Most people think side hustles are just about extra cash. But in reality, that extra income can be life changing. It’s what helps people finally pay off debt. It’s what jumpstarts a real savings account. It’s what brings breathing room to families living paycheck to paycheck.
In this solo episode of the Kosher Money Podcast, we unpack 19 practical and high potential side hustles. These are real ways to make real money.
Whether it's covering your next grocery bill, building an emergency fund, or funding your kid's tuition, these gigs aren’t just side hustles. They are stepping stones to financial freedom.
If you’ve ever felt stuck, anxious, or curious about earning more on your own terms, this episode is your roadmap. Let's stop waiting and start building.
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✬ SIDE HUSTLES ✬
00:01 Intro
01:06 1. Secret Shopper
02:34 2. Returns Processor
04:00 3. The Flipper
05:47 4. Transcriptionist
07:51 Sponsor: Bitbean
08:18 5. Tutoring
10:09 6. Delivering
11:33 7. Gutter Cleaner
13:01 8. Commission-Based Local Referrals
15:05 9. Lead Paint Tester
16:28 10. Sell Clothing for Charity
17:23 Sponsor: Twillory
17:58 11. Affiliate Marketing (The Right Way)
19:50 12. Buying & Selling Sports Tickets
21:19 13. Survey Consultant for Local Businesses
23:08 14. Power Washing
24:25 15. Freelance Bookkeeper
25:36 Sponsor: Colel Chabad
26:00 16. Water Filtration Installer
27:25 17. Custom Car Wash Cleaner
29:03 18. Licensed Medicare Insurance Agent
31:04 19. And #1 Side Hustle Is...
32:13 Just Start, Stop Overthinking!
34:43 How Bill Ackman Hustled
33:37 The Do's of Side Hustles
34:30 The Dont's of Side Hustles
35:14 More Side Hustle Strategies
35:42 Outro
♦ Secret Shopper Sites
BestMark: https://www.bestmark.com
Market Force: https://www.marketforce.com
Ipsos Mystery Shopping: https://www.ipsos.com
GigSpot: https://www.gigspot.com
Secret Shopper: https://www.secretshopper.com
Presto Shopper: https://www.prestoshopper.com
♦ Transcription Platforms
Rev: https://www.rev.com
TranscribeMe: https://www.transcribeme.com
CastingWords: https://castingwords.com
♦ Selling Items
eBay: https://www.ebay.com
Poshmark: https://www.poshmark.com
OfferUp: https://www.offerup.com
Facebook Marketplace: https://www.fb.com/marketplace
♦ Affiliate Marketing
Amazon Associates: https://affiliate-program.amazon.com
♦ Tickets
StubHub: https://www.stubhub.com
Ticketmaster: https://www.ticketmaster.com
TickPick: https://www.tickpick.com
SeatGeek: https://seatgeek.com
♦ Insurance Licensing
AHIP: https://www.ahip.org
NABIP: https://nabip.org
♦ Car Detailing (Rockland County)
Shiner Mobile Detailing: https://www.shinermobiledetailing.com
♦ Delivery Platforms
Uber Eats: https://www.uber.com/us/en/deliver/
DoorDash: https://www.doordash.com/dasher/signup/
Instacart: https://shoppers.instacart.com/
Deliveroo: https://rider.deliveroo.com/
♦ Local Job Boards
Nextdoor: https://nextdoor.com/business/
Craigslist: https://post.craigslist.org/
♦ Cash for Points & Miles + Rewards Credit Card:
The PEYD Group: https://www.ThePEYDGroup.com
♦ Laundry Pro
Poplin: https://poplin.co/
[Rated Kosher Money's #1 Side Hustle of 2025]
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