales, and scaling from side hustle to full-time reselling income.

What makes Ralli Roots exceptional is their transparency and authenticity. They film live sourcing trips, show exactly what they buy and what they sell items for, and do not hide the failures alongside the wins. Operating from their warehouse in Florida with employee help, they demonstrate that reselling can scale beyond a one-person side hustle into a legitimate business operation. Their garage sale ride-along videos are both educational and entertaining, making the learning process engaging for viewers at every experience level.

Ryan and Alli monetize through their reselling business (which generates the bulk of their income), YouTube ad revenue, their website ralliroots.com with resources and guides, and brand partnerships. They also sell wholesale merchandise and share their supplier networks with their community.

For Moonlite users, flipping and reselling is one of the lowest barrier-to-entry businesses available. You can literally start with $20 at a garage sale and flip items on eBay or Facebook Marketplace. Experienced resellers regularly earn $50,000-150,000+ annually, with top performers exceeding $500K in sales. The business requires no special certifications, can be done part-time, and scales with knowledge — the more you learn about what sells, the more profitable you become. Ralli Roots provides the sourcing knowledge and business framework to accelerate that learning curve.

Ryan Gromfin is The Restaurant Boss, a former restaurant owner turned industry coach who has built one of the largest restaurant and food business education platforms on YouTube with over 134,000 subscribers. His channel is a go-to resource for restaurant owners, food truck operators, and anyone looking to start a food service business.

Content covers how to start and run a profitable food truck business, restaurant profit margin optimization and food cost control, menu engineering and pricing strategies, hiring and managing restaurant staff effectively, marketing strategies for restaurants and food trucks, POS systems and technology for food service businesses, reducing food waste and controlling inventory costs, building standard operating procedures (SOPs) for food businesses, scaling from one location to multiple units, and navigating permits, licenses, and health inspections.

What makes Ryan exceptional is his practitioner-first approach — he built, ran, and sold his own restaurants before becoming a coach, giving him credibility that purely academic business advisors lack. His SCALE training program has helped over 300 restaurant owners optimize their operations, and his YouTube content consistently delivers actionable, no-fluff advice that food business owners can implement immediately. He covers the full spectrum from food trucks to fine dining, making his content relevant to entrepreneurs at every stage and format of the food business.

Ryan monetizes through his SCALE coaching program for restaurant owners, online courses, consulting, YouTube ad revenue, and speaking engagements. His coaching program focuses on the five pillars of restaurant success: Systems, Controls, Accountability, Labor, and Execution.

For Moonlite users, the food truck business is one of the most exciting entry points into the food industry. Startup costs range from $50,000-200,000 (vs. $500K+ for a restaurant), with successful food trucks generating $250,000-500,000+ in annual revenue. Food trucks offer flexibility, lower overhead, and the ability to test concepts before committing to a brick-and-mortar location. Ryan provides the operational framework to run a food business profitably from day one, whether it is on wheels or in a building.

Tommy is the creator behind Green Rhino Project, one of the most respected carpet cleaning business education channels on YouTube. With over 15,000 subscribers and 800+ videos, Tommy has built a comprehensive resource for anyone looking to start or grow a carpet cleaning and floor care business.

Content covers how to start a carpet cleaning business from scratch, carpet cleaning equipment reviews and comparisons, cleaning chemistry and product selection, hot water extraction vs encapsulation methods, pricing carpet cleaning jobs for profitability, marketing strategies for cleaning businesses, before-and-after demonstrations with detailed technique breakdowns, customer testimonials and real-world job walkthroughs, upholstery and tile cleaning as add-on services, and building a sustainable cleaning business with recurring revenue.

What makes Tommy exceptional is his combination of deep technical knowledge and entrepreneurial guidance. He does not just show you how to clean carpets — he teaches the business side: how to price jobs, acquire customers, choose equipment that delivers ROI, and scale from a solo operator to a multi-truck operation. His channel is consistently recommended in carpet cleaning communities on Reddit and industry forums as the go-to resource for both beginners and experienced technicians looking to improve their craft.

Tommy monetizes through his YouTube channel, affiliate partnerships with equipment manufacturers, and his authority in the professional cleaning space. His equipment reviews are trusted because he tests products in real-world conditions and provides honest assessments.

