I'm sitting here on my beat-up IKEA couch, looking at my bank account, and for the first time in three years, I'm not stressed about next month's rent.
That wasn't always the case.
In 2023, I was drowning. Working 50 hours a week at a tech startup that paid barely enough to cover my studio apartment in Brooklyn. Every month felt like a financial tightrope walk. One unexpected car repair, one medical bill, and I'd be borrowing from credit cards again.
I needed something. Anything.
So I started researching side hustles. Not the "get rich quick" garbage. Real opportunities. Things actual people were doing to make $500, $1,000, even $2,000 extra per month.
After two years of testing, failing, adjusting, and occasionally succeeding, I've found nine side hustles that consistently work. Not theory. Not someone else's success story. My actual experience.
Let me show you what really works.
1. User-Generated Content Creation (My First Real Win)
Monthly earnings: $600-$1,800
Time invested: 8-12 hours/month
Startup cost: $0 (used my iPhone)
I stumbled into this by accident.
A friend mentioned she was making money creating "UGC" for brands. I had no idea what that meant. Turns out, it's just regular people filming product videos that brands use in their ads.
No fancy equipment. No massive following needed. Just you, a product, and your phone.
How I Started (The Messy Truth)
My first video was terrible.
I filmed myself using a face serum in my poorly-lit bathroom. Shaky camera. Awkward script. I sounded like a robot reading a cereal box.
But I submitted it anyway to a brand that was actively looking for creators on Instagram. They paid me $35.
That $35 felt like $3,500. It proved something: brands will pay regular people for content.
The Tools I Actually Use
CapCut (Free) – This is where I edit every video. The learning curve took me about two hours. Now I can edit a 30-second clip in 10 minutes.
Natural lighting from my window – I bought a ring light for $40 on Amazon. Used it twice. My window works better.
My phone's built-in camera – iPhone 12. Nothing special.
The Process (Step-by-Step)
Week 1: I created a portfolio of 5 sample videos using products I already owned. A coffee maker. My favorite moisturizer. A book I was reading. Each video was 15-30 seconds.
Week 2: I made a simple Instagram account. Posted my sample videos. Added "UGC Creator - Available for Hire" to my bio with my email.
Week 3: I started DMing brands. Small direct-to-consumer companies with under 50k followers. My message was simple:
"Hi! I create authentic product videos for ads. Would you be interested in seeing my work?"
One in every ten brands responded. One in every five of those actually hired me.
Week 4: I landed my first real client. A skincare brand paid me $120 for three videos.
What Actually Works
Hook + Problem + Solution format. Every good UGC video follows this. Example:
- Hook (2 seconds): "My skin was SO dry..."
- Problem (3 seconds): "Nothing worked until..."
- Solution (10 seconds): Show the product, explain results
Real reactions. Don't act. The videos that got me repeat clients were the ones where I genuinely liked the product and showed it.
Fast turnaround. I respond to every brand within 2 hours. I deliver videos within 48 hours. This alone gets me rehired constantly.
My Current Rates
- Basic video (15-30 seconds): $50-80
- Package of 3 videos: $180-250
- Rush delivery (24 hours): Add $30
I work with 5-7 brands monthly. Some send products monthly for ongoing content. Others are one-off projects.
Resources That Helped
- BossWallah (https://bosswallah.com) – Found my first three paying clients here
- Instagram DM pitching – My most consistent source of work
- UGC Creator Facebook groups – Where I learned everything
The Reality Check
Month 1: $200 (mostly low-paying test projects)
Month 3: $600 (getting better at filming and finding clients)
Month 6: $1,100 (regular clients, higher rates)
Current average: $1,400/month
Not every month hits that number. Some months I make $800. Some hit $1,800. But it's steady enough that I budget around $1,200/month from UGC.
2. Freelance Writing (How I Funded My Vacation)
Monthly earnings: $800-$1,500
Time invested: 15-20 hours/month
Startup cost: $0
I'm not a "writer." I got B's in English. I'd never published anything before 2024.
But freelance writing paid for my two-week trip to Portugal last summer.
My Actual Journey
I started on Upwork (https://www.upwork.com). Created a profile. Listed my (very basic) skills. Applied to 30 jobs in my first week.
Got rejected 28 times.
Two clients responded. One wanted a 2,000-word article about project management software for $40. The other wanted product descriptions at $5 per 100 words.
