15 Side Hustle Ideas for 2024 💸 businesses my friends & I have tried and made it work

🗓 Book a 1:1 coaching session with me to grow your business: tinyurl.com/dinacoaching
I started my first ever side hustle in 2018 selling greeting cards. I then started to teach calligraphy workshops for a couple months until I quit my 9-5 government office job in 2019, and since then I've tried a whole bunch of business ideas being self-employed for 3.5 years!
(I know in the video I say I've done 9, but there's actually 10... I forgot to include my pet-sitting business haha 😂)
In this video, I share the 9 businesses I've tried and 6 businesses that my friends have tried. If you're looking for side business ideas or just advice on how to start a side hustle and you have no idea where to start, then keep watching!
Let me know if you have a business or if you're planning to start one! Do you have any questions? Leave a comment below ❤️️
FREE RESOURCES:
💻 Download my Business Plan Template here👉 tinyurl.com/dinabizplan
💻 Download my Start Your KZread Checklist here👉 tinyurl.com/dinaytchecklist
💻 Download my UGC portfolio template (Canva) and pitch template👉 tinyurl.com/dinaugctemplates
💻 Download my Canva template for your Etsy listings photos here👉 tinyurl.com/dinalistingphotos
💻 Download the Start Your Etsy Checklist here👉 tinyurl.com/dinaetsychecklist
💻 Download my Etsy Stats Tracker (Google Sheets) here👉 tinyurl.com/dinaetsystats
🎉 [LIMITED OFFER✨] Get my Etsy listing photos course 👉 tinyurl.com/dinaetsycourse
🗓 Book a 1:1 coaching session with me to grow your business: tinyurl.com/dinacoaching
☕️BUY ME A COFFEE! If you've been finding my content helpful, buy me a coffee: www.buymeacoffee.com/dinadlu
👋Follow on Instagram for behind-the-scenes: / dinadlu
📧Start an email list with Active Campaign (14 days free trial): tinyurl.com/acdinalu
🇨🇦Business registration in Canada: Get 15% off registration of your sole proprietorship or corporation with Ownr: partners.ownr.co/dinalu
🎥My fav KZread growth tool: Use code DINABUDDY20 for 20% off TubeBuddy: www.tubebuddy.com/pricing?a=d...
💻Website hosting: Use code DINALU to get 10% off any Hostinger website plan (starts at $3/month!): hostinger.com/dinalu
📚Get 30 days of Audible for free! (One of my favorite ways of reading a book) amzn.to/3IPVmyl
🎵 Music from Epidemic Sound, get 30 days free: share.epidemicsound.com/ikuyb5
CHAPTERS:
0:00 How my side hustles led me to quit my job in 2019
0:37 Hustle idea 1
1:55 Hustle idea 2
2:29 Hustle idea 3
2:50 Hustle idea 4
3:16 Hustle idea 5
4:05 Hustle idea 6
4:51 Hustle idea 7
5:55 Hustle idea 8
6:35 Hustle idea 9
6:58 Hustle idea 10
7:30 Hustle idea 11
7:44 Hustle idea 12
8:10 Hustle idea 13
8:35 Hustle idea 14
8:55 Hustle idea 15
9:23 IMPORTANT things to know before you start a side hustle!!!!
11:14 If you want quick cash
11:39 Strategy is important, but also...
TECH EQUIPMENT
📹 My camera: amzn.to/33SQIAD
📹 My external microphone: amzn.to/3xQrsEe
📹 My other microphone: amzn.to/3MVS5zw
📹 My other other microphone (lav mic): amzn.to/3xoGofY
📹 My ergonomic mouse (life changing - I don't use it in this video though): amzn.to/37JFooY (most similar to mine)
📹 My KZread lights: amzn.to/3A3IzVQ
Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This means that, at zero cost to you, I will earn an affiliate commission if you click through the link and finalize a purchase. Other links in this video description may also be affiliate links. Thank you for your support!
Some of the images used in this video are designed by Freepik (www.freepik.com)
Subscriber count: 9,903

Пікірлер: 298

  • @DinaLu
    @DinaLu Жыл бұрын

    Oooops, I forgot to include my pet-sitting business haha 😂 Anyways, let me know if you have a business or if you're planning to start one! Do you have any questions? Leave a comment below ❤

  • @SnackdaBandit

    @SnackdaBandit

    Жыл бұрын

    even though i have more views than you how do you have soo many subscribers

  • @DinaLu

    @DinaLu

    Жыл бұрын

    @@SnackdaBandit are your views more from KZread shorts rather than long from ?

  • @SnackdaBandit

    @SnackdaBandit

    Жыл бұрын

    @@DinaLu yeah, but what category do you put on videos?

  • @DinaLu

    @DinaLu

    Жыл бұрын

    @@SnackdaBandit People & blogs

  • @SnackdaBandit

    @SnackdaBandit

    Жыл бұрын

    @@DinaLu ok tysm

  • @neckofkwoods4261
    @neckofkwoods4261 Жыл бұрын

    Hustles: 0:37 Making a physical product and selling it 1:55 Teaching workshops 2:29 Freelancing a known skill 2:50 Food delivery 3:16 Business coaching 4:05 Courses 4:51 KZread channel 5:55 Etsy shop 6:35 Blog 6:58 Social Media marketing 7:30 Selling self-publishing books on Amazon 7:44 Consulting 8:10 Offering a service 8:35 Flipping items 8:55 Airbnb or rental

  • @TheJollyJokerDancer

    @TheJollyJokerDancer

    11 ай бұрын

    That's because they are full fledged jobs and you need to take them as such for them to work. Calling them side hustles is just a weird click-baiting trend.

