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What are the best side hustle trends you should look out for in 2025? These might impact what business you start and how you think about scaling it.

And to help me out is a longtime friend and a friend of the show, Spencer Haws from NichePursuits.com.

He’s been covering online side hustles even longer than I have.

Almost all our content starts from the question of, “How do I make extra money?” To answer that, it’s important to know where the market’s been, where it is, and where it’s potentially going.

What if you could find hobbies that make money doing what you enjoy? Your hobby doesn’t have to be a money pit!

Here are our top money-making hobbies to consider and how to get started.

Yes, you really can get paid to play video games.

With the rise of Esports, Twitch, and professional gamers, there’s never been a better time to monetize your video game hobby.

And the cool part is, you don’t have to be a pro. Even casual gamers are getting in on the action, and in this article I’ll break down some realistic ways to make money playing video games.

As a new parent, I’m constantly trying to figure out the best way to educate our little hustler about business, entrepreneurship, and money.

And while he’s a few years away from the proverbial lemonade stand on the sidewalk, let me use that as inspiration for this post.

Side hustle jobs are everywhere these days!

There are dozens (maybe even hundreds) of different apps that all promise a different way to make extra money in your spare time.

In this post, I’ll share some of the most popular side hustle jobs, and where you can go to get started.

Think all side hustles are good side hustles? Not so fast.

Some gigs that were money-makers just a year or two ago are already on life support.

AI is getting better, competition is getting fiercer, and the Internet never stops moving.

If you’re trying to make extra money in 2025, you’ve got to be smart about where you invest your time.

Teaching is a noble and rewarding profession, but it’s not the best-paying job in the world.

As a teacher you usually start with very low wages and have the burden of student debt, and so it’s only natural to look to side hustles or ways to make extra money outside of your chosen profession.

While there are dozens of side hustle ideas out there, here are the ones I think are best-suited to teachers and educators to take advantage of your unique skills and expertise.

Between the sticker price, gas, insurance, and maintenance, owning a truck isn’t cheap.

That’s why I put together this list of the best ways to make money with a truck. It’s a machine built to work, and it’s time to turn it into a money-making tool!

Ever thought about making money while you travel? It’s more common than you might think.

Some folks work jobs that take them around the world.

Others find ways to earn remotely so they can go wherever they want.

The possibilities aren’t just for influencers or people with huge followings—there are real, practical ways to make travel pay for itself.

Could your daily bathroom trip actually make you money?

Sounds wild, but it’s true! There’s a quirky side hustle out there that involves—yes, you guessed it—getting paid to poop.

Got the gift of gab? You can actually make money just by talking!

Some platforms pay for flirty chats, others for friendly companionship, and some even let you earn while gaming or teaching English.

This guide breaks down real ways to turn conversations into cash.

What are the best ways to make money without a car?

Whether you don’t have a car, don’t want to spend more money on gas, or just want to stay home, we’ve got a side hustle for you.

(Uber and DoorDash aren’t the only games in town!)