It would be a surprise if you weren’t looking for a side gig to make money from in this economy. People worldwide seek enjoyable and easy ways to meet their needs. We asked people about their passive income streams and found some entertaining answers.
1. Creating Model Trains
One exciting answer we received was from someone who enjoys making model trains. Other than children, many adults enjoy a model train running around the house. It can create a vibrant environment and liven up the place, and it adds electronics to the train and paints them.
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2. Wedding Business
One business owner let us know they act as escorts for dogs at weddings. Their job is to maintain the dog’s well-being, help with photographs, drive them around, and make life easier for the bride and groom. This business works because of the high demand because people can’t take care of their pets while enjoying the big day. It pays well, and you get to play with a cute dog as a bonus.
3. Career Guide
This one is both surprising and not; many people require guidance and will pay for it. As this guide on the internet found, it’s pretty easy. He would answer questions while commuting. Most of the work involved fixing resumes, offering feedback, and helping review career decisions. The biggest incentive is that it’s a flexible job.
4. Make Honey
We’ve got so much talent in the world; no wonder people monetize it. We found someone who started selling honey after getting a beehive. They sell it for a rate and are working on making stores of honey. Although their business model works in the long term, it’s a hobby they enjoy that pays off.
5. Party Entertainer
This is the right side hustle if you’re thinking of something that will constantly pay up. Although initial investments for the costumes, gears, and rehearsal were high, as the entertainer informed us, it paid off in the long run. They do all sorts of performances and remain in touch with groups who can put on a show for multiple events like birthdays, corporate events, weddings, etc.
6. Flipping Motorcycles
Taking vehicles, refurbishing them, and selling them is something many people are doing these days. One mechanic started with vintage motorcycles due to the availability of parts and customer demand. Plus, some of these bikes often don’t need many replacements and can earn you more profits than others.
So the user advised keeping your initial investment on the bike below $1500 and only buying what you can fix.
7. Translation
Monetize those bilingual skills, something you can easily do on the internet. Capitalizing on your language skills is even better if you’re multilingual. Many polyglots sign up with translation companies and make enough money to support themselves without any other job.
So, it’s not just a side hustle but something you could opt for if you like working with people and are good at languages.
8. Graphic Design
Quite a few people pick up this skill but must remember how useful it can be. For instance, this designer started with illustrations they posted on social media, leading to scoring freelance clients. They would post their finished work and build a clientele.
Eventually, they made enough to offer a heat press and vinyl cutters and have been making money through social media. Never underestimate the power of pictures and those who post them and make them.
9. YouTube
While you have to put in some effort, as this YouTuber reported, the channel can eventually make money if you keep adding consistent videos. So they monetized it after a rise in followers, which was good timing. So, although it might be active, if you create content people would like to watch, you can make a pretty decent sum.
10. Photography
If you can get a camera and practice your skills with friends who will be flattered, this advice can work for you. A photographer did recommend keeping high rates, which makes sense for something on the side. Their best client is a store, so if you can pitch yourself to something similar, you can guarantee a regular income stream.
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