My Side Hustle Now Brings In $25K/Month - Here's How I Did It

Liz Chick started making and selling art to get reprieve from her "windowless office" job. Now, she runs an art studio in Brooklyn and makes $5,500 per month.
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My Side Hustle Now Brings In $25K/Month - Here's How I Did It

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  • @nikkia5399
    @nikkia53992 ай бұрын

    Oh wow!!! Won $50K on accident??! So cool!!! Timing is everything- how wonderful!

  • @biegebythesea6775

    @biegebythesea6775

    2 ай бұрын

    by accident. 'on accident' makes no sense.

  • @frankwest911

    @frankwest911

    Ай бұрын

    @@biegebythesea6775tell that to the moron in the video who says “like” every other word

  • @PL5543-px1jf

    @PL5543-px1jf

    24 күн бұрын

    @@biegebythesea6775 it's all about where you were raised/live. on/by is definitely used.

  • @TylerofSc004
    @TylerofSc0043 күн бұрын

    Many thanks for the video. Everybody needs financial freedom. Let this be a thread for some more simple, Reproductible approach from anyone who have build wealth. I have saved up $190k to get started.

  • @greekbarrios

    @greekbarrios

    3 күн бұрын

    First thing i would say is; don't get discouraged just because you can "only" invest like $100 per month. It can compound to tremendous wealth over the course of decades. The important thing is that you keep going!

  • @AntagonisticAsian

    @AntagonisticAsian

    3 күн бұрын

    Compounding effect is the best. it took me 8 years to grow my retirement fund from $0 to $100k, yet only 4 years from $100k to $200k.

  • @Doracox22

    @Doracox22

    3 күн бұрын

    I sincerely believe people often underestimate financial advisors' importance too. Over 50 years of data reveal that those who work with advisors typically earn more than those who go it alone. I've been fortunate to work with one for 13 years, resulting in a $1 million portfolio, largely from early investments in AI and other growth stocks.

  • @BeckyLouChrome

    @BeckyLouChrome

    3 күн бұрын

    i'm intrigued by this. I've searched for financial advisors online but it's kind of hard to get in touch with one. Okay if I ask you for a recommendation?

  • @Doracox22

    @Doracox22

    3 күн бұрын

    Kristin Amber Landis has always been on the top of my list..She is regarded as a genius in her area and well knowledgeable about financial markets. I highly recommend you look her up if you want excellent collaboration.

  • @purplegal05
    @purplegal052 ай бұрын

    This was my favorite Make It yet. I love that she is able to make a living by being authentically herself and following what naturally interests her.

  • @WhatTheHellIsMyJobPodcast

    @WhatTheHellIsMyJobPodcast

    3 күн бұрын

    i prefer these ones too!

  • @ccora_faith
    @ccora_faith2 ай бұрын

    Love this! Seems like a lot of fun. A business like this would have good longevity, learning, creating & being a part of a community never go out of style.

  • @Betweoxwitegan

    @Betweoxwitegan

    2 ай бұрын

    Ah yes, because businesses like these thrived during the pandemic and recession.

  • @dredayful

    @dredayful

    2 ай бұрын

    I agree. We need stimulation and community. ❤😢

  • @ccora_faith

    @ccora_faith

    2 ай бұрын

    @@Betweoxwitegan Businesses can be shifted online, & recessions & pandemics don’t last forever

  • @Betweoxwitegan

    @Betweoxwitegan

    2 ай бұрын

    @@ccora_faith Ah yes because shifting a physical learning and communal business online isn't going to decrease revenue at all. Not to mention those people need to now buy their own supplies and in return receive a worse service and they would probably be paying more. You then also have your physical location which is basically just draining profits every month not being utilized.

  • @Betweoxwitegan

    @Betweoxwitegan

    2 ай бұрын

    @@lastazakana Yeah I agree, however when there were more stringent restrictions on businesses and the movement of people revenue would've likely diminished, if you survive that then you can bounce back after because there will be a higher demand.

