Have you ever tried to get healthier and lose weight, but lost motivation before reaching your goals?
Perhaps you’ve gone as far as buying a gym membership or expensive exercise equipment only for them go unused after your initial commitment.
But what if you could lose weight and make money doing it? Would that be enough motivation to stick with your exercise and diet regimen?
The new year is upon us and with it comes a certain level of optimism and maybe even obligation to make some changes, set some meaningful goals, and aim for some big wins.
But it’s no secret that most New Year’s resolutions fail and a lot of goals lose steam after just a few weeks. To help make sure that doesn’t happen to you, I’ve recruited my good friend and master goal planner Tom Sylvester to join us today.
He’s a serial entrepreneur, real estate investor, author of the book Lifestyle Builders, and head business coach at 2x.co. Tom set a goal to retire by 35, later retired young, and now helps six and seven-figure business owners scale up without burning out.
Rakuten is one of the most longstanding and popular money-making apps on the market, but is it legit?
With over 20 million users (myself included) who have collectively earned over $3.2 billion in cash back rewards, the answer to this is a resounding YES!
The end of the year is upon us, which means it’s time to reflect back on the side hustles that stood out — the ones that got people talking, the ones I was most excited to share, the ones that made me think, “Dang, I need to drop what I’m doing and go try that.”
Now the mark of a good episode, for me, is when I hang up the call thinking exactly that. And I try to exercise some level of discipline because the shiny object syndrome is real, but when the shiny object shines for me, I know it’s going to be a hit episode.
So I’ve selected my top 10 for the year, presented in chronological order. If you’re new to the show, I’ve included episode numbers so you can check out the ones you’re interested in. And if you’re a long-time listener, see if your favorites made the list.
(Here’s the Spotify playlist to make it easy to add these to your device: Best Side Hustles of the Year 2025)
Want to start a business but don’t have a degree?
The good news is you don’t need a degree to start a business. A full 56% of entrepreneurs didn’t graduate from college — and their businesses succeed and fail at roughly the same rates as everyone else.
Still, starting a business is challenging. That’s why I recommend the lower-risk path of starting as a side hustle.
Life doesn’t always wait until payday.
Sometimes, you need extra cash now.
Maybe the rent’s due, your car broke down, or your kid’s school hit you with an unexpected fee.
Even with a steady job, those in-between days can feel tight.
And that’s when a side hustle that pays daily becomes more than just a good idea—it’s a necessity.
Do you enjoy hunting for bargains that you can buy low and sell high?
Charlie William does, and his book flipping business is proof that this business model still works.
He’s become a master deal-hunter, selling more than $9,000 worth of used books last month on Amazon.
The best part? Anyone with access to thrift stores, yard sales, and local charity shops can get started with this side hustle for just a few bucks a month.
What’s working, what’s not, and where Side Hustle Nation is headed next?
I’m pulling back the curtain on my 2025 annual progress report, sharing insights from a year of podcasting, YouTube experiments, business challenges, and personal growth.
While he was a full-time student, Johnny Robinson built OrangeWindowCleaning.com into a $700k a year operation.
If you want to start your own business, it doesn’t necessarily take a never-before-seen business idea to have a never-before-seen impact on your life.
What if you could make $900 in a single day buying and reselling lawnmowers?
Dave Wilson, also known as @MoneyCoachDave, made over $50,000 flipping lawnmowers while in college. The side hustle helped him graduate debt-free and taught him valuable skills in buying, fixing, and reselling equipment.
It’s a buy low, sell high model that works whether you’re flipping lawnmowers, cars, or other equipment. And it’s a skill that can recession-proof your income.
Listen to Episode 713 of the Side Hustle Show to learn:
how to source underpriced lawnmowers (including the best-kept secret)
what to look for when buying (and what to avoid)
how to fix common issues and flip them fast
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