If you feel stuck and don’t know which side hustle to start, you’re not alone.

I had the hardest time picking a niche to specialize in as a copywriter and email marketer.

After awhile, I finally realized that I had a collection of ecommerce email marketing case studies...

But you don't need a bunch of case studies or testimonials to start making money this week.

Most people waste months - even years - just thinking about what they want to do...

Instead of taking action and getting the critical feedback they need to stick with a long-term.

They research endlessly, scroll through social media, and watch video after video on “how to make money...”

Yet they never actually get started.

I was there once too. Before I stumbled upon email copywriting in 2018...

I tried a bunch of side hustles like blogging, starting an email list, selling marketing services... 

None of it worked for me until I committed to copywriting and went all in.

Because here’s the deal:

Money doesn’t come from thinking. It comes from doing.

​In this post and today's podcast show, you'll get my simple foolproof "3 step formula" to finally choose the right side hustle for YOU...

So you can start making money this week.

❌ Too many choices leads to analysis paralysis.

With hundreds if not thousands of side hustle options out there... how do you know which one is actually worth your time and actually fits you well?

❌ The "perfect idea" trap.

People think they need a million-dollar business plan before they even start... but the truth is, the best side hustle is the one you can start TODAY.

You're losing out on anywhere from a few bucks... to hundreds of dollars... every single day you fail to take action.

❌ Fear of failure.

Many never take action because they’re afraid of picking the “wrong” side hustle and wasting time.

Ironically, this fear causes them to waste more time by doing nothing.

Once you've finished this post, you'll have a simple and proven method to pick the right side hustle based on your skills, current situation, and goals...

That means no more second guessing, endless research, or feeling stuck.

You get a realistic, proven step by step plan to get started on your side hustle today...

Even if you have zero experience or you've already tried everything and nothing has worked for you.

You can also check out today's brand new podcast episode where I go even deeper into this topic.

You can listen to it here on YouTube (please subscribe to my channel, hit the like button and leave a comment if you dig it).

You can also listen to it here on Spotify (please follow the show and leave a 5 star review if you dig it).

​By the end of this post, you’ll know exactly which side hustle fits you best... so you can stop wasting time and start making real money. Let’s get started.

Don't overcomplicate it. That's the biggest mistake that most people make here...

They think they need to learn a brand new skill, buy expensive tools, or invent the next big thing.

Nope.

The fastest way to start making money is to simply use what you already have.

More than likely... you already have skills, experience, and knowledge that people are willing to pay for.

You just haven’t looked at them that way yet.

1. What skills do you already have?

(Examples: Writing, organizing, cooking, graphic design, driving, tutoring, social media, etc.)

2. What do people already ask you for help with?

(Examples: If friends and family always ask you for fitness tips, you could offer personal training or online coaching.)

3. What resources do you have access to?

(Examples: A car for delivery gigs, an extra room for Airbnb, a laptop for freelancing, a camera for photography services.)

Now it's time to take action... 

Open a Google Doc or grab a fresh sheet of paper and write this down:

Make a quick list of five things you already have or know how to do.

These is where you'll start... these are the easiest ways to turn what you already have into cold hard cash.

For example...

If you know how to write... you could start freelance writing today on Upwork or Fiverr.

If you have a car... you could run delivery gigs with UberEats or DoorDash.

If you have a nice camera... you could rent it out on Fat Llama or offer local photography services.

DON'T wait until you feel "ready."

Start with what you already have - you first $500 is likely just sitting there in your skillset or assets you have laying around.​

Here's another huge mistake people make with side hustles...

They pick an idea and spend weeks setting it up...

Then they realize too late that it doesn’t actually make money...

Or that they're miserable doing it.

They build a website, create a logo, plan a brand name...

Everything except actually making money.

That's why I recommend you pick something that you can validate quickly.

Because if an idea doesn’t bring in a dollar within 7 days...

Then it probably won’t bring in $1,000 in 7 months.

So before you go all in and commit to a hustle, you need to test it quickly and prove your idea works.​

Here's how you can validate your idea quickly:

1. Find someone already making money with this idea.

If other people are profiting from it, you can too.

Look at freelancers, service providers, or resellers who are already making money.

2. Try it for a week.

Give yourself exactly 7 days to land your first customer, gig, or sale... no excuses.

Put some elbow grease and hustle into this!

3. Afterwards, reflect on it... did you make $$ easily, or was it a struggle?

If it took too much effort to land your first customer... or just wasn't that much fun...

Then it might not be the right hustle for you.
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​Example 1: Flipping Items

Find an underpriced product on Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, or a thrift store.

