Hey moneymalism family, today we are going to try again to save more and moke more by the things and talents you already have so we can all hopefully retire early!
Let me just say it straight: I am DONE seeing the same boring side hustles all over the internet over and over again. It seems like everybody is just copying whatever they heard from somebody else. No new ideas, no innovations. It´s always the same „super easy, super fast“ side hustles (which are in fact not super easy and super fast):
- AI faceless content creation.
- Dropshipping.
- Digital products.
- Print on Demand.
It is always the EXACT same list. No wonder people are frustrated.
Here are the real numbers: 90 percent of dropshipping stores fail within the first year. Over 95 percent of AI faceless creators earn less than 100 dollars a month. Only 8 percent of digital product sellers make more than 500 dollars in monthly revenue.
So today you are getting something different from me! Not the same regurgitated online hustle list but something realistic that can actually make you money if you are dedicated and clever. Yes, I know that these business ideas require you to stand up and use your legs and your brain – its no “get rich in 10 days” blueprint for lazy people, but it will take you to where you want to be.
So today I am giving you those realistic side hustles nobody talks about, that you can start with zero dollars, no tech skills, and no desire to become a full-time content machine. I would actually love to start them all by myself if I’d have the time!
If you’re ready to lower your expenses without lowering your lifestyle, make sure you also check out my Pinterest, Instagram, Facebook or my YouTube!
Side Hustle 1: Selling Coffee on Playgrounds
This one is so simple it almost sounds illegal. But it is not.
Here is the thing: Parents live on playgrounds. They also live on caffeine. And 90 percent of the time they are standing there with a terrible lukewarm coffee from three hours ago.
You show up with:
– A couple of thermos containers with home brewed coffee
– Good quality coffee
– A small sign with your offer on it
– Some reusable mugs to market your business as sustainable (and save the money on single-use cups)
– And a permit from your city
You sell fresh coffee for 4 to 5 dollars a cup. Do this for two hours on a Saturday morning and you can make 200 to 400 dollars easily.
Playgrounds are basically Starbucks… without Starbucks.
Side Hustle 2: Kids Face Painting – but as a Premium Event Service
People massively underestimate this. Face painting is not just for school carnivals. Parents, wedding planners, event agencies, and companies book this everywhere.
You need:
– 20 to 30 dollars in paints
– A little practice
– A small Instagram portfolio
Rates are usually 50 to 100 dollars per hour. For birthdays, you can offer full packages for 150 to 250 dollars and even spice it up a little with some glitter tattoos or other extras. This is one of the easiest, happiest, and highest-margin offline side hustles out there.
Side Hustle 3: Proofreading for Authenticity, Not Grammar
This one is a goldmine and barely anyone talks about it.
You are not correcting grammar. You are correcting tone and authenticity. You could either offer it directly as a Service for companies or you could work for one of those companies that train AI.
Companies hire you to rewrite things so they sound like a real human, not a corporate robot.
You can offer authenticity-polishing for:
– Social media captions
– Dating profiles
– Sales pages
– Website copy
– Job applications
Most AI writes stiff, boring text. The platforms I am talking about are often searching for native speakers of any languages to correct the AIs response ane make it sound more human. I did it for quite some time with German on the platform Outlier AI and it worked really well!
This is a dream side hustle for anyone who loves psychology, communication, or writing and they pay well, like 20-25$ an hour and you can do it while you are sitting in the waiting room at your doctors Office.
Side Hustle 4: Laundry Service – the most underrated Offline Business
People hate doing laundry more than anything. And busy families will literally pay someone to take this chore off their plate.
Your offer:
– Pick up laundry
– Wash, dry, fold
– Deliver it back
Pricing models:
– Per bag
– Per kilo
– Weekly subscription
Start-up cost: maybe 50$ for some Flyers you spread in wealthy neighborhood and the electricity for washer and dryer – otherwise nothing if you already have a washer and dryer at home. (Or even use a drying rack to be even more cost effective). Regular clients can bring in 200 to 800 dollars a month… per client.
Side Hustle 5: Home-Cooked Food Service
This one Kind of compliments the previous side hustle and could be offered as a combo.
No meal-prep containers. No fancy chef branding. Just homemade meals delivered to busy people who want real food.
Your customers:
– Families
– Working moms
– Expats
– Elderly neighbors
– Business people who want to eat healthy
You cook two to three meals per week and deliver them. Probably you are cooking for yourself or your family anyways! People pay 15 to 20 dollars per portion without blinking.
Ten weekly customers = 600–800 dollars a week.
This is one of the most community-driven, loyal-client-building side hustles on this list!
Bonus Side Hustles Nobody Talks About
Dog walking is saturated. Horse walking is not.
Many horse owners work full-time and will pay up to 50 dollars for 45 minutes of:
– Walking
– Groundwork
– Basic exercise
And horse owners would love to have a person they trust with their horse while they are on vacation or on business trips.
Three horses a day = 90 to 150 dollars.
Your Own City or Food Tour
You know your city better than any tourist guide. Turn it into a business and Post the offer on AirBnB or tripadvisor.
Tour ideas:
– Vegan food tour
– Hidden gems
– Mom-friendly coffee tour
– Street art walking tour
– Haunted places
All you need is a booking link and one good video for Instagram.
AI Photoshoots
You only need a smartphone and a couple of creative AI tools.
You offer:
– Branding photos
– Dating profile photos
– Social media portraits
You charge 30 to 150 dollars. With 30 minutes of your time. No Photostudio needed.
Airbnb Cleaning? Everyone knows that. But what about Guest Guides?
Hosts want to impress guests and boost their ratings. You can create:
– Personalized guest guides
-Welcome books
-Notion dashboards
-Local maps
– House manuals
You charge 50 to 250 dollars per guide. This is an insanely easy digital service.
Journaling Nights or Vision Board Evenings
You host an event circled around things like Vision board making, Goal setting, Life Design… You bring some magazines, old newspapers and crafting materials and you bring structure and vibes. You don´t even need a location for that if you are just going to do it in your own backyard or in a park. Design your flyers with Canva and spread them in Local Facebook Groups.
Charge 20 to 40 dollars per person. Ten guests = up to 400 dollars for a cozy, fun evening.
So these were super realistic side hustles nobody talks about, plus a bunch of bonus ideas that actually make money.
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