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.
If you’ve been searching the Internet for different businesses to start, chances are you’ve found thousands of ways to make money online.
But there may be an equal or greater opportunity to make money right in your own hometown with a good old-fashioned “blue collar” business idea.
You’ve heard of Hot Tub Time Machine, but how does Hot Tub Cash Machine sound?
That’s effectively the business model this week’s guest Steve Nadramia of LIHotTubRentals.com has.
Steve is a high school history and economics teacher in New York, and a listener of the show.
Officiating a wedding for close friends is a special honor, but it can also be a fun weekend side hustle.
After all, there are 2.5 million weddings in the US every year, with an average cost of $28,000! That spells a great opportunity to help families celebrate love and make some money at the same time.
In this guide, we’ll look at what wedding officiants do, the legal requirements to become one, and the potential income. We’ll also look how to market your wedding officiant business and get customers.
Looking to make some extra money with odd jobs?
The good news is there are lots of odd job apps that can help you earn money on a flexible schedule.
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.
What if you could help local businesses get more customers while building a six-figure recurring revenue business from anywhere in the world?
Eric Dingler from EricDingler.com runs a successful digital agency, In Transit Studios, while traveling with his family across 20+ countries. But if he was starting over today, he’d focus on one simple service: local SEO.
While traditional SEO gets eaten alive by AI and Reddit, local search remains a goldmine. When someone searches “barber near me” or “pizza delivery,” Google still shows real local businesses — not AI-generated answers.
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.
Ever feel like you need a personal assistant but can’t afford one?
Hannah Morgan found a way to help busy families get that support without the big price tag. She started Heron House Management, a virtual service that handles all the stuff families need to do but never have time for.
Think about it: remembering when summer camp sign-ups open, booking doctor appointments, planning family trips, or just keeping track of everyone’s schedules. Hannah’s team does all of that – from their computers.
Her business made $60,000 last year and keeps growing. And the best part is she works totally remote and helps families get their time back.
Being a freelance artist is shrouded in stereotypes. You’ve probably heard the term “starving artist” enough to last a lifetime.
The truth is the starving artist stereotype is outdated, proven false by millions of freelance artists around the world who are making good money doing work that fulfills them.
It’s not easy, but thanks to the Internet and an ever-growing need for visual content both online and off, there are more opportunities to make money as an artist than ever before.
Is Mark Wills’ Loan Signing System legit? And will it work for you?
If there’s one side hustle that’s generated the most buzz among Side Hustle Nation in the last few years, it would have to be becoming a loan signing agent.
Loan signing agents are mobile Notaries that help facilitate mortgage closings, and can earn $75-200 per appointment. Mark calls this “the best-kept secret in real estate” and is obviously a huge cheerleader for his program.
But does it really work?
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