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Key Takeaways Temple and Henderson made their first products in Henderson’s kitchen about eight years ago.
They asked a lot of questions and persevered to develop their shelf-stable CoffeeMilk.
The business is projected to see $150,000 in monthly sales by the end of the year.
This Side Hustle Spotlight Q&A features Florida-based entrepreneurs Dave Temple, 55, and Ed Henderson, 64. Temple and Henderson, both working dairy farmers, started Thunder CoffeeMilk, which sells a lactose-free Australian-style canned coffee, as a side hustle. Currently, Thunder CoffeeMilk averages between $40,000 and $50,000 in monthly sales — and is expected to hit $150,000 a month by the end of this year. Responses have been edited for length and clarity.
Image Credit: Kelley Stinson Photography. Dave Temple, left, and Ed Henderson, right.
What was your day job or primary occupation when you started your side hustle?
Temple: I grew up in Queensland, Australia, on a small dairy farm. I moved to Florida, where I worked on another dairy farm before starting my own. When we started our side hustle, Thunder CoffeeMilk, we were actively milking cows and raising beef cattle. To this day, dairy farming continues to be a major part of our lives.
Henderson: I am part of multiple generations of dairy farmers. Growing up as a kid, I knew I was going to be a dairy farmer. I went to the University of Florida and studied dairy science.
Starting a side hustle: Thunder CoffeeMilk
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