👻 Fast Friday 5 Sidehustles - 009

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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. Physical Product: The Emergency Guest Kit

A small pouch with toothbrushes, mini deodorant, wipes, breath mints, and a tiny hair comb. Sell it as the kit you hand guests when they randomly show up.

• $100 gets you: Bulk travel toiletries, pouches, labels

• Path to $1K per week: Sell for 15 each. List on Marketplace and TikTok Shop. Offer versions like Date Night Rescue or Sleepover Kit

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2. Home Service: The One Hour Patio Reset

You show up and make patios look presentable for hosting. Quick sweep, wipe furniture, arrange decor, clear cobwebs, and make it look company ready.

• $100 gets you: Broom, outdoor cleaner, microfiber cloths, citronella candles for upsells

• Path to $1K per week: Charge 60 per patio. Do 3 to 4 a day. Offer add ons like furniture washing or small plant refresh packs

3. AI: AI Video Summaries for Busy Parents

Turn long school emails, sports league reminders, or district announcements into short AI generated video explainers that tell parents exactly what to do.

• $100 gets you: AI tools, Canva Pro, a simple landing page

• Path to $1K per week: Charge 10 per video or offer a 40 per month unlimited plan. Market in local parent groups

4. Food: Stuffed Pancake Pops

Small pancake balls stuffed with Nutella, protein cream, or fruit jam. Sell them as grab and go breakfast bites.

• $100 gets you: Batter ingredients, fillings, mini baking tray, packaging

• Path to $1K per week: Sell 50 packs a day at 5 to 8 each. Deliver to offices and gyms. Offer sampler packs

5. Wildcard: The Plant Babysitter

People leave town and come back to dead plants. Offer to water, rotate, mist, and check on houseplants while they travel.

• $100 gets you: Watering can, spray bottle, plant food, simple branding

• Path to $1K per week: Charge 25 to 40 per visit. Offer weekly check ins for chronic plant killers

(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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