“There’s been times I’ve made $800 in a day… even up to $3,000 a day.” These are not generic suggestions like starting a blog or e-commerce store. These are real, tested, beginner-friendly side hustles that require no special skills to get started.
#1: Sharetown
Sharetown pays you to pick up returned furniture items (like mattresses) and resell them locally. All you need is an SUV or pickup truck.
Make $3,000–$4,000/month
Sell on Facebook Marketplace, OfferUp, Craigslist
Work on your own schedule
#2: Amazon Product Arbitrage
Scan discounted items from stores like TJ Maxx, Ross, Walmart, and resell them for a profit on Amazon.
Use a barcode scanner app
No need to store inventory long-term
Profitable products include books, electronics, clothing
#3: Craigslist Flipping
Flip free or cheap items from Craigslist for cash.
Focus on high-ticket items (mattresses, couches, electronics)
Repair and resell for $100–$2,000/week
Some people specialize in one item (like couches or cameras) and make six figures
#4: Find Contract Gigs on Indeed.com
Indeed isn’t just for 9–5 jobs. Use it to search “contract work” in your area and find local side gigs.
Dog grooming, delivery driver, office assistant
Flexible hours
Many pay $200–$300/day part-time
#5: Etsy + Printful for Print-on-Demand
Design and sell custom T-shirts, mugs, and more using Canva, Etsy, and Printful.
Find winning product ideas by browsing Etsy niches
Use Canva for free designs
Printful handles printing and shipping automatically
#6: Monetize Your Passion
Turn your hobbies and interests into content, then monetize them through YouTube, affiliate marketing, and digital products.
Start a blog, Instagram, or YouTube channel
Build a following in your niche
Long-term strategy with high income potential
#7: Start a Home Services Business
This one turned into a seven-figure business for the speaker.
Think lawn care, junk removal, pressure washing, etc.
Huge local demand and low competition
Can start small and grow into a full-time company
Whether you’re looking for quick weekend cash or aiming to build a long-term business, these seven side hustles offer proven, beginner-friendly ways to get started and grow your income. Subscribe for more…
