1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:02,720 Hey everyone, welcome back for another deep dive. 2 00:00:02,720 --> 00:00:06,920 Today we're diving into the world of online side hustles. 3 00:00:06,920 --> 00:00:09,160 Oh yeah, we found a YouTube video 4 00:00:09,160 --> 00:00:12,400 promising to reveal 40 websites 5 00:00:12,400 --> 00:00:15,120 that will pay you daily within 24 hours. 6 00:00:15,120 --> 00:00:16,760 Yeah, quite a claim, right? 7 00:00:16,760 --> 00:00:19,240 So we of course had to dive in and see what's what. 8 00:00:19,240 --> 00:00:22,400 We'll break down some of the most intriguing possibilities 9 00:00:22,400 --> 00:00:24,120 and more importantly give you the context, 10 00:00:24,120 --> 00:00:25,400 the video kind of skipped. 11 00:00:25,400 --> 00:00:27,400 For sure, because let's be real, 12 00:00:27,400 --> 00:00:29,280 a quick buck always sounds great 13 00:00:29,280 --> 00:00:30,720 but you want to be informed. 14 00:00:30,720 --> 00:00:31,560 Exactly. 15 00:00:31,560 --> 00:00:34,160 So think of this deep dive as your guide, 16 00:00:34,160 --> 00:00:36,960 you know, your guide to navigating this world. 17 00:00:36,960 --> 00:00:39,360 Like an online Wild West. 18 00:00:39,360 --> 00:00:41,520 Exactly, and to kick things off, 19 00:00:41,520 --> 00:00:43,320 let's talk about this first category 20 00:00:43,320 --> 00:00:45,920 of getting paid for stuff you already do. 21 00:00:45,920 --> 00:00:47,960 Right, the video starts with a bang, 22 00:00:47,960 --> 00:00:50,640 talking about an app called, I think it's Lime, 23 00:00:50,640 --> 00:00:53,020 that pays you to charge scooters. 24 00:00:53,020 --> 00:00:54,320 Okay, that got my attention. 25 00:00:54,320 --> 00:00:57,200 I've tripped over enough scooters to power a small city. 26 00:00:57,200 --> 00:00:59,040 How does this whole scooter thing actually work? 27 00:00:59,040 --> 00:01:02,440 Well, basically you sign up to be, get this, a juicer. 28 00:01:02,440 --> 00:01:03,560 A juicer, okay. 29 00:01:03,560 --> 00:01:05,840 Yeah, which I mean, sounds way cooler 30 00:01:05,840 --> 00:01:06,960 than it probably is. 31 00:01:06,960 --> 00:01:10,440 You use their app to locate scooters low on battery, 32 00:01:10,440 --> 00:01:12,080 take them home and then charge them up. 33 00:01:12,080 --> 00:01:14,040 I'm assuming just a regular old power outlet. 34 00:01:14,040 --> 00:01:16,280 So you're like a scooter babysitter. 35 00:01:16,280 --> 00:01:19,100 Sounds easy enough, but I mean, 36 00:01:19,100 --> 00:01:20,400 is it actually worth your time? 37 00:01:20,400 --> 00:01:22,680 What kind of earning potential are we talking? 38 00:01:22,680 --> 00:01:24,520 Well, the video mentioned a range, 39 00:01:24,520 --> 00:01:27,440 like five to $20 per scooter. 40 00:01:27,440 --> 00:01:30,320 But that can vary your location, 41 00:01:30,320 --> 00:01:31,960 how much effort you're willing to put in. 42 00:01:31,960 --> 00:01:34,200 Right, because chasing these scooters down 43 00:01:34,200 --> 00:01:35,040 in the middle of the night 44 00:01:35,040 --> 00:01:36,680 doesn't sound like a walk in the park. 45 00:01:36,680 --> 00:01:37,520 For sure. 46 00:01:37,520 --> 00:01:38,960 Are there other, I don't know, 47 00:01:38,960 --> 00:01:41,960 logistical things to consider? 48 00:01:41,960 --> 00:01:43,320 Definitely. 49 00:01:43,320 --> 00:01:45,920 The video mentions that you might need to buy, 50 00:01:45,920 --> 00:01:49,000 like invest in a charger, which can cost, 51 00:01:49,000 --> 00:01:50,980 they said around four bucks. 52 00:01:50,980 --> 00:01:55,200 You're also competing with other juicers for these scooters. 53 00:01:55,200 --> 00:01:58,160 So it's like a scooter gold rush. 54 00:01:58,160 --> 00:01:59,000 Yeah, something like that. 55 00:01:59,000 --> 00:02:01,160 So maybe not a replacement for your day job, 56 00:02:01,160 --> 00:02:04,000 but a fun way to make a little extra cash. 57 00:02:04,000 --> 00:02:06,560 Right, especially if you're already out and about. 