This blog post is all about ideas! Here are 100 crazy, wacky and unique subjects that you can use to launch your side gig. My intent is for you to take any one of these ideas and create multiple versions of your own.

An example would be to start a blog about cooking the best Mexican dishes. You can take that idea, twist it, and start a blog or video channel about baking desserts, creating original soups, using only pressure cookers, cooking on a grill, etc.

You’ve got to find something that you are interested in and thousands of others are interested in. Not hundreds of thousands or millions, just enough to create a loyal following. You can’t create a podcast for everyone or it’ll be impossible to reach anyone. You need to have a niche audience or targeted group of followers.

You’re going to hear me tell you to just get started over and over again. I truly mean that. Use one of these ideas to set things in motion. Once you’re going you’ll start to figure things out and an idea is going to pop out of nowhere. Many great business ideas have come as a spinoff from an existing business.

Use these business ideas to get going. See if you can combine two or three of these ideas into something new. Test and ask your listeners for ideas and suggestions. Let me know if these spark a unique idea.

100 Actual Side Gig Business Ideas To Start Online

1. Fashion Trends – If you love to keep up on the latest fashion trends this gig is for you! Let everyone know the latest styles, colors and materials.

2. Dumbbell Workouts – Teach how to workout with nothing other than a set of dumbbells. No gyms or heavy weights. Include tips on eating healthy.

3. