My Side Hustle Now Brings In $25K/Month - Here's How I Did It

Liz Chick started making and selling art to get reprieve from her "windowless office" job. Now, she runs an art studio in Brooklyn and makes $5,500 per month.
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My Side Hustle Now Brings In $25K/Month - Here's How I Did It

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[@nikkia5399]

Oh wow!!! Won $50K on accident??! So cool!!! Timing is everything- how wonderful!

[@biegebythesea6775]

by accident. 'on accident' makes no sense.

[@frankwest911]

@@biegebythesea6775tell that to the moron in the video who says “like” every other word

[@JenniferAminath]

I'm favoured, Getting my own Truck has always been my Dream for my business. I just acquired 2 recently, earning $32K weekly has been really helpful. I can now give back to the locals in my community and also support Charity Organizations. I really appreciate your videos CNBC

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As a beginner what do I need to do? How can I invest, on which platform? If you know any please share.

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The very first time we tried, we invested $1000 and after a week, we received $7500. That really helps us a lot to pay up our bills.

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Still regret that I sold my bitcoin early last year, even after my colleague insisted we shouldn't. Please Is Bitcoin still a safe buy to outperform the market this year? I still kept my money in the money market and with over $120k maturing soon, I plan investing well in it. Here for ideas

[@JenniferAminath]

As a beginner investor, it's essential for you to have a mentor to keep you accountable. Myself, I'm guided by Deborah Davis. A widely known crypto consultant

[@ccora_faith]

Love this! Seems like a lot of fun. A business like this would have good longevity, learning, creating & being a part of a community never go out of style.

[@Betweoxwitegan]

Ah yes, because businesses like these thrived during the pandemic and recession.

[@dredayful]

I agree. We need stimulation and community. ❤😢

[@ccora_faith]

@@Betweoxwitegan Businesses can be shifted online, & recessions & pandemics don’t last forever

[@Betweoxwitegan]

@@ccora_faith Ah yes because shifting a physical learning and communal business online isn't going to decrease revenue at all. Not to mention those people need to now buy their own supplies and in return receive a worse service and they would probably be paying more. You then also have your physical location which is basically just draining profits every month not being utilized.

[@Betweoxwitegan]

@@lastazakana Yeah I agree, however when there were more stringent restrictions on businesses and the movement of people revenue would've likely diminished, if you survive that then you can bounce back after because there will be a higher demand.

[@purplegal05]

This was my favorite Make It yet. I love that she is able to make a living by being authentically herself and following what naturally interests her.

[@emem2863]

This was a great story! It was inspiring and gave a realistic look at owning a business. Not every business is going to be some insane tech company only worried about increasing revenue to unrealistic heights every year. Thanks for sharing!

[@AmberRen]

She has so much humility and is passionate about giving people a creative outlet, not just “owning a business.” She deserves all the success and wishing her a life of happiness!!

[@catchinggates]

I think watching this was so helpful! Communities are what we lack in a lot of places. And as a person who only found a small community in my early 30's... like... it was very difficult navigating life without having a group to lean on for brainrots, ideas, guidance, or even good silly fun. I hope places like these continue to thrive!

[@bethanycooke2115]

I love this story! Not only is she happy from her business, she’s bringing happiness to others by creating a space where people can make friends/connect with friends, learn new skills and work on their art. ❤ I would love to go there one day!

[@hollymartin9563]

This is great but the $25k a month is very misleading - she's made $147k over 12 months so $12k per month. Describing a business's income by its top month is poor practice

[@cano147]

They literally said '25k in the last month', so no misleading there.

[@TransMascNurse]

@@cano147not in the thumbnail unfortunately! Booo, clickbait!

[@pamjoanbirnie]

To succeed in Stock, crypto, and more, traders need to grasp asset class crossover and liquidity flow. Ann Elizabeth Messer excels in Multi-asset trading, skillfully managing risk, profit, and decision-making across diverse classes.

[@FredrikClinton]

Wow. I'm a bit perplexed seeing her been mentioned here also Didn’t know she has been good to so many people too this is wonderful, I'm in my fifth trade with her and it has been super.