58 00:02:06,560 --> 00:02:07,840 Now switching gears a bit, 59 00:02:07,840 --> 00:02:10,440 from the physical to the digital world. 60 00:02:10,440 --> 00:02:13,920 The video highlights an app called Swash. 61 00:02:13,920 --> 00:02:17,680 Claims to pay you for, get this, browsing the web. 62 00:02:17,680 --> 00:02:21,080 Okay, I'm all for getting paid to do something I already do, 63 00:02:21,080 --> 00:02:23,400 which is basically live on the internet. 64 00:02:23,400 --> 00:02:25,100 But what's the catch? 65 00:02:25,100 --> 00:02:27,640 How can they afford to pay people just for, 66 00:02:27,640 --> 00:02:29,120 I don't know, browsing? 67 00:02:29,120 --> 00:02:30,440 That's a great question. 68 00:02:30,440 --> 00:02:33,520 It seems like their business model revolves around data. 69 00:02:33,520 --> 00:02:36,640 So when you install their browser extension, 70 00:02:36,640 --> 00:02:39,320 they collect, they say anonymized data 71 00:02:39,320 --> 00:02:41,320 about your browsing habits. 72 00:02:41,320 --> 00:02:43,880 They claim they use this data for market research 73 00:02:43,880 --> 00:02:46,320 and don't collect sensitive info, 74 00:02:46,320 --> 00:02:47,840 like passwords or credit cards. 75 00:02:47,840 --> 00:02:49,560 But I mean, it's something to be aware of 76 00:02:49,560 --> 00:02:50,800 if you care about privacy. 77 00:02:50,800 --> 00:02:52,000 Yeah, for sure, for sure. 78 00:02:52,000 --> 00:02:54,520 So they're basically monetizing your data, 79 00:02:54,520 --> 00:02:57,040 even if it's anonymized, selling it to companies 80 00:02:57,040 --> 00:02:58,800 that wanna know what you're looking at online. 81 00:02:58,800 --> 00:03:00,760 Exactly, and this brings up a good point 82 00:03:00,760 --> 00:03:03,920 about a lot of these online earning opportunities. 83 00:03:03,920 --> 00:03:06,760 Often you're not just a user, you're also the product. 84 00:03:06,760 --> 00:03:07,600 Ooh, I like that. 85 00:03:07,600 --> 00:03:08,800 Your data is valuable 86 00:03:08,800 --> 00:03:10,880 and companies are willing to pay for it. 87 00:03:10,880 --> 00:03:12,160 That's a good reminder. 88 00:03:12,160 --> 00:03:13,840 Always read the fine print. 89 00:03:13,840 --> 00:03:15,720 Understand how your data is being used. 90 00:03:15,720 --> 00:03:16,560 Absolutely. 91 00:03:16,560 --> 00:03:17,400 Okay. 92 00:03:17,400 --> 00:03:18,240 Now let's talk about another platform 93 00:03:18,240 --> 00:03:19,480 that caught my eye, Toggle. 94 00:03:19,480 --> 00:03:20,320 Okay. 95 00:03:20,320 --> 00:03:21,400 This one is more traditional. 96 00:03:21,400 --> 00:03:23,680 They're a European software company 97 00:03:23,680 --> 00:03:26,160 and they offer remote job opportunities. 98 00:03:26,160 --> 00:03:27,920 Ooh, remote work. 99 00:03:27,920 --> 00:03:30,460 That's the dream for, I think, everyone these days. 100 00:03:30,460 --> 00:03:32,240 What kind of positions are they offering? 101 00:03:32,240 --> 00:03:33,960 They seem to have a variety, 102 00:03:33,960 --> 00:03:36,760 but the video specifically mentioned, 103 00:03:36,760 --> 00:03:39,400 software development and customer support. 104 00:03:39,400 --> 00:03:41,160 And here's the kicker. 105 00:03:41,160 --> 00:03:43,400 Some of these roles come with salaries 106 00:03:43,400 --> 00:03:45,560 up to $80,000 annually. 107 00:03:45,560 --> 00:03:48,480 Wow, $80,000 for a remote job? 108 00:03:48,480 --> 00:03:50,400 That's nothing to sneeze at. 109 00:03:50,400 --> 00:03:53,200 Okay, I am adding Toggle to my list to check out for sure, 110 00:03:53,200 --> 00:03:54,760 but I have a feeling there's a catch. 111 00:03:54,760 --> 00:03:55,600 You're probably right. 112 00:03:55,600 --> 00:03:58,000 There is a bit of a geographical limitation. 