How to Make Money as a Lazy Teen

Introduction

• The lecture discusses easy ways for lazy teens to make money while balancing their free time.
• The speaker presents over 15 ideas for earning money conveniently.

1. Testing Beauty Products

• Program: L'Oreal VIP Consumer Testing program.
• Process: Apply to become a tester, receive free products, and provide reviews for payment.
• Brands Included: Garnier, Maybelline, NYX, etc.

2. Reviewing Books

• Interest: Passionate readers can write book reviews for payment.
• Method: Websites pay for reviews, and some provide free books in exchange.

3. Monetizing Hobbies

• Examples: Sell handmade items (bracelets, baked goods) online.
• Benefit: Earn money doing things you enjoy, making it feel less like work.

4. Walking Dogs

• Benefits: Exercise and be outdoors while getting paid.
• Demand: Many dog owners need help with walks due to busy schedules.

5. Starting a Podcast

• Potential Earnings: Podcasters can earn between $500-$900 per 10,000 downloads.
• Ease of Entry: Can start with basic equipment; many topics available to discuss.

6. Making Spotify Playlists

• Idea: Create themed playlists and promote them.
• Earning: Use services like Playlist Push to get paid as listener counts grow.

7. Collecting Cans

• Method: Save used cans and take them to a recycling center for cash.
• Frequency: Collect periodically for larger payouts.

8. Selling Old Clothes

• Platforms: Use Depop, Poshmark, eBay, etc.
• Process: Clean out your closet, take pictures of clothes, and sell.

9. Pet Sitting

• Focus: Caring for low-maintenance pets (cats, birds, etc.).
• Ease: Minimal time commitment; can be done while owners are away.

10. Self-Publishing Books

• Tool: Use Book Bolt to create journals or coloring books.
• Process: Upload to Amazon for passive income without writing a full book.

11. Selling Old Notes

• Methods: Sell notes directly to websites or create study guides to sell.
• Platforms: Etsy for digital downloads.

12. Proofreading Classmate's Work

• Service: Offer proofreading for papers and assignments.
• Benefit: Make money while providing a helpful service.

13. Starting a Blog

• Monetization: Earn through ads and sponsorships.
• Setup: Use platforms like Bluehost for hosting.

14. Investing in Dividend Stocks

• Concept: Buy shares in companies that pay dividends annually.
• Long-term Benefit: Passive income through stock ownership.

15. Typing for Rev.com

• Job: Listen and transcribe audio for payment.
• Earnings: Approximately $20-$30 per hour.

16. Babysitting

• Method: Care for kids during evenings or while parents work.
• Opportunity: Can also offer to be a mother's helper.

Conclusion

• Encouragement to explore various methods discussed.
• Reminder that many of these ideas can fit into a busy lifestyle without sacrificing too much time.