Blogging. There are many blog strategies online. Videos, and courses on making and running a profitable blog. They train you how to become a machine in this attention-seeking world. But there’s one thing they never mention. You must be okay with exploiting a part of who you are.

I get it niches are money pits. Someone is having a bad day and needs to find a way to escape it. So your hope as a content creator is to feed that anxious part of them continuously. But obviously, you can’t fully solve the problem or tell them how to, otherwise you lose them as a reader. I know I sound bitter and I’m not. I’m just exploring who I want to be in the internet landscape. And it’s not going to be someone that can profit from you. My bohemian spirit betrays me and unintentionally creates shitty content. So first I’m going to share why the blogging strategies didn’t work for me and then talk about what I’ll write about instead. In case you’re still reading 🙂

Why blogging strategies don’t work

You have to continuously sell

I am a tree-hugging-conscious consumer. I only purchase what I need and when I purchase something I do a ton of research to see how the product or service is delivered to see if it aligns with my morals. Needless to say, I’m pretty minimal. So how does this hurt blogging strategies?

Well, first I could never be an Amazon affiliate or encourage you to purchase something because it seldom happens. I’m not constantly trying new products so you can’t rely on me for reviews. And lastly, what do people search for more than anything? Whether or not they should buy something. So goodbye to that audience. As Sophia Lee says people don’t care about you, they only care about themselves. So you have to provide content they’ll want. Well sorry the things I want in life can’t be purchased so I can share what’s in my head and what I’m experiencing. But the things that fuel profit just don’t align with me.

SEO keywords and trending topics make a world of difference when it comes to blogging. I’ve been blogging about career success for the last 6 months and my readership rates have been low. And I get it. It’s not fully authentic and it doesn’t provide a solution you can. buy.

You have to work in a niche

Good job to all those people who have decided there’s one thing they love and have found different ways to express it. It is not easy and you quickly lose interest in what you’re doing. I can’t do it and I don’t want to do it. My tiktok and Instagram are pretty random but I’m talking about my life and it’s not linear. Definitely when I’m still discovering who I want to be in this life.

If you can niche down then yes blogging strategies could work for you. Personally – it feels too robotic.

Being relevant is more important than being yourself

What do people talk about and want to know about? What’s popular and what’s happening in culture. For example beauty gurus. Don’t get me wrong I love them they’re artists. But you have to question if there would be that many makeup enthusiasts during other times in history. No. Not at all. It’s become popular and it has become an option. So what options haven’t been discovered? Maybe there are people who are sharing a part of themselves to align with a market. For example, I was writing about career success because I’ve had a lot of it. However, it’s probably the most boring part of who I am.

What’s interesting about me is what’s interesting about you. We’re all just trying to figure it out. And I’m trying to figure out where I lost a part of my childhood ambitions and how I can honor that side of myself while being a successful adult. Yes, I’m talking about how I used to pursue acting and now work in corporate America.

All I’m saying is everyone has a story and our first reaction is to tell someone’s story in hopes that we’ll be seen.

The bots are out to get us

To have a successful blog you have to do all this work so that Google and the different internet algorithms trust you. One thing bloggers encourage you to do when starting is to post on Pinterest like a maniac. Ultimately we’re adding to all the noise. Posting multiple versions of the same thing so the bots will trust us? They are so easily switched on and off. On tiktok there’s shadow baning, on Amazon affiliates keep losing their commission and now you can pay on Instagram to get your content out more?

This is ridiculous. If we keep going in this direction we’ll be paying to be seen. The internet will no longer be a form of income for influencers. Unless they have special connections or friends. Kind of like the movie industry.

What’s next

Art, art, and some more art. I finally finished writing a book after ten years of being pregnant and three of writing. It’s currently with the editor. So I’ll be talking about that process. What I’m learning and experiencing. Next, I’ll be chatting about illustrating. I’ve drawn my whole life. It’s helped me in the most anxious of moments.

Recently I’ve started playing with new mediums and dedicating more time to them. Why only do it when I feel anxious? Lastly, I’m going out more than ever. I spent my whole life not wanting to spend money so I could supplement my acting classes, and acting expenses and I’m not doing that anymore. So I decided I’m going to start living my life. And stop waiting for someone to give me the opportunity to try and fall in love with different things. I wonder if this is what a gypsy feels like. It sure is freeing.

Conclusion

If you have found yourself in an office job and are not sure how you got there, then this blog will relate to you. If you’re someone who would classify themselves as an artist and no longer do suspiciously enough, then this blog will relate to you. If you’re someone who is dating yourself and trying to let go of the fear of making the wrong choices in life then this blog will relate to you.

This blog is not for you if you have money you’re looking to spend or want an easy solution to life’s many problems.

Full transparency I created this blog for one sole reason. I want to give my book the best possible chance to be read by someone who needs it or would like it. So if you like my whimsical way of saying the simplest things then maybe we can be friends and maybe I will indeed have something that you like. And if not. Not a problem I’ve failed many times in life. I just can’t fail myself.

Are you going through different business ideas to determine what will be most profitable? This post will walk you through the best ideas and why you should consider them.

Honestly, this post isn’t going to tell you anything new. You’re looking for business ideas so you can make some extra cash right? The important thing is to not only look at the cash. What do you feel like doing? What sparks a bit of joy into your life? That’s important my friend because money follows where the heart wanders. Otherwise, you’ll never be able to go through all the hard work to actually become profitable. Some people in my life have been able to make some extra cash, almost supporting their whole lifestyle because they followed the business idea that interests them. 

After reading this post you’ll think of business ideas in a new way. With the heart, not just with the brain.

This post is all about how you can get some extra cash with these 5 business Ideas.