  • @AmberRen
    @AmberRen2 ай бұрын

    She has so much humility and is passionate about giving people a creative outlet, not just “owning a business.” She deserves all the success and wishing her a life of happiness!!

  • @emem2863
    @emem28632 ай бұрын

    This was a great story! It was inspiring and gave a realistic look at owning a business. Not every business is going to be some insane tech company only worried about increasing revenue to unrealistic heights every year. Thanks for sharing!

  • @WhatTheHellIsMyJobPodcast

    @WhatTheHellIsMyJobPodcast

    3 күн бұрын

    probably 25% of the people i talk to have their own business. i never really try to interview people who are making a killing, it's far more interesting people who are just living right and enjoying themselves

  • @JenniferAminath
    @JenniferAminathАй бұрын

    I'm favoured, Getting my own Truck has always been my Dream for my business. I just acquired 2 recently, earning $32K weekly has been really helpful. I can now give back to the locals in my community and also support Charity Organizations. I really appreciate your videos CNBC

  • @Herbertmikel-yl6dg

    @Herbertmikel-yl6dg

    Ай бұрын

    As a beginner what do I need to do? How can I invest, on which platform? If you know any please share.

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    Ай бұрын

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    @Zksabledvatu-mm8qc

    Ай бұрын

    The very first time we tried, we invested $1000 and after a week, we received $7500. That really helps us a lot to pay up our bills.

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    @PrinceFazza-xy1zq

    Ай бұрын

    Still regret that I sold my bitcoin early last year, even after my colleague insisted we shouldn't. Please Is Bitcoin still a safe buy to outperform the market this year? I still kept my money in the money market and with over $120k maturing soon, I plan investing well in it. Here for ideas

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    @JenniferAminath

    Ай бұрын

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  • @hollymartin9563
    @hollymartin95632 ай бұрын

    This is great but the $25k a month is very misleading - she's made $147k over 12 months so $12k per month. Describing a business's income by its top month is poor practice

  • @cano147

    @cano147

    Ай бұрын

    They literally said '25k in the last month', so no misleading there.

  • @TransMascNurse

    @TransMascNurse

    Ай бұрын

    @@cano147not in the thumbnail unfortunately! Booo, clickbait!

  • @whereaboutsunknown3822

    @whereaboutsunknown3822

    25 күн бұрын

    The title says “my side hustle NOW brings in 25k/month” so it’s right. Nothing misleading

  • @catchinggates
    @catchinggates2 ай бұрын

    I think watching this was so helpful! Communities are what we lack in a lot of places. And as a person who only found a small community in my early 30's... like... it was very difficult navigating life without having a group to lean on for brainrots, ideas, guidance, or even good silly fun. I hope places like these continue to thrive!

  • @merijaydoconnor1506
    @merijaydoconnor1506Ай бұрын

    This is the Law of Atraction in action! Way to go, girl!

  • @TravelChannelOne
    @TravelChannelOne2 ай бұрын

    So 25k...net 16000....64% profit margins....Gross 300k Profit 192k Expenses...72k expenses...personal wages...66k a year

  • @SprayArtNYC
    @SprayArtNYCАй бұрын

    I am so happy for Liz. This story makes me belive in good again amidst this job crisis.

  • @MoorishBrooklyn
    @MoorishBrooklynАй бұрын

    This was an emotional, wonderful and amazing one. Her personality, optimism, can do, and flexible spirit is great. It is always amazing when someone can do what they love, be compensated for it and make a living. Wishing her the best.

  • @brittney3156
    @brittney31562 ай бұрын

    This is why we need seed money in the world. College debt is holding so many young people back.

  • @jeffdoran72

    @jeffdoran72

    2 ай бұрын

    We need to get the federal government out of loaning money. Schools know there's unlimited money to lend so they keep raising tuition. Private banks would only lend money for worthwhile degrees and for what people could reasonably pay back.

