How I've Made Over $250,000 With My Side Hustles

I’ve been working at home for myself for over 4 years now and it’s still crazy looking back at the day I decided to try my first side hustle.

I love side hustles because of the opportunity they give to people who are low on time or aren’t really sure if they’ll like a certain job. And once you find a side hustle you enjoy, who knows where it will take you.

Side hustles earn you more money and diversify your income in case you ever lose a job. Many side hustles can even replace your day job.

Best side hustles (no experience necessary and beginner-friendly)

Sell printables on Etsy – Selling printables is the #1 side hustle to make money. This can be done on your own schedule and turn into passive income! You can earn over $10,000 a year selling printables.
Create games to sell on Etsy with ChatGPT. Use ChatGPT to create game content to sell on Etsy using the free version of Canva and free version of ChatGPT. Course is created by a top 1% seller on Etsy.
Sell dog treats – Make $1,000+ selling dog treats from the comfort of your home. Be your own boss and make your own schedule.
Proofreading – Earn $20+ an hour proofreading from home. Great for people who enjoy editing and working from a computer.
Surveys – Make money filling out surveys. You can take as many surveys as you want and earn up to $5 per survey.

Here’s a list of side hustles I’ve done that have earned me over $250,000.

Virtual Assistant

One of my current side hustles is working as a Virtual Assistant. It’s great consistent income that I use to help pay off my husbands student loans and it doesn’t take that much time to do each week.

I manage social media, create Pinterest graphics, write blog posts, and a few other tasks that help a small business. I’ve been doing this for about 3 years and still enjoy it.

How to become a Virtual Assistant

If you’re interested in learning how to become a virtual assistant, my friend Kayla teaches people everything they need to know to find jobs and make money doing this.

She even has a free workshop here called: 5 Steps To Become A Virtual Assistant.

This is a great side hustle or part/full-time job for someone who enjoys working for others and wants to work from home.

Blogger

As a blogger, I’m in charge of many tasks including writing blog posts, graphic design, affiliate marketing, SEO, sending out emails, sponsored partnerships, managing social media, and more.

I’ve been blogging since 2012, but went full-time in 2017. I’ve been working from home ever since and it’s been a dream come true.

If you want to become a blogger and work from home, you can do it, but it’s hard work. If you’re not afraid of hard work, I highly recommend it! I quit my day job and became a full-time blogger and haven’t looked back.

How to become a blogger

If you want to learn more about blogging and how to get started, I have a free course here.

The free course teaches you how to:

How to create your own blog from scratch
10 things to do after launching your blog
How to monetize your blog from the beginning
The 1 blogging resource I recommend to new bloggers

Freelance writer

I’ve been a freelance writer for a few years and it was one of the first side hustles I started.

There are tons of freelancing jobs available and if you have a knack for writing, this side hustle is probably for you.

How to become a freelance writer

Are you a writer who has trouble finding paid work or a stay at home mom who wants to turn her writing skills into a career?

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.

Learn how to make money from home as a freelance writer with the course Big Money Writer.

This is a 40 day program that teaches you a step-by-step process on exactly what you need to know to be successful at this.

This works even if you have no college degree, no writing experience or have never even earned online income before.

Sell courses

One of my newest side hustles has been creating courses. If you are an expert in a particular field or have something to share that you know other people will be interested in, a course is a great way to make money from your expertise.

If you’re a blogger, selling courses is another great side hustle to take advantage of.

If you’re a blogger, YouTuber, or Instagrammer, my course Making Sense of Sponsored Posts is a great way to learn how to make money by working with brands.

I teach people how to reach out to brands, provide templates so you know exactly what to say in your email pitch, how much to charge, how to find sponsored opportunities, and a lot more.

How to sell courses

If you’re interested in selling courses, Six-Figure Blogger is the course that teaches you step-by-step how to create digital courses and guides.

This is the course that taught me how to create my first course, Making Sense of Sponsored Posts.

You can also look up on Google for articles that teach you how to get started selling courses.

Investing apps

Though I definitely don’t rely on investing apps for my retirement, I find them entertaining. I use Robinhood and invest very small amounts in individual stocks.

And since I’m a Robinhood user, I have a referral link for others in case anyone is interested in trying Robinhood.

How to get started with investing apps

You can get a free stock here. I also invest a little bit in the WeBull app. Get 2 free stocks today when you join WeBull.

Side hustles I’ve done in the past

Rover dog walker

Dog walking on Rover has to be one of my favorite side hustles because I never felt like I was working. I got to hangout with dogs and go for a walk, which are both of my favorite things.

It helps to have references and a background check.

How to sign up as a Rover dog walker

Sign up as a Rover dog walker and start your rates out low.

This gets more people hiring you as a dog walker, which means more reviews you’ll receive. People love reviews and want to hire a dog walker that they can trust.

Babysitter

Babysitting is one of the easiest ways to make money.