[@Saveasoul001]

You trade with Elizabeth Messer too? Wow that woman has been a blessing to me and my family.

[@MasonAnderson-tj6ye]

I'm new at this, please how can I reach her?

[@GeorgeJustice-dt3fz5564]

I was skeptical at first till I decided to try. Its huge returns is awesome. I can't say much

[@pamjoanbirnie]

she's mostly on Telegrams, with the user name.

[@SprayArtNYC]

I am so happy for Liz. This story makes me belive in good again amidst this job crisis.

[@MoorishBrooklyn]

This was an emotional, wonderful and amazing one. Her personality, optimism, can do, and flexible spirit is great. It is always amazing when someone can do what they love, be compensated for it and make a living. Wishing her the best.

[@tahirisaid2693]

Relying solely on social security isn't advisable. I've learned that the most efficient path to wealth, both in acquiring a million and sustaining billionaire status, is through wise investment strategies.

[@MichaelDavis-cj1yj]

I couldn't agree more. Working with a financial advisor can provide invaluable guidance for navigating investment strategies effectively.

[@TinaMyles]

Do you mind sharing info of the adviser who assists you.?

[@MichaelDavis-cj1yj]

“Angela Lynn Schilling” is the licensed advisor I use. Just research the name. You’d find necessary details to work with a correspondence to set up an appointment,.

[@TinaMyles]

I looked up her full name online and found her page. I emailed and made an appointment to talk with her; hopefully, she gets back to me.

[@user-xg2or5pz6y]

Angela schilling don't contact her, she's stole all of my money.

[@merijaydoconnor1506]

This is the Law of Atraction in action! Way to go, girl!

[@TravelChannelOne]

So 25k...net 16000....64% profit margins....Gross 300k Profit 192k Expenses...72k expenses...personal wages...66k a year

[@madisonlytle1258]

Really appreciate this feature! It's a great example of a biz built around creativity and community. Would love to achieve that someday!

[@marvinbrown1717]

This was so inspirational! Liz, I loved watching you create a space/environment where you get to share your love of arts and crafts. This video encourages us to think outside of the box!

[@brittney3156]

This is why we need seed money in the world. College debt is holding so many young people back.

[@jeffdoran72]

We need to get the federal government out of loaning money. Schools know there's unlimited money to lend so they keep raising tuition. Private banks would only lend money for worthwhile degrees and for what people could reasonably pay back.

[@frankwest911]

How about don’t go into student debt in the first place? Why is this a hard concept for people? You just as easily could have gotten a 100,000 dollar small business loan instead of a liberal arts degree. Stop blaming the country for your bad decisions.

[@foolmoron]

@@frankwest911 who is giving 100000 small business loans to 16 year olds?

[@EcomCarl]

Liz Chick’s journey from botanical dye kits to a bustling creative hub is inspiring! Leveraging community-driven events can greatly enhance visibility and engagement, turning initial challenges into sustainable success. 🌟

[@littlenest]

This was a nice and interesting story, great job Liz! ❤

[@n.d.7931]

Sounds like a pretty exclusive place esp by how much they charge participants for what you can essentially do at a library or meetup group etc regardless of age

[@DaPhlyymamee]

I love this! What an awesome business! She has great energy! I wish her continued success! 🎉

[@shannonimhofbroughton874]

Thank you for sharing your story! Very inspiring!

[@christinacortez7548]

Good for her! This is so cool to live off your creative passions 💛

[@JWEATHERSBY]

She's killing it! Great story & the business know-how and "knowledge of self" she's exhibiting at 27 is beyond impressive. I hope things keep going well for her! You're an inspiration, Liz!

[@davidc4408]

Cool business. Unites people, unique environment for people relax and learn new skill

[@selfridgesforever4399]

Another inspiring video! I wish I was doing my dream job full time

[@foxxycleopatra615]

Wow this is amazing! What a cool idea this is and good for her getting this going! 🎉

[@marian8177]

This is so inspiring!

[@agl5132]

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 Going for your dreams is so important. 74.00 a chair? An office supply warehouse, a restore or even Walmart would have been better.

