👻 Fast Friday 5 Sidehustles - 007

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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 60-Minute Lawn Clean-Up

Offer a flat-rate yard rescue service — one hour, $50, no extras. You show up, clean leaves, pull weeds, and make it look “less embarrassing.” People love simplicity, and you can book multiple homes in a day.

• $100 gets you:

  • Basic tools (rake, gloves, trash bags, leaf blower rental).

  • Flyers for local neighborhoods or Facebook ads.

  • A folding sign that says “Quick Yard Clean-Up – $50 Flat.”

• Path to $1K/week:

  • 4–5 jobs a day at $50 each = $1,000+.

  • Offer upsells like pressure washing or planter refreshes.

  • Partner with realtors or property managers for repeat business.

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2. The Lost Sock Rescue Project

You collect single socks, wash them, and match them into quirky pairs to sell as “recycled fashion.” It’s absurd but oddly charming, especially if you package it with personality.

• $100 gets you:

  • Laundry costs and bulk packaging.

  • A thrift store starter pile of socks.

  • Stickers or tags with funny “Sock Matchmaker” branding.

• Path to $1K/week:

  • Sell 100 pairs at $10 each online or at local markets.

  • Run a “find your sockmate” campaign on social media.

  • Add premium themed packs like “Christmas Chaos” or “Corporate Casual.”

3. AI Holiday Roast Cards

Use AI to generate funny, slightly roasted personalized holiday cards. “Dear Uncle Steve, you survived another year of pretending to love kale salad.”

• $100 gets you:

  • A ChatGPT Plus subscription and Canva Pro.

  • Printing and envelopes for your first batch.

  • A simple Shopify or Gumroad page.

• Path to $1K/week:

  • Sell for $10–20 each.

  • Offer “family packs” or business bundles.

  • Upsell digital-only versions for instant delivery.

4. The Mobile Gift Wrapper

Everyone loves giving presents, no one likes wrapping them. Offer in-home or on-demand gift wrapping. Park outside shopping centers or partner with local malls.

• $100 gets you:

  • Wrapping paper, ribbons, tape, and scissors.

  • A portable folding table and small sign.

  • A Santa hat for marketing.

• Path to $1K/week:

  • $10 per gift = 100 gifts a week.

  • Add premium options like “Instagram-worthy wrap” or “Corporate Gift Concierge.”

  • Scale by recruiting local wrappers for commissions.

5. Protein Dessert Hustle

Fitness people love snacks they can pretend are healthy. Make small batches of high-protein cookies, brownies, or bites and sell them on Facebook Marketplace.

• $100 gets you:

  • Ingredients for your first few dozen items.

  • Packaging, labels, and nutrition info template.

  • Basic photos for listings.

• Path to $1K/week:

  • Sell for $5–10 per pack.

  • Offer local pickup or gym partnerships.

  • Add custom flavors or macros-based orders to increase margins.

(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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