17 proven side hustles that will help you earn extra cash

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18 proven side hustles that will help you earn extra cash

Are you looking for a way to boost your income or make some extra cash on the side? Who isn’t, right?

With the rise of the gig economy and the abundance of online opportunities, there's never been a better time to start a side hustle. Whether you're saving for a big purchase, paying off debt, or just want to increase your earning potential, a side hustle can be a fantastic way to reach your financial goals.

There are several reasons why starting a side hustle can be a great idea:

Additional income: Duh! But yeah, a side hustle can help you achieve your financial goals.

Flexibility: One of the most significant advantages of a side hustle is the flexibility it offers. You can choose the hours you work and the type of work you do, giving you the freedom to fit your side hustle around your existing commitments.

Personal growth: It’ll help you develop new skills and gain valuable experience. This can not only boost your confidence but also make you more attractive to potential employers in case it doesn’t go as planned.

Entrepreneurial spirit: The more you get into the problem-solving mentality, and start to figure out and experiment with new ideas, the better you’ll get at it.

Diversification: Having multiple streams of income can provide financial security and stability in uncertain times. A side hustle can diversify your income and provide a safety net if your primary source of income is disrupted.

So yeah, a side hustle can be great not just to boost your income, but also to develop new skills, and explore your entrepreneurial potential.

Here are some great case studies to help you get started:

Leverage affiliate marketing

Are you looking for a side hustle to pay you a passive income? Affiliate marketing is one of those side hustles that will pay you well over the long term if you push the right buttons.

Essentially, it is a way to earn money online by promoting other companies products and services. You will be paid a commission for each sale you make as an affiliate marketer.

👉 This founder escaped from her office job and now makes $42K/mo

Work as a freelance developer

Can you code? Then the question is not if you can make more money; the question is if you want to.

The opportunities available for developers are infinite. The demand is so high, you can choose what, with who, and when you want to work.

The best part? The pay rates are more lucrative than what writers or graphic designers can ever dream of.

👉 This self-taught developer now runs a $750K/year business

Create a Youtube channel

There are plenty of YouTube channel success stories that can be used as inspiration and encouragement. Read the case studies below to find out how other regular people promote their channels and grow viewers.

Beware: There’s no quick and easy way to success, but learning how others before you have reached success, can help you get there much faster.

👉 This Wirecutter-style Youtube channel makes $7K/mo recommending men’s products

Start an online community

Online communities bring people who share common values, hobbies, etc. For anyone looking to start a side hustle and earn money, you need to figure out the best online communities to participate in. More important, you need to figure out how to translate your online community membership into dollars.

Ideas of how to earn through online communities: Selling your products, promoting affiliate links for a commission, charging a membership fee, etc.

👉 This founder left her dream job to start a $5K/mo community for designers and creatives

Become a tutor

Starting a tutoring side hustle is a great way to earn extra monthly income. If you are considering becoming a tutor, find an ideal tutoring niche, and craft a tutoring website.

To get started, you can leave flyers around your neighborhood or join one of the many online marketplaces out there.

👉 This guy started a $15K/mo tutoring biz while in college

Launch a podcast

Too shy for Youtube? Becoming a podcast host could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Podcasting is one of the fastest-growing mediums for online audio, and it's not expected to slow down any time soon.

One of the main benefits that come with starting a podcast is the minimal investment needed to get started. All you need is a computer or phone with a microphone and a way to host it online. You can even create one on your own website if you want.

👉 A super-niche podcast generates $5K/mo for this startup founder

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Quick hitters

This non-tech founder left a $200K job to start a profitable SaaS business. A case study that highlights 3 super hot trends: (1) lots of people are quitting their jobs to start a business, (2) you don’t need to have a tech background to start a software business, and (3) the newsletters trend keeps growing.