😏 5 Creative Side Hustles You Should Try

Today, we don’t have just 1 side hustle for you.

Not even 2.

Or 3.

We’ve got 5. 

And to motivate you a little bit, we’ll show you what one of our readers launched!

& maybe you can support their start:)

Side Hustle #1 - 🐶 Start a Platform for Finding Lost Pets

What it is:
Forget casual flyers—this is the Uber for missing pets. Build a platform (or even a simple website) that helps pet owners post alerts, recruit local search helpers, and coordinate efforts to reunite with their animals. Think lost pet alerts + search community + resources, all in one place.

People are desperate when they lose a pet. A centralized platform that offers everything—posting tools, visibility boosters, and even hiring a “search party” of local pet lovers—can be an absolute game changer.

How to Start:

• Use Carrd or Squarespace to create a polished landing page

• Integrate submissions via Tally for pet reports

• Build a local database of helpers using Notion or Airtable

• Offer add-ons like printable flyers or GPS pet tags

💰 Upfront Investment: Around $50–$300 for domain, design, and marketing tools

⚡ Pros:

• Highly emotional, high-trust service

• Repeat and referral potential

• Expandable by region

⛔ Cons:

• Requires coordination and community-building

• Regional scalability may take time

🔗 How to get started: Try building your MVP with Carrd + Notion.

Side Hustle #2 - 🧸 Memory Curator for Keepsakes

What it is:
Instead of making digital slideshows, curate real, touchable heirlooms. Turn a baby’s first clothes into a plush animal, or a loved one’s old shirt into a memory quilt. It’s the perfect mix of nostalgia, meaning, and a service people genuinely need—but don’t know where to start.

You’d be surprised how many people hold onto old items “just in case,” but never turn them into something beautiful. That’s where you come in.

How to Start:

• Offer custom memory gifts like:

  • Teddy bears from onesies

  • Quilts made from favorite old T-shirts

  • Pillows stitched with embroidered handwriting

• Use Etsy or Shopify to sell your service

• Source a beginner sewing machine via Facebook Marketplace and practice using YouTube tutorials

• For design help, partner with someone crafty if you're not DIY-inclined

💰 Upfront Investment: Around $200–$600 for sewing equipment and basic supplies

⚡ Pros:

• High emotional value = premium pricing

• Creative & fulfilling work

• Year-round demand (birthdays, grief gifts, etc.)

⛔ Cons:

• Hands-on, time-intensive

• May require skill building if you’re new to sewing

🔗 How to get started: Browse examples and seller templates on Etsy.

Oh…the motivational launch we talked about…

Remember when we pitched the Print On Demand Side hustle?

Well it’s in this newsletter if you’d like to read up on it

One of our readers snatched up the opportunity, launched a store, and shared it with us!

They’re selling really fun and relatable tees 🤩

And they’re able to hop on the newest trends IMMEDIATELY because there is no upfront inventory cost.

Side Hustle #3 -🌲 Airbnb Experience Host (No House Required)

What it is:
No house, no problem. Airbnb Experiences lets you host events, not stays. Run journaling sessions in the park, tea ceremonies in your backyard, or silent disco nature walks. People book experiences to make memories—and you don’t need a fancy setup to make it magical.

How to Start:

• Pick a simple, thematic idea (e.g., “Sunset Sketch Sessions” or “Sip & Stroll Nature Walk”)

• Apply via Airbnb Experiences

• Focus on storytelling, ambiance, and Instagrammable elements

• Add small upsells like journals, snacks, or photo ops

💰 Upfront Investment: ~$100–$250 for props, lighting, snacks, and basics

⚡ Pros:

• No need for real estate

• Built-in traffic from Airbnb users

• Highly customizable to your passion

⛔ Cons:

• Not passive

• Income can be inconsistent based on bookings

🔗 How to get started: Read the full Airbnb Experience Host Guide.

Side Hustle #4 - 🎤 Heirloom Interviewer

What it is:
Sit down with someone’s grandparent, parent, or mentor and capture their story forever. You’ll conduct a warm, meaningful interview and turn it into a keepsake memoir, podcast-style audio, or even a mini-documentary.

This is one of the few services where people expect to pay premium pricing—because you’re preserving legacy.

How to Start:

• Offer multiple formats (audio, transcript, written book, video montage)

• Record interviews using Riverside.fm or Zoom

• Use Descript for editing and transcription

• Partner with local photographers, video editors, or designers for higher-end projects

💰 Upfront Investment: $0–$300 depending on what equipment you already have

⚡ Pros:

• High perceived value

• Deeply meaningful service

• Can expand into family packages, group interviews, or storytelling events

⛔ Cons:

• Requires emotional sensitivity

• Editing time can add up

🔗 How to get started: Explore Descript to streamline editing.

Side Hustle #5 - 🎶 Personalize Soundtracks

What it is:
The modern mixtape. Create personalized playlists for life moments—birthdays, breakups, weddings, or road trips—and deliver them as beautiful, giftable experiences. Add special touches like a voice memo, a printed QR code, or even themed playlist artwork.

How to Start:

• Use Spotify to build playlists

• Design packaging with Canva (playlist covers, inserts, cards)

• Use a QR code generator to link directly to the playlist

• Sell via Gumroad, Ko-fi, or even Instagram

💰 Upfront Investment: Less than $50 to get started

⚡ Pros:

• Extremely low cost

• High gift appeal

• Quick turnaround times

⛔ Cons:

• Harder to charge premium prices unless heavily personalized

• Spotify playlist links aren’t exclusive—anyone can view if shared

🔗 How to get started: Try Gumroad to sell digital gifts like playlists.

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