Most people start a side hustle to earn more…

but the reality is that the majority of side hustles pay less than half the national minimum wage once you factor in time, travel, materials, cancellations, platform fees, and admin.

In today’s episode, we break down why this happens, the hidden problem behind most low-earning side hustles, and—most importantly—how AI is transforming the way everyday people can build real income without trading time for money.

If you’ve ever wondered why your side hustle feels like hard work for little reward, or you’re looking for a smarter, more scalable way to earn online, this episode will show you exactly where the old model breaks… and how the AI-powered model fixes it.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• Why most side hustles secretly pay £2–£6 per hour
• The real reason traditional side hustles struggle: trading hours for pounds
• How lack of leverage keeps income capped
• The shift toward scalable, AI-powered income streams
• Simple examples of side incomes that run 24/7
• How AI removes 80% of the low-value work
• Why now is the best time to build a digital income
• How to turn your skills, experience, and ideas into online assets

Key Takeaway

It’s not that people aren’t working hard enough.

It’s that traditional side hustles rely entirely on your time and energy — which means your income is capped from the moment you start.

With AI, you can finally move from time-for-money to systems-that-earn, and build an income that grows even when you’re not actively working.

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• Find profitable niches
• Use AI to create content and digital products
• Build scalable income streams
• Automate your marketing
• Grow online visibility
• Stop trading time for money

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🔗 Related Content

This episode is based on this week’s commentary and blogs:

• Why Most Side Hustles Earn Less Than Minimum Wage
• Side Hustles: Trading Time for Money
• How AI Can Turn a Side Hustle Into a Scalable Business

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👉 karennewton.co.uk

👉 commentary.karennewton.co.uk

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