Summary of "6 *NEW* Side Hustles to Make More than Your 9-5 Job"
Summary of Financial Strategies, Market Analyses, and Business Trends
The video presents six new side hustle opportunities that beginners or students can start within 30 days to potentially earn more than their regular 9-5 jobs. These skills are described as high-demand, low-competition, and distinct from common saturated skills like social media marketing or video editing.
Main Side Hustles and Methodologies
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Content Clipping
- Extract short-form clips from clients’ existing long-form content.
- Post these clips on multiple fan pages or motivational pages to generate viral reels.
- Benefits clients by increasing views and brand visibility without extra effort.
- Earnings potential: ₹60,000–70,000/month.
- How to find clients:
- Use platforms like WAP where creators offer content for clipping and pay per view.
- Email or DM long-form content creators with a package offering 30-50 reels/month for ₹30,000–40,000.
- Tools: Simple editors like CapCut or Canva; no advanced video editing skills required.
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Content Marketing for Local Businesses
- Create viral organic reels tailored to local business niches (e.g., dieticians, fitness).
- Research trending reels in the niche, adapt and produce similar content for clients.
- Charge ₹25,000–35,000 per client; managing 2 clients can yield ₹50,000–70,000.
- Client acquisition:
- Visit local businesses with poor online presence and pitch viral content strategies.
- Demonstrate potential viral content during meetings.
- Can include scripting, editing, and optionally shooting videos.
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Virtual Operations for Online Businesses
- Act as a middleman managing communication between clients and service providers (e.g., video editors, brand managers).
- Perform basic tasks like social media uploads, simple creative tasks, or using AI tools like ChatGPT.
- Earnings potential: ₹40,000–50,000/month.
- Client types: Online agencies, dropshipping stores, creators.
- Client acquisition:
- Search LinkedIn for agencies or creators and DM with an offer to reduce their operational headaches.
- Tools: Basic tools like WhatsApp and Google Chrome.
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Organic Dropshipping
- Use viral Instagram reels to promote dropshipping products without paid ads.
- Steps:
- Find trending products via hashtags (#shattagAmazonFinds, #HomeFinds).
- Order samples, create Shopify store and Instagram page.
- Replicate viral video frameworks with personal twists.
- Post multiple reels daily to generate organic traffic and sales.
- Earnings potential: ₹50,000–80,000 or more.
- Requires only a smartphone and basic video editing.
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User-Generated Content (UGC) Creation
- Shoot simple product usage videos for brands without needing influencer status.
- Examples include credit card brands paying ₹2,000 per video.
- Videos can be face-free, focusing on product usage.
- Client acquisition:
- Avoid random brand DMs.
- Instead, contact content agency founders or creative heads on LinkedIn.
- Submit samples and get registered for ongoing projects.
- Keep building a portfolio with lifestyle reels on Instagram.
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Regional Influencer Marketing
- Act as a middleman connecting regional language influencers with local brands.
- Pitch local businesses (gyms, cafes, retail stores) to use influencer marketing instead of traditional ads.
- Influencers charge ₹10,000–15,000 per campaign; you can keep a 20% margin.
- Client acquisition:
- Approach newly opened local businesses lacking marketing.
- Use Facebook Ad Library to identify businesses running ads and pitch influencer marketing.
- Contact regional influencers for collaborations at favorable rates.
- Tools needed: WhatsApp and Excel for managing contacts and campaigns.
Key Business Trends Highlighted
- Low competition niches in online freelancing and side hustles.
- Shift from paid ads to organic growth strategies (e.g., organic dropshipping).
- Increasing demand for middleman roles that handle operations or influencer-brand coordination.
- Importance of regional and niche markets in influencer marketing.
- Leveraging existing content creatively (content clipping) for viral reach.
- Use of simple tools and platforms to minimize technical barriers.
Step-by-Step Guide Example (Content Clipping)
- Identify long-form content from creators.
- Extract multiple short clips focusing on viral potential.
- Create new fan pages or motivational pages.
- Post clips on these pages to generate multiple viral reels.
- Monetize via platforms paying per view or direct client contracts.
Presenters / Sources
- The video is presented by an online business coach and freelancer with 3-4 years of industry experience.
- Mentions of real-life collaborators and examples include:
- Editor friend working with Davey Fogarty (Shark Tank Australia).
Category
Business and Finance