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 to Get More Freelance Gigs: Tap Into a $2.5 Billion Market

August 19, 2021

Few words will get as polarizing a response among freelancers and side hustlers as Upwork.

Depending on who you ask, it’s either a fantastic platform to connect with well-paying gigs and quality clients … or it’s a hopeless, desperate race to the bottom, overly-competitive bloodbath with no chance of success.

Like a lot of things, the truth is probably somewhere in the middle, and a lot of your outcome will depend on your strategy and how well you show up.

$10,000 a Month Going to Parties: Starting an Entertainment Side Hustle

June 3, 2021

Earning up to $2,000 for 45 minutes doing something you love — who wouldn’t want to do that?

That’s exactly what Brian McGovern of McMagical.com does. Brian is a party entertainer — he’s been practicing magic and performing since he was in high school.

The success of the side hustle allowed him to walk away from a well-paying, but stressful, career on Wall Street.

How to Start a Pressure Washing Business: $3000 a Month Part-Time

May 18, 2021May 13, 2021

Starting a pressure washing business may be a great seasonal side hustle opportunity.

These types of blue collar businesses tend to have low startup costs and you may already have the skills and equipment you need to get started.

Become a Salesforce Consultant: $225k a Year … Working Part-Time

April 22, 2021

Last year, Brad Rice booked $225,000 worth of Salesforce consulting work. That’s impressive on its own, but what’s crazier is he only worked an average of 18 hours a week.

Brad took his existing skills and experience with a popular software product, and pivoted to become a remote freelance consultant.

This is the “SWAS” strategy: Software with a Service.

How This Couple Started a 6-Figure Cleaning Business on the Side

May 18, 2021April 1, 2021

Anthony and Jhanilka Hartzog erased $114k of debt in 23 months.

The couple were making good money at their day jobs, but realized there’s only so much you can cut from your budget.

That’s when they turned to the income side of the equation and started a ton of different side hustles.

Instacart Shopper Review: $10,000 as a Part-Time Instacart Driver

June 8, 2021March 22, 2021

Considering a side hustle as an Instacart shopper?

With Instacart, you can make money shopping for — and delivering — other people’s groceries.

If you have a car and extra time during the week, why not put both to work? That’s the pitch, anyway.

Let’s take a closer look at how their grocery shopping program works, and how much money you can expect to make. (With insights from a side hustling Instacart Shopper earning $480 a week!)

Steady App Review: Your Gateway to the Gig Economy

March 31, 2021March 8, 2021

“Find work. Earn money,” the Steady app promises.

Steady is the first tool I’ve seen that attempts to bring all the “gig economy” and flexible work opportunities under one roof.

Yes, that same gig economy that 36% of the US workforce is already a part of. In some ways, we’re becoming a nation of side hustlers and freelancers, and the free Steady app is a gateway to hundreds of potential ways to earn extra money.

How to Start a Charcuterie Board Business: $100k in Sales in 9 Months

March 4, 2021

Last May, Monisha Misra reluctantly accepted her first customer. Nine months later, she’d eclipsed $100k in total sales — all on the side from her day job.

BoardsByMo.com is a charcuterie board prep company, and the early success and attention in that arena has spun off other revenue streams including virtual live charcuterie board building classes.

10 Reasons to Buy a Laundromat Business as Your Next Side Hustle

February 25, 2021

Are laundromats “the ultimate side hustle,” like my guest Jordan Berry described?

These simple, local, cash-flowing businesses have been around forever, but surprisingly this is the first time discussing them in detail on the show.

Built to Sell: Design a Business to Run Without You

February 4, 2021

Service businesses can get a bad rap.

After all, there are still clients to deal with, there’s actual labor involved in fulfillment, they’re just not as glamorous as other more “passive” income models.

But you should know that more side hustle show guests started with a service-based business model than any other.

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