I took both.
Those first few weeks were brutal. I spent 6 hours researching and writing that $40 article. Math worked out to about $6.66/hour. Less than minimum wage.
But I needed reviews. I needed proof that I could deliver.
The Turning Point
After 5 completed projects, something shifted. My profile started showing up higher in searches. Better clients started reaching out.
I raised my rates from $40 per article to $75. Then to $100. Then to $150.
Nobody complained. In fact, higher-paying clients treated me better.
The Tools I Rely On
Claude (that's me! https://claude.ai) – I use AI to generate rough drafts. Then I spend 30-45 minutes rewriting, adding personal examples, and fact-checking. This cuts my writing time by 60%.
Grammarly (https://www.grammarly.com) – Catches my typos and awkward phrasing. Free version works fine.
Google Docs – Where I draft everything. Simple. Clean. Clients can comment directly.
Notion (https://www.notion.so) – I track all my clients, deadlines, and invoices here.
My Process (What Actually Works)
Finding Clients:
I spend 30 minutes every Monday applying to jobs on Upwork and Contra (https://contra.com). I apply to 10-15 jobs total.
My applications are short:
"Hi [Client Name], I write clear, engaging [type of content] for [industry]. Here are 2 samples: [links]. Available to start this week."
Response rate: About 20%.
Creating Content:
- Research topic for 15 minutes (read top 3 Google results)
- Use Claude to generate outline and rough draft (10 minutes)
- Rewrite in my own voice, add examples (30-45 minutes)
- Run through Grammarly (5 minutes)
- Final read-through (10 minutes)
Total time per 1,000-word article: 70-80 minutes.
My Rates:
- Blog posts (800-1,200 words): $100-150
- Email sequences (5 emails): $200-250
- Product descriptions (100 words): $15-20
What I Write About
I focused on 3 niches I actually understand:
- Personal finance – I budget my own money, use investing apps, read about credit cards
- Productivity – I've tested dozens of apps and systems
- Online business – I'm literally running side hustles
Staying in these lanes means I can write faster and sound more authentic.
The Reality
I work with 6-8 clients per month. Some are one-off projects. Three are retainer clients who pay me $200-400/month for ongoing content.
My average monthly income from writing: $1,100
Best month: $1,600
Worst month: $750
It's not passive. But it's flexible. I write mostly on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Sometimes Saturday mornings.
Mistakes I Made (So You Don't Have To)
Undercharging for too long. I stayed at $40-50 per article for 4 months. Should've raised rates after the first month.
Not specializing. I wrote about everything at first. Dog training. Cryptocurrency. Gardening. Spreading myself thin made every article take longer.
Overthinking. My best-performing articles took me 60-90 minutes. My worst took 4 hours of obsessive editing. Clients couldn't tell the difference.
3. Virtual Assistant Work (The Most Underrated)
Monthly earnings: $600-$1,000
Time invested: 12-15 hours/month
Startup cost: $0
Virtual assistant work sounds boring. And honestly, sometimes it is.
But it's also the most reliable $600 I make every month.
What I Actually Do
I work for three clients:
Client 1: A career coach who needs email management and calendar scheduling. 4 hours/week at $20/hour. $320/month
Client 2: A real estate agent who needs help with social media posting. 2 hours/week at $25/hour. $200/month
Client 3: A small e-commerce business that needs customer service emails answered. 3 hours/week at $22/hour. $264/month
Total monthly average: $784
How I Found These Clients
I wish I had a fancy strategy. Truth is, I found all three on Upwork.
I created a simple profile:
"I help busy professionals manage emails, schedules, and basic administrative tasks. Fast response time. Detail-oriented. Available for ongoing work."
I applied to 40+ VA jobs before landing my first client. The key was targeting people who explicitly said they needed ongoing help, not one-time projects.
Skills I Had to Learn
Email management: I use my client's login to sort, respond to, and organize emails. I learned to write in their "voice" by reading their past emails and mimicking the tone.
Google Workspace: Calendar, Docs, Sheets. Basic stuff, but I had to actually learn keyboard shortcuts to work faster.
Boundaries: This was the hardest. Early on, I answered emails at 11 PM. Now I have set hours: weekdays 6-9 PM and Saturdays 10 AM-1 PM.
Tools I Use Daily
LastPass (https://www.lastpass.com) – Securely stores client passwords. Free version works fine.
