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Okay, so I bet you're looking for a side hustle.

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One that's a little more exciting

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than the usual online surveys and data entry gigs.

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Something with earning potential.

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Yeah, something with serious earning potential.

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Something that not everyone is doing.

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Exactly, not everyone.

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And their dog's already doing it.

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Right.

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Well, today we're diving into a YouTube video

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by Joshua Mayo, and he claims to have just the thing.

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Oh. Yeah.

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He outlines four uncapped side hustles for 2024.

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Okay.

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Each with the potential to bring in $900 or more per day.

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Per day.

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Per day.

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Now, I have to admit I was a little skeptical at first.

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$900 a day, that's a bold claim.

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It is a bold claim, but instead of just dismissing it,

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we figured let's take a closer look.

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Okay, see if there's any substance behind the hype.

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Exactly.

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So his first side hustle idea is trash can cleaning.

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Trash can cleaning.

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I know it doesn't exactly sound glamorous.

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It doesn't.

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But Mayo makes a pretty convincing argument

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that this ick factor is precisely what makes it

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such a great business opportunity.

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Okay, I'm intrigued.

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Yeah, so he brings up a point that I thought was interesting.

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Okay.

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He saw a post on Nextdoor where someone was raving

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about a local trash can cleaning service.

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And all the comments were full of people saying things like,

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where has this been all my life?

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Wow.

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So there's a demand.

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Huge unmet need.

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People are busy, they value convenience.

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And let's face it, nobody enjoys cleaning their trash cans.

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No, they don't.

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So what's really appealing about this hustle

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is the low barrier to entry.

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Mayo breaks down the startup costs.

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And you basically just need a decent pressure washer.

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Some cleaning supplies.

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Mm-hmm.

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And flyers to advertise your services.

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Flyers, okay.

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And he even suggests getting cheap effective flyers

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in bulk for as little as 11 cents each.

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Wow, okay.

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And then when you consider the potential pricing,

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$35 per can for monthly cleaning,

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plus $10 for each additional can,

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the math starts to look pretty attractive.

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Yeah, you start thinking,

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how many houses could you realistically service in a day?

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And even if you could manage just a dozen homes,

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that's potentially a few hundred dollars right there.

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And if you're really efficient

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and build up a solid client base,

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hitting that $900 a day mark,

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might not be as far fetched as it initially seemed.

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No, it might not be.

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So the potential is there.

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Definitely.

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But what about the downsides?

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I mean, there's gotta be some competition, right?

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Yeah, I've ripped that one.

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Plus it's physical labor

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and while you're dealing with trash.

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Yeah, those are all valid concerns, of course.

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It's definitely not a job for everyone.

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But Mayo's argument is that often

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the less glamorous the job,

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the less competition you'll face.

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That's true.

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That makes sense.

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And, you know, even though it might not be

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the most appealing work,

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there's something to be said for providing a service

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that people really need and appreciate.

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Yeah, making their lives easier.

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And their neighborhoods cleaner?

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And there's a certain satisfaction

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that comes from running your own business,

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setting your own hours and being your own boss.

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I can see that.

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Okay, so trash can cleaning might be a viable option

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for someone who's not afraid of a little hard work

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and doesn't mind getting their hands dirty.

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But let's move on to Mayo's second side hustle idea.

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Print on demand canvas art.

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This one immediately caught my attention

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because full disclosure, I am not an artist.

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The cool thing is you don't actually have to be.

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Interesting.

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What's fascinating about this hustle

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is how it leverages existing platforms and trends.

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Mayo talks about using services like Prinfi,

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which handles all the production and shipping for you.

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Oh, cool.

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So you don't have to worry about that.

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You can just focus on the creative side,

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coming up with designs and marketing your products.

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And the art itself doesn't have to be super complex either.

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That's good.

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Mayo mentions the popularity of motivational quotes

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on canvases, pop culture references,

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and even just striking images that you find online.

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Oh, so you could really just use anything.

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He uses the example of those Mickey Mouse ear headbands

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that are so popular right now.

