Investing

Investing might sound scary or intimidating, but really it’s about one simple idea:

How to make your money work for you.

You earned it once, now how can you multiply it in a way that aligns with your risk tolerance?

It’s weird, but I sit on both ends of the spectrum on this, at once having made big bets on my own business and experimenting with “alternative” investment platforms, and on the other hand being paralyzed into sitting on the sidelines by fear the market might go down.

In this section of the site, you’ll find information on real estate investing, trading stocks, and even buying businesses.

Before You Get Started

Know your net worth.

Your net worth is the sum of all your assets (cash, savings, mutual funds, equity in your home, etc.) minus your liabilities (student loans, credit card debt, mortgages, etc.).

One tool I like to help calculate your net worth is Personal Capital. It’s free!

Know your objective.

What’s the goal of your investment? A goal of accumulating wealth to retire in 30 years is very different than a goal of earning $1000 a month in passive cash flow.

Get tailored recommendations.

If you’re evaluating all your different investment options, it can be a little overwhelming. This cool quiz from my friends at Money Made can help narrow down your choices and point you in the right* direction.

Discover investing opportunities on MoneyMade.io

*Nothing on this site should be considered financial advice.

Waiter to Glamping Millionaire: How to Build a Six-Figure Luxury Camping Business

July 24, 2025

What if you could turn 10 acres of rural land into a million-dollar hospitality empire while working a full-time job?

Garrett Brown from Cameron Ranch Glamping strategically “land hacked” his way into a multi-six-figure operation that’s now worth $1.5 million and generates nearly $100,000 per year from a single geodome.

By day, he teaches short-term rentals at BiggerPockets, but his real wealth-building happens through his glamping side hustle with $400+ nightly rates without the overhead of a traditional hotel.

10 Reasons to Buy a Laundromat Business as Your Next Side Hustle

July 3, 2025July 3, 2025

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.

14 Income Producing Assets to Build, Buy, and Bank On (Starting for Free)

January 12, 2026June 13, 2025

Income producing assets are things you own (or control) that pay you every month, quarter, or year.

In this post, I’ll share some of the best income producing assets you can build or acquire — starting on the side.

Pogo App Review: Make Money From Your Location and Purchase Data

October 18, 2025June 2, 2025

Pogo pays you to share your location and purchase data. In our Pogo review, we share how it works, how much you can make, and alternatives to consider.

17 Genius Ideas To Help You Stop Spending Money!

March 10, 2025March 10, 2025

It’s easy to get caught up in the habit of spending without thinking.

But the good news is, it’s totally possible to break the cycle.

In this article, we’re going to share simple, practical ways to stop spending money and start saving.

Cashwalk App Review: Get $30 for Tracking Your Steps

January 17, 2026March 9, 2025

Cashwalk is my latest money-making app find. It pays you for tracking your steps, and I earned my first $5 Amazon gift card in about 3 weeks. But the process isn’t completely passive, which might make it not worth your while.

The Side Hustle Snowball: How to “Erase” Your Expenses with Extra Income Streams

July 2, 2025December 30, 2024

Here’s how The Side Hustle Snowball works:

You itemize out your expenses and then aim to come up with side hustle income to cover them, starting with the smallest and working your way up.

Once you reach the bottom of your list, you don’t need your job anymore!

Side Hustle Showdown: Buying a Business vs. Investing in Real Estate

July 3, 2025December 5, 2024

If you’re looking to add some time-leveraged cash flow to your bottom line, two of the best options are investing in rental real estate and buying small businesses.

Both are viable options, and to help you figure out if either or both of these investment options are right for you, it’s time for another Side Hustle Showdown.

Turning Junk Land Into Gold: How to Earn 10-100x Returns in a Really Surprising Flipping Niche

July 30, 2025September 12, 2024

How do you turn a “junk land” — a seemingly worthless piece of land — into a profitable investment?

We’ve talked about flipping products for a profit or real estate investing before. We’ve even talked about land investing.

But never like this.

Wayne Seminoff from JunkLandIntoGold.com specializes in finding unloved, unbuildable lots — then he fixes the issues — before reselling these new and improved lots for up to 10x his initial investment.

Renting Out Other People’s RVs: How to Build a Six-Figure Business

August 22, 2024

That’s exactly what Garr Russell from firesidervrental.com did with RVs (recreational vehicles), and he’s turned it into a thriving business.

Could you do the same thing? Could you apply this idea to a different niche?

I think there are some valuable lessons here for aspiring side hustlers in any niche.

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