19 Side Hustles to Make More Money
Kosher Money
Living Lchaim
5 • 781 Ratings
🗓️ 15 July 2025
⏱️ 36 minutes
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Summary
Most people think side hustles are just about extra cash. But in reality, that extra income can be life changing. It’s what helps people finally pay off debt. It’s what jumpstarts a real savings account. It’s what brings breathing room to families living paycheck to paycheck.
In this solo episode of the Kosher Money Podcast, we unpack 19 practical and high potential side hustles. These are real ways to make real money.
Whether it's covering your next grocery bill, building an emergency fund, or funding your kid's tuition, these gigs aren’t just side hustles. They are stepping stones to financial freedom.
If you’ve ever felt stuck, anxious, or curious about earning more on your own terms, this episode is your roadmap. Let's stop waiting and start building.
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✬ SIDE HUSTLES ✬
00:01 Intro
01:06 1. Secret Shopper
02:34 2. Returns Processor
04:00 3. The Flipper
05:47 4. Transcriptionist
07:51 Sponsor: Bitbean
08:18 5. Tutoring
10:09 6. Delivering
11:33 7. Gutter Cleaner
13:01 8. Commission-Based Local Referrals
15:05 9. Lead Paint Tester
16:28 10. Sell Clothing for Charity
17:23 Sponsor: Twillory
17:58 11. Affiliate Marketing (The Right Way)
19:50 12. Buying & Selling Sports Tickets
21:19 13. Survey Consultant for Local Businesses
23:08 14. Power Washing
24:25 15. Freelance Bookkeeper
25:36 Sponsor: Colel Chabad
26:00 16. Water Filtration Installer
27:25 17. Custom Car Wash Cleaner
29:03 18. Licensed Medicare Insurance Agent
31:04 19. And #1 Side Hustle Is...
32:13 Just Start, Stop Overthinking!
34:43 How Bill Ackman Hustled
33:37 The Do's of Side Hustles
34:30 The Dont's of Side Hustles
35:14 More Side Hustle Strategies
35:42 Outro
♦ Secret Shopper Sites
BestMark: https://www.bestmark.com
Market Force: https://www.marketforce.com
Ipsos Mystery Shopping: https://www.ipsos.com
GigSpot: https://www.gigspot.com
Secret Shopper: https://www.secretshopper.com
Presto Shopper: https://www.prestoshopper.com
♦ Transcription Platforms
Rev: https://www.rev.com
TranscribeMe: https://www.transcribeme.com
CastingWords: https://castingwords.com
♦ Selling Items
eBay: https://www.ebay.com
Poshmark: https://www.poshmark.com
OfferUp: https://www.offerup.com
Facebook Marketplace: https://www.fb.com/marketplace
♦ Affiliate Marketing
Amazon Associates: https://affiliate-program.amazon.com
♦ Tickets
StubHub: https://www.stubhub.com
Ticketmaster: https://www.ticketmaster.com
TickPick: https://www.tickpick.com
SeatGeek: https://seatgeek.com
♦ Insurance Licensing
AHIP: https://www.ahip.org
NABIP: https://nabip.org
♦ Car Detailing (Rockland County)
Shiner Mobile Detailing: https://www.shinermobiledetailing.com
♦ Delivery Platforms
Uber Eats: https://www.uber.com/us/en/deliver/
DoorDash: https://www.doordash.com/dasher/signup/
Instacart: https://shoppers.instacart.com/
Deliveroo: https://rider.deliveroo.com/
♦ Local Job Boards
Nextdoor: https://nextdoor.com/business/
Craigslist: https://post.craigslist.org/
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The PEYD Group: https://www.ThePEYDGroup.com
♦ Laundry Pro
Poplin: https://poplin.co/
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Transcript
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| 0:00.0 | Let's talk side hustles because a lot of people feel stuck. |
| 0:03.4 | They feel stuck in a job that doesn't pay enough. |
| 0:05.9 | They're stuck watching expenses pile up. |
| 0:08.0 | And they feel stuck wondering, is there something I can do on the side that actually works? |
| 0:13.8 | The answer is yes. |
| 0:15.5 | Folks think success means going viral or getting a shark tank deal. |
| 0:19.3 | But really, it starts with spotting real needs using simple tools and doing solid work. |
| 0:25.2 | Let's be real. |
| 0:26.2 | Many people feel quiet shame about earning money outside their 9 to 5, like it means they've |
| 0:30.9 | failed. |
| 0:31.9 | But that's not the truth. |
| 0:33.1 | In fact, some of the most successful people you know started this way. Side hustles aren't a sign of failure. |
| 0:39.7 | They're proof you're willing to try. We have about 19 side hustles on this list, and as we go |
| 0:44.7 | through them, you'll see the gigs get more lucrative. Some you can start today. Others can grow into |
| 0:50.9 | full-time careers. At the end, I'm going to share smart thinking that makes side hustles actually work. |
| 0:57.7 | And yes, these are ideas for you. |
| 1:00.6 | Whether you're on summer break, between jobs, or just tired of waiting for things to get easier, let's go. |
| 1:07.1 | Number one, secret shoppers. |
| 1:09.7 | Companies want to know how their employees treat customers, so they hire regular people, |
| 1:14.9 | like you, to go undercover, pose as customers, and report back to the owners. |
| 1:20.4 | It could be checking how a sales rep greets you, making sure a fast food worker follows proper hygiene, |
| 1:25.9 | or testing how a car dealership handles pricing questions. |
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