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You can bet there are people out there

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making a killing selling art prints related to those.

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Oh, that's smart.

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I never thought about that.

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And the best part is you don't need to invest

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in any inventory upfront.

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Oh, that's nice.

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You only pay for the production and shipping

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when someone actually places an order.

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That's a really lowest way to test the waters

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and see if there's a market for your design.

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And get this.

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Mayo shares a story about a former dental assistant

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who turned this exact hustle

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into a six-figure business on Etsy.

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Wow, that's incredible.

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It's incredible to see how someone can take a simple idea

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and transform their entire life.

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It really is a testament to the power of creativity

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and hustle.

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And utilizing online platforms to reach a global audience.

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Yeah, of course, it's not as simple

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as just slapping a design on a canvas

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and waiting for the money to roll in.

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Right, you still need to do your research.

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Find an niche.

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That resonates with people

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and learn the basics of marketing your products effectively.

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Yeah, but it's inspiring to see that it is possible

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to achieve that level of success

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with a side hustle like this.

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And what's really valuable about Mayo's story

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is that it highlights some key skills

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that are transferable to any side hustle,

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whether it's print-on-demand or trash can cleaning

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or something else entirely.

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Oh, that's a great point.

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Can you elaborate on that a bit more?

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Yeah, so what are some of those key skills

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that stood out to you?

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Well, for starters, the dental assistant

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who built this successful business

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clearly had a knack for product research.

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She was able to identify a popular trend,

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those Mickey Mouse ears,

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and create designs that people were actually searching for

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and willing to buy.

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That makes sense.

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You can't just create something you think is cool.

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You need to make sure there's an actual demand for it.

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And beyond product research,

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she also had to develop a strong brand identity

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and create compelling product listings

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that would stand out on Etsy.

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That's a valuable skill set

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that applies to any online business.

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in her success as well.

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Building a loyal customer base is key for any business.

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Especially when you're selling online.

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Right, so she probably had to be responsive

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to customer inquiries,

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handle shipping issues gracefully,

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and maybe even go the extra mile

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to make sure her customers were happy.

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was about print on demand art,

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the underlying skills, product research, branding,

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customer service, are really valuable

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for anyone looking to start a successful side hustle.

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It's all about recognizing those transferable skills

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and figuring out how to apply them

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to your own unique business idea.

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OK, so we've talked about the potential, the challenges,

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and the valuable skills involved

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in the print on demand art hustle.

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Now let's move on to Mayo's third side hustle idea,

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which I have to admit I was particularly intrigued by.

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OK, this one is a bit under the radar.

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And it might not be something you've ever considered

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as a money making opportunity before.

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But I think you'll find it quite fascinating.

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All right, late on me, I'm all ears.

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Think about all the times you've been on Amazon

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looking at a product and you see those video reviews.

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You know the ones where someone's unboxing

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the product or demonstrating how it works?

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I watch those all the time, especially for tech gadgets.

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I always find them super helpful.

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You're not telling me that those people are getting paid

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for those videos, are you?

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That's exactly what I'm saying.

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And here's the best part.

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They get a commission if someone watches at least 30 seconds

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of their video and then buys the product or even

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a similar product on Amazon.

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Hold on, let me get this straight.

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If I make a video reviewing, say, a new smartphone

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and someone watches it for 30 seconds

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and then buys that phone on Amazon,

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I get a cut of that sale.

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You got it.

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And Mayo says the commission rate for electronics is 2%.

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Now, that might not sound like a huge percentage,

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but let's do a little back of the Navkin math here.

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Imagine that 100,000 people end up

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buying that new smartphone.

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Even if only 5% of them watch your review

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before making their purchase, that's

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5,000 views leading directly to a sale.

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OK, I see where you're going with this.

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So at a 2% commission on a $1,000 smartphone, that's $10,000

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for just one video review.

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That's incredible.

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And here's where it gets even more interesting.

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Mayo points out that many products,

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even some of the most popular ones,

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have very few video reviews.

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He uses the example of the Apple AirPod Max headphones.

