With living costs rising quicker than wages, having a side hustle to supplement a full-time income has become commonplace among men. With so many opportunities and areas to explore to make some extra cash, more men than ever are seeking financial freedom with the help of a little hustling.
While some side hustles require pre-existing skills and equipment, many can be started with little experience. This not only means you can get some extra money coming in right away, but you won't have to fork out crucial bucks on start-up costs.
If you're hunting for game-changing side hustle ideas, you've come to the right place.
In this article, we'll be giving you 33 of the best side hustles for men who want life-changing money.
What is a side hustle?
A side hustle is a part-time job or activity that you can do alongside a full-time job to supplement your income. Side hustles can range from physical tasks, such as gardening or refereeing sports games, to online businesses like starting an ecommerce website.
You don’t have to be a social media guru to make some extra money overnight, with so many opportunities to earn some extra income no matter your skill set.
Even if you’re not struggling to make ends meet, having a side hustle can be of benefit to you in several ways, including:
- Saving for the future
- Covering any unexpected bills
- Learning new skills
- Meeting new people
- Financial security and peace of mind
Dreaming of owning your first Ferrari?
Planning your next globe-trotting adventure?
A side hustle can make all the difference in helping you achieve your goals.
So, let’s look at some of the best money-making side hustles for men, and start hitting your personal and professional goals.
Side hustles for men: 33 lucrative options
1. Handyman services
If you've got a knack for DIY, why not consider offering handyman services? While you're going to need some qualifications to offer electrical or gas-related work, if you're more than capable around the house you can easily earn some extra money this way.
Handyman services could be as simple as hanging a picture frame, building furniture or some simple plumbing work. Websites such as TaskRabbit provide a platform to advertise your handyman services and pick up odd jobs in your spare time
You can even approach local businesses for some extra cash, since working with a handyman occasionally will save them money compared to experienced tradesmen.
Want to take your DIY expertise a step further? Teach others how to upcycle or fix household items online with an online course or even a YouTube channel.
2. Photography
Photographers are always in demand. People want to have special moments, such as weddings, graduation ceremonies, and sports games professionally captured.
If you have a professional standard camera, you can immediately advertise your services. The more jobs you do, the more you can charge, as you’ll have a strong portfolio to back you up.
Top photographers will make a lot of money for a weekend’s worth of work, so it’s a side hustle that is well worth looking into. Plus, you can choose to work around your own schedule and only pick up the jobs that work around your full-time job.
Not sure about capturing live events? No problem. Brush up your photography skills in your free time and start capturing nature, animals or other scenery and start selling your photos online.
You can even skip the printing process completely and sell digital downloads of your work to an online marketplace like iStock.
3. Gardening
If you like physical jobs, landscape gardening could be the side hustle to give you that much-needed extra income. You'll need to transform the client’s garden and either own or rent the tools for the job. If you don't have the tools already, you may want to look into buying your own second-hand or renting some.
Gardening is a great side hustle if you love the outdoors and physical jobs. It's worth remembering that this type of work is seasonal, as your services will mostly be required in the spring or summer.
But, if you’re a talented gardener, it can still become a lucrative side hustle as you take on bigger jobs and more clients.
You’ll have to do a lot of the promotion legwork yourself, but once you’ve completed a few jobs, you can advertise your services with evidence. If you can build a good relationship with real estate agents or landlords, you could find yourself offering property management services to earn extra cash.
Much like offering handyman services, you can join websites such as Bark to offer your gardening expertise.
4. Taxi driving
Taxi platforms like Uber and Lyft have made the profession accessible to those who don’t have an encyclopedic knowledge of their city. It’s also a great side hustle to work around a full-time job, as drivers are needed at all times of day and night.
You won’t have to market yourself either or worry about taking payments, as the company you choose to drive for will handle that for you.
The amount of work you get will inevitably be determined by where you live, with busy cities being the most lucrative areas. Driving for an app like Uber can make the most of your spare time and bring in some extra cash — especially during peak times and holidays.
