100: Top 10 Side Hustles From Year 2

Welcome to our landmark 100th episode, woohoo!

Today, we're celebrating by showcasing the Top 10 side hustles from the past year.

Whether you're someone who prefers the comfort of working indoors or loves the great outdoors, whether you want to keep your hustle local or dream of global reach, this list has something for everyone.

With startup costs ranging from zero to five figures (the vast majority on the low end), each of these hustles has demonstrated solid earning potential when executed well. 

So, are you ready to find your next big opportunity?

Let's go!

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What You’ll Hear:

02:02 side hustle #1: Party Tent Rentals

02:27 after about 10 rentals, it’s paid for

03:35 what existing resources do you have that would give you leverage?

05:34 episode 90: How to Get Rental Rich, from Party Tents, Adam Keller

05:44 side hustle #2: Selling at Farmer's Markets

06:26 $3 million in revenues now, started with a blender, a bicycle and $500

10:00 all the growth of Spread’Em has come from revenues, no outside funding

10:57 episode 67: What It Takes To Build A Multi-million Dollar Company From Scratch, Mellisa Mills

11:09 Jonathan and episode 77: Massive Markups for Mega Profits

11:54 pay attention to the cost of your product

12:24 how Jonathan doubled revenues by making one small change, then did it again the following year

14:24 side hustle #3: episode 62:  How To Buy Websites for Cashflow, with Matt Raad

15:02 having expertise in the industry of the website you’re buying is not a prerequisite

16:23 side hustle #4: Selling on Fiverr

17:27 it’s competitive, so here’s what to do

18:00 jump in when you see a trend emerging

18:07 episode 63: Seizing Opportunity, My Path To A 6-Figure Income, Jessica Herring

18:51 freaking about AI and finding a profitable way forward through Fiverr

19:17 episode 66: From Threat To Thrive, Profiting From AI, Gabrielle Gerbus

22:47 episode 58: How To Succeed On Fiverr: Tips From An Insider, Trisha Diamond

23:01 check out what the top sellers doing and why they stand out

25:03 the “snowball” analogy for your sales

25:51 what a co-hosting is and does

26:43  side hustle #5, episode 87: Essential Intel To Co-Host Short Term Rentals, Sean Parker

28:12 side hustle #6, episode 73: Paws, Profits, and Tails, Lucy Slater

29:21 gets paid from two sources - her full time work, and dog sitting

29:47 Rover.com keeps 20% of revenues

30:50 side hustle #7, episode 86: Write Your Way To $2,000 A Month, Nicki Krawczyk

31:37 copywriting is everywhere

32:04 common starting rates for a copywriter are around $40-$50 per hour

32:28 side hustle #8: episode 59: Making Money With Water Vending Machines, Dan Doromal

33:00 don’t believe all those “this is so easy” TikTok’s videos  

33:52 startup costs of Everest’s water and ice vending machines

35:38 side hustle #9, reverse logistics - handling big and bulky returns

36:37 Sharetown reps make on average $2,000 per month

37:34 episode 81: Pick Up and Resell Large and Bulky Returns: An Insider’s Look  

37:49 side hustle #10:  Roadside Stands

38:00 episode 89: How To Turn Peaches Into Profit, Shannon Houchin

39:00 Shannon compares this to having your own personal ATM

40:22 wrapping up year two - thank you so much!

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