How This Coffee Shop Owner Uses Peerspace to Pay His Rent After Hours
- Date: June 18, 2025
- Topic: Resources
- Contributors: Written by Peerspace Staff
When Anthony Montague acquired his Atlanta-based coffee shop, Condesa Coffee, he didn’t just see it as a place to serve great coffee—he saw potential for something more. By listing Condesa Coffee on Peerspace, the leading marketplace for hourly venue rentals, he found a creative and low-effort way to turn his non-operating hours into income. Now, Peerspace bookings for events after 4 p.m. help cover nearly $5,000 in monthly rent.
“My goal every month is to pay my rent via Peerspace. If I can generate enough during non-revenue hours—from 4 p.m. to midnight—that’s one of my biggest expenses covered.”
A Full-Time Job, A Thriving Side Hustle
What makes Anthony’s story even more impressive? He runs this entire side hustle while working a full-time job. With limited hours to spare, Anthony needed a platform that could manage logistics, guest communication, and payments without draining his energy.
“I work full time. I don’t have time to coordinate payments or write up contracts. Peerspace does all that for me—it’s plug and play.”
He spends only a couple of hours a week managing Peerspace inquiries, relying on saved message templates and his trusted staff to handle clean-up and setups when needed. “It’s like answering a text,” he says. “The Peerspace app makes it really easy.”
Turning Off-Hours into Opportunity
Anthony discovered Peerspace through the previous owners of the shop and quickly realized it could do more than fill seats—it could help offset costs for the entire space. He now routes all event requests through Peerspace, whether they come via word of mouth or Instagram.
The bookings came quickly: baby showers, bridal showers, graduation parties—even weddings. During graduation season, Condesa’s proximity to nearby universities makes it a top choice for celebratory events.
“It depends on the season, but we’ve hosted everything from baby showers to full weddings. Graduation events are huge right now.”
His venue has also been used for music videos, local productions, and a tribute shoot for civil rights leader John Lewis. A particularly memorable booking? An intimate wedding held during COVID that led to a new business connection—and eventually the lease for Condesa’s second location.
Advice for Business Owners
Anthony treats his Peerspace side hustle like its own brand:
“Peerspace is my Condesa Events. Treat every message that comes through as a customer walking in your business. Greet them, help them, and thank them for their business.”
His advice for fellow business owners is simple: if your space sits unused for part of the day, put it to work. Peerspace lets you fill those hours, connect with new audiences, and make real money—even with a full-time job.
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