5. Consulting
Got a skill to share? Work to your own schedule and offer advice to people and businesses. Consulting these days can be about pretty much anything, from finance to marketing, sports and project management. Want a lucrative side business that doesn’t occupy all your time? Consulting could be your perfect option.
And, if you want to turn your side hustle into a full-time income, you'll be pleased to hear that consulting can be scaled to help you earn much more than a few dollars.
The hardest part of consulting is proving you have the credentials to give valuable advice. It's worth brushing up on your skills to earn some extra money this way, though. Check out communities and online courses on Whop, so you're well-clued up on recent trends and expertise.
How do you know if you're ready to be a consultant? Here are 6 signs you’re ready to start a consulting business.
6. Delivery and ride sharing services
If you love driving and spending time in your own company, a part-time delivery side hustle could be ideal. The ecommerce boom has meant that delivery services are in short supply, so you should have no trouble finding work.
These jobs could involve either the delivery of parcels, or even food deliveries for companies like Uber Eats or Deliveroo. As well as a standard wage, the job comes with the possibility of receiving tips from happy customers.
You will be required to have either a van for delivering parcels, or a car/bicycle for delivering food.
7. Start a blog
Starting your own blog couldn’t be simpler. All you need to get started is an interest in a topic and a fondness for writing. Whether it’s writing about your favorite sports team, the latest movie releases, or a video game series, there’s no end of topics to choose from.
And in terms of resources, it’s even simpler, as you can get started on either a phone or a computer.
There are plenty of platforms online that you can choose to host your blog, with both free and paid options available.
There are also several ways to monetize your blog, with most successful bloggers opening their site to advertisers. This means you can generate passive income for years after publishing. You could also start a paid membership, where readers will pay for exclusive content.
Or why not take your blog side hustle one step further? Create digital downloads of your content, set up a forum or even sell tickets to an online event!
Do bear in mind that a blog won’t start earning money for you straight away, as you’ll need to gain an audience. While blogging is a great side hustle for men who have knowledge on a particular topic, earning that extra cash takes time.
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8. Personal training
If you know how to advertise your services, becoming a part-time personal trainer can offer you a healthy side hustle income. It’s also highly rewarding, as you watch your clients improve their health, well-being, and physical appearance.
It’s not as easy a role as it may first appear, as you’ll have to curate an exercise plan specific to the client you’re helping. However, once you’ve gained experience, you’ll develop a clearer understanding of what each person needs to reach their goals.
Unlike other side hustles for men, if you choose to PT in a gym, you will also need certain qualifications which will cost you money and time to gain. However, with the world of online coaching blowing up day by day, there's no longer a restriction to PT clients solely face-to-face.
If you've got a taste for fitness, share your personal training tips online via ebooks, courses and even digital downloads that can earn you a passive income. Leveraging social media accounts can help you earn extra income in your spare time, but again, it can take some time to build this up.
Want to boost your earning potential as a PT? Learn how to sell fitness programs online or launch your own fitness community.
9. DJing
There’s no doubt that most people would back their music taste enough to believe they could become a DJ. Alas, it’s not that simple, especially if you are mixing songs live, in front of a crowd of expectant partygoers.
If you work on the skills required to become a DJ, it’s very possible that you could make a sizeable side hustle income from it. After all, every party needs a DJ to make the night worthwhile.
There are plenty of ways to market your skills too, with DJ videos and content being popular on both YouTube and social media.
Once you've got your mixes nailed, it's simple to build an exclusive paid community on Whop — for eager fans to get a sneak peek of your content. Or take a look at joining platforms that can help you promote your freelance DJing and music production services.
10. Event planning
All events, whether it be a wedding or a child’s birthday party, will require planning, something that doesn’t come naturally to everyone. If you’re an organized person with an eye for what makes an event unforgettable, event planning could be a lucrative option to earn some extra income.
