The Most Distinctive Niches, Side Hustles in Small Towns, Making Money from Art, and More: A Q&A with Nick - Side Hustle Nation

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      It's that time again—let's delve into the listener mailbag for another Q&A session on The Side Hustle Show.

      This week, I've gathered 13 new questions to explore, ranging from starting a hustle with $5,000 to small-town business ideas, earning money through art, managing online anonymity, and even discussing whether wealthy individuals should engage in side hustles.

      This marks the 18th episode in our series; feel free to check out previous installments:

      - 641: Starting Over? Podcasting, Newsletters, Competing in a "No Click" World, and more: 10 Questions with Nick

      - 616: Lifestyle Creep, Luck, and Why Every Podcast Guest Has an Online Course: Q&A w/ Nick

      - 585: Sharing Ideas, Securing Great Guests, Boosting Your Business, and More: 20 Questions With Nick

      - 556: Pricing, Podcasting, Permission to Quit, and More: 20 Questions with Nick

      - 498: Profitable Podcasting, Attracting Clients, and $50k/month in Passive Income: 20 Questions with Nick

      Let’s get started!

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      The Questions:

      1. If you had $5,000 to invest, which side hustle would you choose? (00:00)

      2. I live in a small town and care for two little kids under two all day. Any suggestions for work I can do from home? (02:11)

      3. For privacy and workplace relationship reasons, I’d like to create a website, LLC, and email newsletter anonymously. Do you have experience with virtual addresses, or can you recommend alternative solutions? (06:11)

      4. How can I get started with AI? (09:19)

      5. You frequently mention using Google (and other platforms) trending search data to sell what people are looking for, but I don’t know how to access that information. (13:49)

      6. Which apps pay me for watching videos? (16:41)

      7. I run a newsletter and saw that you’re part of the Paved sponsor platform; how is it working for you? How many sponsorships do you receive monthly? Do you engage in outreach for sponsors, and if so, what strategies do you use to attract them? (19:33)

      8. What are some simple ways to earn money through drawing without doing portraits or caricatures at markets? (22:04)

      9. A friend of mine is deeply involved in the “make money online” niche. He spends a lot of time on it but avoids traditional jobs that offer benefits, even though he's often short on cash. He doesn't comprehend opportunity cost, and I'm concerned about his financial issues. (27:49)

      10. Are you still together with your high school sweetheart? (30:48)

      11. Did I just see you in a CNBC commercial? (31:36)

      12. Should wealthy individuals engage in side hustles? (34:09)

      13. What’s the most unique niche you’ve encountered? (37:05)

      Links and Resources:

      - 635: How to Start a Moving Box Rental Business: $1000/month on the Side, with Gary Grewal

      - 599: How to Start Your Own Vending Machine Business, with Mike Hoffman

      - 683: How to Find Your Side Hustle Niche

      - 403: “Local” E-Commerce: Building a Following for Homemade Products with Jenn Fei

      - 659: $100k with AI-Coded Apps, with Pete McPherson

      - 566: 27 Creative Ways to Use AI in Your Business to Work Smarter and Earn More

      - 677: 8 Ways Real Side Hustles Are Using AI to Make More Money

      - 615: Starting a Local Newsletter Business: $200K from 18K Subscribers, with Ryan Sneddon

      - 675: Analyzing 10 Popular Passive Income Ideas with Pat Flynn

      - 532: The Ladders of Wealth Creation: A Step-by-Step Guide to Increase Your Earning Potential, with Nathan Barry

      - 597: Website