Making Money as a Student: Side Hustles

Introduction

Challenge of making money as a student:
- 8 hours of classes daily
- Extracurricular activities
- Limited time for part-time jobs
Side hustles as a solution

Personal Experience:
- Started a YouTube channel at 12 years old
- Created gaming videos, eventually monetized channel
- Earned $10-$20/day
Suggestions for Content:
- Share hobbies: gaming, coding, gardening, etc.
- Academic subjects: create tutorials
Using Tools:
- Sponsored tool: Nvid AI
  - Generates videos from text prompts
  - Features: voiceovers, clips, editing options
  - Provides workflows for different video types
  - Offers paid plans for enhanced features

Experience:
- Tutored computer science over Zoom
Getting Started:
- Decide on tutoring subject: academics or standardized tests
- Consider in-person vs online tutoring
  - In-person can charge more, requires transportation
  - Online is convenient, may earn less
Marketing:
- Word of mouth, referrals, or social media promotion
- Option to work for tutoring companies or start own business

Experience:
- Managed a website for a local organization
No Coding Required:
- Use website builders like Wix
Opportunities:
- Reach out to local businesses for website setup
- Potential to expand into social media and design
Pricing:
- Charge per project: $100-$200 for simple setups
- Charge more for coding from scratch