Our Top 10 Side Hustles of 2024
The end of the year is upon us, which means it’s time to reflect back on the side hustles that stood out — the ones that got people talking and that I was most excited to share.
How to Start an Online Directory as a Side Hustle
Why should your first online business be a directory? This is one of the most overlooked yet potentially lucrative side hustles out there.
I’ve got a little bit of experience in this space (I actually built a virtual assistant directory years before), so this is something close to me.
But John Rush is a master at quickly building and marketing these little side projects.
He has launched 30 directories in just the past year, managed to monetize 10 of them, and even sold one (AllGPTs.co) for a sweet five-figure exit.
The 9 Buyers: The Key to Stronger Connections and Easier Sales
If you create content online, sell anything—whether it’s in person, over the phone, or on a website—and want to make stronger connections, reach more people, and ultimately grow your income, here’s something to help you learn how to do it by speaking directly to the 9 types of buyers.
To help us is Melanie Warren, a professional copywriter and the author of The 9 Buyers System.
She has helped sell millions of dollars worth of products and services, and she has graciously agreed to stop by and give us the goods for free today.
Let’s break it down, starting with a closer look at these nine buyers and how you can tailor your content to meet them where they’re at.
Is DietBet Legit? Get Paid Up to $325 to Lose Weight
DietBet is an app that lets you earn money for losing weight. This may seem a little too good to be true, but I’m here to tell you, it’s legit.
How do I know? Because I’ve used it, and I’ve won real cash.
Will you strike it rich? Probably not.
But the average DietBet user wins around $50 to $60, which is typically 2-3x their initial bet.
The $60k/mo Remote Cleaning Side Hustle
Building a remote cleaning side hustle from scratch. How crazy unique is that?
Skyler helps homeowners get the help they need while also helping on-the-ground professional cleaners get the work they want — and still makes a margin in the middle.
And the most interesting part is he’s running this $60k/month operation in less than two years — all while keeping his day job.
Is Five Surveys Legit? Make $5 for Every 5 Surveys, But …
FiveSurveys.com is a website that promises you $5 upon completing five surveys.
But is FiveSurveys.com legit? Is it worth it?
I dove into the platform myself to find out if it was really that easy to make money.
Ibotta Review: $250 a Year for Grocery Receipts?
Ibotta is a money-making app that promises cash back rewards for shopping in-store and online. But is the app for real, or is it too good to be true?
Having been an Ibotta user since 2017 and earned hundreds of dollars in cash back, I can personally attest to the legitimacy of this app.
That said, it’s not all sunshine and rainbows. There are several things I dislike about Ibotta as well.
Side Hustle Showdown: Buying a Business vs. Investing in Real Estate
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.
ReceiptPal Review: How Much Are Your Receipts Worth?
ReceiptPal is one of several receipt-scanning apps that pays you real money for sharing your shopping receipts.
But does the app deliver?
Dedicated ReceiptPal users can earn $10-25 a year. It’s essentially free money — but is it worth the effort?
Cash Giraffe Review: How Much We Really Made Playing Games
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.
