The weird side hustles actually making money right now.
Every week we break down 3 to 5 real side hustles: what they are, what it takes to start, and whether they fit around the job you already have.
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What lands in your inbox
One email, once a week. Each hustle gets the same no-nonsense breakdown.
The hustle
What it is, who's doing it, and why it's working right now. Some are strange. That's the point.
The numbers
What it costs to start, how many hours it eats, and what people report earning.
The first step
The one thing you could do this weekend to test it, without quitting anything.
A peek at an issue
The kind of hustles we dig into.
This week's breakdownRenting out a backyard pool by the hour
Homeowners list their pool for parties and swim practice, and cover the upkeep in a single summer.
Cleaning trash cans on the curb
A pressure washer, a trailer and a route. Recurring monthly customers in one neighborhood.
Renting out a website like an apartment
Build a plain site called "Tulsa Tree Removal," get it ranking on Google, then rent the phone calls it brings in to a real tree company for a flat monthly fee. SEO folks call it rank and rent.
Examples of the topics we cover. Every issue has fresh ones.
Is this for you?
Banana Ham is built for people with a job, a schedule, and an itch.
Yes, if you…
- Want extra income without quitting your job
- Have evenings or weekends to test an idea
- Are an entrepreneur looking for your next angle
- Like seeing the real numbers before you jump
Skip it if you…
- Want a get-rich-quick button
- Hate reading about weird ideas
- Already have more money than time
Your next side hustle might be weirder than you think.
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