Business idea · SaaS
Side Hustle Idea Scoring Tool
Side Hustle Idea Scoring Tool is an online tool that allows users to input their side hustle ideas and score them based on various criteria to help prioritize which ideas to pursue. It was pitched on The Side Hustle Show in the episode "685: 10 Questions to Pick the Right Side Hustle for You" (aired July 21, 2025).
At a glance
| Podcast | The Side Hustle Show |
|---|---|
| Hosted by | Nick Loper |
| Episode | 685: 10 Questions to Pick the Right Side Hustle for You |
| Aired | July 21, 2025 |
| Category | SaaS |
The problem it solves
Individuals often face difficulty deciding which side hustle to pursue due to an overwhelming number of ideas and a lack of structured evaluation.
How it makes money
Freemium model, offering basic scoring for free and premium features such as detailed analytics and personalized recommendations for a subscription fee.
Skills you need
Web development skills to create the tool, understanding of business evaluation criteria, and marketing skills to reach potential users.
The market, and why this works now
The rise of online communities focused on entrepreneurship, such as the Side Hustle subreddit, presents a viable mechanism for user acquisition. Engaging with this community can help drive initial traffic to the scoring tool. A potential first-revenue move is to offer exclusive access to premium features through a targeted promotion within this subreddit, encouraging users to upgrade in exchange for detailed analytics. However, a significant risk is the dependency on ongoing user engagement; if users do not find sustained value in the tool, customer acquisition costs may rise, leading to a longer payback period.
Our analysis, written after the episode. Not a quote from the show.
Where this idea came from
Podcast: The Side Hustle Show, hosted by Nick Loper
Episode: 685: 10 Questions to Pick the Right Side Hustle for You
Aired:
Summarized from the episode transcript. The show does not say which speaker raised each idea, so we credit the show, not a person.