There is a lot of administration involved, but it’s very possible to complete this around your full-time job, or even receive the hell of a virtual assistant to support your side hustle.
The initial struggle will be getting your first client, as people will be wary when putting their trust in a newbie. However, once you have gained adequate experience as an event planner, you could scale your services up and start a full-time business out of it.
If you're not sure where to start, learn in your spare time. There are a bunch of pros online willing to share their insider tips, such as the Event Planning Blueprint on YouTube.
11. Affiliate marketing
Affiliate marketing involves acting as a marketer for brands, directing people toward a product and receiving a commission once they buy it. The most successful affiliate marketers will have large audiences behind them, which can be earned via blogs, social media, or online content.
At its core, affiliate marketing is simple, as it only requires you to embed links or discount codes into your content. Plenty of online retailers have affiliate programs, including Amazon Associates and Whop.
With Whop, there are two ways to make money online. You can refer customers to buy on Whop, or invite fellow creators to start selling.
It will take some time to cultivate an engaged audience, meaning you won’t start earning immediately. However, once the ball starts rolling, it can be an incredibly lucrative income source you can easily make in your spare time.
Read more about how affiliate marketing works – and how much money you can make from it – in our in-depth guide.
12. Answering surveys
This side hustle doesn’t require you to get up from the very seat you are sitting in. Brands are in constant need of feedback and will publish surveys, paying people to take part.
They don’t tend to pay much, but then again, you don’t have to do much, and every dollar counts, right? Sites such as Swagbucks and SurveyMonkey host thousands of surveys, so you’re unlikely to run out.
It’s also a highly flexible earning side hustle, as you pick and choose what surveys you take part in. So, whether you’ve just come off a nightshift, or are sitting waiting to get the train to work, you can earn money through surveys.
13. Social media management
Social media’s cultural impact has been so huge that even the billboard marketing purists can’t deny its importance to businesses. Companies are always on the lookout for someone to manage their social media accounts, from small construction firms to major tech corporations.
If you understand the online space and have a little bit of marketing guile, you could be the right fit for the job. New to social media marketing? No biggie. Get clued up with online courses and paid communities on Whop! There are also plenty of learning websites such as Udemy available to help you learn and earn more money.
Here are a few websites to start offering your services on:
- Upwork
- Fiverr
- PeoplePerHour
- Whop
While social media accounts do require constant maintenance, with a bit of planning and scheduling, it’s possible to fit the role around full-time employment.
14. Start a podcast
Creating a podcast is easily one of the best side hustles for men, with so many topic opportunities. Male-led podcasts may have become a bit clichéd, as it feels like 99.9% of people on the planet have started their own audio-based talk show.
However, with 64% of consumers in the US listening to podcasts, there is a market for them, and therefore, money to be made. To maximize your side hustle, spend some time exploring topics and finding a niche that isn't over-saturated.
Setup costs are relatively cheap, with USB microphones being available for less than $100. All you’ll need to do is compile a friend or two that you have genuine chemistry with and carve out a niche to talk about.
From here you can make money through ads, sponsorships, and affiliate marketing. With Whop, once you've found the perfect podcast hosting platform, you can take your side hustle one step further with paid communities, exclusive paid content and even forums.
15. Create courses
Your knowledge of particular topics doesn’t deserve to be held captive within the walls of your brain. Instead, you could monetize it by selling an online course.
I know what you’re thinking. Don’t you have to be an esteemed academic with decades of teaching experience for people to take you seriously? The answer is no.
You can create courses on any topic, from ‘how to craft model airplanes’ to ‘how to bleed radiators’. As long as you have knowledge to impart, there will be an audience out there for you.
Setting up your course is also a simple affair, with sites like Whop there to do most of the heavy technical lifting for you. Once your course is finished and published, it can generate a healthy passive income, and you can even build paid communities around your content.