  • @Gunngirl

    @Gunngirl

    11 ай бұрын

    @@TheJollyJokerDanceryeah, because who is just jumping up being a consultant? Lol

  • @LivingWithJass

    @LivingWithJass

    10 ай бұрын

    Single mom here, watched this 3 times while getting ready... just to come to the comments... but she still had some gems throughout the video.

  • @lmw2023

    @lmw2023

    8 ай бұрын

    rentals are the best side hustles imo. I started renting out random spaces around my house as storage and I've made thousands

  • @CyberBusiness-yk9lz
    @CyberBusiness-yk9lz Жыл бұрын

    Wow, these side hustle ideas are absolutely brilliant! I never thought of some of these before, and now I'm feeling inspired and motivated to start my own side business. Thanks for sharing such valuable and practical advice - I'll definitely be putting these tips into action!

  • @DinaLu

    @DinaLu

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much! I'm glad it got you motivated 🙌

  • @WilleneBusinessLifestyle
    @WilleneBusinessLifestyle Жыл бұрын

    I started my business about 3years ago here in China too and it was tough at the start but I finally learned a lot and much stable now. I’m glad I started. Starting and running a business is never a waste, even if the beginning is rough, it’ll eventually be fine. Thanks for your video. I enjoyed it. ✌🏾

  • @DinaLu

    @DinaLu

    Жыл бұрын

    I so agree. It's never a waste! There are a lot of learnings and it feels very rewarding too. Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed the video 😊

  • @WilleneBusinessLifestyle

    @WilleneBusinessLifestyle

    Жыл бұрын

    @@DinaLu My pleasure. Thanks for your video. 😊

  • @balex556

    @balex556

    Жыл бұрын

    well one of the most effective ways to engage,and boost your sales is creating website and an app to brand your business and am an expert I can help you with this services

  • @akira37346

    @akira37346

    Жыл бұрын

    What are you upto?

  • @voutoo7899

    @voutoo7899

    Жыл бұрын

    Wanna share ?

  • @suzanneeeex
    @suzanneeeex10 ай бұрын

    Hi Dina! Thank you for this video. I have tried many side hustles as well over the past two years, including blogging and coaching, and have been feeling burnt out. All of my friends are in corporate 9-5s and I feel like I often get weird looks/judged for going this route, so I'm super glad you made this video and shared the info with us. Makes me feel less alone in this journey. Best of luck and I hope you achieve everything you want this year! :)

  • @DinaLu

    @DinaLu

    10 ай бұрын

    Hey Suzanne! You're welcome! Totally relate to the feeling of being burnt out (due to overworking but also working on businesses that don't align with my long-term goals). I'm in a pretty similar situation where the majority of my friends are in 9-5s. I used to feel a bit weird that I'm doing something different, but I just remind myself that this is what I want to do with my life and it doesn't matter what other people think. True friends will support you no matter what you pursue. Good luck on your business! :)

  • @BlakesHustle

    @BlakesHustle

    10 ай бұрын

    Rooting for all of the individuals who strive 🔥 Manifesting that this is your year 🎉

  • @joolieshome
    @joolieshome Жыл бұрын

    I’m so glad I came across your channel! I totally agree- KZread takes a lot of energy especially when engagement is low. Hoping to start an Etsy shop as well and found your videos encouraging! Subscribed :)

  • @DinaLu

    @DinaLu

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for supporting, Joolie! I'm glad my videos have been encouraging for you 😊

  • @nataliaandbobbyjames4508
    @nataliaandbobbyjames450811 ай бұрын

    Thank you for this! I love how real you are and share things you have done or other people have done that work! Thank you!!!

  • @DinaLu

    @DinaLu

    11 ай бұрын

    Thank you! I see a lot of videos where people recommend businesses they haven't tried so I wonder about the legitimacy of their recommendations.

  • @margaret7671
    @margaret7671 Жыл бұрын

    Congrats on 10K! Thanks for the helpful and honest video!

  • @DinaLu

    @DinaLu

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad I could help Margaret! Thank you 🙌

  • @mawrahameed6076
    @mawrahameed6076 Жыл бұрын

    I am in love the way you are so honest, so rare to see this on youtube. please don’t leave the honesty once you get famous 😂

  • @DinaLu

    @DinaLu

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much! Happy to hear that ✨

  • @lisamacintyre589
    @lisamacintyre589 Жыл бұрын

    The Calligraphy Instructor Academy is so HELPFUL!!! I still refer back to my notes and use what I learned there on a regular basis when planning and preparing for my calligraphy lessons.

  • @DinaLu

    @DinaLu

    Жыл бұрын

    That's so awesome to hear, Lisa!!

  • @daisyanne7376
    @daisyanne7376 Жыл бұрын

    Love your channel so much! Discovered it a few weeks ago and you’ve inspired me to finally make the push and open my shop 😊

  • @DinaLu

    @DinaLu

    Жыл бұрын

    That is awesome!!!! SO HAPPY TO HEAR THAT!

