In this episode, Gillian Perkins shares practical ways to turn the time you’d normally spend scrolling on your phone into time that actually makes you money.
She breaks down a wide range of opportunities—from simple microtasks you can do in minutes, to client services and local gigs, all the way to building a full business from your phone. Whether you’re looking for a low-effort side hustle or a scalable income stream, this episode will help you find options that fit your lifestyle.
As you listen, you’ll discover how to replace mindless phone use with productive, income-generating activities—and how to choose the right path depending on whether you want quick cash or long-term growth.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Why We Scroll (and How It Wastes Time)
01:16 Making Money From Your Phone Instead
02:17 Overview of Income Categories
03:32 Microtask Apps (MTurk, Clickworker, Remote Tasks)
05:55 Research Studies (Respondent, Prolific)
08:02 Client Services You Can Do From Your Phone
08:25 Short-Form Content Creation for Creators
10:07 Community Management & Moderation
12:04 Local Lead Connector Business
15:10 Local Opportunities & Marketplace Arbitrage
16:34 Mystery Shopping Apps
18:14 TaskRabbit & Local Service Gigs
19:33 Delivery Apps (Uber Eats, DoorDash, Instacart)
20:03 Making Money by Creating Content
21:50 Selling Your Own Products or Services
23:03 Side Hustle vs Full-Time Income Paths
23:53 Free Course: Small Business 101
24:42 How to Turn a Side Hustle Into Full-Time Income