For Moonlite users, carpet cleaning is one of the most accessible service businesses to start. Startup costs range from $2,000-10,000 for basic equipment, and experienced carpet cleaners can earn $75-200+ per job, with the potential to scale to $100K+ annually. The business has low barriers to entry, strong recurring revenue potential (commercial contracts), and can be started part-time while maintaining other income. Tommy provides the complete roadmap from equipment selection to customer acquisition.

Elicia Crook is the co-founder of Massage Champions (formerly The Health Leader Co) and one of the leading business coaches for massage therapists worldwide. Together with her partner James Crook, she has built a comprehensive education platform that teaches massage therapists how to become "Fully Booked Without Burnout" — addressing both the business and wellness sides of running a massage practice.

Content covers building a fully booked massage therapy practice, marketing strategies specifically for massage therapists (including Instagram deep dives), preventing burnout while maintaining a full client schedule, pricing massage services for sustainability and profitability, client retention and rebooking strategies, using social media to attract massage clients, transitioning from employed therapist to private practice owner, creating systems and workflows for a solo massage business, building passive income streams as a massage therapist, and work-life balance for wellness professionals.

What makes Elicia exceptional is her focus on the unique challenge massage therapists face: their income is directly tied to physical labor, making burnout the number one career killer. Her "Fully Booked Without Burnout" framework addresses this head-on by teaching therapists how to build efficient practices that maximize revenue per session while protecting their bodies and mental health. She is a featured expert on the ABMP (Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals) Podcast, one of the most respected platforms in the massage industry, and her Instagram marketing guidance has helped thousands of therapists build their online presence.

Elicia monetizes through the Massage Champions coaching program (including a 6 Month Success Programme), online courses, the Health Leader Co YouTube channel, speaking engagements at industry events, and partnerships with massage industry organizations like ABMP. Her coaching programs serve therapists globally, demonstrating the scalability of a niche coaching business.

For Moonlite users, Elicia represents two business opportunities: first, starting a massage therapy practice (certification in 6-12 months, $60-150+ per hour earning potential); and second, the meta-opportunity of becoming a niche business coach. Once you master a trade, coaching others to do the same can become an even more scalable and profitable business — exactly what Elicia has done by turning her massage therapy expertise into a global coaching platform.

Corinne McKay is an ATA-certified French-to-English translator, bestselling author, and the current president of the American Translators Association (ATA) — the largest professional association for translators and interpreters in the United States. She has been a full-time freelance translator since 2002 and is widely recognized as one of the foremost educators in the translation and language services industry.

Content covers how to start a freelance translation business from home, finding and marketing to translation agencies, building a client base as a new translator, specializing in high-demand translation niches (legal, financial, marketing, literary), pricing translation services for profitability, the business side of freelance translation (contracts, invoicing, taxes), breaking into the book translation market, using LinkedIn and professional networks to grow your translation business, continuing education and ATA certification preparation, and navigating the impact of AI/machine translation on the profession.

What makes Corinne exceptional is her unique combination of deep practitioner experience (20+ years as a working translator) and institutional leadership (ATA president). Her bestselling book, "How to Succeed as a Freelance Translator," has become the definitive guide for anyone entering the translation profession. She also created and teaches the online course "Getting Started as a Freelance Translator," which draws on her previous career as a high school French teacher to deliver clear, structured instruction. Her involvement with ATA gives her unparalleled insight into industry trends, certification standards, and the future of the translation profession.

Corinne monetizes through her freelance translation practice (specializing in legal, financial, and marketing translation), book sales, online courses, speaking engagements, podcast appearances, and her leadership role at ATA. Her approach emphasizes building a sustainable, well-paying freelance career rather than racing to the bottom on price.

For Moonlite users, freelance translation is an excellent home-based business for anyone who is fluent in two or more languages. Startup costs are virtually zero (a computer and internet connection), and translators can earn $0.10-0.30+ per word depending on language pair and specialization — with experienced translators earning $50,000-100,000+ annually working from anywhere. The key is specialization: translators who focus on legal, medical, financial, or technical content command premium rates. Corinne provides the complete business roadmap, from getting your first client to building a six-figure translation practice.