The Moon Road #9
Moonlighting, side hustles, extra income and more. Newsletter comes out every Friday. No affiliate links.
Generally, I’m cutting out the fluff and getting down to ideas.
Misc
7 CNC Side Hustle Ideas to Make $1000/Month - YouTube
I’m interested in a CNC machine but I live in an apartment. Snooping around for alternatives I stumbled into a portable CNC machine by Shaper. The Shaper Origin is a portable CNC (handheld) router that doesn’t let you make mistakes.
This shows you how it works:
How to Make a 12 Foot Walnut Sign Using Shaper Origin | ToolsToday - YouTube
Shaper Origin: How it Works in 3 Minutes - YouTube
Did you notice how the Shaper Origin needs to use domino tape? Well, you can print out that domino pattern for free:
https://browncowww.pythonanywhere.com/
This next project uses a 48w laser cutter to cut out the wood. Epoxy is used for the lake.
My Maps Are SELLING FOR $450 - YouTube
Make BIG Money – How to Make the Easiest 3D Laser Cut Map! - YouTube
Anyone here do door to door pest control sales? : sales | Reddit
How to Be the Top Pest Control Salesman in Your Company
Here’s a list of some of the side hustles from this Reddit post: What is your “fun” side hustle? : sidehustle | Reddit.
Umpire/referee.
Tend bar.
Mystery shopping.
Wood art.
Handyman.
Hauling junk.
Event bartending.
Coach CrossFit.
Crafting.
Sell on PoshMark.Com.
Sell succulents.
Repo cars.
Buying stuff on thrift clearance/garage sales and reselling on eBay.
Tour guide.
Get metal detector. Start YouTube Channel, and show your findings.
Pet sitting.
Host trivia nights.
Restore vintage saxophones.
Wedding entertainment.
Pressure washing driveways and paving.
Shoot sports photography for local recreational teams.
Food/product testing.
Freelance photography.
Help people with disabilities have equal opportunity at the live music experience.
Sell kettle corn, hot dogs, lemonade, churros, corn on the cob, and more.
Design and sell jazz posters on Etsy.
I narrate horror/true crime stories on YouTube. Use Epidemic Sounds for background music and sound effects.
Bin/dumpster rentals.
Flip furniture.
Dress up as Elsa from Frozen for kids birthday parties.
Usher at local arena.
DJ.
Private captain for charter boats on the weekends.
Caddie.
If you need more information on something, check YouTube and/or Udemy.com courses.
20+ Fun Side Hustles That Don't Require Technical Skills or a Degree
4 summer side hustles that can pay as much as $100,000 a year
Newsletters are the hottest side hustle of 2023
Passive Income: How Single Mom Makes $40k a Month From Email Marketing - Business Insider
Snoop around CNBC.Com for side hustles with this link: "side hustle" site:cnbc.com - Google Search
She got into Salesforce: 29-year-old ex-bartender landed $100,000 job without a degree by ignoring this career advice
Mystery diner: A Secret Side Hustle Saved Him More Than $40,000 Since 2008 | Entrepreneur
Cotton candy vending: Semi-Passive Income Side Hustle on Track for $500k in 2024 | Entrepreneur
Snoop around Entrepreneur.Com for side hustles with this link: "side hustle" site:entrepreneur.com - Google Search
If an article is blocked, then try searching for the link here: Archive.md. Make sure that you erase the “?“ and anything after. Take a look at this:
https://www.wsj.com/personal-finance/credit/pay-rent-bills-with-credit-card-634288c1?mod=personal-finance_lead_pos2
No match. Now erase this: ?mod=personal-finance_lead_pos2
https://www.wsj.com/personal-finance/credit/pay-rent-bills-with-credit-card-634288c1
Now I get a match. Now I can read the article with no paywall.
The Max Maher channel on YouTube is interesting because of the way he started. He started a pool cleaning/repair business without knowing anything. He built the route himself by going door to door.
Here’s a course on it: The Pool Technician & Business Start Up Course | Udemy
I sold my pool cleaning business - YouTube
Should I Buy or Build a Pool Route? - YouTube
Here is more information about pool routes:
Pool Routes For Sale - Find A Pool Cleaning Business For Sale | National Pool Route Sales
Starting A Career - Find The Right Pool Route Broker | National Pool Route Sales
This is a different story about two guys who sold their pool business for $800,000. Listen to their story: Starting A $1.4M Home Service in 5 Weeks - YouTube
Here you can find out how those guys scaled up their pool business from 0 accounts to 700 accounts in 18 months: Do you want to start or scale a pool route?
Getting back to Max, he later stumbled into the moving business. Here he is going door to door at businesses who might need movers or can refer customers.
I Earned $30,000 by Cold Approaching 500 Businesses - YouTube
$0 Business Ideas That NEVER Fail - YouTube
Now Max is into crypto which I mostly ignore, but his beginning was very interesting.
Starting a moving company.
In the beginning, you could even rent a truck instead of buying one. Start by doing moves on the weekend.
Start a Residential Moving Company / Side Hustle Today | Udemy
Here is list of YouTube videos on starting a moving business: how to start a moving company - YouTube
Financial
Presumably, you will earn more interest with online banks.
What if my online banks goes under? If insured, you will get your money back but you’ll have to wait. That is the risk. Also, make sure you stay under the insured limit. That limit varies by country.
Paying Big Bills on Your Credit Card Can Rack Up Points—and Fees - WSJ
3 Ultra-High-Yield Dividend Stocks to Buy Hand Over Fist Right This Instant | The Motley Fool