Most resellers overestimate their profit. Not by a little — by 25 to 40%.
That’s the finding from London-based software developer Oleksandr Prudnikov, who spent a year tracking every single item his wife bought and sold as a reseller.
Every car boot sale entry fee. Every gallon of gas. Every padded envelope and roll of tape.
And the numbers told a very different story than what we expected.
What if you could build an always-on AI chief operating officer that handles your SEO, manages your inbox, and runs customer support — all for $200 a month?
That’s exactly what Jacques Hopkins has done with his 13-year-old online course business, Piano in 21 Days.
He built an AI operator named Rocky using free, open-source software called OpenClaw — and says it’s replaced a $3,500/month SEO agency, cut his customer support time, and made March 2026 his highest-profit month since COVID.
Longtime listeners will recognize Jacques from his previous appearances on the show (this is actually his 10th appearance).
He runs Piano in 21 Days and The Online Course Guy, and this episode he’s back to break down how he set up his AI operator, what it’s actually doing for his business, and why he thinks this is the most fun he’s ever had in his work.
My latest side hustle experiment is as a User Interviews survey respondent.
(I’m up $105 so far, in exchange for about an hour and a half.)
For his side hustle, this week’s guest didn’t start from scratch. Instead, he bought a business that was already profitable, then he went out and tripled the revenue in his first year — all while working a full-time job.
Jono Santamaria from Melbourne, Australia is the proud owner of Nina’s Laundrette, a local self-service laundromat.
What if you could set up the same tents and pillows every weekend — and get paid $800 to $1,000 each time you did it?
That’s exactly what Anne McGraw has built with Firefly Slumber Parties, a luxury tent slumber party rental business based in Nashville. Anne and her husband run it as a side hustle while both working demanding full-time jobs, and last weekend alone they did five parties at $800 to $1,000 each.
The idea came from Anne’s daughter, who spotted the concept on TikTok or Instagram back in 2020. There was nobody doing it in Nashville at the time, so they decided to build it themselves.
They connected with a couple in Chattanooga who was doing something similar and got some early tips on what to buy and how to set up. A few years later, they ended up buying out that Chattanooga business when the owners decided to close.
Cash Giraffe is an app where you can make money playing new games and taking surveys.
You can redeem your earnings for cash, gift cards, or discounts on certain brands.
Our independent app reviewer, Audrey, put 15 hours into Cash Giraffe to determine whether it’s worth your time.
If you’re a man looking to make extra money, a side hustle is the perfect way to increase your income.
Side hustles let you work on your own terms, around your existing commitments and lifestyle. With the right attitude and determination, anyone can find success with a side hustle.
In this post, I’ll share some of the best side hustles for men.
Side note: there’s no reason women couldn’t do any of these either!
The couple that side hustles together stays together, right?
If you and your partner share the common goal of improving your finances, a side hustle is certainly one way to do it. And when you work together, you may be able to strengthen your relationship at the same time.
The beauty of these side hustle ideas is that most don’t require a huge initial investment or even necessarily a highly specialized skill-set. Check out our list of the best side hustles to start today.
We’re hooked on our devices, but did you know your smartphone can actually make you money every month?
Here are some of my favorite money making apps and money saving apps.
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