  • @frankwest911

    @frankwest911

    Ай бұрын

    How about don’t go into student debt in the first place? Why is this a hard concept for people? You just as easily could have gotten a 100,000 dollar small business loan instead of a liberal arts degree. Stop blaming the country for your bad decisions.

  • @foolmoron

    @foolmoron

    Ай бұрын

    @@frankwest911 who is giving 100000 small business loans to 16 year olds?

  • @madisonlytle1258
    @madisonlytle12582 ай бұрын

    Really appreciate this feature! It's a great example of a biz built around creativity and community. Would love to achieve that someday!

  • @n.d.7931
    @n.d.7931Ай бұрын

    Sounds like a pretty exclusive place esp by how much they charge participants for what you can essentially do at a library or meetup group etc regardless of age

  • @marvinbrown1717
    @marvinbrown17172 ай бұрын

    This was so inspirational! Liz, I loved watching you create a space/environment where you get to share your love of arts and crafts. This video encourages us to think outside of the box!

  • @bethanycooke2115
    @bethanycooke2115Ай бұрын

    I love this story! Not only is she happy from her business, she’s bringing happiness to others by creating a space where people can make friends/connect with friends, learn new skills and work on their art. ❤ I would love to go there one day!

  • @littlenest
    @littlenest2 ай бұрын

    This was a nice and interesting story, great job Liz! ❤

  • @davidc4408
    @davidc44082 ай бұрын

    Cool business. Unites people, unique environment for people relax and learn new skill

  • @selfridgesforever4399
    @selfridgesforever43992 ай бұрын

    Another inspiring video! I wish I was doing my dream job full time

  • @DaPhlyymamee
    @DaPhlyymamee2 ай бұрын

    I love this! What an awesome business! She has great energy! I wish her continued success! 🎉

  • @christinacortez7548
    @christinacortez75482 ай бұрын

    Good for her! This is so cool to live off your creative passions 💛

  • @marian8177
    @marian81772 ай бұрын

    This is so inspiring!

  • @kelsiuss
    @kelsiuss2 ай бұрын

    Love these stories like this!!!

  • @shannonimhofbroughton874
    @shannonimhofbroughton8742 ай бұрын

    Thank you for sharing your story! Very inspiring!

  • @iamhassanelsaddique
    @iamhassanelsaddique2 ай бұрын

    Good for her!! Happy for her ideas coming to life!!

  • @JWEATHERSBY
    @JWEATHERSBYАй бұрын

    She's killing it! Great story & the business know-how and "knowledge of self" she's exhibiting at 27 is beyond impressive. I hope things keep going well for her! You're an inspiration, Liz!

  • @MillanaSnow
    @MillanaSnow2 ай бұрын

    So glad you guys gave her some shine! I hope it helps her grow! ❤🥳

  • @marik1104
    @marik11042 ай бұрын

    I love this video so much and find it very inspiring! I am a Recreational Therapist and love this idea!

  • @anthonyfox477
    @anthonyfox4772 ай бұрын

    Love this - what a fantastic business idea and rad human.

  • @fiammadavino5932
    @fiammadavino59322 ай бұрын

    Amazing video! Thank you @CNBC!

  • @dianegerlach2454
    @dianegerlach2454Ай бұрын

    Love this!! More of these are popping up in Minnesota. So encouraging!!!!

  • @GeorgeKent-oi6qz
    @GeorgeKent-oi6qz2 ай бұрын

    Well explained.Thank you for bringing up this video. Financial education is indeed required for more than 70% of the society in the country as very few are literate on the subject....Thanks to Laura Ferguson, the lady you recommended.....

  • @SmithNorman

    @SmithNorman

    2 ай бұрын

    Investment has been the easiest means to save and multiple money because money left for saving ends up used without returns.

  • @VictoriaBenson-vg3lo

    @VictoriaBenson-vg3lo

    2 ай бұрын

    That is true my dear, Investment is the best idea presently and without it, human struggles are worthless.