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Tons of sales, tons of written reviews,

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but hardly any video reviews.

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Wow, that's a huge opportunity.

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It's almost like Amazon is begging people

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to create these video reviews and get a piece of the action.

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It's a brilliant way to leverage a platform that's

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already getting massive traffic.

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And if you're someone who enjoys trying out new products

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and sharing your thoughts, this could be a really fun

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and potentially lucrative side hustle.

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OK, I have to admit, I'm definitely intrigued

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by this Amazon review hustle.

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But before I get too carried away,

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what is some of the potential downsides or challenges

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involved?

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Well, like any side hustle, it's not a get rich quick scheme.

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Sure, you'll need to put in some effort

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to create high quality videos that people will actually

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want to watch.

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That makes sense.

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And what about equipment?

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Do I need a fancy camera and editing software to get started?

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Not necessarily.

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You can start with your smartphone

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and some basic editing apps.

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The most important thing is to have good lighting and clear

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audio.

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OK.

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And as you start making more videos and potentially earning

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more money, you can always invest in better equipment

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down the line.

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OK, that's reassuring.

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What else should someone consider

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if they're thinking about pursuing this side hustle?

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Well, it's important to think about how you're

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going to choose the products you review.

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Ideally, you want to focus on products

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that you're genuinely interested in

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and that you think your audience would find valuable.

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It wouldn't make sense to review products

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that you have no knowledge of or passion for.

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Exactly.

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And it's also important to think about how you're

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going to promote your videos and get them

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in front of the right audience.

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OK, how do we do that?

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You can share them on social media,

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embed them on your website, or even

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reach out to other creators in your niche.

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Those are all great ideas.

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It seems like there's a lot to learn and explore

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with this Amazon review hustle.

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I'm definitely going to do some more research on this one.

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I think it has a lot of potential, especially

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for people who are comfortable being on camera

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and who have a knack for explaining things

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in a clear and engaging way.

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All right, so we've covered three of Mayo's side hustles

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so far, trash can cleaning, print on demand canvas art,

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and Amazon video reviews.

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Each one has its own unique set of pros and cons.

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Yeah.

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And it's fascinating to see how they all

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tap into different skills and interests.

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That's a great observation.

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It really highlights the importance

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of finding a side hustle that aligns with your own strengths

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and passions.

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Exactly.

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You're much more likely to be successful

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if you're doing something you actually enjoy.

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But before we wrap up this deep dive,

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we have one more side hustle idea to explore.

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OK.

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And this one is all about capitalizing

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on global price differences and finding hidden gems

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in the vast online marketplace.

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Interesting.

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This one is a bit more involved.

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OK.

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But the potential rewards are definitely worth considering.

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So buckle up, because we are about to dive

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into the world of AliExpress reselling.

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All right, I'm ready.

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See what this AliExpress hustle is all about.

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So this last hustle Mayo covers is all about tapping

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into global markets, specifically finding

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products on AliExpress and reselling them

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for a profit on platforms like Amazon.

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OK, I've definitely heard of AliExpress.

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But to be honest, I always thought of it

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as a place to find cheap phone cases or novelty socks,

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not necessarily a gold mine for entrepreneurs.

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That's where the opportunity lies.

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Mayo uses the example of a sunset lamp.

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You know those trendy lamps that project a warm orange glow?

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Yeah.

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He found one on AliExpress for just a few dollars

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and then showed the exact same lamp

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being sold on Amazon for $30 or more.

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Wait, seriously?

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That's a crazy markup.

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I guess I never realized the kind of price differences

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that exist between these international marketplaces.

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That's the key insight here.

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Those price differences represent a potential profit margin

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for savvy resellers.

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The trick is to find products that are in high demand,

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have a large enough price difference

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to make a profit after shipping and other costs,

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and ideally aren't already saturated with competition.

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It sounds like there's a real art

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to finding those winning products.

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How does Mayo suggest going about that research process?

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He recommends working backward.

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Start by identifying a popular product category on Amazon,

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maybe something you're already interested in or familiar with,

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then dive deep into AliExpress and see

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if you can find similar products being

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sold at a significantly lower price.