But it doesn't have to end there — there are so many opportunities to maximize your side hustle idea, such as ebooks, exclusive files, forums and Discord servers.
Want to create an online course but don’t know where to start? Check out these profitable course ideas.
16. Dropshipping
Dropshipping has experienced a boom in the last five years or so, as it can generate a nice pot of extra money with little maintenance. It involves you, the retailer, selling products on your online store without having to manage an inventory.
Once a customer buys a product from you, your store forwards the order to your supplier who will then send the product to the customer.
The income you’ll generate from dropshipping is fairly passive once you have set up your store and done some marketing. To get started and learn this side hustle inside out, take a look at courses and communities on Whop to learn insider tips and tricks.
17. Digital dropshipping
Digital dropshipping works in the same way as traditional dropshipping, with the major difference being the sale of digital products instead of physical products. These products can vary greatly, even though they exist purely within the digital space.
Here are a few examples of what you can sell:
- Courses
- Printable items
- Artwork
- Photography
If anything, digital dropshipping is even simpler than traditional dropshipping, as the products don’t require storage or delivery, and are sent instantly via a link. All you’ll need to do is find a digital dropshipping product (hint: you can find a ton of these on Whop!), create your socials, and start selling.
18. Share sports betting picks
Sports betting is a huge, and incredibly lucrative industry, with new bookies seeming to open up every weekend. You can easily capitalize on this, providing you have a strong understanding of your chosen sport as well as an eye for a betting tip.
With the help of Whop, you can set up a sports betting tips side hustle, monetizing it by selling exclusive content to paid members. As side hustles for men go, it’s time and energy-effective, as long as you’re prepared to deal with disgruntled customers if you get something wrong.
19. Write ebooks
The process of writing an ebook will be time-consuming, but once it’s published it will generate income for as long as it’s made available. Much like course creation, you don’t have to be a Dickens-level writer to have success with an ebook.
As long as you have good knowledge of a subject and an engaging way with words, you can self-publish a book online.
In terms of distributing your ebook, that will be made simple by the ebook platform on which you host it. You’ll have to do a bit of marketing, mind, but there are plenty of marketing techniques that can be learned as you go.
One platform worth considering is Whop — our all-in-one social commerce platform makes it easy to monetize your content and offer exclusive paid access to new content, files and more.
How much money can you make as a first-time ebook author? Find out by reading our article of eBook statistics.
20. Selling clothes
Selling clothes is an option if you’re into fashion or want to prevent your wardrobe from buckling under the weight of a dozen unworn outfits. You can either offload your own garments, or resell bargains that you’ve scouted out at a local thrift store.
Platforms like eBay or Depop will sort most of the admin out for you after you take a few pictures and write a nice description. They will charge a commission fee for the trouble, however, which can often be as much as 10% of the sale price.
Buying and selling clothes may not be the most lucrative of side hustle ideas, but it doesn’t require a great deal of mental exertion to earn some extra money.
21. Online tutoring
If you’re a teacher or academic, you could tutor students online to earn money in your spare time. With online tutoring, you don’t have to travel, so your pool of students can be nationwide, or worldwide if you can work around time zones.
Finding students shouldn’t be too difficult either, provided you can prove your credentials and demonstrate how you can help the person in need.
There are plenty of platforms on which you can advertise your services, with many allowing you to choose your own hourly/per lesson rate. Why not teach your native language on a platform like italki? Or you can even set up an online course or learning community (or both!) of your own with Whop.
Sign up takes a matter of minutes, so once you've got the content, we've got the monetization tools to take your side hustle idea to the next level.
22. Freelance writing
Much like blogging, freelance writing involves a fondness for writing, just this time you’ll be doing it for someone else. If you have a computer, you can get paid to write articles, blog posts, emails, and more pretty easily.
Freelancing schedules tend to be flexible, so you can write around the hours of your full-time work.
