When you’re your own boss, you make money on your terms. As part of our mission to unite everyday people to unlock financial progress™, Chime wants to empower members to pursue their own passions through entrepreneurship as a gateway to achieve financial progress.
Chime is a proud partner of 60 Day Hustle, available to stream now on Amazon Prime®, where we see the embodiment of that ambition and hustle as contestants vie to make their dreams a reality for themselves, their families, and their communities.
In this new high-stakes competition series, twelve determined entrepreneurs undergo the ultimate business accelerator challenge. With $100,000 on the line, made possible by Chime, aspiring moguls battle it out to claim the cash prize that could transform their business dreams into reality.
While you watch 60 Day Hustle, take notes and start to brainstorm your next side hustle that could become your ticket to start your own business. Here are some ideas to get you started.
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Start a YouTube channel
Average potential earnings: $2,400 to $4,000 per month with 100K subscribers¹
According to analysis in the Digital 2024 Global Overview Report, the amount of monthly active users on YouTube® is estimated around 3.42 billion, so it’s no wonder starting a YouTube channel is a popular side hustle for many content creators.²
YouTube isn’t a get-rich-quick scheme: to make money from ads, you have to join the YouTube Partner Program, which requires 1,000 subscribers and either 4,000+ public watch hours within the past year or 10 million public Shorts views in the last 90 days.
A common way to earn money through a YouTube channel is through paid ads that play before or after your videos. You can also earn money through sponsorships, merchandise sales, or by promoting affiliate products.
YouTube creators with 100,000 subscribers and who create two new videos per week could potentially make around $2,400 to $4,000 per month in ad revenue.¹ With determination and focus, you can make YouTube a hustle that works for you.
Open a dropshipping business
Average potential earnings: Varies by industry
“Dropshipping” is a way to start an online store without stocking your own inventory. Partner with a supplier who ships products directly to your customers, so you don’t need to physically package and ship items yourself.
Research market demand for whatever types of products you are considering. You need to find a niche for yourself so you can stand out in a competitive online market. Then, contact, vet, and choose a vendor to supply the products you want to sell.
Promoting your products with a clear brand and message is the key to getting those first orders.
For deep dives on branding and marketing, check out episodes 2 and 3 of 60 Day Hustle!
Rent out your home
Average potential earnings: Varies by location
Ready to dip your toes into real estate? Become the next Shah of Sunset by renting out a spare room or renting out your full living space. This hustle could be done on a daily basis using rental sites like Airbnb® or Vrbo®, or you can rent out your place on a monthly basis to prospective tenants.
Chime tip: Be sure to check your local laws first before trying to rent out your home.
You’ll need to take photos of your space to feature on your listing and carefully consider any ground rules you’ll set. Rules may include smoking restrictions, whether or not pets are allowed, and what areas guests can access.
How much you can earn depends on your location, the size of your space, and local demand in your area. To help you navigate details like drafting a lease, advertising, and screening tenants, we’ve put together a guide on how to rent out your house.
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Build a mobile app
Average potential earnings: Up to $39 an hour³
Do you live and breathe code? Do you dream of a successful career in Silicon Valley? Developing a mobile app should be a side hustle that’s on your radar.
There are a few ways to make money through app development. You can take on freelance projects developing apps for other businesses or create and develop your next big app to sell to the general public.
Mobile app developers typically earn around $18–$39 per hour on average.³ Developing an app for an industry like finance, health care, or IT and logistics could potentially increase your earning potential.
All you really need is a smartphone to start hustling: find out other ways to make money from your phone.
Sell stock photos
Average potential earnings: $100–$500+/month⁴
Do you get tons of likes on your Instagram feed? Do you have a knack for lighting and angles? Consider starting a photography side hustle and make money off of stock photos.
Stock photos are images that you license online to companies, publishers, or individuals to use in their projects and marketing. You can potentially sell your stock photos on photo sites like Getty Images and Shutterstock and earn money anytime someone downloads your images.
How much you can earn depends on how many downloads your photos get a month. Post photos consistently and do some research to see what types of photos are in high demand to unlock the most out of this hustle. You could potentially earn $100–$500 per month.⁴
Sell clothing or crafts on Etsy
Average earnings: $100/month⁵
If you’re a skilled artisan, you can try selling what you create on an online marketplace like Etsy.® Once you set up your “shop” you can start listing your clothes, jewelry, decor, and other items.
Marketing your shop and writing detailed, structured product descriptions that match common searches will be helpful in securing your first few sales on platforms like Etsy. Putting a lot of time into this hustle can pay off in the long-term.
A few Etsy shops can make up to $9,000 per month, but these are people who have made this hustle their full-time job. For reference, 65% of sellers make around $100 per month.⁵
Find out how to sell on Etsy and other online platforms with confidence.
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Every day we’re hustlin’
Every hustle starts with a dream. Think outside of the box and figure out what you uniquely bring to the table. With determination and research, you can transform a side hustle into an entrepreneurial success story.
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