Freelancing

Hands down, freelancing is the one of the fastest ways to begin making extra money on the side.

You don’t need to build a website, create a product, or even come up with some killer business idea. All you need is to dig into your inventory of current skills, and find ONE client you can solve a problem for.

What kind of problems could you solve? In the archives here, you’ll find people freelancing their skills in:

For more, here are some of the most in-demand freelance skills.

No, it’s not as sexy as “passive income,” but it’s not as speculative either. You can start getting paid right away, and if your goal is to replace your day job income, there’s probably no faster way.

The Best Freelancing Podcast

I compiled a binge-worthy selection of freelancing and service business podcast episodes from The Side Hustle Show into this playlist. I think you’ll like it!

Dive into the archives here to figure out what you can sell as a freelancer and how to get it done.

How One Pet Waste Removal Business Reached $3M+ in Revenue

February 9, 2026

What if the million dollar business you’re looking for is literally in your own backyard?

William Milliken went from zero to 350 recurring customers in his first three months in business, starting a pet waste removal company as a side project. Last year, his business racked up over $3 million in revenue, all from the not-so-glamorous service of cleaning up dog poop.

And if that wasn’t enough, William turned his knowledge into another side hustle, teaching others through swoopscoop.com and the Poop Scoop Millionaire community. That’s turned into another almost million dollar a year business.

How to Start a Tutoring Business: How I Earn $1000/week Tutoring for the ACT

January 16, 2026January 5, 2026

The ACT is a college entrance exam used by many colleges to rank students applying to their schools. The subject matter covers English grammar, reading comprehension, math, and science.

Millions of students take the test each year and the test prep business rakes in over a billion dollars a year.

As a Side Hustle Nation reader, I want to show you how to get some some of that money!

18 Realistic Ways to Make $10k a Month (Real-Life Examples)

January 20, 2026January 2, 2026

Making $10k a month is a meaningful income milestone. That equates to $120k a year — a comfortable 6-figure income.

When I started making $10,000 a month consistently, I felt a lot of pride — like I’d “made it” — and finally had some breathing room in my budget.

In this post, I’ll break down some realistic ways to make $10k a month, both as an employee and as an entrepreneur.

24 Cleaning Business Ideas That Really Clean Up!

January 17, 2026January 1, 2026

The world can be a dirty place! But in every mess, there’s an opportunity to clean up — both literally and figuratively.

Every year, Americans spend $46 billion on cleaning services and another $1 billion on cleaning supplies. Plus, 43% of the population says they “hate” cleaning!

That’s why cleaning businesses are in-demand — and why smart entrepreneurs are cashing in on that trend.

How to Start a Window Cleaning Business: Zero to $700k a Year

January 19, 2026December 20, 2025

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.

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?

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.

$70k on the Side in 6 Months with Aura Photography

January 28, 2026November 13, 2025

What if you could earn $5,000 in a single weekend taking rainbow-colored portraits that help people feel seen and valued?

Summer Ray built exactly that kind of business with aura photography, creating portraits that visualize someone’s energy field and command $44 per session.

From somalumin.com, Summer has earned $70,000 in just six months while keeping her full-time job.

If you’ve never heard of aura photography before, that’s totally fine. But whether you believe in energy fields or not, Summer’s strategic approach to building this business offers valuable lessons for any event-based side hustle.

How to Start a Commercial Cleaning Business on the Side: $100k in 9 Months

January 16, 2026November 3, 2025

This week’s guest booked $100k worth of work in their first 9 months of a new side hustle they had no experience with.

Haley Gallagher and her husband are serial side hustlers and were specifically looking for a side hustle they could do after hours.

Seeing an opportunity at a bar he was working security for, Haley’s husband asked if they could take on the cleaning contract.

How to Become a Bookkeeper and Make $70 an Hour from Home

January 14, 2026October 3, 2025

Side Hustle Show listener Kate Johnson started her bookkeeping business in 2017, and now serves several recurring clients. She targets an effective rate of $70 an hour, and is able to work from home.

With her youngest starting preschool, Kate found herself with an extra 9 hours a week. “I wanted to be a good steward of that time,” she explained.

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