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Michael Huynh, How to Turn Your Side Hustle into Your Main Hustle

July 31, 2023

In today’s economy, a lot of people have side hustles. Sometimes they like that work better than their full-time jobs. If you’ve dreamt of turning that side hustle into your main gig, you’ll love Michael Huynh’s story.

Just before Christmas in 2013, Michael’s then-girlfriend suggested they make macaron cookies and give them as presents to their friends. Their friends loved them, and pretty soon, people were asking them to make more.

Macadons, the company, started in 2014 in White Center as a side business. It grew organically until 2017, when Michael decided to leave his job at Boeing to take on Macadons full-time. 

Since then, Macadons has grown from a small shop with no employees to a large-scale operation that employs 24 people and makes 10,000 macarons a week. 

We’re telling Michael’s story for a couple of reasons. First, the way he runs his business and treats his employees and customers is redeeming work, which is the goal of this podcast. The other reason is Michael took a huge risk leaving a secure job and income to follow his dream and become an entrepreneur. Can you do the same with your side hustle? 

If you’d like to try Michael’s creations (they are incredible), Macadons’ flagship store is at 3rd and Wells in Renton, right under Erasmus the Dragon. Macadons has also partnered with dozens of local small businesses, and you can find them at the Space Needle and Chihuly Garden and Glass.

Resources from the episode: 

  1. Find out more and order your own Macadons here. 

  2. Follow Macadons and check out their drool-worthy photos on Instagram and Facebook. 

  3. Connect with Michael Huynh on LinkedIn. 

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