👻 Fast Friday 5 Sidehustles - 006

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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. The Lawn Confession Booth

Ever notice how people will pay to yell into the void? Set up in a park, college campus, or outside a farmers market with a sign that says “Confession Booth: $5 to Get It Off Your Chest.” The appeal is instant: it’s part therapy, part novelty, part performance art.

• $100 gets you:

  • A cheap pop-up tent from Amazon or Facebook Marketplace.

  • A folding chair and a handwritten cardboard sign.

  • Tissues, a donation jar, and maybe a small speaker for ambient “zen” background noise.

• Path to $1K/week:

  • Charge $5 per session and get 30–40 visitors per day.

  • Offer a $20 “Therapy Deluxe” for 10 minutes and a pep talk.

  • Once you go viral locally, take it on the road or do themed versions like “Holiday Stress Confession Booth.”

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2. Reverse Yard Sale

Everyone wants to declutter, but no one wants the hassle of selling things. Flip the script: you pay people a few bucks to drop off their unwanted items, then resell them online. It’s a psychological trick: they get to feel like they’re “winning,” and you get inventory for pennies.

• $100 gets you:

  • Gas money for pickup runs.

  • A few $5 payments to attract your first “sellers.”

  • Basic storage bins for organizing your finds.

• Path to $1K/week:

  • List everything on Facebook Marketplace, OfferUp, or eBay.

  • Bundle low value items into “mystery boxes” or themed kits.

  • Expand into a full “haul away” junk removal service once the model works.

3. Digital Dumpster Diver

The internet is filled with forgotten value, domains that expired, Etsy shops abandoned, Notion templates left unsold. You’re scavenging for digital junk that still has resale potential. Think of it as online treasure hunting with a resale twist.

• $100 gets you:

  • A handful of expired domain purchases.

  • Access to marketplaces like Flippa or Namecheap.

  • A Notion or Canva subscription to repurpose assets.

• Path to $1K/week:

  • Flip domains for $50–200 each.

  • Revive old Etsy or Gumroad templates, rebrand, and relaunch.

  • Offer “Digital Declutter” services to creators. You clean up, repackage, and sell their unused files for a cut.

4. Pop-Up Porch Photos

Fall and winter are gold for cozy, photo-friendly backdrops. Offer to take quick “porch portraits” for families, couples, or pets using just your phone. Market it as the $25 alternative to overpriced studio photos.

• $100 gets you:

  • A ring light or clip-on phone light.

  • Canva Pro for fast editing and watermarking.

  • Simple props like a plaid blanket or mini pumpkins.

• Path to $1K/week:

  • 40 sessions at $25 each, easily done in a weekend.

  • Upsell prints or holiday card designs.

  • Post before/after shots in local Facebook and Nextdoor groups for tractioon

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5. Mystery Bag Drops

Nothing sells like curiosity. Thrift stores are overflowing with weird gems that can be packaged into $10 “mystery bags.” Each one’s a gamble, but that’s the fun — especially if you theme them like “Grandma’s Attic,” “Tech Graveyard,” or “Hipster Starter Pack.”

• $100 gets you:

  • Inventory from local thrift stores or garage sales.

  • Basic packaging like brown bags, tags, or stickers.

  • A small folding table for in person pop-ups.

• Path to $1K/week:

  • Sell 100 bags at $10 each through pop ups or online.

  • Partner with local bars, flea markets, or events for “mystery night” collabs.

  • Encourage unboxing videos to go viral on TikTok and Reddit.

(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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