[@kelsiuss]

Love these stories like this!!!

[@user-tk4gd2jl1w]

Thank goodness you brought this up! Truly, investing has changed my perspective on how one can succeed in life; working multiple jobs isn't the optimal way to attain financial freedom and unfortunately, we discover this later in life. Currently earn as much as 10 grand weekly and this has improved my financial life. Great piece!

[@user-mu2hr1by3g]

Wow, congratulations on your impressive investment success! Your discipline and focus on delayed gratification is truly inspiring. I'm curious, what are some of the key factors that you consider when making investment decisions? Do you have any tips for those of us who are just starting to dip our toes into the world of investing? Thanks for sharing your story!

[@user-tk4gd2jl1w]

She’s OLIVIA SULLIVAN FINANCIALS

[@Arifrosli-tz7fw]

I'm definitely gonna check her out. Do yo have any idea if she manages family fund?

[@user-hb4yt4zz9p]

She's definitely going to help you. All you have to do is look up her full name and reach out to her

[@user-ih6wr9us5h]

Getting Olivia Sullivan to help me really helped me clear all my debts. I started with what I have left and it's been the best decision I ever made

[@marik1104]

I love this video so much and find it very inspiring! I am a Recreational Therapist and love this idea!

[@brontec9769]

Wow! Such a wonderful story. And a beautiful concept. Well done! Keep going:)

[@lilibethvilella]

So inspiring! ❤🎉 thank you for sharing.

[@MillanaSnow]

So glad you guys gave her some shine! I hope it helps her grow! ❤🥳

[@iamhassanelsaddique]

Good for her!! Happy for her ideas coming to life!!

[@anthonyfox477]

Love this - what a fantastic business idea and rad human.

[@todrapayne]

Loved this so much!

[@Natasha.berg1]

How amazing! Love this niche story

[@GeorgeKent-oi6qz]

Well explained.Thank you for bringing up this video. Financial education is indeed required for more than 70% of the society in the country as very few are literate on the subject....Thanks to Laura Ferguson, the lady you recommended.....

[@SmithNorman]

Investment has been the easiest means to save and multiple money because money left for saving ends up used without returns.

[@VictoriaBenson-vg3lo]

That is true my dear, Investment is the best idea presently and without it, human struggles are worthless.

[@DaveRondon]

No doubt!! I never knew Laura Ferguson,had gone viral. I decided to back up my assets and property with her when we met at a conference in New Jersey for the first time.

[@Merit467]

Same here, I am also grateful to Laura, though I started with as low as $1,000 actually because it was my first time and it was successful. She's a great personality in the state...

[@Wendy10926]

Please Is there anyway I can get across this woman for a startup???

[@gabbyschmittart]

Love hearing about the success of creatives

[@LearnGermanwithMarzipanfrau]

I am happy for Liz. Do what you love!

[@fiammadavino5932]

Amazing video! Thank you @CNBC!

[@ROSADIANA-DSB]

So cool! I host content creator events in my city also and monthly meetups for my followers and sell tickets. I always said I need my own content studio!

[@kaivalyam_healing]

Wow, bringing people together in creativity is so cool!

[@savatiaharmonies]

Congratulations 🎉❤ inspiring.

[@carolpinchefsky7126]

She really needs to turn this into a franchise.

[@muhlaynee]

not necessarily. not every business needs to be franchised.

[@Fkisa04]

I’m happy when creative people are earning coz most times we be struggling 🥂 Go Liz

[@OneBIGPlace]

This is wonderful, great job

[@rakhsanar5291]

I love this so much!

[@johanneberube6682]

Congratulations! 🌹🌹🌹

[@Scorpio-gb8ss]

Creativity has been key 👍🏻

[@CueTheStage]

No way! Very creative ❤

[@MissJoyceMartin]

love this !

[@Clockwork_999]

Having the title "Vice President, Kamala Karris' step-daughter" is wild af!

[@akosuakoranteng3327]

This is a lovely idea! We need more third spaces so this is great!

[@Whyineedahandle]

Happy for her. I’m up next

[@youknowwithMartyKauffman]

This is a great story

[@marym.9845]

Such a positive story!