113 00:03:58,000 --> 00:04:00,880 Seems like you need to be based in Europe to be eligible. 114 00:04:00,880 --> 00:04:01,720 There it is. 115 00:04:01,720 --> 00:04:03,400 Still, it's good to know that there are, you know, 116 00:04:03,400 --> 00:04:06,400 legitimate, well-paying remote jobs out there, 117 00:04:06,400 --> 00:04:08,680 even if they're not all accessible to everyone. 118 00:04:08,680 --> 00:04:09,920 Absolutely. 119 00:04:09,920 --> 00:04:11,680 So moving on to a category I know a lot of people 120 00:04:11,680 --> 00:04:13,880 are curious about, passive income. 121 00:04:13,880 --> 00:04:15,120 Ooh, yes. 122 00:04:15,120 --> 00:04:18,280 The video mentions a few platforms that promise, you know, 123 00:04:18,280 --> 00:04:20,120 to help you earn money in your sleep, 124 00:04:20,120 --> 00:04:22,840 but as always, the reality is a bit more nuanced. 125 00:04:22,840 --> 00:04:25,600 Right, because who doesn't love the idea of money 126 00:04:25,600 --> 00:04:27,840 magically appearing in their bank account 127 00:04:27,840 --> 00:04:31,560 while they're, I don't know, binge watching their favorite show? 128 00:04:31,560 --> 00:04:35,120 But let's break down some of these passive income streams. 129 00:04:35,120 --> 00:04:36,200 See what's what. 130 00:04:36,200 --> 00:04:38,320 One that I thought was interesting is called School. 131 00:04:38,320 --> 00:04:39,160 Okay. 132 00:04:39,160 --> 00:04:40,760 It's a platform where you can, you know, 133 00:04:40,760 --> 00:04:43,280 create and sell online courses. 134 00:04:43,280 --> 00:04:44,600 But it's more than just that. 135 00:04:44,600 --> 00:04:49,120 It's about building like a community around your expertise. 136 00:04:49,120 --> 00:04:51,440 So it's like a combination of online education 137 00:04:51,440 --> 00:04:54,360 and, dare I say it, online influencing. 138 00:04:54,360 --> 00:04:55,360 Yeah, exactly. 139 00:04:55,360 --> 00:04:56,200 Okay. 140 00:04:56,200 --> 00:04:58,920 The video highlights, some creators on school 141 00:04:58,920 --> 00:05:03,120 are earning, get this, tens of thousands of dollars, 142 00:05:03,120 --> 00:05:04,640 monthly recurring revenue. 143 00:05:04,640 --> 00:05:05,480 Wow. 144 00:05:05,480 --> 00:05:06,920 But I imagine it takes a lot of effort 145 00:05:06,920 --> 00:05:08,840 to build that kind of engaged community, right? 146 00:05:08,840 --> 00:05:11,160 It's not like you just hit publish on your course 147 00:05:11,160 --> 00:05:12,680 and then the money starts rolling in. 148 00:05:12,680 --> 00:05:13,800 Right, definitely not. 149 00:05:13,800 --> 00:05:15,920 You need to create high quality content, 150 00:05:15,920 --> 00:05:17,760 engage with your audience, 151 00:05:17,760 --> 00:05:20,920 constantly find ways to, you know, add value. 152 00:05:20,920 --> 00:05:22,120 It's a business. 153 00:05:22,120 --> 00:05:23,160 And like any business, 154 00:05:23,160 --> 00:05:25,600 it requires dedication and hard work. 155 00:05:25,600 --> 00:05:27,840 There's no such thing as a free lunch, huh? 156 00:05:27,840 --> 00:05:30,120 Even in the world of online income. 157 00:05:30,120 --> 00:05:32,000 Exactly, precisely. 158 00:05:32,000 --> 00:05:34,960 Another platform that caught my eye was Skillshare. 159 00:05:34,960 --> 00:05:35,800 Oh, okay. 160 00:05:35,800 --> 00:05:37,640 This is also in the online learning space. 161 00:05:37,640 --> 00:05:39,960 However, unlike school, 162 00:05:39,960 --> 00:05:41,800 which is more about building a community, 163 00:05:41,800 --> 00:05:44,920 Skillshare is focused on individual courses. 164 00:05:44,920 --> 00:05:48,120 So if school is like creating your own online schoolhouse, 165 00:05:48,120 --> 00:05:51,240 then Skillshare is more like offering individual workshops. 