Part-Time Business Ideas That Need Under 20 Hours a Week (page 5 of 7)
253 business ideas from 5 startup podcasts meet this rule today. Each one names the show and the episode it came from, so you can hear how it was described before you decide.
The list: ideas 161 to 200 of 253
Newest episodes first.
Mattress Resale Business
A business that focuses on picking up used mattresses, cleaning them, and reselling them to customers. This venture can start as a side hustle and has the potential to grow into a full-time income stream.
Source: The Side Hustle Show, 687: $200/Flip: Inside the Return Reselling Side Hustle, aired
Estimated: Start-up cost: $1K to $10K · 10 to 20 hours a week · Online and local
Real Estate Option Flipping
This business involves securing an option to purchase a property at a set price and then selling that option to another buyer, often before ever having to close on the property yourself.
Source: My First Million, I went bankrupt...now I own a billion dollar portfolio, aired
Estimated: Start-up cost: under $250 · 10 to 20 hours a week · Online
Competitive Analysis Reports for E-commerce
A service providing detailed competitive analysis reports for e-commerce businesses, focusing on traffic data, product offerings, and marketing strategies of competitors.
Source: Koerner Office, 6 Ways to Make Money With the New GPT Agent (It Blew My Mind) ⏐ Ep. #198, aired
Estimated: Start-up cost: $1K to $10K · 10 to 20 hours a week · Online
AI-Powered Content Creation for Local Businesses
A service that utilizes AI tools to create engaging content for local businesses' Google Business Profiles, helping them maintain an active online presence.
Source: The Side Hustle Show, 684: $500 Per Client Per Month: Why Local SEO Should Be Your Next Side Hustle, aired
Estimated: Start-up cost: $250 to $1K · 5 to 10 hours a week · Online
Google Business Profile Optimization
An offering that assists local businesses in claiming and optimizing their Google Business Profile to increase search visibility and improve customer engagement.
Source: The Side Hustle Show, 684: $500 Per Client Per Month: Why Local SEO Should Be Your Next Side Hustle, aired
Estimated: Start-up cost: $250 to $1K · 10 to 20 hours a week · Online and local
High-Ticket Home Service Consulting
A consulting service aimed at helping entrepreneurs identify and establish high-ticket home service businesses by analyzing market demand and industry trends.
Source: Koerner Office, The Most Profitable Local Business Everyone Overlooks ($70K/Month) ⏐ Ep. #196, aired
Estimated: Start-up cost: $250 to $1K · 10 to 20 hours a week · Online
Local Keyword Research Service
A service that specializes in conducting keyword research specific to local businesses that often lack visibility online, helping them identify terms potential customers are searching for.
Source: Koerner Office, The Most Profitable Local Business Everyone Overlooks ($70K/Month) ⏐ Ep. #196, aired
Estimated: Start-up cost: $250 to $1K · 10 to 20 hours a week · Online and local
Moku
Moku is an AI-powered tool designed to automatically transfer data from various documents into PDF format, streamlining the often tedious task of manual data entry.
Source: My First Million, Talking to a billionaire about how he uses ChatGPT, aired
Estimated: Start-up cost: $1K to $10K · 10 to 20 hours a week · Online
Permafree Kindle Strategy
This strategy involves offering a Kindle book for free (Permafree) on platforms like Amazon, which serves as a lead generator. The book includes calls to action that encourage readers to sign up for an email list to receive additional re...
Source: The Side Hustle Show, 681: 15 List Building Tactics that Actually Work, aired
Estimated: Start-up cost: $250 to $1K · 5 to 10 hours a week · Online
Google Doc Lead Magnet
Creating a comprehensive and valuable Google Doc filled with industry insights serves as a lead magnet that can attract new subscribers. By sharing this document widely in other newsletters, it captures attention and encourages email sig...
Source: The Side Hustle Show, 681: 15 List Building Tactics that Actually Work, aired
Estimated: Start-up cost: under $250 · 5 to 10 hours a week · Online
Laundromat Financial Advisory
A consulting service that specializes in helping individuals navigate the financial aspects of purchasing and operating a laundromat, including due diligence, financial forecasting, and lease negotiations.
Source: The Side Hustle Show, 10 Reasons to Buy a Laundromat Business as Your Next Side Hustle (Greatest Hits), aired
Estimated: Start-up cost: $250 to $1K · 10 to 20 hours a week · Online
Daily Automation Ideas
An AI-driven service that sends daily automation ideas to users, complete with actionable steps to implement them in their businesses, including a direct link to build the automation in the platform.
Source: Startup Ideas Podcast, Zapier? n8n? Meet this NEW AI Agent Platform that Just 10×-ed My Workflow, aired
Estimated: Start-up cost: $1K to $10K · 10 to 20 hours a week · Online
AI Content Generation Assistant
A tool that leverages AI to generate high-quality content based on specific inputs from marketers, helping them create engaging blog posts, ads, and other marketing materials quickly.
