13 People Earning $1,000+ Month With A Side Hustle

You guys already know how much I love side hustles. I started side hustlin’ back in college and juggled numerous gigs to make extra money.

In fact, side hustles allowed me to build my online business [it gave me more flexibility and time].

Let’s get started on this list of inspiring people earning $1,000+ a month with a side hustle. 

#1 Julie sells printables on Etsy

One of my favorite side hustles on this list is selling printables and digital downloads on Etsy.

In case you don’t know what a printable is, it’s a digital file or PDF that people can buy, download, and print on their own printers at home.

Julie is a personal finance blogger who has a side hustle on the side, which is selling printables on Etsy. She earns over $1,000 a month doing this.

People are earning between $100-$1000+ a month selling printables online (see their success stories here). 

This is the side hustle for you if you’re looking for something:

• stress-free to start from home
• makes passive income.

Find out what kind of printables to make (so you can make the most money) and how to start an Etsy shop in this free training.

#2 I blog full-time

I created this blog and made over $80,000 in my senior year of college (that’s me in my first major feature by Forbes!).

If you’re wondering how I make money on this blog, it comes from:

• Affiliate marketing (someone clicks on my affiliate link and I get a commission)
• Sponsored posts
• Advertising
• Selling my own products (like my online course)

If you want to start a website but have questions like:

• What should my blog be about?
• How do I know what to write about?
• How soon can I start making money?

Take a free training on building a new PROFITABLE blog.

This free training teaches you how to create an income-producing website. You also learn the key mistakes to avoid if you’re a beginner.

#3 Kristin makes dog treats at home

You can earn $1,000-$5,000 a month with a dog treat business.

This fun and flexible side hustle can not only replace your day job, but bring you tons of joy by getting to bake and work with dogs on a regular basis.

My friend Kristin runs a successful dog treat business from home. She even teaches others how to replicate her success.

Check out this free training and learn:

• Most popular dog treats to sell
• Where to sell dog treats
• How much to charge
• What you need to start a dog treat business

Below are a few examples of people making money in the dog treat business!

#4 Ariel is a freelance writer

Freelance writing is a great option for fully remote work that can either be part-time work or a full-time gig.

My friend Ariel is a full-time freelancer and even teaches others how to work from home making up to $5,000 a month.

If you enjoy writing or it sounds like something you want to get into, consider freelance writing as a side gig.

This is something I’ve been doing for over 10 years now and I really like it. I get paid around $250/article and it’s relatively easy work.

Benefits of freelance writing:

• Work from home
• Take on as little or as many articles as you want
• As you gain experience, you can charge more
• Set your own hours and be your own boss

#5 Melissa and Greg flip items

Are you someone who enjoys going to thrift stores, yard sales, or flea markets?

My friends Melissa and Greg flip and sell stuff for profit. They started their side hustle making $42,000 a year [part-time] and now make over $133,000 a year full-time.

Find out here if flipping as a side hustle is a good fit for you.

This side hustle is for: People who enjoy treasure hunting and flipping items. In many cases, you can find treasure that is free on the side of the road and sell it for hundreds of dollars on eBay. 

#6 Megan is a Pinterest Virtual Assistant

I love love love this side hustle [which is really a full-time job] because I love Pinterest. Pinterest has drastically changed my business and I owe at least of my business income earnings from Pinterest because of all the free traffic it gives me.

This is why Pinterest Virtual Assistant’s are in high demand.

My friend Megan is a full-time Pinterest Virtual Assistant who also travels the world. As a Pinterest VA, you can work anywhere in the world as long as you have a reliable internet connection.

Benefits of being a Pinterest VA:

• Work from anywhere
• Set your own schedule
• Can make $500-$5,000+ a month
• Ability to quit your day job and do this full-time

Check out this free training here on how to become a Pinterest Virtual Assistant.

In the free training, you’ll learn:

• How to get started as a Pinterest VA right away
• Steps to take to start this business
• How to create a business plan based on how much you want to make

#7 Robert is a Facebook Ad Manager

Robert makes $5,000 a month as a Facebook Ad Manager and is just one of the many success stories I’ve heard of from the Facebook Side Hustle course.

Facebook Ad Managers are one of my favorite side hustles on this list because a lot of people are seeing success doing this.

You’ve likely seen Facebook ads before and you may have even purchased something from a Facebook ad.

Facebook Ad Managers are in charge of running ads for businesses to increase their customer base and income.

 Get a free training here and learn how to become a Facebook Ad Manager.

• How this proven side hustle earns people $2,000/month with only 2-3 hours per week

#8 Caitlin is a freelance proofreader

Do you enjoy reading and finding errors? Perhaps you’ve found several errors in this blog post.

If so, freelance proofreading is for you. This is not my forte, but if its yours, you need to take advantage of this skill. 

My friend Caitlin is a freelance proofreader and also runs a successful business teaching others how to become remote proofreaders.

The average hourly rate is between $14-$31 an hour depending on your experience, which clients you’re working for, and the type of project.

This job is done on your own schedule because you need to have the work done BY a certain time, not at a certain time. 

In this free training you’ll learn:

• 5 signs proofreading is right for you
• How to attract proofreading clients

#9 Michelle makes money with affiliate marketing

If you’re a blogger or influencer, you need to take advantage of affiliate marketing. 

Affiliate marketing is when you earn a commission when someone purchases something through your affiliate link.

My sister Michelle is a boss at affiliate marketing. She’s even earned $300,000 just from one single blog post.

I love Making Sense of Affiliate Marketing because the course gives you a step-by-step process and tools to become successful. Not only that, the Facebook group is my favorite place to ask questions about blogging.

Here’s how much money you can potentially make with affiliate marketing.

#10 Amy is a bookkeeper

If you’re a numbers person, becoming a remote bookkeeper is a great option.

I’ve interviewed multiple virtual bookkeepers and find that this side hustle can easily turn into a full-time business and provide a stable income. 

Amy is a virtual bookkeeper and says it is so much better than working in the corporate world. This is because you get flexibility and freedom to work when you want to.

A bookkeeper is in charge of filing receipts, recording sales, organizing expenses, and more.

Bookkeepers earn up to $30 an hour and can earn much more depending on experience and qualifications. 

Here is a free training for people who are interested in this career path: Start A Successful Bookkeeping Business.

In this free training you’ll learn:

Final note

I love highlighting the stories of people who are killing it with their side hustle. Having multiple streams of income is ideal and I always recommend. If you lose a job, you’ll always have backup sources of income. 

Do you have a side hustle?

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