Class Central is learner-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

LinkedIn Learning

32 Ways to Make Extra Money

via LinkedIn Learning

Overview

Find inspiration in 32 unconventional, unexpected ideas for generating income with your own unique project—a side hustle—during your off-hours.

Syllabus

Introduction
  • The power of a second income
  • What you should know
1. Sell a Product
  • Million-dollar handkerchiefs
  • Mobile workout tool
  • Custom tote bags
  • Adventurous blankets
  • Analysis: Do you want to sell a product?
2. Provide a Service
  • Rent camera gear
  • DIY wedding flowers
  • Spreadsheets for artists
  • Tours of Myanmar
  • Edit romance novels
  • Analysis: Is a service right for you?
3. Become a Reseller
  • Headlights and taillights
  • Letterboards from Canada
  • Restore vintage radios
  • Fulfilled by Amazon packing cubes
  • Analysis: Pros and cons of reselling
4. Subject Matter Expert
  • YouTube toy channel
  • Millenial money master
  • Continuing education directory
  • Networking lawyer
  • Analysis: Can you become an authority?
5. Earn Affiliate Income
  • Marathon shoe fitting
  • Diamonds in the rough
  • Local area blog
  • Analysis: How to get paid for referrals
6. Host an Event
  • Networking brunch
  • Eat, graze, love: DIY catering
  • Host trivia night
  • Local food tours
  • Cave productivity day
  • Analysis: Event planning 101
7. Coding and Programming
  • Rehearsal app for actors
  • Coding book biz
  • Hunt down bugs for companies
  • Analysis: To app or not to app?
8. Everything Else
  • Public domain ebooks
  • Prank greeting cards
  • Sign language videos
  • Bird supplies empire
Conclusion
  • Develop your curiosity
  • What about the failures?
  • Next steps

Taught by

Chris Guillebeau

Reviews

4.7 rating at LinkedIn Learning based on 474 ratings

Start your review of 32 Ways to Make Extra Money

Never Stop Learning.

Get personalized course recommendations, track subjects and courses with reminders, and more.

Someone learning on their laptop while sitting on the floor.