Side Hustles to Fund Your Solid Gold Jet Ski

Your Bank Account Is Crying. Here Are 100 Side Hustles to Make It Stop.

Let’s be real. Your 9-to-5 pays the bills, but it probably doesn’t fund your dream of owning a solid gold jet ski. Your wallet has more moths than dollars, and you’re tired of telling your friends you’re “on a budget.” It’s time for a side hustle. A glorious, money-making side gig that puts some extra cash in your pocket. I’ve scoured the corners of the internet and my own weird brain to come up with 100 ways you can start making more money right now. No pyramid schemes, I promise. Probably.

Online & Digital Gigs: Make Money in Your Pajamas

The internet is your oyster, and it’s full of pearls of cash. If you have a laptop and a pulse, you can probably do one of these. This is the perfect side gig for introverts or people who just really hate putting on pants.

• 1. Freelance Writing or Blogging: Turn your words into money. You can even use a tool to help, which I talk about in My Content Creation Secret.
• 2. Social Media Management: Help businesses that still think hashtags are for tic-tac-toe. A good social strategy is key, as I learned while trying to fix my own site’s sad social life.
• 3. Virtual Assistant (VA): Be the organized brain for a chaotic entrepreneur.
• 4. SEO Consulting: Help websites get friendly with Google. It’s all about taming those robot overlords and fixing slow sites.
• 5. WordPress Website Development: Build or fix websites for people. If you can help someone kick their slow site’s butt, they’ll pay you well.
• 6. Affiliate Marketing: Promote products you love and earn a commission.
• 7. Online Surveys: It’s not a ton of money, but it’s easy to do while watching TV.
• 8. Transcription Services: Type out what you hear in audio or video files.
• 9. Data Entry: Simple, repetitive, and a solid way to make some extra money.
• 10. Create and Sell an Online Course: Are you an expert in something? Teach others!
• 11. Dropshipping: Sell products online without ever holding inventory.
• 12. YouTube Channel Host: Make videos about your passion, from gaming to gardening.
• 13. Podcasting: All you need is a decent microphone and something interesting to say.
• 14. Ebook Author: Write that novel you’ve been dreaming about and self-publish on Amazon.
• 15. Stock Photographer/Videographer: Sell your photos and videos on sites like Adobe Stock or Shutterstock.
• 16. Website Tester: Get paid to click around on websites and report bugs. You’ll see plenty of bad design, like those that become a Frankenstein UI.
• 17. Customer Service Representative: Work from home answering calls or emails.
• 18. App Development: If you know how to code without crying, this is a lucrative side hustle.
• 19. Domain Name Flipping: Buy and sell domain names for a profit.
• 20. Building Niche Websites: Create a site around a specific topic and monetize it with ads or affiliate links. Using a theme like Astra Pro can make it look good, fast.
• 21. Online Community Moderator: Keep the peace in online forums or Facebook groups.
• 22. Resume and Cover Letter Writer: Help people land their dream job.
• 23. Technical Support Specialist: Help people who can’t figure out how to turn it off and on again.
• 24. E-commerce Store Manager: Run the backend of an online store for a busy owner.
• 25. Lead Generation Specialist: Find potential customers for businesses.

Creative Gigs: Turn Your Talent into Cash

If you’ve got a creative bone in your body, it’s time to make it work for you. This is the perfect side hustle for artists, makers, and anyone who gets a thrill from creating something out of nothing.

• 26. Graphic Design Services: Create logos, flyers, and social media graphics. You can play with cool things like mesh gradients.
• 27. UX/UI Design Consulting: Help make websites and apps less frustrating. It’s all about designing for lazy brains.
• 28. Sell Handmade Crafts on Etsy: Jewelry, candles, knitted hats for cats—you name it.
• 29. Custom T-Shirt Designer: Use services like Printful or Teespring.
• 30. Voice-Over Artist: Lend your voice to commercials, audiobooks, or cartoons.
• 31. Music Production/Beat Making: Sell your beats to rappers and singers online.
• 32. Freelance Illustrator: Create custom illustrations for books, websites, and magazines. Check out all the different art styles you could master!
• 33. Wedding Photographer/Videographer: Capture people’s special (and expensive) day.
• 34. Pet Portrait Artist: People will pay an absurd amount of money for a painting of their beloved Fluffy.
• 35. Calligraphy/Hand-Lettering: Create beautiful wedding invitations, signs, or prints.
• 36. Custom Cake Decorating: Turn flour and sugar into edible art.
• 37. Jewelry Making: Design and sell your own unique pieces.
• 38. Furniture Flipping: Find old, sad furniture and give it a fabulous makeover.
• 39. Interior Design Consultant: Help people make their homes look like a Pinterest board.
• 40. Personal Stylist/Shopper: Help people find clothes that make them look and feel great.
• 41. Ghostwriter: Write books or articles for people who have ideas but not the time (or skill) to write them.
• 42. Animation Services: Create animated videos for businesses. This is a lot easier now with AI design tools.
• 43. SFX Makeup Artist: Perfect for Halloween season or local film projects.
• 44. Data Visualization Expert: Turn boring spreadsheets into beautiful and understandable charts. It’s a key part of creating data dashboards that don’t cause migraines.
• 45. Custom Gift Basket Creator: Curate and sell themed gift baskets for holidays and special occasions.

Local & Hands-On Services: Get Out and Earn

Tired of staring at a screen? These side gigs get you out in the real world, interacting with real people (and their pets). This is the perfect side hustle for people who want to stretch their legs and make money at the same time.

