The Moon Road: #2
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I am a retired insurance mathematician - professional nerd. My hobby is looking for extra income opportunities.
Art
A Mapmaker Takes on the World
Unique Personalized Maps: Connie Brown creates hand-painted, personalized maps that function more like "portraits" of places. Prices range from $5,000 to $20,000.
Incorporation of Meaningful Details: Brown incorporates physical mementos and imagery from the places she maps, adding a personal touch for the client.
Clientele: Brown's clients include celebrities like Dick Cheney and everyday people who want to commemorate special journeys or create special maps for loved ones.
Process: Brown's process involves historical map aesthetics, gathering client-specific details, and meticulous hand-painting with watercolors.
Time Commitment: Each map takes over 200 hours of work, and Brown completes roughly a dozen per year.
Mapmaker Connie Brown Takes on the World | Creating - WSJ
[Quote]My business model was simple.
I displayed an incomplete original drawing on an easel as a ‘work in progress’. I used it as a sales hook.
To add extra interest I would draw to attract the attention of passers-by and engage with any onlookers.[/Quote]
How to Sell Your Art on The Street: Earn $1250/wk in Summer | by Kevin Hayler | Apr, 2024 | Medium
Maps
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Teach English as a Second Language (ESL) Online
How To Get Online TESOL Certification So You Can Teach English – Forbes Advisor
HOW TO TEACH ONLINE in 2023 - 5 Steps to Start Online Teaching for Beginners 💻 - YouTube
AI
One person uses ChatGPT in order to create personalized trips for clients. For example, "Give me a budget-conscious guide to Paris that incorporates historical neighborhoods where politicians lived in the 1880s." This side hustle brings in almost $700 per month.
Physicians who are enthusiastic about spreading their knowledge can use AI-voice applications to generate additional sources of income. Consider designing educational modules for patients, delivered via AI-driven voice systems. These modules could simplify explanations of intricate medical procedures, medication schedules, or strategies for managing chronic conditions. This not only equips patients with valuable information but also encourages them to adopt healthier self-care habits.
5 AI Art Side Hustles That ACTUALLY Make Money... - YouTube
Dividends
One way to make extra income is via stock dividends.
Misc
32-year-old mom's Poshmark side hustle brings in nearly $4,000 a month
Think pop-up restaurants or kitchens in homes on certain nights of the week. That’s what Matt O’Brien did to his home on weekends where he serves up his barbecue creations as takeaway food.
“His hobby has now become a side hustle, with his home in Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan, turned into a pop-up takeaway on weekends.”
May, an immigrant from Thailand, runs Thai takeaway Hug Paeng from her home. It’s open Tuesday through Saturday. You can pick-up or have it delivered.
Cost of living: Side hustle foodies turning homes into takeaways
Making $1,000 Per Day Washing Windows | Undercover Millionaire - YouTube
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Husband's random text leads to Aussie couple's $50k side hustle: 'Less than a day's work'