5 ways I'd start making money online today if I was broke
If I lost everything and had to start from zero with just a phone and wifi, here's exactly what I'd do:
1. Freelance services on day 1. Pick ONE skill — copywriting, thumbnail design, video editing. Undercut everyone by 30% to get your first 5 reviews, then raise prices. First $50-100 gig within a week.
2. Resell stuff you already own. Go through your closet, garage, old electronics. List on Facebook Marketplace. Most people are sitting on $500+ of unused stuff. That's your starter capital.
3. Learn one AI skill. People will pay you to write emails, build automations, create content for their business. The supply of people who actually know how to use AI is still tiny. Charge $200-500 per project.
4. Start a faceless content page. Pick a niche, post 2-3 short videos per day using free tools. Monetize through affiliate links once you hit 1K followers. This is a 30-60 day play.
5. Offer a local service with online marketing. Pressure washing, lawn care, car detailing — post on local Facebook groups. $0 startup cost. People charge $100-300 per job.
The common thread? All of these require more effort than money to start. Most people won't do the work. That's your advantage.
I break all of these down step by step inside Cash Academy.
