MAKING MEGA BUCKS I went from broke to earning six figures with my side hustle – you can ditch the 9 to 5 too if you follow my advice
A THRIFTY TikToker has claimed his side hustle of selling books has seen him rake in thousands of dollars.
The entrepreneur, known as Raiken Profit, launched the online business as he couldn’t stand working a normal 9-5 job.
He said that he had to make a change as he “felt like an animal locked in a cage”.
The influencer scans the bookshelves at thrift stores, looking for items that he can sell online.
Raiken Profit has claimed his margins now stand at between 35-40 per cent and wants to earn a whopping $40,000 a month.
He is exploring new ways how to source items as he wants to grow his business.
The businessman has offered a series of tips for budding entrepreneurs who want to pursue a similar side hustle.
He urged people to visit their local thrift store, adding it is “one of the keys to being successful as a bookseller”.
Raiken Profit said entrepreneurs should look for fiction and nonfiction books and avoid the types that are mass produced.
He also urged them to invest in a Bluetooth device that can scan books rapidly.
The Sun has revealed eight side hustles that can bring you some extra cash, particularly as inflation continues to rocket.
One potential gig is selling stock photos.
Stock photo companies will pay photographers to post their photos to their sites.
Websites like Shutterstock and Depositphotos are always looking to expand their collection of copyright-free images that can be used by users like bloggers and marketing teams.
Photographers submitting their photos can make anywhere from $200 to $500 a month depending on the amount and quality of the photos they submit.
Those who like transcribing audio might be able to rake in a whopping $3,000 a month.
Hauling away junk is a side hustle that some people have even been able to turn into a full-blown business.
Websites like 1-800-GOT-JUNK can help you join a team in your area, or start your own if you feel up to it.
Once you get moving, the estimated average earnings are $35 an hour
You may be able to earn up to $20 an hour if you’re babysitting for a friend.
Mom-of-three Mona Mejia told The Sun that she tends to make between $8,000 and $9,000 selling clothes online.
And, a TikToker, known as Amzpatharris, has claimed he makes thousands of dollars every month thanks to an Amazon side gig.