32 Ways to Make Extra Money

Find inspiration in 32 unconventional, unexpected ideas for generating income with your own unique project—a side hustle—during your off-hours.

Introduction

• The power of a second income
• What you should know

1. Sell a Product

• Million-dollar handkerchiefs
• Mobile workout tool
• Custom tote bags
• Adventurous blankets
• Analysis: Do you want to sell a product?

2. Provide a Service

• Rent camera gear
• DIY wedding flowers
• Spreadsheets for artists
• Tours of Myanmar
• Edit romance novels
• Analysis: Is a service right for you?

3. Become a Reseller

• Headlights and taillights
• Letterboards from Canada
• Restore vintage radios
• Fulfilled by Amazon packing cubes
• Analysis: Pros and cons of reselling

4. Subject Matter Expert

• YouTube toy channel
• Millenial money master
• Continuing education directory
• Networking lawyer
• Analysis: Can you become an authority?

5. Earn Affiliate Income

• Marathon shoe fitting
• Diamonds in the rough
• Local area blog
• Analysis: How to get paid for referrals

6. Host an Event

• Networking brunch
• Eat, graze, love: DIY catering
• Host trivia night
• Local food tours
• Cave productivity day
• Analysis: Event planning 101

7. Coding and Programming

• Rehearsal app for actors
• Coding book biz
• Hunt down bugs for companies
• Analysis: To app or not to app?

8. Everything Else

• Public domain ebooks
• Prank greeting cards
• Sign language videos
• Bird supplies empire

Conclusion

• Develop your curiosity
• What about the failures?
• Next steps