What if you could make $300 an hour filming short videos with your phone … and you didn’t need a single follower to get started?
That’s the side hustle Megan Collier carved out for herself with UGC (user-generated content).
Think of it as getting paid to create authentic-looking social media content for brands, even if you're not an influencer.
And she’s n ... Show More
Jul 3
10 Reasons to Buy a Laundromat Business as Your Next Side Hustle (Greatest Hits)
Are laundromats "the ultimate side hustle," like my guest Jordan Berry described? These simple, local, cash-flowing businesses have been around forever, but surprisingly this is the first time discussing them in detail on the show. Jordan is a former pastor turned laundromat mogu ... Show More
1h 1m
Apr 30
Real YouTube Advice for the Everyday Person (Create Anywhere) ft. Simon Caron | The Dept. #71
In this episode of The Dept. Omar sits down with Simon Caron better known as The Uneducated Economist, who built a 150K+ subscriber YouTube channel filming unedited videos from his car using a $100 iPhone.With over 2,000 uploads and $40K+ earned from ad revenue last year, Simon s ... Show More
31m 40s
Mar 2025
456: The $1M Content Plan: How to Create Content That Attracts Buyers (Not Just Followers)
You’re showing up, posting consistently, and putting real effort into your content — but if it’s not translating into sales, it might be time for a strategy shift. In this episode, Natalie shares her Million Dollar Content Plan — the exact approach she’s used to generate millions ... Show More
19m 6s
Nov 2024
BUSINESS: Can Making Money Online Be Any Easier Than This?
BUSINESS: Can Making Money Online Be Any Easier Than This? In today’s episode of Join Up Dots, we dive into a creative, low-effort side hustle idea shared by Sarah from Brookhaven. Sarah turned her everyday photos—think sunsets, coffee mugs, and desk setups—into a steady source o ... Show More
11m 7s
May 2021
010: Making an EXTRA $50K a Month | How to Scale Your Side Hustle
Meet Patryk Gawlak. Growing up, Patryk has always had some type of side hustle to make cash. So, when his mom started a business, he decided to help her. Their cleaning service heavily relied on word-of-mouth marketing and solo-operations. And looking at the local services in the ... Show More
37m 50s
Nov 2020
133. IG Engagement Dropped? Here's How You Fix It Overnight
Is your Instagram engagement suffering? Are you not getting the likes you used to? In today’s episode, co-Founder Natalie Ellis does a solo podcast and shares her thoughts on the IG algorithm, engagement, and all things content.In a detailed breakdown of what exactly it means to ... Show More
34m 34s
Aug 2024
Transforming a Side Hustle into a Six-Figure Business with Steph Turton
Steph Turton is a content creator and prolific YouTuber with over 100,000 subscribers. She first started her business, Handbagholic, as a side hustle which has now turned into a full-time 6-figure business. In this episode, Chris and Steph discuss the challenges, strategies, and ... Show More
41m 23s