Some hobbies can be moneymakers! Have you ever thought that what you love doing can also make you money? A job can take up your time and energy, but a hobby is something you usually do for fun. It takes out the stress and serves as an escape valve for the daily pressure, but you could make a living with it. Some people have turned their passions into real professions, and have succeeded.
Last week, we talked about the reasons why making money with Utility Avenue is a good idea. This week, we have brainstormed some hobbies that can also be moneymakers. Some of them might be limited due to the COVID-19 situation worldwide, but others can be put into practice right now. Maybe YOUR hobby can make you money! All you need is a little bit of imagination and the will to get it done.
Hobbies that can be moneymakers
Athlete/Coach:
If you are a baseball player, a tennis player, or a swimmer, there are many ideas. How many times have you heard your coaches repeat instructions? How many times have you practiced those routines yourself? You can start passing all that valuable knowledge onto others. Also, you can easily set up your webcam and do it through video online. Check what Billy Ripken has done, and that can give you an idea. You can also be a judge, umpire or referee since sometimes school or local championships need a person to call the game.
Chef/Cook:
If you love cooking, creating a Youtube chef show to teach how to cook is an option. You could prepare unique family recipes, or invite potential students to your kitchen, and have them assist while they also learn from you. Another idea could be having people make requests for what they want you to prepare and pay for you to have the final product delivered to them.
Bartender:
Apply the same concept can to a bartender. It is easy to find recipes online, but if you have that magic touch that makes a drink “The Drink”, and you can prepare it with style, check this. You could create a Youtube channel to teach people how to make them YOUR way. It would be a fun experience that could also help you earn some cash.
Fishing:
If you love fishing and you have a boat, you can host a “fisherman invitation” to have guest fishermen with you. If they are professionals, you could charge for the ride. But if they are amateurs, you can also charge for teaching them the little tricks that make you get that big catch. Don’t you have a boat? In that case, be the instructor for those who don’t know much about fishing and have a boat.
Dancing/Music:
Dancing and music are perhaps two of the most popular hobbies ever. Some people also have a natural gift to teach. So, how about taking your dancing or music skills and help those who are eager for a patient professor? You can do this either in person or online, so don’t let COVID-19 discourage you. You can make the popular salsa and tango available online. And if music is your gig, you can teach people how to play your instrument.
Handyman:
Loose power plugs, stuck window frames, stiff doorknobs: nothing gets in your way when it comes to fixing things. And you enjoy it. If you enjoy doing stuff around the house, put your name out there. Someone might need your expertise: either making renovations or helping people move, a handyman is always necessary. So, you can start making money out of that hobby.
Teaching/Tutoring:
Having teaching skills is not enough to succeed at that. People need to love it. If you are among those who do, you could help others. Right now, elementary school kids are not the only ones who need it. Some more advanced students can need help with math, writing essays, reviewing essays, and some more. If you have the time and you enjoy this, you can help others while you also help yourself make some extra money.
Interpreting:
Your language skills are unique. Your grammar is perfect in two or more languages. You have a good memory, and your delivery rate is incredible. So, you can turn all that into an interpreting gig. You can easily offer your services to people needing someone to interpret a formal meeting or a hospital visit.
Photography:
Photography is an excellent example of hobbies that can be moneymakers. It is a great privilege to be able to give people the gift of memories. You can focus on street, landscape, portrait, wedding, or macro photography. In time, you can start offering photography services. At the same time, you can also give photography tips to photography enthusiasts. Everyone needs some guidance when they start, and you can be that person.
Video/Video editing:
Video making can be an excellent way to generate income: all you need is a camera with video capabilities, the skill to do it, and a computer to edit the footage you take. You can also help others with their videos. Editing can be annoying for some people who don’t have a lot of free time and are willing to pay for someone to do it.
Writing/Blogging:
Some people have the passion and the skill for putting thoughts into words. If you have an in-depth writing knowledge, you could start your blog and post about your preferred subject, from arts to politics, to sports. A good platform option could be WordPress, but you can also use Blogspot or Medium, among others.
Dog-sitting/ Dog-walking:
For the god lovers out there, dog-sitting or dog-walking could be a hobby that can also be a moneymaker. After all, you love the company of pets, and you will get paid to work surrounded by love.
Final Words
If you have any of these hobbies, it might be a good idea to start a new venture. You never know, right? As Bill Gates once said: “Paul and I, we never thought that we would make much money out of the thing. We just loved writing software.” He never expected to become a millionaire by doing something he loved.
These are some ideas of hobbies that can be moneymakers, but there are more. Let us know in the comments about others.
Hobbies can also be moneymakers. Don’t forget that you would be getting paid to have fun.
And that is priceless.