However, it may take a bit of time to get going as most companies will want to see some writing examples before hiring you. This could involve writing some articles for free or starting a personal blog. Joining 'gig' platforms such as Upwork or Fiverr can help you brush up on your freelance writing skills and gain your first chunks of work.
With the content mill constantly churning, freelance writers are constantly in demand, making it a quicker earner than blogging.
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23. Graphic design
Graphic design work requires a very particular set of skills and may require you to have taken a course to prove your credentials. However, if you've got a solid portfolio behind you, businesses and other solo entrepreneurs are unlikely to grill you over your high school education.
If you do have a talent for creating impressive visuals, your services will be in high demand. If you've got some free time, experiment with graphic design tools such as Adobe Illustrator and Procreate. Any experience or additional skills you can offer will help you to earn more money.
Companies are often willing to pay high fees to graphic designers in order to make their content stand out. There are also plenty of different services for graphic designers to advertise:
- Photo editing
- Logo design
- Digital art
- Packaging design
- Infographics design
Once you've put some designs together, you can even earn a passive income via your own online store and stock imagery websites. For example, Whop can help you to market and deliver digital artwork with ease — making graphic design one of many great side hustles for men who have a creative eye.
You can even take advantage of Whop communities to further your skills and download additional tools and software, such as Photoshop brushes and templates.
24. Transcription services
If you like writing, but don’t have the creative energy to write full articles for people, a transcription job may suit you better as a side hustle.
The role requires you to write up recorded audio, usually meetings or interviews, which doesn’t require a great deal of mental exertion. You will have to be a reasonably quick typist if you want to make decent money though, as you’ll be paid per project.
There are a bunch of different websites where you can offer your transcription services, such as Upwork, TranscribeMe, Fiverr and Bark. You can even set up your own whop and package up your services, take payments securely and market yourself all on one platform.
25. Voiceover work
If you have a microphone to hand, you could offer your services as a voiceover artist. Voiceover artists are in constant demand as companies are always on the lookout for people to narrate their commercials.
You don’t have to be blessed with the tones of a stadium announcer either. As long as you know the basics of intonation and diction, your voice will likely be of use.
It’s not easy to secure voiceover jobs, so it’s best to have a healthy sample of work. You can create this portfolio yourself by reading pre-written scripts you find online. Once you build up a strong portfolio, it can quickly become a lucrative side hustle.
26. Video tutorials
There is a large market for video tutorials, the topics of which can vary greatly. You could offer technical help, or show people how to work a fuse box. As long as you know what you’re talking about, there is money to be made.
It’s become increasingly common for people to search for how to do things on YouTube rather than reading about it online. This has led to fairly mundane videos racking up millions of views, and therefore, lots of money through advertising revenue. You can even monetize your YouTube channel with Whop — diversifying your revenue streams by creating paid content, paid-access communities, digital downloads and even courses.
These tutorials are incredibly easy to make too, as they don’t require fancy editing, just a camera and a knowledgeable creator.
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27. Resumé writing
There are millions of people with the credentials to attain their dream job who lack the writing capabilities to express it through their resumé. This has prompted the rise of the resumé writer, who will be capable of creating a concise and effective CV to boost the prospect’s chances.
If you understand what employers look for in a CV you’re halfway toward being a resumé writer. All it takes from thereon is the ability to market your services to people in need. You can sign up to your usual freelance sites like Upwork and Fiverr, or take a look at Freelancer to sign up and promote your skills.
This type of side hustle can easily be done alongside a full-time job, as you can choose exactly how much work you take on. Also, CVs are intended to be short form, so you won't have to take up all your free time researching or finding topics like may need to with freelance writing.
28. Build websites
Websites aren’t exclusive, and can be owned by anyone, whether it’s a major corporation or someone who just wants their own corner of the internet. This has led to a high demand for website builders.
It can be quite a technical side hustle, but coding is no longer required due to the intuitiveness of website builders such as Elementor. Plus, businesses will pay good money for a website that performs well.
