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.
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.
This week’s guest began his side hustle with the goal of getting just 10 clients in 90 days. Four years later, he’s now the proud owner of a 7-figure business!
Justin Tan is a Side Hustle Show listener who was inspired by Russ Perry’s story in Episode 248 of how he began Design Pickle.
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.
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.
Your next income stream might be sitting right in your driveway…
This week we’re talking about how to get your piece of a $100 billion market.
It’s the same model practiced by Hertz, Avis, Enterprise, National: renting cars out for a profit.
This week we’re exploring a unique opportunity to turn the world’s largest buyer of goods and services into a customer of yours.
That’s right, we’re talking about selling to the government.
There’s nothing like having a client that can literally print the money!
Yes, you really can get paid to be an online friend.
I’d seen sites like RentaFriend show up in lists of ways to make money online for years, and was always curious to learn more.
Becoming a professional video editor can be a great way to make money online.
Video editing is an in-demand skill, growing at a 12% per year pace. And when you see the millions of YouTube channels, TikTok videos, and Instagram reels, it really comes as no surprise.
Full-time video editors earn an average of $50k a year, and freelancers often command rates of $40 an hour and up, depending on experience.
So how can you get starting making money as a video editor? Here are some ideas.
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.
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.
This week’s guest started his side hustle with the goal of earning an extra $1,000 a month – fast forward four summers later and it’s now a 6-figure business.
Blademir Hernandez of LitterFreeLots.nyc is a long-time listener of the Side Hustle Show who was inspired by Brian Winch’s story in episode 266 to start his business.
Brian built a $650k a year operation picking up litter and cleaning parking lots, something Blademir told me he knew he could also do.