5 Business Ideas

1) Resell – clothes, video games, garage sale flips

You definitely need the blood of a merchant to profit from this business idea. So what does the blood of a merchant look like? It’s someone that loves a good deal, has the patience of a saint (much needed in negotiated prizes), and finds it thrilling to buy something for $5 and sell it for $100.

Sure that may seem interesting to all of us but resellers are willing to hold onto items for months and sometimes years in order to get the best deal. Also, they spend a lot of time researching the value of products and their brain slowly begins to hold a massive catalog of items and their values.

So what can you resell? Almost anything. There are people who buy and sell clothes, video games, furniture, and antiques. Think about the items that interest you. If you don’t care for video games and never play with them then do you really think it’s a good idea to buy and resell video games? Otherwise, the work will never be satisfying. It will always be troublesome and boring. Still not sure if this is the right thing for you?

Try watching Pawn Stars and see what you think. If you find that interesting then this may be the right business idea for you to follow. Another good place to check this world out is Youtube. There are plenty of YouTubers who do this for a living and can walk you through the ins and outs of the business. You’ll know if this isn’t for you if you do not enjoy thrifting. And that’s okay it’s not for everybody. It can be very satisfying to make a sale but the learning curve can be pretty steep.

2) Tutor – online, schools

Are you a lover of learning? Maybe by connecting with others and trying to impact how others live their lives? Well then being some sort of teacher or a tutor is the perfect thing for you.

Educators are all around us and they come in all shapes and sizes. There are the ones who follow the typical route, get a degree, and then teach at an elementary school, high school, university, or college. However, there are the ones who tutor because they did incredibly well in a specific subject.

There is also a new generation of educators who teach courses on skillshare, Udemy, teachable, or through another platform. Those are the subject matter experts. There are plenty of ways to start teaching.

But who’s the teacher? It’s someone who loves to learn. They find deep profound conversations to be orgasmic. This person definitely has the patience of a saint and is happy to repeat themselves a number of times, in a variety of different ways. And of course, above all else, they are a subject matter expert.

Unfortunately, not all online experts are subject matter cases but don’t let this be the case for you. It’s very obvious who is and who isn’t and if you’re not a subject matter expert, your students will end up leaving you. Friendly reminder you want to follow a business idea that is interesting to you and that will allow you to be your best self.

3) Creativity – fiver, craigslist

Maybe you’re someone who is driven by your creativity. Does art excite you and do you have a medium of choice that can translate to the digital landscape? Or are you someone who loves to write for days? Well, this can easily translate into a profitable venture. All that’s needed is for you to pick your medium, find your niche and practice persistent patience.

So here’s the first question for your creative soul – do you prefer to write, draw, sing, paint, or mime or is there something else? After you pick how you best express yourself then it’s figuring out your niche or how it can be of use to others. You’ll need to be a little flexible here. Let’s say you love to sing. Are you okay with singing at a local bar or club the songs they request? Maybe you can sing jingles for different companies or now there’s a huge trend where couples are purchasing songs that capture their personal love story.

Maybe you’re an artist. Then you may want to look into how you can design and execute your client’s needs. Maybe they need a mural painted, a new logo design or help with designing their merchandise.

If you’re a writer then you can freelance practically anywhere with any company. The difficult thing with being creative is finding something that supports others but also warms your heart.

Once you figure out your niche then you just have to be persistent. Offer some free items or works of art at first, just to get your name out there. Then you just need to make sure every person that walks through your door afterward is a happy camper.

4) Best driver ever – get your own clients, pass a card

Are you someone who loves to drive? Maybe you’re the kind of person that really loves their car, is good at figuring their way around, and can be trusted to be in control.

Well, there are a variety of ways to do it. You can join a rideshare app like Uber or Lyft. Maybe you’re more old school and like the idea of joining a taxi company. There are different ways to start getting active in this space. After you’ve found your stepping stone the possibilities do not end there.

Find ways to enhance the experience for the passenger and believe me they’ll be looking for you again and not the app or company you’re associated with. So how do you do this? Have a charger ready for your passenger’s dying phone. Maybe you have a bottle of water or snacks available for those who may be starving. You could even make it special by having mints for those who are meeting up with their dates.

Then last but not least have a business card with your contact information available. This will allow the passenger to reach out to you personally if they’re ever in your neck of the woods again. Hey, they may even refer their friends to you. Make yourself memorable and you’ll become impossible to replace.

5) Look out for what people ask from you – TaskRabbit

Maybe you’re a very handy person. Is there a manual activity that you find pretty relaxing and that you’re good at? This can be painting a room, moving furniture, cleaning, doing laundry… really the options are endless.

Once you hone in on an activity that you can and would like to profit from then it’s all about packaging it. I’ve ever seen ads where people are being hired to go and cry at your funeral once you’ve past away. So get creative with it.

After you’ve discovered your task then you just have to advertise it. One platform that does this beautifully is TaskRabbit. Hey, you could even go there first for inspiration. See what tasks or services people are offering and how they’re advertising them. It saves you a lot of time and energy if you go that route.

Ultimately these business ideas are meant to help you find financial success in an enjoyable fashion. You already have a day job. Extra cash is what you’re after. If you focus on an idea that you like as opposed to the money it makes the hard times easier. Hey, your business idea may even lead you to no longer need a day job. Wouldn’t that be a dream? To only do what you enjoy? Well, it all starts with your business idea. Without a business idea, you’ll always be vulnerable to what happens around you. Not what’s happening in you. Allow the inside to create the outside. Only then will you find total peace and harmony in life with money.

This post was all about the top business ideas that could lead to a side hustle and extra cash.