[@gracielae6760]

Amazing 🤩

[@13squared2009]

Super scalable idea too…. Coming soon to your city?

[@ZZ-qy5mv]

I've been to classes like this in LA. The classes are so small. Fewer than what's shown here. I wondered if they really make enough profit.

[@codemiza]

love it !!

[@nizoraa]

The Ella Emhoff in the video is the VP's step daughter, right?

[@anyagee9467]

Amazing!

[@samuelm2111]

Sweet, love that $16000 bottom line!!

[@btimec5290]

In the financial breakdown, why wasn't the $5k extra cost added into it?

[@AlexSchwartzATV]

Amazing

[@trashtbyghosts]

go liz!

[@DeeProductions-rz3kp]

i guess this is as good a place as any to ask this, but is there anyone out there that has any experience/aspiration to open a hotel or become a hotelier? i have worked in hospitality close to 30 years and i want to start opening a small chain of hotels in areas that are in need of community redevelopment and economic stimulation. is there anyone here that that type of knowledge or aspiration? thanks

[@ShanaJahsintaWalters]

Glad you figured out how to monetize it.

[@NiinaSKlove]

How cool!😎😄

[@4everIcegurl]

Very cool

[@agaragar21]

Good news story !

[@ahyenmostofa3561]

Wow just wow

[@jimjimgl3]

Net vs profit...two different animals. When we had our photo rental studio / with staff we needed to bring in $25K just for our expenses.

[@recursion.]

25k/month in title but actually pays herself 5.5k/month. 16k profit at 01:52 but that doesn't even include payment to artists and taxes like wtf. CNBC misleading as always.

[@user-cq9ph5pz1j]

So many men at this event.

[@GeorgeCy332]

​Thank you for the video. Have you got an email I can contact you on regards to this ? I am really struggling with living costs in the UK and would love to get started on this. Thank You George

[@alexandralastname8110]

I wonder if she will ever franchise her business.

[@drakeblessum3466]

She is smart and creative! Try to pay that debt down a little each month!

[@tyrellcobb4665]

Do you know how expensive it is to maintain a nose ring every month?

[@Natasha.berg1]

Can we come back to this story in a year?

[@user-re3en9su7z]

$100,000 student loans…

[@void________]

How does she market this?

[@musiholictara]

The lighting in that space is HORRIBLE. Needles by candle light? Those activities require BRIGHT light!! Wrong off the bat.

[@thedopplereffect00]

Why is she wasting $75 on "vintage" folding chairs? Imagine how uncomfortable those are

[@1110karin]

I thought the same thing.

[@chillee151]

I guess when you start a successful crafting business making $25k in revenue a month you’ll be able to make a different decision.

[@naseeha101]

Tax took 20k?! 😵😵😵 That musta hurt

[@AmongGangstas]

I want to win 50k by accident 😢

[@Happysoul_3]

Haha😂😂

[@mxtthe3]

Make higher resolution thumbnails

[@brucewayne7422]

Hopefully she is paying her first employee a liveable wage if that employee is full time

[@ShineBrightDemi]

I wanna be her friend!

[@YouDontKnowISH_]

How’d she get the original $50k? Did she say by accident? If so, what’s that mean? Did family help her? Or did she say she was in an accident (insurance money). Not hating at all but these details really help me personally when seeing these kind of stories.

[@void________]

I think she said she won a sweepstakes when checking her school loans

[@unskeptable]

There is nothing proprietary here. The valuation is too high

[@Waltaere]

Cnbc 😃

[@MoneyMan28]

I need to win $50,000 through lottery then

[@grahamjones5400]

Does she consider herself a socialist despite her being a capitalist?

[@anonymous_friend]

President of the Hillary fan club 😂

[@bryantkobe23]

100k student debt to work in the park???

[@brandonwashington4422]

😂😭 that’s how it be nowadays😭😭

[@magic_fruit_bat5003]

Get into a trade

[@anonymous_friend]

She's waiting for it to be forgiven.

[@CampbellHerbert-pd7nf]

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