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.

The Most Overlooked Way to Make More Money?

December 21, 2023

Have you ever woken up one day feeling trapped in a career you used to love? The stability of a steady paycheck no longer worth the daily dread of unfulfilling work? Did you suddenly want a career change? I’m talking staring-at-the-ceiling-all-night type misery.

Alex Warneke from alexwarneke.com knows exactly how this feels.

She found herself creatively stifled and financially limited working as a marine ecologist and park ranger. While loving the subject matter, restrictions around income growth, adventure, and location independence nagged her.

She couldn’t shake the feeling that her current path just wouldn’t get her to the life she envisioned.

Despite no prior experience, Alex strategically skilled up and gained Salesforce credentials to increase her income potential dramatically.

Her story offers an inspirational template for others looking to pursue more career flexibility.

12 Ways to Make Money as a Video Editor: Get Paid $50k a Year Editing Videos

January 16, 2024November 20, 2023

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.

14 Best Remote Graphic Design Jobs Sites to Find Design Work Fast

January 16, 2024November 9, 2023

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!

Make Money on Craigslist: How to Make $1000 on the Side this Month

October 3, 2024August 31, 2023

Cassandre went from $0 in side income on May 18th to a total of $2230 by July 30th.

While $2230 isn’t a remarkable amount of money, it’s helped her pay down a significant amount of student debt in a very short amount of time, starting with zero money invested and zero experience.

This is her story.

Side Hustle Showdown: Sweaty Startups vs. Laptop Lifestyle

March 31, 2025August 31, 2023

Starting a side hustle is all about finding new ways to make extra money outside of your regular 9-5 job.

And in today’s digital world, there are two primary paths people take — starting a local business or building an online business from your computer.

But which strategy should you pursue to start earning real income as a side hustler?

How One Side Hustler Bought Herself a $5k a Month Income Stream — with no Money Down

July 30, 2024July 6, 2023

You’ve heard about building time-leveraged income streams. But what if you could instead insert yourself into an income stream that’s already happening?

That’s exactly what Hannah Ingram did at the ripe old age of 22. A real estate agent by day, she bought a cash-flowing car wash with seller financing and no money out of pocket.

$3k a Month Renting Out Mobility Scooters Part-Time

October 21, 2024May 4, 2023

I love a good rental business: buy something once and get paid for it over and over again.

It’s a cool model, and this week’s guest found a creative approach to it in the mobility scooter niche.

How to Dominate Local SEO: From Side Hustle to $300k a Year

August 29, 2025March 2, 2023

Today, we’ve got a killer case study for you, where my guest has built his business to almost $300k in revenue — all on the back of local SEO.

Kody Smith from AwwCrap.com started his pet waste removal service as a side hustle, earning $26k his first year. He did $187k after quitting his day job and nearly doubled that last year without any paid ads!

How I Built a Multi 6-Figure Business While Still Working Full-Time

March 31, 2025February 16, 2023

This week’s guest took some of the skills she already had and then went out intentionally and found buyers for those skills.

Shannon Weinstein is a CPA (Certified Public Accountant) who turned her fractional CFO (Chief Financial Officer)/tax strategy service at KeepWhatYouEarn.com into a full-time income stream — while still working a full-time job.

DoorDash Side Hustle: Up to $500/Month Delivering Meals in Your Spare Time

June 4, 2025February 3, 2023

If you’re looking for a profitable side hustle with a low barrier to entry, delivering food may be a great fit.

In fact, you may want to deliver food for multiple apps, strategizing your routes and which deliveries you take based on payout.

Today we’ll take a look at DoorDash, a food delivery app that can make you $20/hour or more — as long as you don’t plan to make a career out of it.

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