avatarChristina Piccoli

Summary

Christina recommends focusing on writing on Medium, starting a Mini Newsletter, and engaging in affiliate marketing as the initial side hustles due to their synergistic nature.

Abstract

The article advises individuals interested in side hustles to concentrate on three complementary activities: writing, particularly on Medium, creating a Mini Newsletter, and affiliate marketing. These three side hustles are suggested because they can promote each other; Medium articles can drive traffic to the newsletter, which in turn can promote the articles and affiliate offers. Additionally, the creation and sale of digital assets like e-books, checklists, and mini training sessions are recommended as a way to further monetize and grow an email list. The author emphasizes the efficiency of using content across different platforms to maximize income with limited time.

Opinions

  • The author believes in the power of content synergy, where each piece of content can be leveraged across multiple platforms.
  • Christina values simplicity and efficiency in side hustles, advocating for a strategy that allows for the maximum utilization of time and resources.
  • The use of digital assets as lead magnets or for direct sale is seen as a valuable addition to the side hustle mix, enhancing the potential for income generation.
  • The author suggests that affiliate offers should be integrated into digital assets where it is contextually appropriate, indicating a preference for subtle, value-added promotion over aggressive marketing tactics.

Focus on These 3 Side Hustles First

They all work together.

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There are tons of different side hustles out there, and they all have their advantages. However, to keep it simple, stick to these 3 for now.

They are:

  1. Writing, especially on Medium
  2. A Mini Newsletter
  3. Affiliate marketing

Why?

Your Medium articles promote your Mini Newsletter. Your Mini Newsletter promotes your Medium articles. And both can promote affiliate offers.

Image created by the author.

If I were to add one more side hustle to the mix, it would be digital assets. You can sell these or use them as lead magnets to get people on your email list.

These can be:

  • Curated files saved on Notion
  • mini training sessions
  • print-outs
  • checklists
  • e-books

Your digital files can also include affiliate offers or links to your Medium articles (where it makes sense).

They all work together.

When you’re short on time, it’s good to utilize every piece of content in multiple ways and keep things as simple as possible.

About the Author

Hey! I’m Christina, and I love creating short, daily lists of resources and ideas to help you boost your online income. 👈 Click that astonishingly long link to sign up for free.

Side Hustle
Email Marketing
Newsletter
Affiliate Marketing
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