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OK, so let's say I'm interested in those sunset lamps.

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I would search for them on Amazon, see what's popular,

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and then head over to AliExpress to find comparable lamps

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at a cheaper price.

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Exactly.

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And while you're on AliExpress, pay attention

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to things like seller ratings, shipping times, and product

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reviews, you want to make sure you're

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sourcing from reputable suppliers who can deliver quality products

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in a timely manner.

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That makes sense.

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You wouldn't want to end up with a bunch of faulty lamps

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or face-long shipping delays that would frustrate your customers.

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Right.

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And once you've found a potential product,

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you need to do the math factor in the cost of the product's

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shipping fees, any platform fees from Amazon or Etsy

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and your desired profit margin.

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That'll give you a realistic idea of how much you need to charge

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to make this hustle worthwhile.

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It sounds like a bit of a learning curve,

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but also a really interesting challenge.

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I can see how this hustle could be appealing to someone

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who enjoys the thrill of the hunt, scouring the internet

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for hitting gems and figuring out how to turn them into profit.

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Absolutely.

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And remember that dental assistant who built her six-figure

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business?

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Turns out AliExpress reselling is exactly how she did it.

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She was essentially finding products on AliExpress,

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marking them up, and then reselling them on platforms

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like Etsy and Amazon.

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Wow.

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It's amazing to see how that same strategy can be applied

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across different product categories and platforms.

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It really highlights the power of this reselling model.

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It's a testament to her entrepreneurial spirit

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and her willingness to put in the work to find those winning

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products and build a successful business.

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OK.

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So let's say I found some awesome sunset lamps on AliExpress

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at a great price.

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I've done my calculations and I'm ready to start selling.

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What are the next steps?

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Do I need to set up my own website or online store?

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That's a great question.

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There are a few different approaches you can take.

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You could create your own online store using a platform

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like Shopify, but that requires a bit more upfront investment

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and technical know-how.

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A simpler option, especially when you're starting out,

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is to leverage existing marketplaces like Amazon and Etsy.

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I could see how that would be a lot easier and less

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intimidating for beginners.

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What are the pros and cons of selling on those platforms?

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Well, the biggest advantage is that you're tapping into an existing

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audience of millions of shoppers.

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People are already going to those platforms to buy products

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so you don't have to worry about driving traffic

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to your own website.

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That's a huge plus.

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So I could essentially just list my sunset lamps on Amazon or Etsy

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and start selling right away.

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Pretty much.

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Of course, there are still some things you need to do to set yourself up for success.

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You'll need to create compelling product listings with high quality

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photos and descriptions, optimize your listings for search

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so people can easily find your products,

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and potentially even run some ads to boost your visibility.

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OK, so there's still some work involved in terms of marketing

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and getting your products seen.

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It's not just a matter of listing them and waiting for the sales to pour in.

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Exactly.

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But the good news is that both Amazon and Etsy

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offer a wealth of resources and support to help sellers succeed on their platforms.

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You can find tutorials guides and even dedicated support teams

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to answer your questions.

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That's reassuring to know.

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Yeah.

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It makes the whole process seem less daunting.

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But I imagine competition is fierce on these platforms.

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How can you stand out from the crowd and convince people to buy your sunset lamps

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over all the others?

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That's where your branding and marketing skills come in.

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You need to find a way to differentiate yourself from the competition.

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Maybe you offer a unique selection of lamps focused on exceptional customer service

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or create a strong brand identity that resonates with your target audience.

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So it's not just about finding the cheapest products.

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It's about creating a whole experience for the customer.

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Exactly.

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Think about what would make you choose one seller over another.

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Is it the price, the product selection, the customer reviews, the brand story?

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Figure out what your unique selling proposition is,

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and then highlight that in your product listings and marketing materials.

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So in a way, this AliExpress reselling hustle is like a microcosm of starting any business.

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You need to think about product sourcing, pricing, marketing, customer service, and branding.

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That's a great way to put it.

