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

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[@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.

[@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.

[@WhatTheHellIsMyJobPodcast]

i prefer these ones too!

[@nofurtherwest3474]

I would take a class about cooking. Where can I do that

[@cc_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.

[@idareyoutolove]

I agree. We need stimulation and community. ❤😢

[@cc_faith]

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

[@Betweoxwitegan]

@@cc_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]

@@soapIDV 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.

[@safespacewellness]

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

[@PL5543-px1jf]

@@biegebythesea6775 it's all about where you were raised/live. on/by is definitely used.

[@VioletEmerald]

​@@biegebythesea6775I think it's a dialect of English difference. On accident sounds wrong to me too but it's common some places.

[@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!

[@WhatTheHellIsMyJobPodcast]

probably 25% of the people i talk to have their own business. i never really try to interview people who are making a killing, it's far more interesting people who are just living right and enjoying themselves

[@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!

[@nofurtherwest3474]

Yeah agreed but not sure how sustainable this one is based on the cost. If you do that once a week it will add up to a lot. But I do think it’s cool. It kinda fills a niche that is somewhere between actually classes and a meetup kinda of thing. People always want to learn things, and this seems more fun than a school

[@msdenise1234567]

@@nofurtherwest3474 True. The Third Places are gone, now they're only available for a fee, which is not what a Third Place is.

[@madisonlytle1258]

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

[@SprayArtNYC]

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

[@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!

[@TheDanrach]

I love that this beautiful business she built aligned so naturally with her personality. That gives me a lot of hope and encouragement. Great story.

[@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!

[@littlenest]

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

[@hassansyed6087]

The more people flourish doing the things they love, the more a hammer breaks away at my fear of trying certain things I always had thought of. Hopefully, I'll be on this one day. Cheers to this talented woman.

[@WhatTheHellIsMyJobPodcast]

i talk to people like this all the time!

[@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?

[@CaptOsage]

@@frankwest911 who is going to give you a loan without education and a job? Education costs money and most people don’t have thousands of dollars laying around to pay for it, so they take on debt. Jobs are highly competitive and very difficult to get without education so it’s a viscous cycle.

[@frankwest911]

@@CaptOsage Althoguh it’s easier to get into student debt on your own. Most kids going into college have their parents co-sign for student loans. Why is it not possible for parents to help their children start a business?

[@TravelChannelOne]

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

[@wielica]

Right… her profits amount to a middle class living wage aka her business is successful lol

[@takemetothelakes788]

what about taxes?

[@wielica]

@@takemetothelakes788 Even if 66K / year is pre-tax, that’s still a living wage after taxes ? lol

[@wielica]

And she probably pays less in taxes than a wage worker given that I assume she is a sole proprietor and can write off literally all of her business expenses

[@Venus-gn5oi]

@@wielica But it is successful, she's her own boss and doesn't have anyone telling her what to do and making her feel miserable. Success is not always only in the amount you earn, it's also about mental and emotional freedom.

[@davidc4408]

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

[@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. 🌟

[@WhatTheHellIsMyJobPodcast]

totally

[@yta23xp]

Love all this! Art, passion, humble happy girl, community... Kudos! ❤

[@DaPhlyymamee]

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

[@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!

[@whereaboutsunknown3822]

The title says “my side hustle NOW brings in 25k/month” so it’s right. Nothing misleading

[@d18zephyr]

​@@whereaboutsunknown3822 I think it would be more accurate if it said "up to 25K."

[@vershayadams]

Hit 200k today. Thank you for all the knowledge and nuggets you had thrown my way over the last months. Started with 17k in last month 2024.

[@Blair-hunter3]

This is good! I'm 43yrs and have been looking for ways to be successful, please how? Love from Wales!!☺

[@sylvia-ys3kp]

Wow that's huge, how do you make that much monthly?

[@vershayadams]

sincerely speaking. I will continue to trade and stick to expert juliana'' daily siignals and guides as long as it works superb for me.

[@indiabestgolf7ho]

Woah for real? I'm super excited. juliana strategy has normalized winning trades for me also. and it's a huge milestone for me looking back to how it all started

[@militarybase-xm4oy]

Though I started with as low as $6,200 AUD actually because it was my first time and it was successful, She's is a great personality in Australia

[@marian8177]

This is so inspiring!

