Side Hustle School
Ep. 3028 - STORY: College Student Hacks Into $40,000 A Month Side Hustle
Apr 16, 2025
A college student transforms his financial struggles into a $40,000 a month side hustle through ethical hacking. Starting from a simple $40 investment, he created engaging online courses that resonated with thousands. The discussion highlights the power of finding your niche and delivering real value in the online education space. It serves as an inspiring reminder that success often comes from adapting and maximizing your unique skills.
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- Zaid Al-Karashi transformed his financial situation with a $40 investment in equipment, leveraging his existing knowledge to create profitable online courses.
- His success emphasizes the importance of understanding market needs and iterating on feedback to deliver valuable content that addresses specific problems.
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Transforming a Financial Crisis into Success
A college student, Zaid Al-Karashi, faced a financial crisis after his car broke down, leaving him in need of $4,000 to continue his education. To address this issue, he was suggested to create courses on ethical hacking and upload them to Udemy, where he had already developed the material. Making a minimal investment of just $40 for a basic microphone and screen recording software, Zaid translated his Arabic courses into English. Although his initial sales were slow, a boost from Udemy helped him reach a monthly income of $40,000 through several successful courses.
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