  • @DaveRondon

    @DaveRondon

    2 ай бұрын

    No doubt!! I never knew Laura Ferguson,had gone viral. I decided to back up my assets and property with her when we met at a conference in New Jersey for the first time.

  • @Merit467

    @Merit467

    2 ай бұрын

    Same here, I am also grateful to Laura, though I started with as low as $1,000 actually because it was my first time and it was successful. She's a great personality in the state...

  • @Wendy10926

    @Wendy10926

    2 ай бұрын

    Please Is there anyway I can get across this woman for a startup???

  • @EcomCarl
    @EcomCarlАй бұрын

    Liz Chick’s journey from botanical dye kits to a bustling creative hub is inspiring! Leveraging community-driven events can greatly enhance visibility and engagement, turning initial challenges into sustainable success. 🌟

  • @WhatTheHellIsMyJobPodcast

    @WhatTheHellIsMyJobPodcast

    3 күн бұрын

    totally

  • @carolpinchefsky7126
    @carolpinchefsky71262 ай бұрын

    She really needs to turn this into a franchise.

  • @muhlaynee

    @muhlaynee

    2 ай бұрын

    not necessarily. not every business needs to be franchised.

  • @foxxycleopatra615
    @foxxycleopatra6152 ай бұрын

    Wow this is amazing! What a cool idea this is and good for her getting this going! 🎉

  • @brontec9769
    @brontec97692 ай бұрын

    Wow! Such a wonderful story. And a beautiful concept. Well done! Keep going:)

  • @chloec2957
    @chloec29578 күн бұрын

    Loved this !! very inspiring. I love her business & the fact that she has found her passion and can do it for a living! I love the studio space too ! It’s so beautiful wow she is blessed 🥹 praying for everyone to find their space in this world and to thrive will doing so!

  • @LearnGermanwithMarzipanfrau
    @LearnGermanwithMarzipanfrau2 ай бұрын

    I am happy for Liz. Do what you love!

  • @lilibethvilella
    @lilibethvilella2 ай бұрын

    So inspiring! ❤🎉 thank you for sharing.

  • @todrapayne
    @todrapayneАй бұрын

    Loved this so much!

  • @ROSADIANA-DSB
    @ROSADIANA-DSB2 ай бұрын

    So cool! I host content creator events in my city also and monthly meetups for my followers and sell tickets. I always said I need my own content studio!

  • @OneBIGPlace
    @OneBIGPlace2 ай бұрын

    This is wonderful, great job

  • @kaivalyam_healing
    @kaivalyam_healingАй бұрын

    Wow, bringing people together in creativity is so cool!

  • @hassansyed6087
    @hassansyed6087Ай бұрын

    The more people flourish doing the things they love, the more a hammer breaks away at my fear of trying certain things I always had thought of. Hopefully, I'll be on this one day. Cheers to this talented woman.

  • @WhatTheHellIsMyJobPodcast

    @WhatTheHellIsMyJobPodcast

    3 күн бұрын

    i talk to people like this all the time!

  • @rakhsanar5291
    @rakhsanar52912 ай бұрын

    I love this so much!

  • @Whyineedahandle
    @Whyineedahandle2 ай бұрын

    Happy for her. I’m up next

  • @MissJoyceMartin
    @MissJoyceMartin2 ай бұрын

    love this !

  • @Natasha.berg1
    @Natasha.berg1Ай бұрын

    How amazing! Love this niche story

  • @WhatTheHellIsMyJobPodcast

    @WhatTheHellIsMyJobPodcast

    3 күн бұрын

    i have loads like this!

  • @Scorpio-gb8ss
    @Scorpio-gb8ss2 ай бұрын

    Creativity has been key 👍🏻

  • @youknowwithMartyKauffman
    @youknowwithMartyKauffman2 ай бұрын

    This is a great story

  • @CueTheStage
    @CueTheStage2 ай бұрын

    No way! Very creative ❤

  • @akosuakoranteng3327
    @akosuakoranteng3327Ай бұрын

    This is a lovely idea! We need more third spaces so this is great!