166 00:05:51,240 --> 00:05:52,600 That's a great way to put it. 167 00:05:52,600 --> 00:05:54,640 And it seems like Skillshare could be a good option 168 00:05:54,640 --> 00:05:57,960 for people who wanna kind of dip their toes 169 00:05:57,960 --> 00:05:59,760 into the online teaching world 170 00:05:59,760 --> 00:06:02,920 without the pressure of building a full-fledged community. 171 00:06:02,920 --> 00:06:03,760 Makes sense. 172 00:06:03,760 --> 00:06:04,840 It's all about finding the platform 173 00:06:04,840 --> 00:06:07,360 that aligns with your goals and your comfort level, I guess. 174 00:06:07,360 --> 00:06:09,120 Now, I know we've been talking a lot about 175 00:06:09,120 --> 00:06:10,360 these digital platforms, 176 00:06:10,360 --> 00:06:14,360 but the video also mentions a few real-world opportunities. 177 00:06:14,360 --> 00:06:15,640 One that caught my eye was, 178 00:06:15,640 --> 00:06:16,920 I think it was called WeWord, 179 00:06:16,920 --> 00:06:19,840 an app that claims to pay you for walking. 180 00:06:19,840 --> 00:06:21,720 Ah, yes. 181 00:06:21,720 --> 00:06:24,680 The get paid to move category. 182 00:06:24,680 --> 00:06:26,560 It does sound almost too good to be true. 183 00:06:26,560 --> 00:06:27,720 Let's look into it. 184 00:06:27,720 --> 00:06:29,280 Right, because I'm already walking everywhere, 185 00:06:29,280 --> 00:06:30,280 so why not get paid for it? 186 00:06:30,280 --> 00:06:32,160 But how does it actually work? 187 00:06:32,160 --> 00:06:34,880 Do they track your steps with your phone? 188 00:06:34,880 --> 00:06:36,480 That's my understanding. 189 00:06:36,480 --> 00:06:39,040 Download the app, it tracks your steps in the background, 190 00:06:39,040 --> 00:06:44,040 and you earn points that you can redeem for rewards. 191 00:06:44,120 --> 00:06:46,200 The video doesn't really offer specifics 192 00:06:46,200 --> 00:06:47,720 about earning potential, 193 00:06:47,720 --> 00:06:51,080 so it's hard to say how much you can realistically expect to make. 194 00:06:51,080 --> 00:06:53,720 Okay, so probably not gonna be quitting my day job 195 00:06:53,720 --> 00:06:56,280 to become a professional walker, 196 00:06:56,280 --> 00:06:58,680 but hey, a little extra pocket change 197 00:06:58,680 --> 00:07:01,040 for something I'm already doing sounds all right to me. 198 00:07:01,040 --> 00:07:02,800 Right, it's all about those little wins. 199 00:07:02,800 --> 00:07:04,080 And speaking of small wins, 200 00:07:04,080 --> 00:07:08,000 the video also dives into those micro task websites. 201 00:07:08,000 --> 00:07:09,720 These platforms are all the rage 202 00:07:09,720 --> 00:07:11,560 for people looking to earn some extra cash 203 00:07:11,560 --> 00:07:12,600 in their spare time. 204 00:07:12,600 --> 00:07:14,760 Yeah, yeah, I remember seeing those on the list. 205 00:07:14,760 --> 00:07:17,840 Honestly though, the idea of doing these tiny tasks 206 00:07:17,840 --> 00:07:22,760 for I'm assuming not very much money sounds a bit tedious. 207 00:07:22,760 --> 00:07:24,080 Yeah, you're not wrong. 208 00:07:24,080 --> 00:07:27,400 The paper task is often very, very low. 209 00:07:27,400 --> 00:07:29,320 Like we're talking sometimes just a few cents. 210 00:07:29,320 --> 00:07:30,280 Oh wow. 211 00:07:30,280 --> 00:07:33,720 Yeah, so you would need to be like really churning 212 00:07:33,720 --> 00:07:37,600 through a high volume to make any decent income. 213 00:07:37,600 --> 00:07:40,160 It's all about that earnings per hour metric. 214 00:07:40,160 --> 00:07:41,640 Earnings per hour, that's a good point. 215 00:07:41,640 --> 00:07:43,840 So it's not just how much you get paid per task, 216 00:07:43,840 --> 00:07:47,120 but how many you can actually do realistically in an hour. 217 00:07:47,120 --> 00:07:49,440 Exactly, and when you break it down like that, 218 00:07:49,440 --> 00:07:51,880 suddenly your earning potential may not seem 219 00:07:51,880 --> 00:07:55,240 as impressive as it initially seemed. 220 00:07:55,240 --> 00:07:58,080 Especially when you compare it to like minimum wage 221 00:07:58,080 --> 00:07:59,800 or other earning opportunities. 