Side Hustle 101: Proven Ideas to Make Extra Money

41 Side Hustle Tools, Apps, and Resources I Use to Run My Online Business

January 27, 2022December 15, 2021

I’m always looking for ways to work smarter and more efficiently, and to that end I took a recent inventory of my online business “toolkit.”

Of course many of these will be obvious to you but hopefully you discover some helpful new resources as well.

The good news? Most are free or at least have a free version!

And if you’re looking for the definitive guide to online resources named by top entrepreneurs, check out the full collection in my book, Work Smarter.

31 Passive Income Ideas To Stop Trading Time for Money

February 14, 2022December 13, 2021

I set out to write the best damn passive income ideas post on the Internet.

Because here’s the thing. Most “passive income” list posts just repeat the same boilerplate ideas–open a high interest savings account, for example.

And yes, that will earn you a small amount of passive income (and I’ll certainly mention it as an option below), but my guess is you’re looking for something a little more substantial.

9 Quick Ways to Optimize Your Sleep and Feel Super Human

January 31, 2022December 2, 2021

Struggling to perform at your best from the moment you wake till you go to sleep at night?

In today’s episode, we’re talking about a key component of your physical and mental foundation to be a high-performing human, and one that we probably don’t give a lot of thought to.

Still, it’s something you spend roughly a third of your life doing, so it’s a huge lever to pull in terms of optimizing your energy and your output in the world.

Yes, we’re talking about sleep.

10 Creative Side Hustles That Make Real Money – Part 4

December 4, 2021November 25, 2021

This week — in what has become a Thanksgiving tradition on the show — we’re diving into 10 creative side hustles that make real money.

Tune in to learn about how real people are making real money from everything from tarantulas to luxury picnics, from invisible sculptures to reselling driftwood that you can go pick up for free.

36 Ways to Make Money in College: Up to $10k Per Year Part-Time

February 19, 2022November 20, 2021

While my own college days are ancient history, I think it’s more important than ever that college students learn how to make money.

College itself is more expensive than ever, and that’s led to more and more people borrowing money to pay for it. This year’s graduates will carry more than a degree–they’ll also head out into the world with an average of $33,000 of debt.

But if you can start your working career without the huge burden of debt, you’ve already got a major leg-up on your path to financial independence.

30 Hobbies that Make Money: Fun Ways to Make $500/mo or More!

February 19, 2022November 7, 2021

What if you could find hobbies that make money doing what you enjoy? Your hobby doesn’t have to be a money pit!

Here are 29 money-making hobbies to consider and how to get started.

16 Business Ideas That Should Exist: Yours Free For the Taking!

November 12, 2021November 4, 2021

Struggling to come up with a side hustle or business idea?

To help get the creative idea juices flowing, I’ve invited Joel Hansen, founder of Kern.al on the show.

Kern.al is kind of like Reddit or Product Hunt, but for business ideas that don’t exist yet.

Just a few minutes on the site definitely sparked some creativity for me so I encourage you to check it out.

Get Paid to Walk: 40+ Creative Ways to Make $500 a Month or More

February 17, 2022November 2, 2021

Can you really get paid to walk?

Walking is one of those things we do every day but rarely think about. In fact, according to the Mayo Clinic, the average American walks about 1.5 to 2 miles a day, which equates to about 3,000 to 4,000 steps a day.

And in true side hustle fashion, it turns out there lots of ways to monetize those steps and make money walking.

The 28 Best Side Hustles for Introverts: Make $500+ in Your Spare Time

February 19, 2022October 23, 2021

What are the best side hustles for introverts?

Don’t worry — if you don’t like talking to people, there are still plenty of ways to make extra money and start a business!

I get it. I identify as an introvert myself.

35 Easy Part Time Jobs: $10-100+/hr in Your Spare Time

February 9, 2022October 22, 2021

Look, I get it. Sometimes you just need an easy way to make some extra cash.

You don’t want to come up with a business idea, figure out how to get clients, or invest a ton of money.

The good news is there are easy part-time jobs both online and near you that fit the bill.

Usually Hustling, Occasionally Social