Is the world completely mad? Absolutely. In this episode of Wait...You Got Paid for That?, Charlie Oddwell dives deep into one of the most bizarre and profitable side hustles ever created: selling fresh air in jars. Discover how entrepreneurs are making real money [pause] thousands of pounds per month [pause] bottling oxygen and selling it to strangers on the internet. We explore the psychology of why people buy air, meet the actual millionaires making their living from this strange business, and ask the important question: could you start your own air-selling empire? Spoiler alert: yes, you probably could. This is weird side hustle comedy meets real entrepreneurship.

What You'll Learn

• How the fresh air industry started and why it's surprisingly not a new concept
• The different types of air sellers and their bizarre business models
• Real companies like Vitality Air making legitimate money from selling bottled air
• Actual profit margins
• The weirdest locations people collect air from (including Mount Everest)
• Why wealthy people in China are buying Canadian Rocky Mountain air
• The psychology behind purchasing intangible products and novelty items
• How to start your own air-selling side hustle with minimal investment
• The science behind whether bottled air actually works (spoiler: mostly it doesn't)
• Ethical concerns and controversies in the fresh air business

Key Topics Covered

The Air Sellers: Who Are These People?

• Scenic Slurpers: Hikers and countryside dwellers collecting air from mountains, forests, and lakesides
• Urban Ironists: Selling authentic London smog and New York Subway air as novelty gag gifts
• Wellness Vendors: Premium compressed air with flavors like eucalyptus, peppermint, lavender, and ocean mist
• Extreme Air Collectors: Gathering air from volcanoes, deserts, caves, and haunted forests

Could You Start an Air-Selling Business?

Yes. You need clean scenery, empty jars, humor, creative labels, and absolutely no shame. Product name ideas: Peak District Puff, Lake District Lungful, North Yorkshire Breeze Deluxe Edition, Post-Rain Fresh Sniff, Cowling Countryside Sunrise Air Limited Batch. Ship it globally and you've got a legitimate weird side hustle.

Takeaways: The Big Picture

• Business opportunities exist everywhere, even in the most absurd places
• The world isn't broken [pause] it's just creative
• Someone, somewhere, is willing to buy your nonsense
• Weird side hustles are legitimate income sources for many
• Amusement and novelty are underrated commodities
• If you can explain it at parties, you can probably monetize it

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• About Wait...You Got Paid for That?

  Hosted by Charlie Oddwell, Wait...You Got Paid for That? explores the world's weirdest, funniest, and most bizarre side hustles. Each episode dives deep into legitimate ways people are making real money doing ridiculous things. If you've ever wondered how people monetize the absurd, this is the podcast for you.

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• Perfect For

  • People looking for weird side hustle ideas
  • Entrepreneurs interested in novel business models
  • Comedy podcast listeners who love absurdist humor
  • Young adults aged 16-30 seeking entertainment and inspiration
  • People curious about unconventional ways to make money
  • Anyone who enjoys weird entrepreneurship stories
  • Listeners looking for lighthearted business content
  • Social media content creators seeking inspiration

  
  

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