If you have creativity and an understanding of how to create easy-to-navigate, visually appealing websites, you can be an appropriate candidate for the role. When it comes to side hustles for men looking to make the big bucks, this one certainly has the potential to offer financial freedom as you build up a portfolio.
29. Website and integration testing
Before companies go live with their websites and automations, they’ll often want an extra pair of eyes to test everything out for issues or bugs. Of course, they’ll happily pay for this service, which is where you could come in.
There are plenty of microtask sites that you can sign up for to be notified of available testing projects. You’ll be paid around $10-$15 per test, which will quickly add up. Take a look at websites such as Upwork and Fiverr to explore this side hustle idea a little more.
Unfortunately, the income is unlikely to be consistent, but it should generate enough of an income supplement to be worthwhile.
30. Video editing
As YouTube content has transitioned from amateur to professional, the need for video editors has increased dramatically. If you have editing skills, you can put them into practice, often for a sizeable fee.
You’ll be required to have access to video editing software, but once this initial cost is covered, you can get on with earning. As well as editing videos for platforms such as YouTube, you may be able to upsell your services to edit videos for a business's social media accounts too.
As for advertising your services and finding gigs, there are multiple ways you could go about it, including:
- Signing up to freelance sites (Fiverr, Upwork, YT Jobs etc.)
- Applying for roles on job sites
- Cold email outreach
- Package your services on Whop
If you know about video editing, why stop at offering your services? With Whop, you can share your knowledge and monetize your side hustle even further with paid communities, ebooks and exclusive video content.
31. Local tour guide
If you have a passion for the history and culture of your local area, you can put it to use, by becoming a tour guide. You will likely have to earn a tour guiding badge in order to prove your abilities to potential customers.
However, once you have done so, you’ll be able to spread your love of your area to intrigued visitors. It’s a great way of getting out and about in the city you love and getting your exercise in for the day.
As it will mostly be a daytime job, you may have to schedule your tours for weekends only, as not to affect your day-to-day role. But it can be a fantastic side hustle to keep you active and make the most of your local knowledge.
32. Real estate investing
This side hustle won’t necessarily be appropriate for every man, but instead for those who are backed by a healthy savings account. If you've got the bucks to help you get set up, you might also want to consider learning more about real estate investing.
There are plenty of real estate communities, courses and other digital products on Whop to help get your foot on the property ladder.
Real estate investing involves buying properties to rent out. There are plenty of initial costs that come with it, from acquiring the property, to fixing it up, and then maintaining it.
However, properties are mostly appreciating assets, and having rent being paid into your account each month will feel like a wage in itself.
33. Content creation
Contrary to uninformed belief, being a content creator doesn’t involve spending your entire day posing for Instagram photos. With all sorts of audiences waiting to be tapped into, there are countless niches to exploit.
You could create YouTube videos regarding minor league sports, or show off your DIY projects on social media sites. As long as you’re consistent, you will find your audience.
Your content can be monetized in multiple ways, including receiving brand deals and generating advertising revenue on your content channel.
Arguably the best part of the content creation side hustle is that you can tailor it around your individual interests and your personality. Often, all you need to do is go about your regular hobbies as normal, just with a camera set up in the corner.
If you opt to start a YouTube channel, why not monetize your content with Whop? Extend your side hustle with digital downloads and exclusive video access using a multitude of Whop apps.
Start your side hustle with Whop
Starting your side hustle venture can be daunting, so why go it alone? No matter which route you decide to take, Whop can be your side hustle sidekick for success.
When you sign up for Whop, you'll have an abundance of tools at your fingertips, helping you to expand your side hustle with exclusive paid communities, digital products and much more.
Whop offers the tools to create and sell digital products, like courses, sports betting tips, and digital coloring books, with ease. Best of all, it’s completely free to join, with no expensive monthly costs or hidden fees.
Sign up with Whop today and receive the support you need to make your dream of financial freedom a reality.