  • @ClaireSara
    @ClaireSara Жыл бұрын

    Another awesome video Dina! I have been self employed for nearly a decade. As a dog walker for a long time and now as a disability support worker with KZread as my side hustle :) I also have a print on demand store but I'm not very active there so it's slow but who doesn't love a passive income, big or small!

  • @DinaLu

    @DinaLu

    Жыл бұрын

    Wow I didn't know that Claire! Happy to hear that you have been able to sustain yourself with your businesses! Not everyone can do that. Looking forward to our chat on Thurs!

  • @AliMughrabi

    @AliMughrabi

    Жыл бұрын

    @@DinaLu hi dina, This dump try to scam people ..block him (using your photo)

  • @vanessamaecarpio
    @vanessamaecarpio Жыл бұрын

    this is one of the very few videos about side hustles that are actually doable❤thank you so much

  • @DinaLu

    @DinaLu

    Жыл бұрын

    Hope it was helpful!

  • @sabersakura
    @sabersakura Жыл бұрын

    I attended one of your calligraphy workshop and followed you on insta right after, before you had KZread! So cool to see you growing :) you’re doing great!

  • @DinaLu

    @DinaLu

    Жыл бұрын

    Oh WOW! That was a long time ago. Thank you so much for the support!! 🙌

  • @voutoo7899
    @voutoo7899 Жыл бұрын

    Love it. I am a side hustler myself. It is good to be able to control your income and not to always rely on a paycheck !

  • @DinaLu

    @DinaLu

    Жыл бұрын

    Yesss!

  • @lillianzhang_
    @lillianzhang_ Жыл бұрын

    super inspiring to hear about your business/side hustle experiences!

  • @DinaLu

    @DinaLu

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!!

  • @caz_wilson
    @caz_wilson Жыл бұрын

    These are great ideas, thank you! I love your transparency with KZread!

  • @DinaLu

    @DinaLu

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Caz! I'm glad you liked it 🙌

  • @sammietang1767
    @sammietang176711 ай бұрын

    Thank you Dina! I really like your sharing with this light-hearted vibe and easy pace to follow. :)

  • @DinaLu

    @DinaLu

    11 ай бұрын

    Aww I'm so happy to hear this :)

  • @pirilu2371
    @pirilu2371 Жыл бұрын

    I really appreciate your honesty, a rare find in these kind of videos. Cheers!

  • @DinaLu

    @DinaLu

    Жыл бұрын

    I appreciate that! 🥳

  • @wavemanj14
    @wavemanj14 Жыл бұрын

    I think you should always have money in your thumbnail because it’s why your viewers are watching and it always stands out I wish I could use money in my thumbnails in my niche

  • @yudanbi
    @yudanbi Жыл бұрын

    I love, love, love that you have done so many side hustles and I definitely agree with you about the shift of mindset thing. I am trying to be an entrepreneur myself and I have been trying many different things but there is unfortunately a lot gatekeeping. So, I would love to know more details about the side hustle processes, like where do we get started? I was inspired by one of your ideas, which was to start your own workshop/coaching, but then where do you host that idea? How do you draw people in? Do you make a social media page? Or is there an website where it's meant for those things? How do these people know to join your Zoom call and where do you collect your pay? So many questions, haha. I would also love to know more about your blogging process, as well! Like where do you blog, how many times a week, and how long it took for you to find your success (financially or audience), as well as any advice you could give. I think you have so much knowledge and I love the way you explain things without withholding any information. I'm looking forward to your continuing journey and I hope to learn as much as I can from you!

  • @DinaLu

    @DinaLu

    Жыл бұрын

    Omg thank you so much for your comment! I feel like I have 10 video ideas just from your 1 comment hahaha. Thank you so much for the support♥️♥️

  • @briannalxnn
    @briannalxnn Жыл бұрын

    This video was so helpful!! Thank you for sharing your personal journey & things you learned along the way! I love that you have a curious mindset & the confidence to try new things! It’s very encouraging to see 😊

  • @DinaLu

    @DinaLu

    Жыл бұрын

    I'm so happy to hear that!!! ❤️

  • @DannyTrandannyhaitran
    @DannyTrandannyhaitran Жыл бұрын

    Just what I needed to make this my growth year Dina :D You're amazing

  • @DinaLu

    @DinaLu

    Жыл бұрын

    So glad 🙌 Thanks Danny!

  • @alicevolcom85
    @alicevolcom85 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome video, thanks so much for sharing! You're doing amazing on KZread!!

  • @DinaLu

    @DinaLu

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Alice!!

  • @ASMRKay_
    @ASMRKay_ Жыл бұрын

    I’d look into air bnb more. It’s pretty scary when you learn more about them as a company not to mention your personal safety & wellbeing of the property. Love all your ideas!

  • @DinaLu

    @DinaLu

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Kay! I'll definitely look into it more when I'm closer to buying a property hehe

  • @liferever
    @liferever Жыл бұрын

    That's impressive how much you've done in a year! Really gives me a motivation to keep going

  • @DinaLu

    @DinaLu

    Жыл бұрын

    Aww! Yesss you can do it ♥️✨

  • @prettyfancy
    @prettyfancy Жыл бұрын

    So glad I stumbled across your videos!! Don't change your delivery please. You give real advice, tried and true and it's honest....not just what we wanna hear! Thanks! 🎉 ( Ps. My channel has nothing to do with why I am investigating your channel. I want to expand my art!)

