The question I hear all the time: “How much money can I make selling waist beads?”

The short answer: more than you think.
The longer answer: it depends on how you set up your business, price your strands, and show up at your pop-ups. But I’ll give you my real numbers so you can see exactly what’s possible.

My Real Pop-Up Shop Profits

When I first started, I had no idea what to expect. I just knew I loved waist beads, I loved the energy of women feeling confident, and I wanted to create something sustainable for myself.

Here’s what happened:

• My very first pop-up, I cleared $1,200 in one day. I didn’t even have all the systems I use now—it was just beads, a table, and me.

• Once I got more consistent and strategic, my average day pop-up jumped to $2,000+ per day.

• On my best weekends, I’ve made over $3,000 in one day without working myself into the ground.

And let me be clear: I don’t run myself ragged. I usually work 2–3 days a week max, because balance is important to me. This business is not about hustling every single day—it’s about creating a flow that works for your life.

Realistic Income Expectations

Now, does this mean every single person who sells waist beads will instantly make $2k a weekend? Not exactly. Like any side hustle, your results depend on:

• Your pricing strategy (undervaluing your beads = leaving money on the table).

• Consistency (showing up to your pop-ups or appointment days).

• Customer experience (how you make people feel, not just what you sell).

If you commit to keeping things simple, keep your prices aligned with your value, and learn how to run a smooth pop-up… you can absolutely see $2k+ weekends, and scale from there.

Tips for Maximizing Sales

Here are a few things that changed the game for me:

✨ Create a simple but beautiful setup. People shop with their eyes first—so invest in a clean table, good displays, and clear signage.

✨ Make payments easy. I always keep a payment frame with my Cash App, Venmo, and QR codes visible. 

✨ Build repeat customers. I use a text list to keep clients updated on pop-ups, new strands, and exclusive drops. Those reminders add hundreds of dollars to my weekends.

✨ Focus on experience, not just sales. When women try on waist beads, I make it a moment—confidence, joy, and connection. That’s what makes them come back.

Want My Full Blueprint?

If you’re serious about turning waist beads into a profitable side hustle (or even your main hustle), I created a course that breaks down everything I do:

• My vendor list so you don’t waste time searching for quality beads.

• Step-by-step pop-up strategy—from setup to marketing to making $2k+ in a weekend.

• My pricing formulas so you actually profit from every single strand.

Selling waist beads changed my life. It gave me freedom, financial stability, and balance. And I know it can do the same for you—if you’ve got the right tools.

👉🏾 [Join the course here] and start building your own profitable waist bead business.