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One question I get all the time is, “What are the most profitable side hustles?”

Well, there are a couple ways to look at profitability. First, there’s profit margin — how much of every dollar actually flows to your bottom line after expenses.

Then there’s raw profit – like Walmart making $10-15 billion a year, but on $500-600 billion in sales. Low margins, but HUGE volume.

But in this post, we’re gonna focus mostly on higher-margin, lean operation side hustles.

Let’s dive in!

AI (artificial intelligence) is one of the hottest topics of the year. And today, we’re going to explore some of the actionable ways that you can capitalize on this new technology to either start a new business or grow one that you’ve already got.

To help me talk through these is Matt Wolfe from FutureTools.io and the FutureTools YouTube channel. Matt’s a long-time friend who’s been doing a deep dive on this stuff for the past few months and I’m anxious to get caught up.

Looking for a fitness-related side hustle to make extra money? The good news is there are lots of ways to stay active, help others, and get paid at the same time!

How can you make $20k a month?

With the rising cost of living, many people have been asking that same question. Earning $20,000 a month equates to $240k a year — a healthy 6-figure income.

But whether you’re trying to make ends meet, pay down debt, or simply pad your savings, making $20k a month will definitely help you get there. 

What are the best side hustles for medical students?

With med school so expensive — $40,000 to $65,000 a year! — it’s only natural to look for ways to make money that fit with your classes and other obligations.

As a future doctor, you’ve got a pretty clear career path ahead of you, but there are still lots of ways to generate income in the near-term while still prioritizing your medical education.

Can you really get paid to read books?

If you’re an avid reader, I’m happy to report there are quite a few legit ways to get paid to read. 

In this post, I’ll break down some of my favorite — and most creative — methods to turn your reading hobby into an extra income stream.

When you’re starting a business, it’s only natural to want to keep your risks as low as possible.

But risk is relative. No one ever talks about the risk of staying at a job you hate. What does that do to your mental health and relationships?

The bad news: no business you start will be immune from these risks.

The good news: there are specific actions you can take to set yourself up for success.

What are the best side hustles for women? What can moms do to make extra money?

When people ask me those questions, I’ll be honest, my first reaction is … why the qualifier? There’s no reason women can’t run any of the businesses or side hustle ideas featured on Side Hustle Nation.

There are plenty of side hustles out there that can help medical doctors make extra income.

Even though doctors tend to be highly paid (over $200,000 median salary), they’re also straddled with student loans and a late start to their careers.

What are the best side hustles for firefighters?

Given their unique schedule, just about every firefighter I’ve met has had at least one side hustle!

According to Career Explorer, firefighters earn an average of $78,000 a year — but have lots of downtime to pursue other money-making ventures. Here are my top picks. 

What are the best side hustles for writers?

The good news is writing is a great, in-demand skill to make money from. Yes, even in the age of Chat GPT, there are lots of writing side hustles that can earn you money in your spare time.