  • @DinaLu

    @DinaLu

    Жыл бұрын

    Awww thank you so much!! That means a lot to me ✨

  • @monikamoon14
    @monikamoon14 Жыл бұрын

    I'm glad you have a youtube. There are some great ideas, I'd like to try 👏 , plus later , checking out the workshop video.

  • @simpleselfhelp
    @simpleselfhelp Жыл бұрын

    I love this video. Helped me so much. Thank you :)

  • @DinaLu

    @DinaLu

    Жыл бұрын

    You're welcome! :)

  • @i8ET
    @i8ET Жыл бұрын

    Im a new subscriber! Thank you so much for all of your knowledge!

  • @DinaLu

    @DinaLu

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the support!

  • @webdesigntutz
    @webdesigntutz Жыл бұрын

    finally a good video with no bs, this coming from someone who is really skeptical of everyone lol

  • @DinaLu

    @DinaLu

    Жыл бұрын

    Awww thank you so much James!

  • @heilynvg
    @heilynvg Жыл бұрын

    First video i see from your channel and one of the side hustles you mentioned suits me so much! Your energy is so wholesome, thank you! I'm gonna try tutoring and will update you later on ❤

  • @DinaLu

    @DinaLu

    Жыл бұрын

    That's awesome to hear! Good luck on tutoring!! 🙌

  • @heilynvg

    @heilynvg

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@DinaLu Hi dina! Updates! I started tutoring and so far it's starting to take off 🥹🤍 thank you so much for your ideas and encouragement, hope you're well!

  • @DinaLu

    @DinaLu

    Жыл бұрын

    @@heilynvg omg!!!! 🥹 Yay CONGRATULATIONS on the side hustle

  • @heilynvg

    @heilynvg

    Жыл бұрын

    @@DinaLu thanks to you! your channel is such a blessing 🤍🤍🥹

  • @DinaLu

    @DinaLu

    Жыл бұрын

    @@heilynvg Aww Heilyn!!!

  • @ASMRealeve
    @ASMRealeve Жыл бұрын

    Love this video!! Ty for the helpful tips

  • @DinaLu

    @DinaLu

    Жыл бұрын

    You are so welcome!

  • @marinaissayeva7369
    @marinaissayeva7369 Жыл бұрын

    honestly some of the best advice i've heard

  • @DinaLu

    @DinaLu

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Marina!!

  • @juliannesjems
    @juliannesjems Жыл бұрын

    Love these ideas!! My goal is to have 10 streams of income this year so this def helps!!

  • @DinaLu

    @DinaLu

    Жыл бұрын

    Yesssss you can do it!!!!

  • @RebelleNutrition
    @RebelleNutrition Жыл бұрын

    So many great side hustle ideas!! I personally LOVE online courses!

  • @DinaLu

    @DinaLu

    Жыл бұрын

    Hey Amie! Omg such a small world haha Brant P mentioned you last year when I met him and told him I wanted to be a content creator/digital nomad! Congrats on all your success ❤️️

  • @modernhippeegoddess6122
    @modernhippeegoddess6122 Жыл бұрын

    You channel is already so interesting in all that you do ! I'm much older but i know how to do calligraphy and I have made money creating wedding invitations a very long time ago but its great that you have done so well with it and have created a course. It is so niche! I am still learning the art of calligraphy because I am rusty but I love it and I am also a writer . I will check out your other videos on the subject , I am sure I can use some ideas to create my own way to make money! You msut be passionate about it. I have a cleaning and home organizing business but I am talented with so mcu as are you! Thank you for sharing your insight!!!

  • @DinaLu

    @DinaLu

    Жыл бұрын

    Omg yay another calligrapher! Thank you for your comment and for watching. I hope my channel helps!

  • @balex556

    @balex556

    Жыл бұрын

    well one of the most effective ways to engage,and boost your sales is creating website and an app to brand your business and am an expert I can help you with this services

  • @kevinnc1963
    @kevinnc19632 ай бұрын

    Great suggestions. Thanks!

  • @DinaLu

    @DinaLu

    2 ай бұрын

    Glad you like them!

  • @techmentormaria
    @techmentormaria Жыл бұрын

    Ohhh I will definitely try out the self publishing part. I even have an idea for a book that’s within my niche

  • @DinaLu

    @DinaLu

    Жыл бұрын

    That's awesome, wish you best of luck!

  • @TheEagledove
    @TheEagledove Жыл бұрын

    Fabulous video. Watching from Australia. Trying to get better at business & KZread so these are Excellent tips. Thanks. 😊

  • @DinaLu

    @DinaLu

    Жыл бұрын

    I'm glad you like them! 🥳

  • @user-yk5re7pq4y
    @user-yk5re7pq4y10 ай бұрын

    Great video! thanks a lot for sharing

  • @DinaLu

    @DinaLu

    10 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching!!

  • @swittle22
    @swittle2210 ай бұрын

    You are so awesome! I enjoy your channel.

  • @DinaLu

    @DinaLu

    10 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much!

  • @charleneaira3996
    @charleneaira3996 Жыл бұрын

    Very inspiring! Keep on sharing gurrll

  • @DinaLu

    @DinaLu

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much!!

  • @gabutovlogs5458
    @gabutovlogs5458 Жыл бұрын

    Very educative vlog thanks for inspiring people like us

  • @DinaLu

    @DinaLu

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @masa_ssi
    @masa_ssi Жыл бұрын

    Great ideas. Thank you

  • @DinaLu

    @DinaLu

    Жыл бұрын

    You're welcome!!

