How a Bellevue Chef Built a Global LEGO Side Hustle Business… From His Basement

How does a LEGO side hustle business grow from a basement operation into a global supplier?

In this video, Justin Ogburn sits down with Dan Rodden, the owner of Bellevue Brickz, a LEGO side hustle business based right here in Bellevue, Nebraska. What started as a simple experiment to earn extra income has turned into a highly organized operation with over 300,000 LEGO pieces, nearly 7,000 unique parts, and customers across the U.S. and around the world.

Dan shares how he buys LEGO sets, breaks them down into individual parts, and sells them through BrickLink to builders, designers, and collectors, including international buyers and local customers who pick up orders in person. He also talks honestly about the time commitment, the importance of organization, pricing strategy, and what it really takes to scale a LEGO side hustle business beyond a casual hobby.

If you’re curious about creative side hustles, home-based businesses, or how niche markets like LEGO parts can become profitable, this conversation offers a realistic behind-the-scenes look.

🔹 Business name: Bellevue Brickz (with a Z)
🔹 Platform: BrickLink
🔹 Location: Bellevue, Nebraska
🔹 Inventory: 300,000+ LEGO pieces

👉 To order LEGO parts, visit Bellevue Brickz at Bricklink.com.