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Inside Today’s Web Hustle Guide issue, I'll walk you through 4 easy steps to choose the perfect side hustle that fits your skills and lifestyle.

This system helps you earn extra income without burnout while building expertise for future freedom.

Most creators fail because they lack a proper selection process.

My "Perfect Side Hustle Selection" framework helps you align with your skills, create realistic schedules, set achievable income goals, and focus on just 1-2 revenue streams.

Here's how to choose your ideal side hustle:

Step 1: Make a list of your skills, talents, and interests

Your perfect side hustle lives at the intersection of what you're good at, what you enjoy, and what people will pay for. Start by taking inventory of everything you bring to the table.

Dedicate 10 minutes to write down all your skills and interests without judgment. Include professional expertise from your day job, creative abilities you've developed, organizational talents, and even topics you're passionate about learning more deeply.

The best side hustles don't feel like work because they tap into activities you'd do anyway.

Consider what you do for fun, subjects you studied in school, areas where friends regularly seek your advice, and tasks you naturally gravitate toward.

Step 2: Evaluate how much spare time you have

Time is your most precious resource as a part-time creator. Being realistic about your availability will prevent burnout and set your side hustle up for success.

Examine your typical weekly schedule, including work hours, commute time, family obligations, and essential self-care. Look for consistent pockets of time you could dedicate to your side hustle. Be honest – overestimating your available time is a common reason side hustles fail.

Step 3: Know your income goal

Having a specific financial target transforms vague aspirations into actionable plans. Your income goal will help determine which side hustles are viable for your situation.

Research what other creators in your potential niche typically earn. Industry benchmark reports, talent marketplaces like Fiverr, and creator communities can provide realistic income expectations.

This research phase is crucial – some skills and interests simply have more earning potential than others.

Once you understand market rates, calculate how much work it will take to reach your income goal. If you want to earn $500 monthly and your service commands $50/hour, you'll need about 10 hours of client work.

Is that reasonable given your available time?

This simple math helps filter out unrealistic options and focuses you on side hustles that can actually deliver your desired income.

Step 4: Narrow down your skills list

As a part-time creator with limited hours, focus is essential.

While full-time creators typically develop six or more income streams, successful side hustlers usually concentrate on just one or two.

Review your list of skills, your available time, and your income goals. Circle the options that align with all three factors. Then consider which of these remaining options energizes you the most.

The side hustle you can maintain consistency with is the one that doesn't feel like a chore at the end of a long workday.

Remember that starting simple is better than not starting at all.

You can always expand or pivot your side hustle as you gain experience and clarity about what works best for you. The key is committing to one or two ideas that meet your criteria and giving them your focused attention.

The benefits of this Perfect Side Hustle Selection model are:

• You'll align your side hustle with your existing skills and interests
• You'll create a realistic schedule that prevents burnout
• You'll set clear income goals that match market reality
• You'll focus on 1-2 income streams rather than spreading yourself too thin

Did you find this newsletter issue helpful?

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Ready to take the next step? Book a 1:1 Discovery Call with me to develop a custom side hustle strategy that fits your unique goals and lifestyle. Just hit reply to this email as "Discovery Call" and I'll share you link to block time.

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