[@Fkisa04]

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

[@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!

[@merijaydoconnor1506]

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

[@selfridgesforever4399]

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

[@kelsiuss]

Love these stories like this!!!

[@MillanaSnow]

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

[@christinacortez7548]

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

[@dianegerlach2454]

Love this!! More of these are popping up in Minnesota. So encouraging!!!!

[@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!

[@KatieKatielife]

How amazing! Love this niche story

[@WhatTheHellIsMyJobPodcast]

i have loads like this!

[@hassdreamsforaliving]

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

[@shannonib7777]

Thank you for sharing your story! Very 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.

[@WhatTheHellIsMyJobPodcast]

i dunno i spend half my life in my office chair so i bought a really good one. i'll make the money back in later years when i dont have back problems!

[@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

[@HerbertMikel-tj7cf]

I'd really like to get into crypto Investing. I have about $145k set aside, but I don't know anything about this market. Would you please provide the best approach to make money as well as a trustworthy resource for advice? Your help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you

[@Zksabledvatu-mm8qc]

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.

[@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

[@reasfghastuaskertraseasgjaiula]

You really want to hire a good market strategist to help you with good entry and exit points. A CFP maybe! You dont want to throw away a lump sum like that do ya?

[@HiromiNishino]

I watched your video from start to finished. It has given me several thoughts about my finances and so i will follow your words and guidance. Thank you Lord for this beautiful video.

[@foxxycleopatra615]

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

[@Whyineedahandle]

Happy for her. I’m up next

[@DimpleDreamer]

Loved this !! very inspiring. I love her business & the fact that she has found her passion and can do it for a living! I love the studio space too ! It’s so beautiful wow she is blessed 🥹 praying for everyone to find their space in this world and to thrive will doing so!

[@Clockwork_999]

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

[@anthonyfox477]

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

[@gabbyschmittart]

Love hearing about the success of creatives

[@WhatTheHellIsMyJobPodcast]

cuz im a creative myself, my pod tends to steer towards chatting to people doing stuff they love rather than vacantly trying to earn heaps of cash. this was a fun episode though

[@Sjon_E]

I love how every single one of these videos has these one-in-a-million reasons why they were able to start their business. Without fail, there's always a part of the story that's just miraculous about how they fell into some money or got crazy busines deal on their first day of opening.

[@lovingbritt]

that's amazing, I love crafting and now that I work from home I can do more of it. So hopefully in the future I can do such things as well

[@LearnGermanwithMarzipanfrau]

I am happy for Liz. Do what you love!

[@jiujitsuismyoutlet]

This is so cool and so inspiring

[@brontec9769]

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

[@kaivalyam_healing]

Wow, bringing people together in creativity is so cool!

[@marym.9845]

Such a positive story!

[@fiammadavino5932]

Amazing video! Thank you @CNBC!

[@marik1104]

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

[@OneBIGPlace]

This is wonderful, great job

[@todrapayne]

Loved this so much!

[@swicheroo1]

Yes! To start a business, you need capital! You also need to be ready with an idea, but you need capital!

[@akosuakoranteng3327]

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

[@sengtongngann7537]

Amazing, girl!!!

[@rakhsanar5291]

I love this so much!

[@Donnafrank-k6e]

Amazing video, A friend of mine referred me to a financial adviser sometime ago and we got to talking about investment and money. I started investing below the $100k mark and in the first 2 months, my portfolio was reading $234,800. Crazy right!, I decided to reinvest a huge percentage of my profit and it got more interesting.! For over a year we have been working together making consistent profit just bought my second home at the beginning of summer.

[@lennoxmutterick6434]

Hi. I’ve been forced to find additional sources of income as I got retrenched. I barely have time to continue trading and watch my investments since I had my second child. Do you think I should take a break for a while from the market and focus on other things or return whenever I have free time or is it a continuous process? Thanks

[@Donnafrank-k6e]

@@lennoxmutterick6434 However, if you do not have access to a professional like Clementina Abate Russo, quitting your job to focus on trading may not be the best approach. It is important to consider all options and seek guidance from reliable sources before making any major decisions. Consulting with an AI or using automated trading systems can also be helpful in managing investments while balancing other commitments.