  • @savatiaharmonies
    @savatiaharmonies2 ай бұрын

    Congratulations 🎉❤ inspiring.

  • @gabbyschmittart
    @gabbyschmittart2 ай бұрын

    Love hearing about the success of creatives

  • @WhatTheHellIsMyJobPodcast

    @WhatTheHellIsMyJobPodcast

    3 күн бұрын

    cuz im a creative myself, my pod tends to steer towards chatting to people doing stuff they love rather than vacantly trying to earn heaps of cash. this was a fun episode though

  • @Fkisa04
    @Fkisa04Ай бұрын

    I’m happy when creative people are earning coz most times we be struggling 🥂 Go Liz

  • @codemiza
    @codemiza2 ай бұрын

    love it !!

  • @btimec5290
    @btimec52902 ай бұрын

    In the financial breakdown, why wasn't the $5k extra cost added into it?

  • @marym.9845
    @marym.98452 ай бұрын

    Such a positive story!

  • @johanneberube6682
    @johanneberube6682Ай бұрын

    Congratulations! 🌹🌹🌹

  • @agl5132
    @agl5132Ай бұрын

    👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 Going for your dreams is so important. 74.00 a chair? An office supply warehouse, a restore or even Walmart would have been better.

  • @WhatTheHellIsMyJobPodcast

    @WhatTheHellIsMyJobPodcast

    3 күн бұрын

    i dunno i spend half my life in my office chair so i bought a really good one. i'll make the money back in later years when i dont have back problems!

  • @anyagee9467
    @anyagee94672 ай бұрын

    Amazing!

  • @muhammadyasir8971
    @muhammadyasir897119 күн бұрын

    Wow very good informative video I like it ❤️

  • @13squared2009
    @13squared20092 ай бұрын

    Super scalable idea too…. Coming soon to your city?

  • @gracielae6760
    @gracielae67602 ай бұрын

    Amazing 🤩

  • @4everIcegurl
    @4everIcegurl2 ай бұрын

    Very cool

  • @Clockwork_999
    @Clockwork_999Ай бұрын

    Having the title "Vice President, Kamala Karris' step-daughter" is wild af!

  • @AlexSchwartzATV
    @AlexSchwartzATV2 ай бұрын

    Amazing

  • @DeeProductions-rz3kp
    @DeeProductions-rz3kp2 ай бұрын

    i guess this is as good a place as any to ask this, but is there anyone out there that has any experience/aspiration to open a hotel or become a hotelier? i have worked in hospitality close to 30 years and i want to start opening a small chain of hotels in areas that are in need of community redevelopment and economic stimulation. is there anyone here that that type of knowledge or aspiration? thanks

  • @nizoraa
    @nizoraa2 ай бұрын

    The Ella Emhoff in the video is the VP's step daughter, right?

  • @NiinaSKlove
    @NiinaSKlove2 ай бұрын

    How cool!😎😄

  • @agaragar21
    @agaragar212 ай бұрын

    Good news story !

  • @ZZ-qy5mv
    @ZZ-qy5mv2 ай бұрын

    I've been to classes like this in LA. The classes are so small. Fewer than what's shown here. I wondered if they really make enough profit.

  • @samuelm2111
    @samuelm21112 ай бұрын

    Sweet, love that $16000 bottom line!!

  • @user-cq9ph5pz1j
    @user-cq9ph5pz1j2 ай бұрын

    So many men at this event.

  • @ahyenmostofa3561
    @ahyenmostofa35612 ай бұрын

    Wow just wow

  • @trashtbyghosts
    @trashtbyghosts2 ай бұрын

    go liz!

  • @AmongGangstas
    @AmongGangstas2 ай бұрын

    I want to win 50k by accident 😢

  • @Happysoul_3

    @Happysoul_3

    2 ай бұрын

    Haha😂😂

  • @ShanaJahsintaWalters
    @ShanaJahsintaWalters2 ай бұрын

    Glad you figured out how to monetize it.

