Nick Loper

Nick Loper is a side hustle expert who loves helping people earn more money and start businesses they care about. He hosts the award-winning Side Hustle Show, where he's interviewed over 500 successful entrepreneurs, and is the bestselling author of Buy Buttons, The Side Hustle, and $1,000 100 Ways. His work has been featured in The New York Times, Entrepreneur, Forbes, TIME, Newsweek, Business Insider, MSN, Yahoo Finance, The Los Angeles Times, The San Francisco Chronicle, Hubspot, Ahrefs, Shopify, Investopedia, VICE, Vox, Mashable, ChooseFI, The Penny Hoarder, GoBankingRates, and more.

Reselling Software: Don’t Start a SaaS — White Label Someone Else’s Instead

December 11, 2025December 11, 2025

Reselling software gives you many of the benefits of a software business, without the upfront development cost.

That means you can enjoy recurring revenue, selling one product to multiple customers, and strong profit margins by white labeling a software tool that already exists.

These benefits are what attract many people to starting a SaaS, or software as a service, but you may not need to go through the trouble.

After all, there may already be a tool that solves the same problem. Could you become a software reseller instead of a software creator?

23 Ways to Make Money Playing Video Games: Get Paid $4000/mo to Have Fun!

January 14, 2026December 11, 2025

Yes, you really can get paid to play video games.

With the rise of Esports, Twitch, and professional gamers, there’s never been a better time to monetize your video game hobby.

And the cool part is, you don’t have to be a pro. Even casual gamers are getting in on the action, and in this article I’ll break down some realistic ways to make money playing video games.

19 Fitness Side Hustles You Can Start Today: Up to $20k/mo!

January 20, 2026December 9, 2025

Looking for a fitness-related side hustle to make extra money? The good news is there are lots of ways to stay active, help others, and get paid at the same time!

Is Mistplay Legit? Earn Up to $550 Playing Mobile Games

January 14, 2026December 5, 2025

Mistplay is a free Android app that rewards you for downloading and playing games.

But is it really “the best-kept secret in gaming,” like the company proclaims? And is it safe to use?

The good news is Mistplay isn’t a scam — it’s legit — but your earning power depends on a few factors.

8 Online Businesses You Can Start With (Almost) No Money

December 4, 2025

Want to start making money online but don’t have a bunch of cash to invest upfront?

You’re in luck.

There’s a lot of buzz around faceless YouTube channels, AI-generated content, dropshipping, vibe coding, and print-on-demand. And yes, they’re all viable options.

But today we’re diving into 8 realistic ways to make money online, even if you’re not an expert, even if you’re not technical, and even if you’ve tried other side hustles and failed in the past.

These are low-cost, high-potential businesses you can start right from your laptop.

35 Side Hustles for Women and Moms to Make Money in Your Spare Time

December 17, 2025December 3, 2025

What are the best side hustles for women? What can moms do to make extra money?

When people ask me those questions, I’ll be honest, my first reaction is … why the qualifier? There’s no reason women can’t run any of the businesses or side hustle ideas featured on Side Hustle Nation.

Register Your Business? 10 Ways to Make Your Side Hustle Feel More Official

January 14, 2026December 3, 2025

Before we begin, I should note that the single BEST way to make your side hustle feel official is to get paid. Go sell something, seriously.

But I also understand that many people — myself include — often want some level of “establishment” before they feel comfortable saying they’re open for business.

I opened my first LLC while I was still in college and really had no idea what I needed it for. But it felt good, and if I’m being honest, made me feel smart and important too. And later I got plenty of use out of it.

15 Things You Can Buy on Amazon to Make Money

December 4, 2025December 1, 2025

The holiday shopping season is here, but what if your Amazon purchases could actually make you money instead of just spending it?

These 15 products range from around $60 to several thousand dollars, and each one represents a real business opportunity.

They’re listed roughly from least expensive to most expensive, with income potential and marketing strategies included for each.

The 12 Best Ways to Make Money with a 3D Printer: $1,000+ a Month

January 20, 2026November 28, 2025

Do you want to make money with a 3D printer?

Whether you’re looking to build a 3D printing side hustle or just offset the costs of your 3D printing hobby, you’re in the right place.

Even though 3D printers can be expensive, the good news is there are lots of ways to turn them into money makers.

10 Creative Side Hustles That Make Real Money – Part 9

November 30, 2025November 27, 2025

It’s that time of year again — Thanksgiving!

This summer, we caught part of the Rubik’s Cube World Championships in Seattle. The fastest solvers in the world can solve a 3×3 cube in under 5 seconds.

But what really caught my attention? There was $5,000 in prize money for first place. Another reminder that just about any skill is monetizable if you’re committed enough.

And nothing gets me more excited than finding cool, creative ways to make extra money and sharing them with you.

This is our 9th annual Thanksgiving tradition — a roundup of 10 of the most interesting and inspiring side hustles that crossed my desk this year. We’ve got product businesses, service businesses, and content businesses. Something for everyone in what’s always one of my favorite episodes to put together.

This is the 9th installment of the series, so check out the previous episodes if you like this format. Grab the full playlist here.

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