#181: Learn the profitable side hustle of turning everyday deals into a reliable income stream. Chris and Kai explore an unconventional approach to maximize savings, leveraging brokerage bonuses, meal kits, cell phones, buying groups and gift cards. They also share tips to find the best freebies and discounts.

In 2023, Kai earned over $36,000 and 2.4 million points turning deals into profits. He shares his churning journey every month on the his podcast.

Link to Full Show Notes: https://allthehacks.com/profitable-deals-into-side-hustle

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Freebies and Discounts

Brokerage Accounts

Robinhood: Unlimited 1% Transfer Bonus
Webull
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Bonus Info: Bogleheads

Meal Kits

HelloFresh: Free Box with Referral or 10 Free Meals - Free Appetizer For Life
Green Chef: Get 50% Off + 20% Off For 2 Months
Marley Spoon: First Box Free (6 Meals)
CookUnity: 60% Off 16 Meals (discount lasts 2 weeks so you can get 16 more) / 60% Off 32 Meals
Dinnerly: First Box Free
Referral codes: Reddit Thread

Cell Phone Plans

Mint Mobile: $15/mo for unlimited wireless on the nation's largest 5G network
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Buying Groups

Gift Cards: Pepper

Miles Earn and Burn

Full Show Notes

(00:00) Introduction

(02:43) Quick Overview of “Profitable Deals”

(08:20) Leveraging Bank Bonuses

(10:58) Opening a Bank Account: Average Requirements and Returns

(14:40) Why You Should Prioritize Brokerages to Make Profit

(17:14) Brokerage Accounts

(24:10) Getting the Best Deals off Meal Kits

(25:46) Kai's Favorite Meal Kits

(28:04) How to Save on a New Phone or Cell Phone Plan

(31:30) Big Cell Phone Carriers vs. MVNO

(32:27) Number Porting for Cell Phone Plans

(36:14) Best Sources for Discounts and Freebies

(39:15) How to Filter Out the Best Deals

(41:10) Kai's Approach to the Credit Card Game

(44:59) Misconceptions Around Opening Credit Cards

(46:30) Paying Taxes with Your Credit Card

(49:20) How Buying Groups and Reselling Works

(56:07) Making Profits on Gift Card Deals

(57:31) Bank Funding: Profiting with Zero Costs

(59:44) Why You Should Have a Player 2 for Better Deals

(1:02:23) Insane Referral Bonuses

(1:04:01) Player 2 Hacks

(1:06:20) Using Your Business as a Player

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