I had a Care.com profile that gave me date night jobs and even a full-time nannying job. To make your profile standout, get a background check from Care.com and references.

Resell items online

I sold a few items on Craigslist that we no longer used around the house.

This is a great way to declutter your house and make extra money. You’d be really surprised at what people are willing to buy, even if you think no one would buy it.

How to start reselling items

If you want to learn how to buy and resell items for profit, sign up for a free workshop called Flipper University Workshop.

This workshop teaches you how to turn your passion for thrift stores into a profitable reselling business.

Other side hustles to start

Sell Etsy Printables

Are you looking for a stress-free and profitable side hustle that makes up to $10,000 a year?

Selling printables on Etsy is the best side hustle out there right now. Tons of women are making 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 that also makes passive income.

You don’t need any previous experience to do this, you don’t need to be a graphic designer, and you don’t even need to be tech savvy for this. This is a great side hustle for someone low on time but wanting to make extra money.

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 workshop.

Sell digital stickers on Etsy

Another great side hustle related to Etsy is selling digital planners and digital stickers. My friend Michelle sells digital planners and stickers on Etsy.

Michelle personally uses digital planners stickers, so she decided to sell them herself. She made over $700 her first month in profit. In her second month, she made over $1,000 in profit.

She even created an affordable course teaching others how to do the same here. You don’t need any prior skills, no background in drawing, and no special software required.

This is a great side hustle for people looking to make some extra money every month.

I love side hustles like this because you put in a few hours of work, upload your digital products to Etsy, and then earn extra money for months to come. Check out the Digital Stickers Course here.

Facebook Ad Manager

Did you know you can become a Facebook Ad Manager for businesses and make an extra $1,000+ a month with just 1 client?

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

There are over 27 million businesses in the U.S. with over 500,000 new businesses starting every month. Out of 27 million businesses, all you need is 1-2 clients to make $1,000 a month.

Many Facebook Ad Managers take on 10 clients a month, which can be roughly $10,000 a month.

There’s even a free training that teaches you which side hustles to avoid and why becoming a Facebook Ad Manager is one of the best side hustles.

You also get access to a 3 step process to find clients that will hire you and how you can do this even if you’re brand new to advertising. Get the free training here.

Surveys

Filling out surveys to make money is an easy way to make money by simply providing your opinion to questions.

I enjoy surveys because I love sharing my opinion on different topics.

I’ve always been into taking quizzes and surveys, so naturally, I love this method of making some extra cash.

Here are a few of my favorite surveys:

Swagbucks ($5 bonus for signing up)
MySoapBox
Opinion Outpost
Survey Junkie
MyPoints ($5 bonus after 5 surveys)
Springboard America

Proofreader

Are you interested in becoming a freelance proofreader? My friend Caitlin is a successful freelance proofreader who turned her side hustle into a full-time business.

Her first year of being a freelance proofreader, she made over $43,000 working 30 hours a week.

A proofreader serves as the last set of eyes on a piece of content before it’s published.

They make sure there are no spelling, punctuation, grammatical, or formatting errors, and they make sure the content is as polished as possible.

Proofreaders can work remote and from anywhere in the world. Having a computer and reliable internet access is a must.

Here is a free workshop to help you turn your skills into a remote proofreading job.

Picking up litter in parking lots

Did you know you can make money by cleaning parking lots?

My friend Brian started a cleaning service in 1981. He cleans commercial properties like parking lots, sidewalks, or landscapes.

He’s even now teaching people how to replicate his business and do the same.

I know what you’re thinking, how do you even get started doing something like this?

This is why Brian created CleanLots. CleanLots is a how-to affordable guide that teaches you how to start and run a litter removal business.

There’s a lot of money to be made in this space because let’s face it, parking lots can become a huge mess and it reflects poorly on the business.

Pinterest Virtual Assistant

Do you have a creative side or enjoy supporting small businesses? If so, you should consider becoming a Pinterest Virtual Assistant. A Pinterest Virtual Assistant is in charge of helping businesses thrive on the Pinterest platform.

Businesses need to be on Pinterest because there’s a lot of money to be made on that platform, which is why Pinterest VA’s are in such high demand.

For example, I’ve gotten millions of page views from Pinterest which has lead to thousands of new readers, customers, and followers.

If you’re interested in becoming a Pinterest VA, here is a free workshop: How To Become A Pinterest Virtual Assistant And Land Your First Client.

Bookkeeper

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

Bookkeepers earn up to $25 an hour and can earn much more depending on experience and qualifications.

Building an online bookkeeping business isn’t easy, but that’s how any business is. To make things easier, I found a free workshop for people who need some assistance getting started: Start A Successful Bookkeeping Business.

Final Thoughts

I believe there’s a side hustle for everyone. So whether you want to make extra money, quit your day job, or simply want to start new something, there’s a side hustle out there waiting for you to start it.

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