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Welcome back to The Side Hustle News — where every issue gives you real side hustle ideas you can actually start. No fluff. No fake gurus. Just honest, actionable content designed to help you earn smarter.
From hose to drone, here are three money-makers you can launch this week: a pressure-washing blitz for quick cash, UGC ads that sell for local brands, and premium real-estate drone media that commands higher tickets. Pick one, stack two, or run all three as a pipeline.
This weeks Hustles:
🥉 Quick - Pressure Washing Blitz
🥈 Builder - UGC Video Creator for Local Brands
🥇High Rewards - Drone Roof & Real-Estate Media
🥉 Quick Wins Hustle: Pressure Washing Blitz
Turn grime into cash this weekend with a 2-hour driveway/sidewalk clean that boosts curb appeal—and your bookings—fast.
What it is:
A simple, time-boxed offer: “2-Hour Driveway & Sidewalk Clean.” You show up with a washer and surface cleaner, make concrete look new, and leave a crisp before/after photo for your client (and your next ad).
Why it works:
Homeowners hate dingy concrete, and a clean driveway pops in listing photos. A tight, fixed-scope offer removes friction (“2 hours, flat rate, visible results”), making it easy to say yes.
🧠 Side Hustle Mindset:
Speed + visuals = bookings. Treat every job like a mini-campaign: fast turnaround, clear price, and swipe-worthy before/after pics.
How to start:
Gear: Borrow/rent a 3,000+ PSI washer, 14"–16" surface cleaner, hose(s), GFCI extension cord, and PPE.
Practice: Clean your own slab; time it. Build a 3-photo swipe: “Before → 50% → After.”
Offer: $149–$249 for a 2-hour blitz (upsell: extra hour +$75–$100; add patio/walkways +$50–$100).
Booking page: Free Google Form or a one-pager with 3 time slots per day.
Local promo: Post to neighborhood groups + door hangers on streets with dingy concrete (your photos do the selling).
Day-of playbook: Park straight, cone the area, quick intro, confirm scope, set timer. End with rinse, photos, review ask.
Earning Potential:
Weekend sprint: 3 slots/day at $199 = $597/day (solo).
Add-ons: Oil-stain treatment (+$40–$60), trash-bin clean (+$20), front steps/porch (+$25–$50).
Rain plan: Book covered entries/garage floors (if allowed) or shift to next clear day.
✅ Pros:
Fast to start, easy to explain
Highly visible results = natural referrals
Great feeder to upsells (soft-wash siding, deck clean, gutter brightening)
⚠️ Cons:
Seasonal in cold/wet climates
Physical; gear transport needed
Bad water management can annoy neighbors—bring hose guides and cleanup plan
🥉 Side Hustle Scorecard™
💸 Startup Cost: Low
⏱️ Time to Start: Same Day
🔧 Difficulty: Easy
💰 Earnings: $$
📈 Scalability: Medium
🥈 Builder Hustle: UGC Video Creator for Local Brands
Shoot scroll-stopping 15–30s ads for local shops using just your phone—no followers, just results.
What it is:
You create ad-style user-generated videos that feel native to TikTok/Reels/YouTube Shorts. Think “hook → pain → solution → proof → CTA” for coffee shops, salons, gyms, auto detailers, and boutiques.
Why it works:
Local businesses don’t need your audience—they need converting assets. Short, authentic spots outperform polished brand videos in feed, and they’re cheaper than agencies.
🧠 Side Hustle Mindset:
Be the “predictable content drop” person. One brand’s monthly pack becomes three… then ten. Recurring revenue is the goal.
How to do it:
Kit: Your phone + tripod, clip-on lav mic, window light or small LED, free CapCut.
Spec work: Make 2–3 unpaid 15s “fake ads” for real local businesses (don’t publish, just pitch).
One-pager: Positioning, 3 sample scripts, pricing (per video + pack rates), 7-day delivery.
Outreach: 20 DMs/day to local brands: “I make short, native ads that convert. Want 3 test concepts for this weekend?”
Process: Script → shoot (vertical 9:16) → edit → deliver with captions & hooks list → 2 free revisions.