  • @moctieudon
    @moctieudon Жыл бұрын

    You hit 10k subscribers 💙 It's great Dina!!!

  • @DinaLu

    @DinaLu

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much!

  • @gabbiivlogs
    @gabbiivlogs Жыл бұрын

    Omg I love this content thank you 😊 for sharing♥️ I am about to make a similar video since I relate to you in doing so many business

  • @DinaLu

    @DinaLu

    Жыл бұрын

    Yay glad you like it!!!

  • @GarryFanata
    @GarryFanata Жыл бұрын

    Congrats on 10k!

  • @DinaLu

    @DinaLu

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Garry!

  • @theecommamas
    @theecommamas Жыл бұрын

    These are great ideas and tips for people who want to start but have no idea how!

  • @DinaLu

    @DinaLu

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you think so!

  • @elle_dee
    @elle_dee Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this! I am really having a hard time finding the one that suits me and my lifestyle best.

  • @DinaLu

    @DinaLu

    Жыл бұрын

    You got this! 💪 Thank you!

  • @KatrinaTapio
    @KatrinaTapio5 ай бұрын

    Solid advice! You just got yourself a new subscriber.

  • @DinaLu

    @DinaLu

    5 ай бұрын

    Thank you for subscribing, glad you like the advice! ✨🥰

  • @GIFW436
    @GIFW436 Жыл бұрын

    Mam your ideas are great

  • @_lilinana.languages
    @_lilinana.languages Жыл бұрын

    Congrats on 10 k 🎉

  • @DinaLu

    @DinaLu

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you 🥳

  • @kathbumbelina2621
    @kathbumbelina2621 Жыл бұрын

    I love your videos and content. 🙂

  • @DinaLu

    @DinaLu

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Kath! I'm glad you love them! 😊

  • @tanyac8920
    @tanyac8920 Жыл бұрын

    You are so well spoken. Great information. Im searching for a business and coming up empty.

  • @DinaLu

    @DinaLu

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Tanya!

  • @1213LB
    @1213LB Жыл бұрын

    Awesome video!

  • @DinaLu

    @DinaLu

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @jusfaz
    @jusfaz Жыл бұрын

    ❤ the last phrase “Be in the right mindset” maybe you should do a video about that.

  • @DinaLu

    @DinaLu

    Жыл бұрын

    I feel like I already have a lot of mindset videos hahaha!

  • @mindyminhasprec
    @mindyminhasprec Жыл бұрын

    Im building my Airbnb in south surrey-white rock right now! Love the hustle!

  • @DinaLu

    @DinaLu

    Жыл бұрын

    Nice! That's awesome!

  • @Mustlovehorrorfilms
    @Mustlovehorrorfilms Жыл бұрын

    Congratulations 🍾

  • @DinaLu

    @DinaLu

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!!

  • @canwegotomcdonalds1094
    @canwegotomcdonalds1094 Жыл бұрын

    It’s just so refreshing to see that there are other things out there to make money with, not just average and draining 9 to 5 jobs. Really gives me hope

  • @DinaLu

    @DinaLu

    Жыл бұрын

    Yesss! Totally😊

  • @SellySDreamer
    @SellySDreamer Жыл бұрын

    Love the ideas! Btw, what is the pink nail polish you are wearing? It looks so good on you!

  • @DinaLu

    @DinaLu

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! It's from a cheap gel polish pack on Amazon that I got a long time ago 😂 I do my own gel nails sometimes, I have the nail lamp. But yay thank you for noticing the nails ♥️

  • @viru3708
    @viru3708 Жыл бұрын

    Woww. Glad that I found your channel

  • @DinaLu

    @DinaLu

    Жыл бұрын

    Yay :)

  • @SnazzyVeganLife
    @SnazzyVeganLife Жыл бұрын

    Your videos are so great, Dina!! I see you task rabbit 🐰haha

  • @DinaLu

    @DinaLu

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!!

  • @Ollylifestyle
    @Ollylifestyle Жыл бұрын

    Honestly, i've been on a hunt to find a good business model that i can kick-off easily without having to put SO much money on it, but the ONE major thing that's been stopping me and it keeps dragging me back to point 0 is my location. Almost every easy business model is only open for US citizens, Australia, Canada..etc the BIG countries, i live in a country where i literally have no possibility to do anything and it sucks because i have enough money to try something online and the knowledge too, but where i live is just what's holding me back..

  • @DinaLu

    @DinaLu

    Жыл бұрын

    Mmmm I've never even thought about that, I guess I take for granted that I live in Canada. ☹️ Do you know of other online business owners in your country?

  • @krifzy
    @krifzy Жыл бұрын

    Hi Dina, In your next monthly update: would you be able to explain your background skillwise? Making templates on Canva, one can assume graphic design/ art? Thanks: this video is giving so much inspiration

  • @DinaLu

    @DinaLu

    Жыл бұрын

    I actually have no graphic design experience. Other than when I was a teenager I played around with Photoshop a bit. I learned canva by myself just throughout the last couple years, but I never got really good at it until I started making my Etsy listings. I still don't think I'm a very advanced canva user, but it's good enough for what I create on Etsy

  • @themoonmanmusic
    @themoonmanmusic Жыл бұрын

    I'm just gonna comment again so hopefully you can recognize me, I mean you miss every chance you don't take right? I know blowing up takes patience like what you said before it happened to you, you uploaded 100+ videos but I think for an upcoming indie artist like me it's gonna be harder because my content is limited for now. That's no excuse though that's why here I am still learning every advice that I can get. I'm doing this 'til it's fun and the grind is fun so I'm gonna keep striving. Thank you for sharing your success ms. Dina Lu! I'm not expecting you to answer but I kindly ask you to listen my songs. I hope you like my thoughts that are sync in music. 🙏🎶🌙

  • @lmw2023
    @lmw20238 ай бұрын

    Love these tips, thanks so much for sharing! I have property that i rent out on Airbnb, but within the past year I started renting out random spaces as storage and it's been awesome. Has anyone else done this?

