I know that you are tired of juggling a 9-to-5 and at the same time, you are dreaming to build that $10k-per-month, aren’t you ?
If it does, then i would say that it sounds like you’re about to wrestle a grizzly bear while balancing on a tightrope.
Here is a truth also, it is not as wild as it sounds!
In fact, if you follow the right steps, you can turn your side hustle into a revenue-pumping machine without quitting your day job right away.
So, let me explain the process step by step.
1. PICK THE RIGHT HUSTLE.
Imagine that you want mangos and a friend suggested you to plant one tree but instead of planting mango tree, you bought an apple tree and when it grows, you are expecting mangos from that and when you take a deep analysis, you found that it wasn’t meant to give mangos but the thing is that it will give apples.
If you understand the above thing, then same is the thing with side hustles, you have to choose the right ones according to your need.
When you came across the stats that average freelance graphic designer charges $75 per hour and you start imagining that if you land five clients a month, and each one requires 10 hours of work then you can get your $3,750 per month.
This thing can bring greed to you and will put you in the unnecessary work and you will struggle to make $1, if you aren’t passionate about it.
2. MAXIMIZE YOUR TIME.
You know that feeling when you look at the clock and wonder where the day went ? Yeah, we all do think that but when you’re building a side hustle, time management is really a thing which you need to keep in control. You’ve got limited hours after your 9-to-5, so you need to work smarter, not harder.
You have to think of your time like a pizza where each slice represents your time for the day. If you’re working from 9 AM to 5 PM, your day job eats up a good chunk of that pizza, what’s left ? I would say, nothing more than four or five slices. So, you’ve got to decide how to use them efficiently and you have yo set aside specific hours for your side hustle and treat it like an appointment.
3.LEVERAGE PASSIVE INCOME STREAMS.
I want you to remind that passive income is like that extra boost in Mario Kart. You don’t need to always press the gas because it’s working for you in the background and if you want to hit $10k a month, a portion of that should come from income that doesn’t require constant effort.
4. TEST AND SCALE YOUR SIDE HUSTLE.
I want you to think of your side hustle as a science experiment and in that experiment, you’re mixing different ingredients to see what works and if your first idea isn’t working then adjust and try again, try again, try again.
5. KNOW WHEN TO LEVEL UP.
At some point, your side hustle gain some momentum and it is like a snowball which is rolling down a hill and when we see it first, it is slow, but eventually, it really picks up speed and gets bigger. This is when you need to decide if it’s time to go all-in but at the same time you have to be careful as well.
6. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS.
Here is a question, would you drive across the country without checking your GPS every once in a while ?
Again, let me tell you that same goes for your side hustle, yoy have to rack your progress monthly—whether it’s income, hours worked, or client feedback and by this way, you’ll know exactly when you’re getting close to your $10k goal.
FINAL THOUGHT:
At first, it feels like a slog, but every step gets you closer to the finish line.
So;
• focus on what works,
• maximize your time,
• treat your hustle with the same dedication you give your day job,
• track everything,
• know when to level Up
• fet the help by passive income.