Source: In The Pit with Cody Schneider, the 100x marketer: combining vibe marketing, ai automation and custom tools to build a $6M ARR company, aired
Estimated: Start-up cost: $1K to $10K · 10 to 20 hours a week · Online
Burn the Boats Coaching Program
A coaching program that teaches individuals how to strategically commit to their business ideas without taking unnecessary risks.
Source: Koerner Office, Don’t Quit Your Job… Yet. Listen to This First ⏐ Ep. #189, aired
Estimated: Start-up cost: $250 to $1K · 10 to 20 hours a week · Online
Podcast for Working Parents
A podcast that offers practical advice and strategies for working parents to manage their home life more effectively, featuring expert guests and discussions on relevant topics.
Source: The Side Hustle Show, House Management: $60k on the Side With This Niche Virtual Assistant Service, aired
Estimated: Start-up cost: $250 to $1K · 10 to 20 hours a week · Online
AI Tools Comparison Hub
A centralized online platform that compares various AI marketing tools side by side, providing real user insights, community reviews, and comprehensive ratings based on actual use cases over a 30-day testing period.
Source: Startup Ideas Podcast, This AI Agent creates 1000+ SEO Pages in 52 min (Claude + MCP + Cursor), aired
Estimated: Start-up cost: $1K to $10K · 10 to 20 hours a week · Online
Corporate Gift Invitation Service
A service that sends mass invitations to companies for personal events like weddings or baby showers, leveraging corporate generosity to receive gifts or gift cards.
Source: Koerner Office, You Don’t Need to Invent New AI Tool. Just Package One Use Case ⏐ Ep. #188, aired
Estimated: Start-up cost: $250 to $1K · 10 to 20 hours a week · Online
Customer Insight Extraction Service
A service that uses AI to analyze customer reviews and feedback, extracting key insights, emotional drivers, and themes that can inform brand strategies.
Source: The Side Hustle Show, 8 Ways to Use AI to Make More Money, aired
Estimated: Start-up cost: $10K to $20K · 10 to 20 hours a week · Online
Wisdom-Focused Podcast
This podcast would focus on extracting and discussing the wisdom of successful individuals rather than just their knowledge or achievements. It would feature in-depth interviews and discussions on life lessons and philosophies.
Source: My First Million, We found the weirdest ways to make $1M, $1B, and $5B, aired
Estimated: Start-up cost: $250 to $1K · 10 to 20 hours a week · Online
Facebook Group Community
A dedicated Facebook group for aspiring sleep consultants to connect, share experiences, and receive guidance on the journey to becoming certified.
Source: The Side Hustle Show, $10k a Month Helping Babies and Toddlers Sleep (Greatest Hits), aired
Estimated: Start-up cost: under $250 · 5 to 10 hours a week · Online
Facebook Group Expert Q&A Sessions
Hosting monthly live Q&A sessions in parenting-focused Facebook groups to provide expert advice on sleep issues while building authority and trust within the community.
Source: The Side Hustle Show, $10k a Month Helping Babies and Toddlers Sleep (Greatest Hits), aired
Estimated: Start-up cost: under $250 · 5 to 10 hours a week · Online
Family Photographer Partnerships
Creating partnerships with family photographers to cross-promote services, where photographers can refer clients to sleep consultants for sleep-related challenges.
Source: The Side Hustle Show, $10k a Month Helping Babies and Toddlers Sleep (Greatest Hits), aired
Estimated: Start-up cost: $250 to $1K · 10 to 20 hours a week · Online and local
Meme Finance
A platform that specializes in creating and sharing memes centered around personal finance topics, using humor to engage audiences and simplify complex financial concepts.
Source: Startup Ideas Podcast, Go From Idea → 10,000 Users With This Simple Strategy, aired
Estimated: Start-up cost: $250 to $1K · 10 to 20 hours a week · Online
Personal Finance Podcast Series
A podcast series focused on personal finance topics, featuring discussions, interviews, and meme-inspired content to engage listeners and normalize financial conversations.
Source: Startup Ideas Podcast, Go From Idea → 10,000 Users With This Simple Strategy, aired
Estimated: Start-up cost: $250 to $1K · 10 to 20 hours a week · Online
AI Catering Scheduler
An AI tool that automates the scheduling of catering services for events by analyzing requirements and availability, thus reducing the administrative burden on event organizers.
Source: My First Million, How the Smartest Founders Are Quietly Winning with AI, aired
Estimated: Start-up cost: $10K to $20K · 10 to 20 hours a week · Online
Copy That
A training program designed to improve writing skills for professionals, focusing on effective communication in a digital environment. It offers a simple yet impactful exercise that teaches participants how to write better across various...
Source: My First Million, How the Smartest Founders Are Quietly Winning with AI, aired
Estimated: Start-up cost: $250 to $1K · 10 to 20 hours a week · Online
Habit Change Consultancy
A consultancy focused on helping clients implement small, sustainable changes in their daily routines to foster adaptability and personal growth.