  • @DinaLu

    @DinaLu

    8 ай бұрын

    You're welcome!!

  • @shamnusultana3190
    @shamnusultana31904 ай бұрын

    Thankyou ❤

  • @DinaLu

    @DinaLu

    4 ай бұрын

    You're welcome!

  • @malhalsey4994
    @malhalsey49942 ай бұрын

    omg pleaseee introduce me to your friend group; I feel like no one in my (admittedly very small) social circle is that interested in seriously pursuing side hustles like the ones you and your friends are doing.

  • @theresoundingglory
    @theresoundingglory8 күн бұрын

    Do you have a video on how to do signups for like you said calligraphy event

  • @lovelydiamondqueen7004
    @lovelydiamondqueen7004 Жыл бұрын

    Great video

  • @DinaLu

    @DinaLu

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @LennyTim
    @LennyTim Жыл бұрын

    Hey Dina, great vid so far (didn't finish watching yet). I wanted to say, I was like you, I wanted to start/create some kind of product, and the one that I felt I can actually get done was inspirational sticky notes. I felt it was doable and not very difficult to start, so that's what I did! That was my first original product I created. Ok, now back to your video.

  • @DinaLu

    @DinaLu

    Жыл бұрын

    Yesss! Start with what feels easiest/most comfortable is a great way to start a business 🙌

  • @deeperlifestyle
    @deeperlifestyle Жыл бұрын

    Hey! Love your energy 🖤 where do you run / host your blog? X

  • @DinaLu

    @DinaLu

    Жыл бұрын

    My dinacalligraphy.com website is Squarespace! It's not the best if you want to run the blog full-time or do complicated things. WordPress is the best for that since it is so much more customizable.. but if you know code, you can customize the Squarespace blog

  • @v-tiful
    @v-tiful Жыл бұрын

    Literally off topic but it that all oles on your face its so beautiful just sits perfectly on different places on ur face

  • @DinaLu

    @DinaLu

    Жыл бұрын

    Awwwww ♥️

  • @kendrarhodes6425
    @kendrarhodes6425 Жыл бұрын

    I did Rover dog sitting for about a year and still dog sit for people I know. It is a nice side hustle to make some extra cash.

  • @DinaLu

    @DinaLu

    Жыл бұрын

    That's awesome, Kendra! I'm glad it's working out for you!

  • @springrolljacky
    @springrolljacky Жыл бұрын

    Hey Dina, can you teach us the process on how to make a course for people? Just like how you did in idea 6

  • @DinaLu

    @DinaLu

    Жыл бұрын

    I'll add that as an idea for a video!

  • @hillmare-joyedwards5694
    @hillmare-joyedwards5694 Жыл бұрын

    Great video! Can we please get a 3 month update about your etsy.

  • @DinaLu

    @DinaLu

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes of course there will be! Waiting for January to be over and for me to get paid by Etsy on February 6th, then I'll film the video 🙌 I also sometimes share about my Etsy sales on my Instagram stories @dinadlu

  • @nathananderson8720
    @nathananderson87207 ай бұрын

    This is one of the channels that gave me the courage to start my KZread channel 8 months ago about self development. Now I have 773 subs and > 300 hours of watch time. I know it’s not comparable with others but I’m still proud I started because I’ve been learning so many lessons that I could haven’t learned without getting started in the 1st place.

  • @DinaLu

    @DinaLu

    7 ай бұрын

    OMG I don't know how I missed this, congratulations Nathan, that's so awesome to hear!! 🙌🎉❤️

  • @nathananderson8720

    @nathananderson8720

    7 ай бұрын

    @DinaLu Whoever you are, I don't know you personally but I can say that you're one of the non-judgmental and open-minded people who is not fixated on tangible or external factors in order to learn from someone like me. Just because someone doesn't have a piece of paper as a credential, doesn't mean that person is not entitled to share personal experiences with the hope & intention to inspire others. Keep up with whatever it is that you're doing to improve mankind or improving your life even to a slight degree each day. This is just one part of a bigger puzzle for creating my KZread channel about holistic health. I literally could have died back when I was 14 years old due to major depression but here I am right now replying to you, a KZreadr, who's full of fulfillment and dedication to help others to be a better version of themselves. I ain't better than anyone else but my old self. That's all that really makes this KZread thing more meaningful and enjoyable. Thanks so much for your support! I am hoping that you can join me with this endless personal development journey! :)

  • @erikawinter-stefferud
    @erikawinter-stefferud Жыл бұрын

    You are so cool!

  • @DinaLu

    @DinaLu

    Жыл бұрын

    Aww thank you Erika!

  • @Bemiqueens
    @Bemiqueens5 ай бұрын

    Hi Dina, I´m 16 years old and I´m planning to try side hustle so I could help my parents financially but I don´t know what to do. Do u have any suggestion for me?