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It's a crash course in entrepreneurship, all within the context of this one specific hustle.

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It's incredible to see how all these different skills come together to create a successful business.

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It's definitely making me rethink my whole perception of side hustles.

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That's the beauty of exploring these unconventional ideas.

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It opens up a whole new world of possibilities and challenges us to think outside the box.

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So we've covered four very different side hustle ideas,

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each with its own unique set of challenges and rewards.

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From cleaning trash cans to selling art prints to reviewing tech gadgets

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to reselling products from AliExpress, there's something here for everyone.

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What's really exciting is that these are just a starting point.

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Once you start digging into one of these ideas,

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you might discover even more opportunities and variations that Mayo didn't even mention.

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That's what I love about these deep dives.

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It's not just about taking Mayo's ideas and copying them exactly.

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It's about using them as inspiration to spark our own creativity

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and find our own unique path to side hustle success.

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Exactly.

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The most important takeaway from all of this is to stay curious,

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be willing to experiment and never stop learning.

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The world of side hustles is constantly evolving

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and there are always new opportunities emerging.

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Wow, so we've covered a lot of ground in this deep dive.

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We have.

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From the surprisingly lucrative world of trash can cleaning,

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yeah, to the creative possibilities of print on demand art,

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the intriguing potential of Amazon video reviews,

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and the global treasure hunt that is AliExpress reselling.

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It's been quite a journey.

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It really has.

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It's amazing to see how many different avenues there are

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for people to create their own income streams

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and build a business on the side.

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Yeah, and what's really inspiring is that none of these hustles require a ton of

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upfront capital or specialized skills to get started.

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Yeah, that's what I find so empowering about the whole side hustle movement.

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It's all about taking action.

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Learning as you go.

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Yeah, figuring things out along the way.

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Yeah.

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It's not about having all the answers up front.

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It's about being willing to experiment and adapt.

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Exactly. It's that entrepreneurial spirit,

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that willingness to try new things, to embrace challenges,

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and to learn from your mistakes that ultimately leads to success.

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The beauty of it is that you don't have to choose just one path.

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You can explore multiple hustles, combine different ideas,

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and really create something that's uniquely your own.

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Yeah. Maybe you start with trash can cleaning to build up some capital.

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Right.

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And then use that money to invest in a print on demand art business.

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Exactly.

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Or maybe you dabble in Amazon video reviews while you're learning the ropes of AliExpress reselling.

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The possibilities are endless.

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It's all about finding what works for you.

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What aligns with your interests and skills and what you're most passionate about?

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Because when you're genuinely excited about what you're doing,

538
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it doesn't even feel like work.

539
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It's just fun.

540
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It is.

541
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And that's what makes this whole journey so rewarding.

542
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It's not just about making money.

543
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Right.

544
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It's about pursuing your passions, learning new skills,

545
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and creating something that you can be proud of.

546
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So as you're listening to this, I want you to think back on these four side hustle ideas.

547
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Okay.

548
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And ask yourself, which one sparked your curiosity the most?

549
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Which one made you think, hey, maybe I could actually do that?

550
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Because here's the thing.

551
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You absolutely can do it.

552
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You might not become a millionaire overnight.

553
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Right.

554
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Right.

555
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But with a little bit of effort, creativity, and perseverance,

556
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you can definitely start building a successful side hustle that brings in extra income,

557
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allows you to explore your passions, and maybe even changes your life in ways you never imagined.

558
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What unique skills or interests could you bring to one of these hustles?

559
00:20:07,920 --> 00:20:11,040
How could you put your own spin on it and make it your own?

560
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Don't be afraid to brainstorm, to research, and to experiment.

561
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The journey is just as important as the destination.

562
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So there you have it.

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Four unconventional side hustle ideas, countless possibilities,

564
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and a whole world of opportunity waiting to be explored.

565
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And go out there, do your research,

566
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get creative, and who knows, maybe one of these hustles will be your ticket to financial freedom,

567
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fulfilling side gig, or even a whole new career path.

568
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Until next time, keep diving deep and keep exploring each other.