Calendly (https://calendly.com) – I use this for one client to schedule their appointments automatically.
Slack – All my clients communicate with me here. I check twice daily: 6 PM and 9 PM.
Notion – I keep detailed notes about each client's preferences, common tasks, and recurring deadlines.
What Makes a Good VA
Responsiveness. I respond to every client message within 2 hours during my working hours.
Attention to detail. I keep a checklist for each recurring task. Scheduling a meeting? Check the time zone. Check for conflicts. Send a confirmation email. Every. Single. Time.
Communication. If something's unclear, I ask immediately. No guessing.
The Money Breakdown
I charge $20-25/hour. That's not top-tier, but it's fair for the basic work I do.
Some VAs charge $40-60/hour. They usually have specialized skills like bookkeeping or advanced social media management. I'm not there yet.
But even at my rates, working 12-15 hours per month nets me $600-800 consistently.
Why I Like VA Work
It's predictable. Same clients. Same tasks. Same paycheck each month.
Low stress. Most tasks are straightforward. Reply to emails. Schedule appointments. Post on Instagram.
Flexibility. I work when it fits my schedule. As long as I hit deadlines, nobody cares if I'm working at 7 PM or 10 AM on Saturday.
4. Print-on-Demand T-Shirts (My Passive Income Experiment)
Monthly earnings: $300-600
Time invested: 3-5 hours/month
Startup cost: $0
This one surprised me.
I didn't expect to make money selling t-shirts. But here we are.
How It Started
I saw people talking about print-on-demand on Reddit. The concept was simple: design graphics, upload them to a platform, and they handle printing and shipping when someone buys.
No inventory. No upfront costs.
I figured I'd try it for a month. If nothing sold, whatever. I'd spent a few hours learning Canva.
The Setup
Platform: I use Printful (https://www.printful.com) connected to an Etsy shop.
Design tool: Canva (https://www.canva.com) – Free version.
Process:
- Create a design in Canva (30-60 minutes)
- Upload to Printful
- Connect to my Etsy listing
- When someone buys, Printful prints and ships automatically
I pay nothing upfront. Printful takes their cut from each sale.
What I Sell
I focused on three niches:
1. Funny teacher shirts
Examples: "I teach tiny humans," "Powered by coffee and lesson plans"
2. Dog lover designs
Examples: "My dog thinks I'm cool," "Dog hair don't care"
3. Workout motivation
Examples: "Sore today, strong tomorrow," "Sweating for the wedding"
My First Sale
It took 17 days after opening my shop.
Someone in Ohio bought a "Dog mom life" shirt for $24.99. Printful took $13. Etsy took $2.50 in fees. I made $9.49 profit.
I literally texted everyone I knew. It felt like winning the lottery.
What Actually Works
Niche, niche, niche. Broad designs don't sell. "Dog lover" is too general. "Golden retriever mom" is specific.
Text-based designs. My best sellers are simple text with nice fonts. No complex graphics.
Trending keywords. I use Etsy's search bar to see what people are actually searching for. Example: typing "teacher shirt" shows popular search phrases like "teacher appreciation," "teacher squad," "funny teacher."
The Numbers (Real Talk)
Month 1: $0 (set up shop, created 12 designs)
Month 2: $47 (3 sales)
Month 3: $89 (6 sales)
Month 6: $284 (18 sales)
Current average: $450/month (28-35 sales)
My top-selling design? A simple text shirt that says "I teach the cutest pumpkins in the patch" with a little pumpkin graphic. Sold 47 times at $9.49 profit each. That's $441 from ONE design.
Time Investment
Initial setup: 8 hours total creating first 15 designs and setting up shop
Monthly maintenance: 3-5 hours adding 3-5 new designs and tweaking keywords
That's it.
I don't actively market these. No paid ads. No social media promotion. Just Etsy's search traffic.
Mistakes I Made
Creating designs I liked instead of designs people want to buy. My abstract art designs? Zero sales. My silly text designs? Consistent sellers.
Not researching keywords. My first designs had generic names like "Dog Shirt." Now I use specific phrases like "Golden Retriever Mom Shirt Gift."
Giving up too early. Nothing sold for 17 days. I almost closed the shop. Glad I didn't.
5. Online Tutoring (Easiest $400 I Make)
Monthly earnings: $400-700
Time invested: 8-10 hours/month
Startup cost: $0
I tutor basic math and English to middle school kids. That's it.
