👻 Fast Friday 5 Sidehustles - 005

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If you’re new here, this is the Fast Five Friday, where you’ll see 5 quick ideas you can start for $100 and make $1000 next week!

1. Mugshot Mugs (physical product)

• Idea: Print celebrity mugshots or viral local headlines on mugs. It is edgy, giftable, and built to go viral.

• $100 use: Use print on demand or buy a heat press and blank mugs.

• Path to $1k/week: Sell for $20 each. 50 mugs = $1,000. Promote through meme accounts or Etsy.

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2. Porch Pumpkin Pickup (home service)

• Idea: After Halloween, people want pumpkins gone. Offer a pickup and compost service branded as eco cleanup.

• $100 use: Flyers and gas money.

• Path to $1k/week: $25 per porch, 40 houses = $1,000. Easy upsell with yard cleanup add-ons.

3. AI Family Holiday Letter Service (AI idea)

• Idea: Everyone’s parents want to send a family update letter but hate writing it. Offer AI written letters that sound warm, funny, and personal.

• $100 use: AI credits and a simple site for submissions.

• Path to $1k/week: Charge $40 per custom family letter. 25 clients = $1,000. Market to parent Facebook groups.

4. Local Snack Subscription Box (food biz)

• Idea: Curate snacks from local bakeries, markets, or indie food makers. Market it as Taste Your Town.

• $100 use: Buy sample stock, packaging, and labels.

• Path to $1k/week: $25 boxes times 40 customers = $1,000.

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5. Gift Wrap Rescue (holiday home service)

• Idea: Offer an in home or drop off gift wrapping service for busy families, complete with ribbons, tags, and matching paper.

• $100 use: Buy wrapping paper, ribbons, and tags in bulk.

• Path to $1k/week: $25 per gift bundle. Wrap 40 sets a week to reach $1,000. Add premium options for luxury paper or on site wrapping.

(As usual each business will have it’s own setbacks, and it’s all about the execution and consistency rather than just having the idea)

It’s a great day to be great!

Love, Mike 👋 

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