The Hustle Daily Show Your side hustle blueprint: Scaling beyond pocket change
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Jul 7, 2025 
Nick Loper, host of The Side Hustle Show and an expert in side hustles, shares his unique framework for identifying the perfect side gig based on your skills and interests. He discusses the surge in side hustling across America and innovative ideas, like monetizing video game classes. Loper also highlights the importance of aligning passions with market demands and warns against common pitfalls that prevent sustainable growth. Additionally, he talks about building efficient systems to avoid burnout while achieving work-life balance.
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Why Services Lead Side Hustles
- Most people begin side hustles with service-based businesses due to low overhead and ease of customer acquisition.
- These businesses don't require extensive upfront investment or a large audience to get started.
Video Game Classes Side Hustle
- Devin Ricks, a mom from Utah, makes money teaching online video game classes on OutSchool.
- She built a business around kids and video games, subcontracting other teachers to scale.
Finding Your Side Hustle Fit
- Choose side hustles by aligning your curiosity, expertise, or interests with market problems people will pay to solve.
- Focus on what you enjoy and where others seek your help to find viable business ideas.