12 Creative Ways To Set Up A Side Hustle For Extra Income Now

2. Teach Skills on Zoom or YouTube

If you’re good at something—music, math, painting, guitar, Excel, you name it—there’s an audience out there ready to learn. Teaching online is more accessible (and legitimate) than ever. You can start with 1:1 video lessons on Zoom or reach a bigger crowd by filming quick classes for YouTube or Skillshare. The only real “startup cost” is your time and know-how; most people just need a laptop, a stable internet connection, and patience as you build up an audience. Start by offering free mini-sessions to build trust and social proof. Income varies—some online tutors and creators pull in $100 to $1,000+ monthly if they stick with it and find their niche (“beginner guitar lessons” or “SAT math explained” often trend). The trick? Be real, show results, and offer something that solves a specific problem. Downside: growing an audience takes time, and there’s competition. But if you’re a decent explainer and up for some trial and error, teaching online is a low-risk, repeatable way to turn expertise into extra income from your kitchen table.