  • @drakeblessum3466
    @drakeblessum34662 ай бұрын

    She is smart and creative! Try to pay that debt down a little each month!

  • @tyrellcobb4665

    @tyrellcobb4665

    2 ай бұрын

    Do you know how expensive it is to maintain a nose ring every month?

  • @void________
    @void________Ай бұрын

    How does she market this?

  • @swicheroo1
    @swicheroo1Ай бұрын

    Yes! To start a business, you need capital! You also need to be ready with an idea, but you need capital!

  • @alexandralastname8110
    @alexandralastname8110Ай бұрын

    I wonder if she will ever franchise her business.

  • @recursion.
    @recursion.2 ай бұрын

    25k/month in title but actually pays herself 5.5k/month. 16k profit at 01:52 but that doesn't even include payment to artists and taxes like wtf. CNBC misleading as always.

  • @jimjimgl3
    @jimjimgl3Ай бұрын

    Net vs profit...two different animals. When we had our photo rental studio / with staff we needed to bring in $25K just for our expenses.

  • @GeorgeCy332
    @GeorgeCy332Ай бұрын

    ​Thank you for the video. Have you got an email I can contact you on regards to this ? I am really struggling with living costs in the UK and would love to get started on this. Thank You George

  • @MilipTichaelPhomas
    @MilipTichaelPhomas29 күн бұрын

    "put something out on the internet, and 30 strangers will just, come. That's amazing" Yes. I agree. Yes it is.

  • @WhatTheHellIsMyJobPodcast

    @WhatTheHellIsMyJobPodcast

    3 күн бұрын

    definitely possible and it does happen but for every person who put something on the internet and it became successful, there are millllllions who did the same thing and had nothing. we just never hear from them. props to her though, no shade here

  • @LilLamb-headquarters
    @LilLamb-headquarters22 күн бұрын

    Maybe the most important part of the video: "Student loan debt is a common barrier to entrepreneurship, but the cash infusion gave Liz a jumpstart" And now everyone is better off for her having started the business. Do we want things like this to be barriers??

  • @YouDontKnowISH_
    @YouDontKnowISH_Ай бұрын

    How’d she get the original $50k? Did she say by accident? If so, what’s that mean? Did family help her? Or did she say she was in an accident (insurance money). Not hating at all but these details really help me personally when seeing these kind of stories.

  • @void________

    @void________

    Ай бұрын

    I think she said she won a sweepstakes when checking her school loans

  • @ShineBrightDemi
    @ShineBrightDemi2 ай бұрын

    I wanna be her friend!

  • @thedopplereffect00
    @thedopplereffect002 ай бұрын

    Why is she wasting $75 on "vintage" folding chairs? Imagine how uncomfortable those are

  • @1110karin

    @1110karin

    2 ай бұрын

    I thought the same thing.

  • @chillee151

    @chillee151

    Ай бұрын

    I guess when you start a successful crafting business making $25k in revenue a month you’ll be able to make a different decision.

  • @musiholictara
    @musiholictaraАй бұрын

    The lighting in that space is HORRIBLE. Needles by candle light? Those activities require BRIGHT light!! Wrong off the bat.

  • @user-re3en9su7z
    @user-re3en9su7z2 ай бұрын

    $100,000 student loans…

  • @Waltaere
    @Waltaere2 ай бұрын

    Cnbc 😃

  • @mxtthe3
    @mxtthe32 ай бұрын

    Make higher resolution thumbnails

  • @sanne_v
    @sanne_v23 күн бұрын

    "wins 50k by accident" needs to be the title of the video.

  • @naseeha101
    @naseeha101Ай бұрын

    Tax took 20k?! 😵😵😵 That musta hurt

  • @Coconutluxenaturals
    @Coconutluxenaturals28 күн бұрын

    That's great she had $50 head start though to invest..