Hands down, freelancing is the one of the fastest ways to begin making extra money on the side.
You don’t need to build a website, create a product, or even come up with some killer business idea. All you need is to dig into your inventory of current skills, and find ONE client you can solve a problem for.
What kind of problems could you solve? In the archives here, you’ll find people freelancing their skills in:
For more, here are some of the most in-demand freelance skills.
No, it’s not as sexy as “passive income,” but it’s not as speculative either. You can start getting paid right away, and if your goal is to replace your day job income, there’s probably no faster way.
I compiled a binge-worthy selection of freelancing and service business podcast episodes from The Side Hustle Show into this playlist. I think you’ll like it!
Dive into the archives here to figure out what you can sell as a freelancer and how to get it done.
I clicked “send”. That marked my 100th attempt at sending a cover letter that would hopefully land me an unpaid marketing internship.
I didn’t know what I was doing, but I figured that it was a numbers game. The more cover letters I sent, the better chance I had of landing something.
Right?
Would 10 new clients solve all your business worries?
That was the position Helen Pritchard from HelenPritchardOnline.com was in back in 2008.
On the back of a financial and personal crisis, Helen needed 10 clients paying £250 each to pay her bills.
Yes, you can teach English online — and you don’t even need experience or a college degree to start.
You’ve probably heard about people traveling abroad to teach English, but you can actually do it from the comfort of your home.
Being a remote English teacher is a legitimate work from home job that’s growing in popularity.
In fact, the online learning industry is booming. By 2025 the e-learning market is projected to be worth $325 billion! And the market for learning English online is a big chunk of that.
Whether you’re a full-time designer at your day job or just like to tinker around in Photoshop late into the night, finding the best remote graphic design jobs can be a quick and effective way to build a side-hustle.
Why are remote graphic design jobs perfect for side-hustlers?
Because they can be done from anywhere in the world with just a computer, your passion, and some serious talent!
Do you want to generate more leads for your business? Are you struggling to turn prospects into paying customers? If you’re saying “yes” to either of those questions, you’re going to get tonnes of value out of this episode. I invited Kai Davis of KaiDavis.com and DoubleYourEcommerce.com back onto the show as he’s a pro … Read more
From personal pain point to a 7-figure payday!
That’s what Donald Spann did when he started — and eventually sold — his virtual receptionist company, Vicky Virtual.
Donald took a personal pain point of his — handling incoming phone calls in his cleaning business — and built out a fully remote virtual call center.
It’s been a while since we talked about Fiverr, but the way today’s guest has been using the platform to supplement his freelance is an eye-opener.
In this episode, I’m joined by Mike Zima from ZimaMedia.com — a full-service digital marketing agency that got its start with a single $5 sale on Fiverr.
Mike’s claim to fame: He’s the only Fiverr seller who’s mentioned in Fiverr’s IPO pitch deck.
Do you know how much cash flows through your hometown on a monthly basis?
Today I’m joined by someone who can help you answer that question; Nick Huber, co-founder of Storage Squad and host of The Sweaty Startup podcast.
If you’re looking for a profitable side hustle with a low barrier to entry, delivering food may be a great fit.
In fact, you may want to deliver food for multiple apps, strategizing your routes and which deliveries you take based on payout.
Today we’ll take a look at DoorDash, a food delivery app that can make you $20/hour or more — as long as you don’t plan to make a career out of it.
Rob brought in $40k last year hosting tours in of Washington, D.C. — all on the side from his day job, and with no marketing budget.
However, if you Google “Washington, D.C tour guide”, Rob Pitingolo’s TripHacksDC.com is nowhere to be seen.
So what’s secret sauce?
He’s been creating helpful tourist-friendly content on YouTube, and outlet largely ignored by his better-funded competitors.
