if Kevin O’Leary If he wakes up tomorrow penniless, he won’t panic, pout, or panic and buy a lottery ticket. He would do what millions of people try to do every day – turn their phones into paychecks. Because in a world where everyone is trying to become a content creator, monetize their Facebook page, or figure out what “engagement” really means, O’Leary says there’s a better, faster way to make money.
In a Dec. 30 post shared with “Just using your phone, if you know how to edit video and you know how to post it on social media, you can win clients,” he said. Quotation? Walk into a business and say: Pay me $100 for every customer you bring in. Then start shooting.
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“You’d be surprised how many business owners don’t know how to use social media,” he said in the video. “If you grew up with a cell phone, that’s what you do.” He calls it “the number one source of income when you’re really looking for something to make money,” adding flatly, “It’s the best side hustle.”
This is coming from a side hustle guy who is evaluating his side hustle. But the appeal here is obvious – low overhead, high demand, and zero need for start-up capital. If you can edit a clip, put on some music, and post something that draws people in, you have a marketable skill. A lot of people are trying to “build a brand” or become an influencer. O’Leary’s quote: Skip the followers, focus on the results.
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What if content isn’t your thing? Don’t worry. Here are other creative ways to make money each month without ring lights or viral dance moves:
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Fractional Real Estate Investing: You don’t need to buy an entire house to become a real estate investor. Many people make passive income by owning a small amount of rental property—collecting a portion of the rent without lifting a hammer.
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Venture Capital: Everyone wants to say they are investing at the bottom. Amazon, Tesla, and Netflix all started somewhere. Investing even a small amount of money in an early-stage business can yield huge returns if you choose wisely.
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Digital products: From budget templates and exercise plans to resume kits and planners, creating and selling digital downloads has become one of the easiest, low-cost ways to build recurring revenue. Design once, sell unlimited.
