Icebreaker Challenge: What's Your Side Hustle?
Hey go-getters! 👋
Let’s kick off this space with a community brainstorm session 🎯
We’re building the ultimate idea vault for side hustles that actually work – and we want YOUR input.
🔥 CHALLENGE:
What side hustles have you tried, are currently doing, or really want to try soon?
No matter how big or small, proven or experimental – drop it below 👇
If you've already tried it, share:
- What worked?
- What didn’t?
- Would you recommend it to others?
If it’s something on your radar, tell us:
- Why it interests you?
- What’s holding you back from starting?
Let’s get the ideas flowing – your post might just spark someone else's next income stream 💡💸
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Alright, I’ll go first! 😎
One side hustle I’ve personally tested is selling digital products on Gumroad – like simple templates and mini eBooks.
💡 What I did:
- Created a basic Canva template pack for social media (nothing fancy)
- Set up a quick landing page on Gumroad (free to start)
- Promoted it using Reddit, Twitter, and in my bio links
💸 What happened:
I made my first $27 within 48 hours – it wasn’t much, but it proved the concept!
🚀 What I learned:
- People will pay for things that save them time, even if they’re simple
- Don’t overthink the product – start small, improve later
- You don’t need a website or huge audience to get started
Would I recommend it?
Yes – especially if you enjoy creating things digitally. You can scale it later into full-on info products or bundles.
One hustle I tried was flipping second-hand items locally – mostly small furniture and gadgets.
What I did:
- Found undervalued items on Facebook Marketplace or local thrift shops
- Cleaned/fixed them up a bit
- Resold them with better photos + descriptions
What happened:
I flipped an old wooden chair for ₦8,000 profit after sanding and repainting it!
What I learned:
- Demand for quality used goods is high
- Clear photos and short, honest descriptions make a big difference
- You don’t need tons of capital to start
Would I recommend it?
Yes – great for those who like hands-on work and quick turnarounds.
A hustle that worked for me was affiliate marketing using Twitter/X and WhatsApp status.
What I did:
- Signed up for a free affiliate program with a tool I already liked
- Created curiosity-driven posts about the product
- Shared value + benefits before dropping my link
What happened:
I made my first $20 affiliate commission in just one week – from a single tweet!
What I learned:
- People buy when they trust your recommendation
- Social proof and storytelling help a lot
- Consistency is key (even when it feels slow at first)
Would I recommend it?
100%. No inventory, no tech skills needed — just a willingness to learn and test.
I decided to test freelancing on Fiverr, offering short-form writing gigs like blog intros and email copy.
What I did:
- Set up a basic Fiverr profile with no experience
- Nichified my service (e.g., "email welcome sequences for coaches")
- Delivered fast and overdelivered value
What happened:
Landed my first $50 gig within 2 weeks!
What I learned:
- Clear offers > trying to be a generalist
- Great communication brings repeat clients
- Reviews compound over time
Would I recommend it?
Yes – especially if you have writing, design, or voiceover skills!
One side hustle I explored is faceless YouTube – using stock footage + voiceover.
💡 What I did:
- Chose a niche (e.g., motivational quotes + finance)
- Used AI tools to write scripts + free stock video clips
- Voiced it myself (or used AI voice when I was shy)
💸 What happened:
It took time, but one video randomly hit 5k views, and I got 20+ subscribers overnight.
Still growing it slowly!
🚀 What I learned:
- You don’t need to show your face to grow
- YouTube is a long game – content compounds
- There are tools for everything now (even editing)
Would I recommend it?
Yes – if you're patient and want long-term passive potential.
Another hustle I tested was Amazon KDP low-content publishing (journals, planners, etc.)
What I did:
- Designed 2 simple gratitude journals on Canva
- Uploaded to Amazon KDP (free!)
- Promoted them using Pinterest and free PDFs
What happened:
I sold 3 copies in the first month without ads!
What I learned:
- Keywords and niches matter A LOT
- Amazon gives you a built-in audience
- Once uploaded, it’s passive forever
Would I recommend it?
Yes – perfect for creatives who like digital products and automation.
Nice one... I'm already a monetized YouTuber