• 46. Rideshare Driving (Uber/Lyft): Your car can become your personal ATM.
• 47. Food Delivery (DoorDash/Uber Eats): Be a hero to hungry people.
• 48. Pet Sitting/Dog Walking: Get paid to hang out with adorable animals.
• 49. House Sitting: Live in someone else’s nice house for free and get paid for it.
• 50. Personal Trainer: Help people achieve their fitness goals.
• 51. Mobile Car Detailing: Make dirty cars sparkle and shine.
• 52. Lawn Care/Landscaping: If you enjoy yard work, why not get paid for it?
• 53. House Cleaning: Many people will happily pay to not have to clean their own toilets.
• 54. Handyman Services: Fix leaky faucets, hang pictures, and assemble IKEA furniture without the tears.
• 55. Moving Help: If you’re strong, you can make good money helping people move.
• 56. Local Tour Guide: Show tourists the hidden gems of your city.
• 57. Personal Chef/Meal Prep Service: Cook delicious and healthy meals for busy people.
• 58. Event Staffing: Work at concerts, festivals, and weddings as a bartender, server, or security.
• 59. Grocery Shopping and Delivery (Instacart): Get paid to browse the aisles.
• 60. Window Cleaning: A surprisingly lucrative side gig with low startup costs.
• 61. Notary Public: Authorize and witness the signing of documents.
• 62. Junk Removal: Haul away people’s unwanted stuff for a fee.
• 63. Pool Cleaning: A great seasonal side hustle if you live in a warm climate.
• 64. Painting (Interior/Exterior): A fresh coat of paint can transform a space, and people will pay for it.
• 65. Senior Companion/Caregiver: Provide companionship and help with daily tasks for the elderly.
• 66. Professional Organizer: Help people declutter their homes and lives, just like using Bento Grids for a website.
• 67. Drone Pilot: Offer aerial photography and videography for real estate or events.
• 68. Babysitting/Nannying: A classic side hustle that’s always in demand.
• 69. Bicycle Repair: Fix flats and tune up bikes for your neighbors.
• 70. Holiday Decorator: Help people decorate their homes for Christmas, Halloween, etc.

Teaching & Sharing Your Skills

You know stuff. Other people want to know that stuff. Teach them, and they’ll give you money. It’s a beautiful exchange. This is the perfect side gig for patient people who love to see that “aha!” moment on someone’s face.

• 71. Tutoring (Online or In-Person): Help students with subjects like math, science, or English.
• 72. Music Teacher: Teach piano, guitar, or how to play the triangle with feeling.
• 73. Language Tutor: Help someone learn a new language.
• 74. Sports Coach: Coach a local youth sports team.
• 75. Swim Instructor: Teach kids and adults how to not sink.
• 76. Yoga or Dance Instructor: Lead classes at a local studio or park.
• 77. Public Speaking Coach: Help people overcome their fear of presentations.
• 78. Test Prep Instructor (SAT/ACT): Help high school students get into college.
• 79. Art Teacher: Host painting nights or drawing workshops.
• 80. Coding Tutor: Guide aspiring programmers through their first “Hello World” crisis.
• 81. Cooking Class Instructor: Teach people how to cook something other than instant noodles.
• 82. Financial Coach: Help people create budgets and manage their money.
• 83. DIY Workshop Host: Teach skills like woodworking, pottery, or knitting.
• 84. First Aid/CPR Instructor: Get certified to teach others life-saving skills.
• 85. Software Trainer: Teach people how to use complex software like Excel or Photoshop.

Unique & Niche Hustles: The Weird and Wonderful

Ready to get a little weird? These side hustles are off the beaten path, but they can be surprisingly profitable. If you’re looking for a side gig that makes a great story at parties, this is your section.

• 86. Rent Out a Spare Room on Airbnb: Turn your extra space into a money-making machine.
• 87. Rent Out Your Car on Turo: Let your car earn money for you while you’re not using it.
• 88. Be a Movie/TV Extra: Get paid to stand in the background of a film set.
• 89. Mystery Shopper: Go undercover to rate the customer service and cleanliness of stores.
• 90. Focus Group Participant: Get paid to share your opinions on new products or ads.
• 91. Professional Cuddler: Yes, this is a real thing. Provide platonic cuddles for people who need them.
• 92. Beekeeping and Selling Honey: A sweet side hustle that helps the planet.
• 93. Dog Poop Scooping Service: It’s a dirty job, but someone’s gotta do it (for money).
• 94. Foraging and Selling Wild Edibles: Sell mushrooms, berries, or greens to local restaurants (make sure you know what you’re doing!).
• 95. Rental Friend: Get paid to be a platonic friend for someone who’s new in town or wants to see a movie.
• 96. Professional Mermaid/Merman: Perform at children’s parties or events.
• 97. Golf Ball Diver: Retrieve and sell lost golf balls from water hazards.
• 98. Pet Influencer Manager: Manage the social media accounts of famous pets.
• 99. Writing Greeting Cards: Get paid for your witty one-liners.
• 100. Referee or Umpire: Officiate local sports games for a fee.

Go Forth and Hustle!

There you have it—100 ways to stop your bank account from weeping. Pick one that sounds fun, or at least tolerable, and give it a try. Starting a side hustle is less about finding the “perfect” idea and more about just starting. You can make more money, learn new skills, and maybe even find a passion you never knew you had. Now stop reading and go start that side gig!