222 00:07:59,800 --> 00:08:02,600 Right, so maybe not a sustainable full-time income, 223 00:08:02,600 --> 00:08:04,240 but potentially a good way to make 224 00:08:04,240 --> 00:08:05,760 a couple extra bucks here and there. 225 00:08:05,760 --> 00:08:07,320 That's a good way to put it. 226 00:08:07,320 --> 00:08:08,920 Now before we wrap up this deep dive, 227 00:08:08,920 --> 00:08:11,800 let's talk about one more category I know is near 228 00:08:11,800 --> 00:08:15,480 and dear to your heart, getting paid for your opinions. 229 00:08:15,480 --> 00:08:17,040 Oh, you know me too well. 230 00:08:17,040 --> 00:08:19,920 Lay it on me, what platforms are we looking at? 231 00:08:19,920 --> 00:08:21,160 All right, so the video mentions 232 00:08:21,160 --> 00:08:22,480 a couple of different survey sites. 233 00:08:22,480 --> 00:08:27,160 Panda Research was one, Prize Rebel, and then Five Surveys. 234 00:08:27,160 --> 00:08:29,440 These platforms pay you for completing surveys, 235 00:08:29,440 --> 00:08:31,360 maybe participating in focus groups, 236 00:08:31,360 --> 00:08:33,520 or even just like testing out products. 237 00:08:33,520 --> 00:08:36,160 Okay, so it's basically like market research, 238 00:08:36,160 --> 00:08:41,120 but with like a little bonus, sounds pretty straightforward. 239 00:08:41,120 --> 00:08:43,920 Are these surveys actually fun though? 240 00:08:43,920 --> 00:08:47,880 Or is it more like, I don't know, work disguised as leisure? 241 00:08:47,880 --> 00:08:49,280 That's the million dollar question. 242 00:08:49,280 --> 00:08:52,080 It really depends I think on the survey and your interests, 243 00:08:52,080 --> 00:08:54,880 but realistically it is important to go into it 244 00:08:54,880 --> 00:08:57,840 with the understanding that it is a form of work, 245 00:08:57,840 --> 00:08:59,840 even if it's relatively low effort. 246 00:08:59,840 --> 00:09:00,960 Right, nobody's getting rich 247 00:09:00,960 --> 00:09:02,560 filling out surveys all day long, 248 00:09:02,560 --> 00:09:04,600 but it could be, I don't know, a way to share your thoughts, 249 00:09:04,600 --> 00:09:06,520 maybe even discover some new products or whatever 250 00:09:06,520 --> 00:09:07,920 and get a little something on the set. 251 00:09:07,920 --> 00:09:09,800 Exactly, it's all about what works for you 252 00:09:09,800 --> 00:09:10,760 and your lifestyle. 253 00:09:10,760 --> 00:09:12,480 Well there you have it folks. 254 00:09:12,480 --> 00:09:14,320 We've journeyed through the fascinating, 255 00:09:14,320 --> 00:09:17,520 sometimes overwhelming world of online earning. 256 00:09:17,520 --> 00:09:20,800 Everything from charging scooters to passive income streams, 257 00:09:20,800 --> 00:09:24,120 even the Wild West, those micro task websites. 258 00:09:24,120 --> 00:09:25,720 We covered a lot of ground today 259 00:09:25,720 --> 00:09:28,920 and hopefully it's been informative and empowering. 260 00:09:28,920 --> 00:09:31,520 Absolutely, because at the end of the day, 261 00:09:31,520 --> 00:09:34,280 whether you're trying to earn a full-time income online 262 00:09:34,280 --> 00:09:36,760 or just make a little extra cash on the side, 263 00:09:36,760 --> 00:09:39,320 the key is to be informed, be realistic, 264 00:09:39,320 --> 00:09:41,680 and most importantly, have fun. 265 00:09:41,680 --> 00:09:43,360 Couldn't have said it better myself. 266 00:09:43,360 --> 00:09:45,400 Do your research, find opportunities 267 00:09:45,400 --> 00:09:47,480 that really appeal to you and who knows, 268 00:09:47,480 --> 00:09:49,640 maybe you'll discover your next big side hustle. 269 00:09:49,640 --> 00:09:51,200 And if you do, let us know. 270 00:09:51,200 --> 00:09:54,040 We wanna hear about all your online earning adventures. 271 00:09:54,040 --> 00:10:10,040 Until next time, happy hustling.