The only way to win.... is to try new things!


The friendly gurus online love to tell you about income streams that make $300 or $500 per day. They are soo easy!

Do they earn that much with those income streams?

Of course not. But maybe you can!

I've tried A LOT of these income streams over the years and I'm always testing new ideas.

If you aren't trying new things while building a business then you are just waiting to fail.

There are a few income streams I've tried that promised massive amounts of money per day:

  1. Etsy Print On Demand - Despite selling digital products on Etsy for years, print on demand was much harder than I expected. It's incredible competitive and the profits are not that high per item.
  2. YouTube Channels - This is one income stream where I've actually succeeded. YouTube can be difficult and lonely, but I've managed to carve out a full time income creating videos.
  3. Dropshipping - I love selling with Shopify, but dropshipping is a difficult model to use. There are ways to do this well but I personally found it difficult and made ZERO.
  4. Amazon Reviews - The Amazon Influencer program hit my radar in 2023 and I spent 6 months learning how to make money. I've made a few thousands with my best day being just over $100.
  5. Money Making Surveys - This income stream will never be a large earner but it's a great one when you have brain down time but still want to feel productive. Even better are in person surveys and groups.

Want the full details on my experience with these money making hustles? Watch the video on YouTube:

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