  • @ezeqmusica
    @ezeqmusica Жыл бұрын

    Doordash its a pretty good option, at least in Georgia, you can get up to 150 in only 8 hours, working 1 hour daily on weekdays and a little bit more weekends at night, just by picking up food, driving and dropping it off

  • @DinaLu

    @DinaLu

    Жыл бұрын

    Oh nice!!!

  • @yoursimplegolfswing
    @yoursimplegolfswing Жыл бұрын

    Very inspirational video, great ideas. BTW, I'm amazed that you have confidence problems because you are such a good speaker and you are beautiful. Never be self-conscious again, you have everything it take to draw viewers.

  • @DinaLu

    @DinaLu

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! I think the confidence definitely grew over time. If I ever need golf tips, I know where to go haha. Thanks for your support.

  • @AliMughrabi
    @AliMughrabi Жыл бұрын

    Thank u soo much dina ♥♥ And There are someone comment here try to scam people that he is you! Be carefull and block him!

  • @DinaLu

    @DinaLu

    Жыл бұрын

    Yeah I know 🤪 it's annoying

  • @AliMughrabi

    @AliMughrabi

    Жыл бұрын

    @@DinaLu Can you reply to me in instagram please?

  • @tianamessinatsoukalas7032
    @tianamessinatsoukalas703211 ай бұрын

    Hi Dina what do you sell on Etsy? Thanks

  • @Psalms20A21
    @Psalms20A213 ай бұрын

    🌿Thank You🌿Will share🌿 🌿👑🌿GOD BLESS🌿🕊🌿

  • @DinaLu

    @DinaLu

    3 ай бұрын

    You are so welcome!

  • @riyaartandcraft1
    @riyaartandcraft1 Жыл бұрын

    So beautiful😍😍😍 love to watch. From India🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳

  • @DinaLu

    @DinaLu

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Riya! 💖

  • @Mustlovehorrorfilms
    @Mustlovehorrorfilms Жыл бұрын

    3:04 i delivered with doordash and made good money when I had my car. But, I live in SF so it's always busy.

  • @DinaLu

    @DinaLu

    Жыл бұрын

    That's awesome you liked it!

  • @aussiegal22
    @aussiegal22 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the share, some great suggestions in there. Have actually been thinking about starting an Etsy Digi store for a while now and have been working on my digies. Just need to work out how the uploads downloads work. Any help and suggestion in this area, would be much appreciated :).

  • @DinaLu

    @DinaLu

    Жыл бұрын

    An etsy shop is a great side biz to start good luck!!! 💪 If you're selling a digital template, you can just upload a PDF that includes the link to the digital template

  • @mmasmr662
    @mmasmr662 Жыл бұрын

    All am trying to focus on is making my KZread Channel my main source of income. Hopefully someday! Am this close! Thank you for sharing! :)

  • @DinaLu

    @DinaLu

    Жыл бұрын

    You can do it! 💪 Thank you so much!

  • @AnthonyBGarcia
    @AnthonyBGarcia Жыл бұрын

    I sell 3D printed products on etsy and got my first sale 2 weeks ago. I now have 27 sales. Would you say this is normal or above average for starting out.

  • @DinaLu

    @DinaLu

    Жыл бұрын

    You got more than me!! And there is no average, don't compare yourself to anyone else 😊

  • @MsLaziesArse

    @MsLaziesArse

    Жыл бұрын

    Do you mind sharing like the prices/how they charge you on Etsy? I heard the percentage is high 🙃🙃

  • @BubbleBunnyy

    @BubbleBunnyy

    Жыл бұрын

    @@MsLaziesArse they take 6.5%

  • @1213LB
    @1213LB Жыл бұрын

    I was wondering, sorry if this is a weird question but why do many youtubers choose to not link their etsy shop? I would love to see your shop and purchase cards.

  • @DinaLu

    @DinaLu

    Жыл бұрын

    So that it doesn't mess up the Etsy algorithm, and so that people don't create products in the same niche! I actually don't sell my greeting cards on my Etsy shop. But if you'd like to buy some, you can DM me on instagram dinadlu

  • @1213LB

    @1213LB

    Жыл бұрын

    @Dina Lu oh ok makes sense. I can see how people would want to copy the idea, especially after talking in a video about how you were successful with it. Thanks for the answer :)

  • @sa-md5bk
    @sa-md5bk Жыл бұрын

    What books do you recommend for starting the first business?

  • @DinaLu

    @DinaLu

    Жыл бұрын

    There are sooo many good books! Ones that I love in general are Chillpreneur (Denise Duffield Thomas) and PS You're a Genius (Kelly Trach). But I think if you know what kind of business you want to start, there are more specific books for each kind of business

  • @kaseymkirby
    @kaseymkirby Жыл бұрын

    What sites do you recommend to offer coaching?

  • @DinaLu

    @DinaLu

    Жыл бұрын

    What do you mean? With coaching, for me it was mainly meetings on zoom and I used Instagram, and my email newsletter provider active campaign mainly. I also had some resources that I put on teachable.

  • @fightsciencehub
    @fightsciencehub Жыл бұрын

    i just got my first sale on etsy :DD

  • @DinaLu

    @DinaLu

    Жыл бұрын

    Congrats!!!! 🙌🙌🙌

  • @WeahsTheWizard
    @WeahsTheWizard Жыл бұрын

    what do you sell on etsy?