Pricing: $150–$300 per video, or 5-pack at $750–$1,200 (best seller). Add usage rights by month (+$50–$150).
Earning Potential:
Starter: 10 videos/week @ $200 = $2,000/week.
Retainers: 3 clients on 10 videos/month @ $900 each = $2,700/month recurring.
Upsells: Product photos, Google Business Profile posts, simple landing pages.
✅ Pros:
Ultra-low startup cost
Recurring packages = stable income
Builds a portfolio that compounds bookings
⚠️ Cons:
You’re selling and creating (context switching)
Revisions can expand scope (use clear limits)
Trends move fast—stay current on hooks and sounds
🥈 Side Hustle Scorecard™
💸 Startup Cost: Low
⏱️ Time to Start: 1–2 Days
🔧 Difficulty: Medium
💰 Earnings: $$$
📈 Scalability: High
🥇 High Rewards Hustle: Drone Roof & Real-Estate Media
Package cinematic aerials and roof scans for agents and sellers—premium visuals that win listings and scale.
What it is:
A done-for-you aerial media package for real-estate listings PLUS optional roof imagery (orthos/closeups) for marketing peace of mind. Pair with ground photos or work alongside listing photographers.
Why it’s powerful:
Aerials = attention. Agents need standout media; sellers want maximum exposure. Adding roof shots (clearly marketed as marketing visuals, not a technical inspection) elevates perceived diligence.
🧠 Side Hustle Mindset:
Be the “media partner” who makes agents look elite and sells speed: 24- to 48-hour delivery, MLS-ready files, easy scheduling.
How to do it:
Gear: Entry cine drone (e.g., Mini/air class with high-bitrate video), extra batteries, ND filters, launch pad.
Practice reel: 3 mock shoots: suburban home, downtown property, acreage. Cut a 45s reel.
Agent outreach: Offer an intro package: 10 edited aerial photos + 30–45s vertical reel + roof top-downs = $299–$499.
Delivery: Branded & unbranded reels, MLS-safe photo folder, simple usage license.
Add-ons: Twilight composites (+$75–$150), neighborhood amenity flyovers (+$75–$150), same-day rush (+$50–$100).
Systemize: SOPS for shoot checklists, file naming, and export presets. Calendar link for easy booking.
Earning Potential:
Base day: 2 shoots/day @ $399 = $798/day.
Pro tier: Luxury/acreage packages at $800–$1,500 with scripts + voiceover.
Agency path: Bundle with interior photo/video or partner with stagers/photographers for referral loops.
✅ Pros:
Premium pricing, fewer clients needed
Visual results that agents proudly share (free marketing)
Expandable to construction progress, roof mapping, and tourism
⚠️ Cons:
Certification/airspace rules and insurance
Weather and light windows
Upfront gear cost vs. booking ramp
Bonus Tip:
Compliance first - Check and follow your local rules before flying (e.g., FAA Part 107 in the U.S.; Transport Canada RPAS Basic/Advanced and drone registration in Canada). Mind airspace, VLOS, and insurance.
Important: If you offer roof imagery, label it clearly as marketing photos only and recommend a licensed roof/house inspection when risk factors appear.
🥇Side Hustle Scorecard™
💸 Startup Cost: Medium–High
⏱️ Time to Start: 1 Week+
🔧 Difficulty: Hard
💰 Earnings: $$$$
📈 Scalability: Very High
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🧭 Coming Next Week
Snow, templates, and stays: pre-sell your street for shoveling, launch a Canva templates shop that sells on repeat, and co-host Airbnbs—no property required.
🥉 Quick Win — Snow-Shoveling Subscriptions: Pre-sell your street before first snowfall—route shoveling that pays every storm.
🥈 Builder — Canva Templates Shop: Design social kits, resume packs, and lead-magnet templates to sell on Canva Creators—backed by 240M+ monthly users.
🥇 High Reward — Airbnb Co-Hosting: Manage listings for busy owners—earn 10–20% fees and scale with cleaners/VAs.
📣 Until next week
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Ron Henderson
Founder, The Side Hustle News
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