No teaching degree. No certification. Just patience and decent knowledge of 6th-8th grade material.
The Platform
Tutor.com (https://www.tutor.com)
I signed up, passed their subject tests (basically 8th-grade level exams), and started getting matched with students within 3 days.
How Sessions Work
Students log on. We connect via their platform (like Zoom but simpler). We work through homework problems together.
Sessions range from 15 minutes to an hour. Most are 30-45 minutes.
I get paid by the minute. Rate is about $12-15/hour depending on the subject.
What I Tutor
Math: Pre-algebra, basic algebra, some geometry
English: Essay writing, reading comprehension, grammar
These are subjects I can handle without preparation. I don't take calculus or advanced science sessions because I'd spend too much time relearning the material.
My Weekly Schedule
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 6:30-8:30 PM (2 hours each)
Sunday: 10 AM-1 PM (3 hours)
Total: 9 hours/week. Some weeks I work less. Some more. Depends on student demand and my availability.
What Makes This Easy
No preparation. Students bring their homework. I help them figure it out. No lesson planning.
Flexible scheduling. I log on when I want. Students are matched to available tutors.
Consistent demand. Parents pay for tutoring year-round. Especially during school year.
The Money
9 hours/week × $13/hour average × 4 weeks = $468/month
Best month: $680 (worked 12-13 hours per week during finals season)
Worst month: $320 (took two weeks off for vacation)
Why I Keep Doing This
It's reliable. Every Monday, Wednesday, Friday at 6:30 PM, I know I'm logging on and making at least $24-30.
It's rewarding. When a kid finally understands fractions, it feels good.
It requires zero marketing, admin work, or client hunting. The platform handles everything.
6. Amazon Influencer Program (The Laziest Money)
Monthly earnings: $150-300
Time invested: 2-4 hours/month
Startup cost: $0
This is by far the weirdest way I make money.
I film 30-second product review videos. Amazon shows them on product pages. When someone buys after watching my video, I get a commission.
How I Got Accepted
The Amazon Influencer Program (https://affiliate-program.amazon.com/influencers) requires some kind of social media following to apply.
I applied with my Instagram account (about 800 followers at the time, mostly friends and random people). They approved me in 3 days.
What I Film
I review products I actually own:
- My Bluetooth speaker
- My standing desk
- My coffee grinder
- My running shoes
- My phone case
Each video is 20-45 seconds. I show the product, explain what I like, demonstrate a feature, and wrap up.
No fancy editing. No script. Just me talking naturally.
The Process
Step 1: Pick a product I own that's on Amazon
Step 2: Film a quick video on my iPhone
- 5 seconds: Show the product
- 15-25 seconds: Explain what's good (or bad)
- 5 seconds: Show it in use
Step 3: Upload to Amazon's Influencer dashboard
Step 4: Wait for Amazon to approve (usually 24-48 hours)
Step 5: Amazon shows my video on that product's page
How I Make Money
When someone watches my video and then buys the product (or anything else in their shopping session), I get a commission.
Rates vary: 1-4% for most items. Higher for luxury goods.
What I've Earned
Month 1: $42 (uploaded 8 videos)
Month 3: $127 (28 videos total)
Month 6: $213 (45 videos total)
Current: $250-300/month (65 videos total)
I haven't uploaded a new video in 6 weeks. Still making about $250/month from old videos.
My Top-Performing Videos
Video 1: Standing desk review (36 views, $87 in commissions)
Video 2: Cordless vacuum review (28 views, $64 in commissions)
Video 3: Coffee grinder review (19 views, $41 in commissions)
Why This Works
People trust simple, honest reviews. My janky iPhone videos outperform professional-looking content because they feel authentic.
Amazon drives the traffic. I don't market these videos. Amazon shows them to shoppers already looking at the product.
One video, ongoing earnings. Each video takes 10 minutes to create and can earn for months.
Time Breakdown
Creating videos: 2-3 hours/month (usually make 3-5 new videos)
Managing account: 15 minutes/month
7. Selling Digital Products on Etsy (My Surprise Winner)
Monthly earnings: $400-800
Time invested: 5-8 hours/month
Startup cost: $0
I sell budget templates, meal planners, and printable checklists on Etsy (https://www.etsy.com).
