Weekly Side Hustle Ideas Roundup #3

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Knute Fosso
July 14, 2023

Editor’s Note

Hey, dads! It's Friday – you made it!

Got your morning cup of joe ready? Because I've got some fresh, exciting side hustle ideas to jumpstart your day.

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Alright, with that out of the way, let's get down to business! `

Idea #1: Mocktail Subscription Box

HustleScore: 65 - 82 (DoE)

TL;DR: Create and sell subscription boxes filled with non-alcoholic cocktail (mocktail) ingredients and recipes.

Pros:

  1. Tapping into a growing trend of mindful drinking and wellness.

  2. Flexibility to run this business from home and at your own pace.

  3. Potential for high-profit margins with bulk purchasing and a subscription-based model.

Cons:

  1. Initial investment in product sourcing, packaging, and shipping.

  2. Marketing and customer retention could be challenging.

  3. Requires knowledge of trending mocktails and related recipes.

Where to Start:

Identify suppliers for ingredients and packaging. Curate a selection of mocktail recipes and package them with the necessary ingredients. Share to friends or nieghbors who would be interested in testing it out and giving you feedback, then, establish yourself via an online store, and use social media to advertise your subscription service. Promote giveaways to build more awareness around your product.

How to Scale:

Consider offering different subscription levels, custom boxes, or corporate gifting options. Form partnerships with wellness influencers or bloggers to increase your brand visibility. Advertise using Facebook, Instagram, Google, and other forms of advertising.

The Big Opportunity:

With the rise of the sober-curious movement and an increased focus on health and wellness, there's a growing market for quality mocktail experiences at home.

Quick Dough: $30-$60 per box.

Long Term Dough Potential: $15k/mo.

Idea #2: Moving Service

HustleScore: 69 - 86 (DoE)

TL;DR: Start a local moving service to assist residents and businesses with their relocation needs.

Pros:

  1. Consistent demand, especially in urban areas.

  2. Potential for tips on top of your standard fee.

  3. Room for growth by hiring additional movers or expanding your service area.

Cons:

  1. Physically demanding work.

  2. Initial investment in moving equipment and a suitable vehicle.

  3. Liability issues can arise with damaged items.

  4. Less flexibility in terms of time you can offer this around a full time work schedule.

Where to Start:

Gather moving equipment like dollies, moving blankets, and straps. A lot of this you may be able to find for low cost at thrift stores. Promote your services locally, on social media, or on online classified websites. Consider reaching out to local realtors to partner with. Moving services are notorious for sloppy work, and breaking items. To counter this and use it to your benefit, do a great job, and as you perform jobs, you’ll want to make sure to collect reviews, either on your Google My Business page, Facebook page, and other places. This will easily separate yourself from the competition and bring trust, allowing you to win more jobs via word of mouth, and be able to charge more for your services.

How to Scale:

Hire additional movers as demand grows, and consider offering specialized services such as packing/unpacking, furniture assembly, framing, or long-distance moves.

The Big Opportunity:

People are always moving, and many need help with the process. Providing a reliable, respectful, and efficient service can help you stand out in this evergreen market.

Quick Dough: $200-$400 per move.

Long Term Dough Potential: $20k/mo.

Idea #3: Gutter Cleaning

HustleScore: 58 - 75 (DoE)

TL;DR: Provide a gutter cleaning service to homeowners and businesses, protecting their properties from potential water damage.

Pros:

  1. Stable demand, especially in areas with heavy leaf fall or frequent storms.

  2. Low startup costs.

  3. Possibility of adding related services like pressure washing or window cleaning.

Cons:

  1. Physically demanding and potentially dangerous work.

  2. Seasonality can affect demand.

  3. Liability insurance is necessary.

Where to Start:

Invest in basic equipment like ladders, a gutter scoop, and safety gear. Advertise locally and offer your services to friends, family, and neighbors to start building a client base.

How to Scale:

Once established, hire additional workers, and expand your service area. Consider upselling related services to increase your average job value.

The Big Opportunity:

Every building with gutters needs this service, but many property owners are unwilling or unable to do it themselves. Offering a reliable, professional service can fill this gap in the market.

Quick Dough: $75-$200 per job.

Long Term Dough Potential: $10k/mo.

That's a wrap for this week, Dads.

Until next week, keep those creative juices flowing, push forward, and remember, the journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. Happy hustling!

-Knute Fosso Fellow dad of 2, Side Hustler, and Editor at Duffle of Dough.

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