List it for sale and see if it sells fast at a profit.

Example 2: Freelance Writing

Post a simple “I’m offering writing services” post on LinkedIn or Facebook.

Get a profile on Upwork and apply to every relevant gig.

Offer your first gig at a discount to pick up a gig quickly.

Example 3: Digital Products
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​Before creating a full digital course, sell just ONE small guide or template.

Create a simple PDF or Notion template based on what people need.

Post about it in a niche Facebook group or Reddit thread to test demand.

Successful side hustlers & entrepreneurs move FAST...

They test small, get proof, and double down on what works.

If you make even $1, you’ve proven it works. Then you can scale it up.

If you spend a week and nothing happens, you can pivot to another idea quickly.

Here's Your 7 Day Challenge To Validate Your Side Hustle:

1. Choose ONE idea today.
2. Set a goal to make your first $1, gig, or sale in the next 7 days.
3. Don’t overthink... just start.

Because money doesn’t come from thinking about a side hustle...

It only comes from doing a side hustle.

If other people are making money from it, then you can too.

So you’ve validated your side hustle idea...

You’ve made your first dollar and proven that people will pay for what you’re offering.

Now it’s time to go all in and turn that into consistent, scalable income.

This is where most people drop the ball.

They get discouraged too quickly because they expect overnight results.

But successful side hustlers aren’t the smartest or the luckiest...

They’re the most consistent.

Look, there are only 2 things that separate the successful side hustlers from those who quit...

1. Consistency. 

Keep going even when you don't see instant results (unless you just hate your side hustle and you need to find one that fits you better).

2. Improvements as you go.

Tweak and improve your processes and systems as you get feedback.

Your first gig, first sale, or first client is just your starting point.

To turn it into a real income stream, you need to commit to the process and do more of what’s working.

1. Set a clear monthly income goal.

Be specific.

If you want to hit $2k/month and your hustle makes $100 per gig...

Then you know you need 20 gigs per month.

2. Block out time on your calendar to work on your side hustle DAILY.

Even 30 minutes a day adds up over time.

Successful side hustlers don’t "find time."

They make time.

3. Double down on what’s already working.

If you made $100 your first week, how do you make $500 next?

​You can do this with more clients, higher prices, better marketing, and repeat what’s working.
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​Let’s say you made $100 flipping items last week.

To scale that up:

✅Find a faster way to source inventory.
✅ List more products to increase your chances of sales.
✅ Raise prices or bundle items to increase profit per sale.

Or if you landed your first freelance client:

✅ Reach out to 5-10 new potential clients every day.
✅ Offer additional services to increase your revenue from each client.
​✅ Build a simple portfolio to help you get higher paying clients.

You're not likely to build a 6 figure business overnight.

But here’s what happens when you stay consistent:

Week 1: You make your first $100...

Month 1: You refine your process and hit $500...

Month 3: You’ve built a real side income and are making $1k or more every month.

Month 6 (and beyond): You’ve replaced your income and now you have options you never had before.

Stack small wins until your side hustle becomes something you can rely on.

So now, let's make your commitment plan.

1. Set a 30 day goal. How much do you want to make?

2. Schedule daily time blocks for your hustle.

3. Scale what’s working... drop what isn’t.

Because the only thing standing between you and making good $$ with your hustle is consistency.

The best side hustle is the one you start TODAY.

You don’t need a perfect idea. You don’t need months of research.

You just need to pick something, test it, and take action.

Let's Recap The 3 Step Formula To Choose Your Perfect Side Hustle:

✅ Step 1: Use what you already have. (Skills, assets, opportunities right in front of you.)
✅ Step 2: Test fast to validate before you commit to the side hustle. (Find proof that people will pay you.)
✅ Step 3: Commit & scale once you have proof it works. (Double down on what’s actually making money.)

Most people will overthink this to death and never start.

But since you made it all the way to the end of this post...

I have a feeling that you'll be different.

So now it's time to start...

Pick ONE idea and take action.

Not next month. Not next year. This week.

And if you still need help choosing, I can help you with that:

I wrote a free guide that breaks down proven side hustles.

==> Grab my free guide here & get started today.

 Want to Make $500 Fast? Here’s Your Shortcut…
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If you want step by step side hustle strategies to start making $500 this week…

==> Grab my ebook, "How to Make $500 This Week."

I lay out the exact side hustles that work RIGHT NOW...

So you don't have to guess, you can just execute.

99% of people will read this and do nothing.

Be a winner. Start your side hustle this week.​