No, seriously. People pay $3-12 for these.
What Changed My Mind
I thought digital products were saturated. Who would buy a budget template when free ones exist everywhere?
Turns out: thousands of people every month.
What I Sell
Budget templates – Simple spreadsheets for tracking income and expenses. $4.99 each.
Meal planners – Weekly and monthly layouts with grocery lists. $6.99 each.
Cleaning schedules – Daily, weekly, monthly chore lists. $3.99 each.
Goal-setting workbooks – 10-page PDF planners. $11.99 each.
How I Make These
Canva (https://www.canva.com) for everything. Free version.
A simple budget template takes me 30-45 minutes to design:
- Set up the layout
- Add text and tables
- Choose nice colors
- Export as PDF
I create one "master" template. Then I make variations:
- Different color schemes
- Different layouts
- Different themes (minimalist, floral, modern)
My First Sale
I listed a meal planner for $6.99. It sat there for 9 days.
Then at 2 AM on a random Tuesday, someone in California bought it.
I made $5.65 after Etsy's fees.
That person left a 5-star review. Then more sales started coming.
What Sells Best
Budget templates – My top seller. Listed at $4.99. Sold 340 times. That's $1,921 in total revenue from one template.
Meal planners – Second place. Listed at $6.99. Sold 187 times.
Cleaning schedules – Listed at $3.99. Sold 156 times.
The Current Numbers
I have 24 products listed.
Average monthly sales: 65-80 products
Average monthly revenue: $480-720
After Etsy fees (about 10%): $430-650
Time Investment
Initial creation: 20-25 hours over two months creating first 15 products
Monthly maintenance: 5-8 hours adding 2-3 new products and responding to customer questions
What Actually Works
SEO optimization. I use keywords people actually search for. Example: Instead of "Budget Template," I use "Monthly Budget Planner Printable PDF Finance Tracker."
Multiple variations. I create the same template in 3-4 color schemes. Each listing targets slightly different keywords.
Clear mockup images. I show what the product looks like. People want to see exactly what they're buying.
Mistakes I Made
Overcomplicated designs. My elaborate 20-page workbooks? 3 sales total. My simple one-page checklist? 156 sales.
Ignoring keywords. My first listings had cute names like "Blossom Budget." Nobody searched for that.
Not creating variations. Once I realized a product sold well, I should've immediately created color variations. Took me 6 months to figure that out.
8. Website Testing (Free Money for 20 Minutes)
Monthly earnings: $150-250
Time invested: 4-6 hours/month
Startup cost: $0
I get paid to browse websites and apps while recording my thoughts.
It's the easiest money I make.
The Platforms
UserTesting (https://www.usertesting.com) – My primary platform. Pay is $10 per 20-minute test.
TryMyUI (https://www.trymyui.com) – Secondary. Similar pay structure.
How It Works
- I log into the platform
- A test becomes available
- I click "Start Test"
- The platform records my screen and voice
- I navigate a website while thinking out loud
- Test ends after 15-20 minutes
- I get paid $10
What I Actually Do
Recent test example:
"You're looking to buy a gift for your sister's birthday. Try to find a suitable item on this website and proceed to checkout."
I navigate the site, talking the entire time:
"Okay, I'm on the homepage... I see a menu but it's not super clear... I'm clicking on 'Gifts'... Now I'm scrolling through options... This product looks interesting but I can't see the price easily... The description is kind of vague..."
The company wants my honest reactions. Where I get confused. What I like. What's frustrating.
The Screening Process
Not every test is available to me. Each has screening questions:
"Do you shop online at least once a month?"
"Have you ever used a meal delivery service?"
"What's your age range?"
If I fit their criteria, I get the test. If not, I'm disqualified.
About 1 in 3 screenings lead to an actual test.
My Monthly Routine
I check the platform 2-3 times per day. Morning, lunch, evening.
When tests are available, I grab them immediately. They disappear within minutes.
I average 15-25 tests per month.
15 tests × $10 = $150
25 tests × $10 = $250
What Makes Tests Available
Complete your profile fully. Demographics, devices owned, shopping habits. The more complete, the more tests you qualify for.
Be fast. Tests disappear within 1-2 minutes. I get notifications on my phone and respond quickly.
Give detailed feedback. My ratings are high because I talk constantly during tests and give specific observations.
