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:
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.
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.
Can you get paid to breathe? Well, that’s certainly part of Michele Mattix’s guided meditation Airbnb Experience. Airbnb Experiences are activities led by locals, and Michele jumped at the chance to reach a new audience for her meditation instruction. When travelers book a stay in Arizona using Airbnb, they are also offered one of Michele’s meditation … Read more
Note: Click here to download Paul’s top tips for setting up a location-independent consulting business and landing your first clients from this episode. A location-independent consulting business that replaces your day job income in a matter of months? That’s what Paul Minors achieved with his virtual software consulting side hustle. You might recognize Paul’s name. … Read more
Have you ever thought it would be cool to be an extra in a movie but have no idea how to land movie extra jobs?
I was clueless, too, but once I found out how the process worked, I landed several roles in a few major Hollywood films.
Unlike most online survey companies, Respondent actually pays “real” money for participating in studies.
This isn’t about watching silly videos or completing offers for pennies. What do I mean by real? It’s possible to earn $100 an hour or more.
(At press time, the website cited the average payout even slightly higher, at $140 an hour.)
Dr. Shirag Shemmassian decided to take action on a particular skill of his, and is seeing some impressive results – all on the side from his day job as a research psychologist.What do I mean by impressive?How about $650k in revenue last year, which was more than double of 2017, which was more than triple of 2016.
“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.
WTF man!?
Are you willing to fail!Let that be your new mantra.
It’s the only way to get up the courage to get started.
That’s the rule Brian Scudamore — the founder and CEO of 1-800-GOT-JUNK — lives by.
Whether you’re a full-time designer at your day job or just like to tinker around in Photoshop late into the night, finding the best remote graphic design jobs can be a quick and effective way to build a side-hustle.
Why are remote graphic design jobs perfect for side-hustlers?
Because they can be done from anywhere in the world with just a computer, your passion, and some serious talent!
“Growth isn’t the byproduct of success,” Paul Jarvis told me. “Or at least it shouldn’t be. The byproduct of success should be freedom.” Paul is a talented writer and designer who’s made a living–and a name for himself–by often taking the counterpoint to the conventional wisdom, especially when it comes to entrepreneurship and business growth. … Read more
As we’ve mentioned, “scaling” a service business can be one of the biggest challenges with this business model. In fact, it’s a sticking point that keeps a lot of people away from freelancing altogether.
But if your goal is to get big or even to just avoid trading time for money your whole life, there are lots of ways to scale a service business.