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The Side Hustle Show
638: 10 Scary-Good Side Hustles That Make Real Money
Oct 31, 2024
Jared Bauman, host of the Niche Pursuits Podcast and creator of 201creative.com, dives into creative side hustles just in time for Halloween. He explores how hobbies can transform into profitable ventures, emphasizing niche markets with huge earning potential. The discussion includes unconventional ideas like selling crickets for exotic pets, running novelty vending machines, and digital fashion for online games. Listeners will discover innovative strategies to unleash their entrepreneurial spirit and tap into unique income streams.
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- Transforming hobbies into side hustles, like horror film reactions on YouTube, can yield significant income through audience engagement.
- Seasonal ventures, such as custom pumpkin carving for Halloween, allow for high profitability by tapping into niche markets during specific times.
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YouTube Reactions as a Side Hustle
One notable side hustle involves earning approximately $2,000 a month by reacting to horror films on YouTube. Catherine Fogel runs the channel 'Cat Watches Horror Movies,' where she shares her genuine, scared reactions to classic horror films. With over 80,000 subscribers, her videos have received substantial view counts, ranging from 150,000 to 200,000. Additionally, she monetizes through Patreon, attracting nearly 300 paying members who support her at tiers of $3 to $10 monthly, showcasing the profitability of combining personal entertainment with audience engagement.
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