[@lennoxmutterick6434]

@@Donnafrank-k6e Oh please I’d love that. Thanks!.

[@Donnafrank-k6e]

@@lennoxmutterick6434 Clementina Abate Russo is her name.

[@Donnafrank-k6e]

Lookup with her name on the webpage.

[@MilipTichaelPhomas]

"put something out on the internet, and 30 strangers will just, come. That's amazing" Yes. I agree. Yes it is.

[@WhatTheHellIsMyJobPodcast]

definitely possible and it does happen but for every person who put something on the internet and it became successful, there are millllllions who did the same thing and had nothing. we just never hear from them. props to her though, no shade here

[@lilibethvilella]

So inspiring! ❤🎉 thank you for sharing.

[@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

[@Scorpio-gb8ss]

Creativity has been key 👍🏻

[@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

[@savatiaharmonies]

Congratulations 🎉❤ inspiring.

[@birtea8414]

So if the contractors get paid 50% of the profit, how come that does not show up in the number breakdown ?

[@CueTheStage]

No way! Very creative ❤

[@btimec5290]

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

[@nizoraa]

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

[@youknowwithMartyKauffman]

This is a great story

[@johanneberube6682]

Congratulations! 🌹🌹🌹

[@MissJoyceMartin]

love this !

[@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.

[@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.

[@James.0467]

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...

[@James.0467]

@ms lauraguson

[@Venus-gn5oi]

I love how everything fell into place for her. It's a great example that despite hard work you do need lucky moments on your journey to make it happen. I've experienced both, working hard and having luck moments where things fall into place smoothly but also working hard and only encountering obstacles. The second one sucks. 😂

[@muhammadyasir8971]

Wow very good informative video I like it ❤️

[@void________]

How does she market this?

[@anyagee9467]

Amazing!

[@17teacmrocks]

considering it requires CRE rental, the profit margin probably isn't that much. but what exactly does she need to do? if it's basically passive, it's quite good

[@ThrowBackZone]

I can't believe you won $50K by accident! I need to start entering more contests. 🤑

[@codemiza]

love it !!

[@maiyamilangitryte]

How did she “accidentally” win 50k? Id love more detailed info.

[@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.

[@g55333]

Amazing 🤩

[@AlexSchwartzATV]

Amazing

[@13squared2009]

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

[@TylerofSc004]

Many thanks for the video. Everybody needs financial freedom. Let this be a thread for some more simple, Reproductible approach from anyone who have build wealth. I have saved up $190k to get started.

[@greekbarrios]

First thing i would say is; don't get discouraged just because you can "only" invest like $100 per month. It can compound to tremendous wealth over the course of decades. The important thing is that you keep going!

[@Doracox22]

I sincerely believe people often underestimate financial advisors' importance too. Over 50 years of data reveal that those who work with advisors typically earn more than those who go it alone. I've been fortunate to work with one for 13 years, resulting in a $1 million portfolio, largely from early investments in AI and other growth stocks.

[@Doracox22]

Kristin Amber Landis has always been on the top of my list..She is regarded as a genius in her area and well knowledgeable about financial markets. I highly recommend you look her up if you want excellent collaboration.

[@jewellui]

How much for the knitting class? $20 - $130, I guess $20 but that’s a lot no??

[@4everIcegurl]

Very cool

[@seanscharbach11]

Needs to be more inclusive to other age groups...maybe a different theme or event targeting non-20 somethings. Older? Younger? You can have a niche clientele but still not alienate other groups.

[@ShanaJahsintaWalters]

Glad you figured out how to monetize it.

[@NiinaSKlove]

How cool!😎😄

[@AmongGangstas]

I want to win 50k by accident 😢

[@Happysoul_3]

Haha😂😂

[@brucewayne7422]

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

[@trashtbyghosts]

go liz!

[@samuelm2111]

Sweet, love that $16000 bottom line!!

[@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.

[@sanne_v]

"wins 50k by accident" needs to be the title of the video.

[@NashvilleNative-0]

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

[@LilLamb-headquarters]

Maybe the most important part of the video: "Student loan debt is a common barrier to entrepreneurship, but the cash infusion gave Liz a jumpstart" And now everyone is better off for her having started the business. Do we want things like this to be barriers??