  • @Chrissyboy82
    @Chrissyboy8211 ай бұрын

    Hi Dina, thank you for your video! It was very informative. I had a small construction company for the past 3 years, and I've done everything alone, and I find it almost impossible to find reliable employees so I'm trying to work from home now. I'm tired of doing the work of 3 people, so I have been doing woodworking in my garage and selling them on marketplace. It's going ok but my weak point is that I do not how to promote or advertise. I feel as of I did know how to advertise I would be rolling in the dough, because my products I make are very nice and affordable. I don't care what I do to be honest. I just don't want to work for someone anymore. I will work harder by myself and potentially make more money. Any suggestions??

  • @DinaLu

    @DinaLu

    11 ай бұрын

    I'm glad you enjoyed the video! Hmmm, I think it really depends on what you're selling (for example, when I hear of woodworking I think of furniture, but you could also be making small signs for small businesses or something) so I think your advertising/marketing strategy would depend on what exactly you're making / who you are targeting. What I would suggest for selling to individuals vs businesses would be very different. What kind of woodworking are you doing?

  • @Chrissyboy82

    @Chrissyboy82

    11 ай бұрын

    @@DinaLu Hey Dina! Thanks for your response. The woodworking I've been doing is custom slat wood planter boxes, slat wood planter box benches, picture frames, cutting boards, cooler boxes, etc. Everyone loves my stuff but I'd like to do more than just "pay the bills" if you know what I mean. So far I've only sold on Marketplace and to a few Facebook friends, but I feel if I had an idea how to actually get my products out to the public better I would be doing quite well, as my products are very nice. I watched a KZread video where the woodworker said to focus more on making smaller items that sell in larger quantities, which I could also easily do but I have no idea how to get my name out there. I seen you just posted an Etsy shop video which also seems like a cool side gig. I have a Cricut maker and make all my own shirts, crafts, etc. I'm going to check that out because I really enjoy the way you explain things in your videos. Thanks for everything Dina, you're going to do very well in life!

  • @DinaLu

    @DinaLu

    11 ай бұрын

    @@Chrissyboy82 I think there's a lot of opportunity for you here with the woodworking, with the actual woodworking itself for customers in your area since you do a lot, but also stuff online like starting a youtube channel (obviously more long term) or yes as you said, Etsy. The more you make projects, I'm sure the more customers you'll get with word of mouth. So many ways to do marketing, like word of mouth, fb marketplace, social media, going to different kinds of events (gardening events?). Good luck!!!🙌

  • @Chrissyboy82

    @Chrissyboy82

    11 ай бұрын

    @@DinaLu Sounds great! I will do all of those things effective immediately. Thanks so much Dina, you're awesome!

  • @BlakesHustle

    @BlakesHustle

    10 ай бұрын

    Promote it in social media and show the process of woodworking 🙏

  • @bhsprinkle
    @bhsprinkle10 ай бұрын

    Printing journals sound fascinating but I lack the upfront funds. I've considered jewelry and candle making too. I'm actually trying the jewelry but getting supplies is difficult. I considered youtube channel but I have low-self esteem, concerning my voice especially. It's also a noise driven household of 8 people.

  • @DinaLu

    @DinaLu

    10 ай бұрын

    Mmm I'm glad you've considered several options. I hope you find one that works well for you! For the youtube videos, if it's too loud you can always record outside in a park or borrow a room in the library!

  • @psyduckTV
    @psyduckTV Жыл бұрын

    what if you don't have a skill lol

  • @MsLaziesArse

    @MsLaziesArse

    Жыл бұрын

    Lmaoo samee 😅😅

  • @Boozah

    @Boozah

    Жыл бұрын

    I suggest try learning a skill that is something you’re interested in

  • @justinrogers68

    @justinrogers68

    Жыл бұрын

    You need to get your drive going and find something you're interested in or always wanted to try and just jump right in!!... It's pretty rough at the start until your brain starts to get it, just stick to it, make it a goal to at least understand it. Have fun!

  • @madmiracles5617

    @madmiracles5617

    Жыл бұрын

    Skillshare lmao idk tho fr

  • @sovuchkin5093

    @sovuchkin5093

    Жыл бұрын

    @@justinrogers68 uhh skillshare is kinda bad lol

  • @lilolme69
    @lilolme69 Жыл бұрын

    I've been a flipper since 2013. I make 6 figures.

  • @DinaLu

    @DinaLu

    Жыл бұрын

    Congrats!! That's amazing

  • @lilolme69

    @lilolme69

    Жыл бұрын

    @@DinaLu I'm coming over to your side though. My grandson and I are thinking about trying Etsy. You seem very transparent, hopefully you have a great year!

  • @crypticgaming1248

    @crypticgaming1248

    11 ай бұрын

    What do you flip?

  • @rickycampos4770
    @rickycampos4770 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the information in how to start a business I am trying to start one my self but don't know where to start from you think you can give me some kind advice in how to start one thank you and i hope to hear from soon take care have a wonderful day

  • @balex556

    @balex556

    Жыл бұрын

    well one of the most effective ways to engage,and boost your sales is creating website and an app to brand your business and am an expert I can help you with this services

  • @DinaLu

    @DinaLu

    Жыл бұрын

    My video from last week is about exactly that! "If you want to start a side hustle in 2023 but don’t know where to start, watch this."