Optimal Work Daily - Career, Productivity and Entrepreneurship 1881: Passive Income and Side Gigs: Make More Money in Less Time by Kalen Bruce on Financial Independence Planning
Nov 24, 2025
Kalen Bruce, creator of Money Mini Blog, shares his expertise on enhancing financial freedom through passive income and side gigs. He emphasizes using existing skills for freelancing and the importance of checking employment contracts before branching out. Kalen highlights local opportunities like childminding and mechanics that can return good profits. He also discusses balancing quick income with long-term investing strategies for sustainable growth, making wealth-building accessible for everyone.
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Monetize Your Existing Job Skills
- Start by listing transferable skills from your day job that you can sell immediately as a freelancer.
- Check platforms like Upwork and set a minimum rate that accounts for platform fees before you begin.
Check Your Employment Contract
- Verify your employment contract to ensure outside work is permitted before you start freelancing.
- Avoid disciplinary risks by clarifying restrictions with your employer first.
Offer Local Skilled Services
- If your skills are hands-on, advertise locally for services like mechanics or trades to undercut expensive firms.
- Offer savings or added value to attract customers away from larger companies.