rich & REGULAR with Kiersten and Julien Saunders

Ep 213: How to make extra money without starting a side hustle


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Sometimes you need a little extra money, but what you don’t need is another boss, a second shift, or a business plan you’ll never finish. In this episode, we’re walking through some of the most overlooked ways to earn extra income. Everything from plasma donation, junk hauling, voiceovers, waiting in line, and a few others I can’t put in the description without attracting a bunch of bots. 

We’re challenging the idea that income only comes from jobs. We talk about the emotional (and sometimes physical) tradeoffs, how to spot seasonal bonuses and low-competition opportunities, and why the best side hustles don’t always look like work.

These are the kind of gigs that don’t require a résumé or a 5-year commitment, just a willingness to try something different. Whether you’re saving for a trip, refilling your emergency fund, or just need to solve a $500 problem fast, there’s something in here for you.

In this episode, we cover:

  • Why so many people default to getting another job and what to try instead
  • The emotional cost of “just one more shift” when you’re already stretched thin
  • How overlooked, seasonal, or location-based gigs can fill a short-term income gap
  • The surprising ways people are using their bodies, tools, and free time to get paid
  • What makes a side hustle worth doing without turning into a second career
  • How to think creatively about short bursts of work that solve real-life money problems

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