BiggerPockets Daily Daily Hustle: The 5 Hustles of Nate That Make $500-$5,000/Month
May 4, 2025
Nate Weintraub, a savvy copywriter and entrepreneur, shares his inspiring journey from selling video games on eBay at just 12 to launching a successful SEO business. He discusses the important role of creativity in finding lucrative side hustles, including building a profitable online clothing store and becoming a loan signing agent. Listeners will discover how unconventional ideas, like investing in self-storage facilities, can lead to substantial financial freedom and potentially fund their first property purchase.
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Early eBay Arbitrage Success
- At 12 years old, Nate found a price difference between US and Australian video games and sold US games to Australians at a profit on eBay.
- His mom helped by handling shipping and customs forms, contributing significantly to his success.
Teen Clothing Business Launch
- Nate started an online clothing store selling Thai pants after a summer trip, reinvesting initial earnings.
- He used influencer marketing and gave to charity, generating $80,000 in the first year as a teenager.
Build Basic Websites for Income
- Learn to build basic websites using plug-and-play platforms like Squarespace or Wix to offer services local businesses need.
- Charge around $300 for simple websites which take 5-10 hours to build, and offer ongoing updates for additional income.