Time Breakdown
Each test: 20 minutes
Checking for tests: 10 minutes/day
Monthly total: 5-6 hours
9. Renting Stuff on Fat Llama (Most Unusual)
Monthly earnings: $100-300
Time invested: 2-4 hours/month
Startup cost: $0 (I rented things I already owned)
I rent out my camera equipment, bicycle, and camping gear on Fat Llama (https://fatllama.com).
What I Rent
Canon camera + lens – $45/day
Road bicycle – $25/day
Camping tent (4-person) – $30/day
Portable projector – $20/day
These are all things sitting in my closet most of the time anyway.
How It Works
- I list items on Fat Llama with photos and description
- Someone requests to rent
- I approve (or decline)
- They pick up or I deliver (within 5 miles)
- They return it
- Money hits my account minus Fat Llama's fee (about 15%)
My Monthly Average
Camera: Rented 3-4 days/month = $135-180
Bicycle: Rented 2-3 days/month = $50-75
Tent: Rented 1-2 days/month = $30-60
Projector: Rented 2 days/month = $40
Monthly total: $255-355
After platform fees: $215-300
Is It Worth It?
Pros:
- Stuff was sitting unused anyway
- Most renters are responsible
- Extra income without much effort
Cons:
- Slight wear on my things
- Coordinating pickup/drop-off
- Occasional no-shows (rare, but annoying)
My Rules
Insurance: Fat Llama provides $25,000 coverage, but I photograph everything before handing it over.
Meeting spot: I don't give out my home address. We meet at a nearby coffee shop.
Screening: I only rent to people with good reviews or verified accounts.
Time Investment
Listing items initially: 2 hours
Monthly coordination: 2-3 hours handling pickup/return
The Real Talk Nobody Shares
These nine side hustles bring in $500-$700 per month each on average.
Total monthly side income: $3,500-5,200
But let's be real. It didn't start that way.
The First Three Months Were Rough
Month 1: $210 total
Month 2: $487 total
Month 3: $823 total
I was working 25-30 hours per month across all these hustles. That math worked out to about $9-12 per hour those first months.
Less than minimum wage.
What Changed
Efficiency. My first UGC video took 90 minutes. Now takes 15 minutes. My first blog post took 4 hours. Now takes 75 minutes.
Better rates. I started charging $35 for UGC videos. Now it's $80-100. Started at $40 per article. Now it's $150.
Systems. I batch similar tasks. Film 3-4 UGC videos in one sitting. Write 2-3 articles in one evening. Record 5 product review videos for Amazon back-to-back.
Current Time Investment
UGC: 8-12 hours/month
Writing: 15-20 hours/month
VA work: 12-15 hours/month
Print-on-demand: 3-5 hours/month
Tutoring: 32-36 hours/month
Amazon videos: 2-4 hours/month
Etsy products: 5-8 hours/month
Website testing: 5-6 hours/month
Equipment rental: 2-3 hours/month
Total: 84-109 hours/month
That's about 20-25 hours per week.
Earning $3,500-5,200 per month for 20-25 hours per week = $35-52 per hour effective rate.
The Tools That Actually Matter
Here's every tool I use regularly:
Free Tools:
- CapCut (video editing)
- Canva (design everything)
- Google Docs (writing)
- Gmail (communication)
Paid Tools (under $60/month total):
- Claude Pro - $20/month (AI writing assistant)
- Grammarly - $12/month (editing)
- Notion - $8/month (organization)
- LastPass - $3/month (password manager)
Total monthly tool costs: $43
Everything else is free platforms:
- Upwork (free)
- Contra (free)
- Printful (free, takes cut of sales)
- Etsy (per-listing fees)
- UserTesting (free)
- Fat Llama (takes percentage)
My Biggest Mistakes (And What I'd Do Differently)
Mistake 1: Trying Everything at Once
I started seven different side hustles simultaneously. Burned out after 6 weeks.
What I'd do instead: Start with ONE. Get it to $500/month. Then add another.
Mistake 2: Undercharging for Too Long
I kept my UGC rate at $35 for 5 months. Should've raised it after month 2.
What I'd do instead: Raise rates every 10-15 completed jobs.
Mistake 3: No Systems
I was finding client emails, tracking deadlines, and managing invoices in my head and scattered notes.
What I'd do instead: Set up Notion from day one with templates for everything.
Mistake 4: Not Batching Tasks
I'd film
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