10 Viable Recurring Revenue Side Gigs - Side Hustle Nation

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      The essence of recurring revenue is straightforward: address a recurring issue. When customers require your services month after month, that’s when you develop genuine financial momentum.

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      1. Software (White Labeling)

      Software as a service is top-rated for good reason. Although AI has simplified creating your own software, one entrepreneur opted for an even easier route: white labeling existing software. Chris Lollini from episode 494 discovered reputation management software that appealed to him—the kind designed to help small businesses garner more favorable customer reviews. All he needed to do was sell it. Chris procures software licenses at wholesale rates and resells them at retail prices, capturing the margin while offering support and consultation. His business rakes in multiple six-figure revenues with exceptionally strong profit margins. Last year, his monthly recurring revenue grew by 50%. Customer churn is minimal—though he may lose 2-3 customers monthly, he consistently replaces them with new ones. The benefit is that you don't have to limit yourself to your local area. Chris has clients spread across California, Texas, Florida, New Hampshire, and Kansas because everything operates digitally.

      2. Local Subscription Service

      To secure recurring revenue, you need to address an ongoing problem. Local subscription services excel at this, as items inevitably get dirty or require maintenance. Erica Krupin from episode 614 runs Kroopin’s Poopin Scoopin, a pet waste removal service. As long as that dog remains in the household, the issue will persist. The customer base tends to remain quite loyal. When she spoke with us in 2020, her charge was $55 a month (approximately $13.75 weekly). She has since incrementally increased her prices and currently averages $99 per month per customer. When she last raised her rates, she sent out a letter explaining the necessity of the price increase. Although some customers opted out, she was able to onboard thousands more per month, balancing it out. Other examples include house cleaning, daily commercial cleaning, parking lot sweeping for litter, and personal chef services. Chef Jessica charges about $500 per week per client. Selling a subscription service doesn’t necessarily mean you have to handle all the tasks yourself. Erica mentioned hiring other team members to assist with the actual scooping, allowing her to concentrate on marketing and operations.

      3. Online Subscription Service

      Adapt the local subscription model for the online space. Eric Dingler’s digital marketing agency from episode 684 charges for local SEO services starting at $500 per month. We’ve seen productized service offerings in areas such as content writing, graphic design, and video editing. Recurring revenue stems from solving recurring problems. In Eric’s scenario, the Google ranking algorithm is consistently changing, prompting clients to outsource that work to his team to remain competitive. He has a fantastic team member who produces content and meets with clients quarterly for strategic sessions. She can conduct two of these sessions daily, typically charging around $750 per month. Eric’s retention secret lies in proactively presenting results. Instead of merely sending reports for clients to read, his team directly calls: “Hey, we recently analyzed your report, and on average, you've dropped three positions. Here’s what we propose for the next six weeks.” This fosters trust as clients feel the agency genuinely supports them.

      4. Real Estate Rentals

      Statistically, this is among the most sought-after side hustles globally. One property can provide consistent monthly income, gradually increasing cash flow and long-term wealth. Dustin Heiner from episode 691 began investing back in 2006 with his first property, generating $300 monthly in cash flow. His reasoning was straightforward: “If I earn $300 with one property, then that’s $3,000 with ten properties.” He now owns over 30 properties that generate income. He still holds onto the ones he purchased in 2006. Remarkably, his 16-year-old daughter acquired her first property just three months ago, which is also bringing in $300 a month. Dustin emphasizes focusing on cash flow from the outset, rather than property appreciation. Use that $300 per month to save