Source: Koerner Office, This One Belief Will Kill Your Business Before It Starts with Shannon | Ep. #177, aired
Estimated: Start-up cost: $250 to $1K · 10 to 20 hours a week · Online
DIY Tools Workshop
A workshop series that teaches individuals how to manually perform tasks or use tools effectively before automating processes, thus enhancing their skillset in their respective businesses.
Source: Koerner Office, This One Belief Will Kill Your Business Before It Starts with Shannon | Ep. #177, aired
Estimated: Start-up cost: $250 to $1K · 10 to 20 hours a week · Online and local
Client Connection Toolkit
A resource kit for service-based professionals that includes strategies and tools for building strong connections with clients, fostering trust and repeat business.
Source: The Side Hustle Show, 674: How to Make $500/day as a Personal Chef, aired
Estimated: Start-up cost: $250 to $1K · 10 to 20 hours a week · Online and local
Reddit Community Building Workshops
Workshops aimed at educating brands and marketers on effective community-building strategies on Reddit, focusing on engagement techniques, content creation, and understanding Reddit's unique culture.
Source: The Side Hustle Show, 673: Reddit Marketing: How to Drive Traffic from Reddit, aired
Estimated: Start-up cost: $250 to $1K · 10 to 20 hours a week · Online and local
Voice Cloning for Content Creators
Leveraging 11 Labs, content creators can clone their voice and license it for others to use, allowing for personalized audio content without the need for constant recording.
Source: Koerner Office, AI Is Replacing Content Creators (Here’s How to Profit) w/ Sam | Ep. #172, aired
Estimated: Start-up cost: $250 to $1K · 10 to 20 hours a week · Online
Neighbor Blitz Referral Program
Home service professionals can distribute customized coupons and door hangers to clients, which they can share with their neighbors to incentivize referrals.
Source: Koerner Office, Quit Waiting. Start This Simple Business with $0 | Ep. #171, aired
Estimated: Start-up cost: $250 to $1K · 10 to 20 hours a week · Local
Product Licensing Consulting
A consulting service that helps individuals license their product ideas to companies, enabling them to earn royalties without the need for manufacturing or company setup.
Source: The Side Hustle Show, 672: 4 Types of Passive Income to Stop Trading Time for Money, aired
Estimated: Start-up cost: under $250 · 10 to 20 hours a week · Online
QR Code Yard Signs
Home service companies can enhance their marketing by placing QR codes on yard signs that lead to a prize or a special offer, encouraging neighbors to engage with the business.
Source: Koerner Office, Quit Waiting. Start This Simple Business with $0 | Ep. #171, aired
Estimated: Start-up cost: $250 to $1K · 10 to 20 hours a week · Online and local
Storytelling Workshops
Conduct workshops that teach individuals how to effectively use storytelling in business contexts, enhancing their ability to engage clients and partners.
Source: Koerner Office, How to Get a Meeting With Anyone (100% Success Rate) | Ep. #170, aired
Estimated: Start-up cost: $250 to $1K · 10 to 20 hours a week · Online and local
Marketplace Research Consulting
Offer consulting services to help businesses identify profitable products or services on existing online marketplaces such as Etsy or Amazon, guiding them through initial product research and strategy.
Source: The Side Hustle Show, 671: 12 Big Ideas From 12 Years of The Side Hustle Show, aired
Estimated: Start-up cost: under $250 · 10 to 20 hours a week · Online
Copywriting Mastery Course
An online course that teaches the fundamentals of copywriting, utilizing techniques like 'Copywork' to help individuals master the skill of writing persuasive content that drives action.
Source: My First Million, $1M+/yr Local Businesses Hidden in Plain Sight, aired
Estimated: Start-up cost: $250 to $1K · 10 to 20 hours a week · Online
Gratitude Journals
Develop a line of physical or digital gratitude journals that encourage daily reflection and gratitude practices. These journals could include prompts and motivational quotes to inspire users.
Source: The Side Hustle Show, Mom Advice: 10 Life Lessons from Mom (Greatest Hits), aired
Estimated: Start-up cost: $1K to $10K · 10 to 20 hours a week · Online
Destination Guidebook Publishing
A series of online guidebooks tailored to specific destinations, created by travel advisors who have firsthand experience and knowledge of the best spots and local secrets.
Source: The Side Hustle Show, 670: $1000/mo Helping People Plan Trips: Inside the Travel Advising Side Hustle, aired
Estimated: Start-up cost: $1K to $10K · 10 to 20 hours a week · Online
AdGen AI
A service that utilizes the newly available image generation API to create high-quality ads for marketing agencies, allowing them to generate numerous creative ad variants efficiently.
Source: Koerner Office, Missed Every Gold Rush? This One Started Just 2 Days Ago | Ep. #161, aired
Estimated: Start-up cost: $250 to $1K · 10 to 20 hours a week · Online
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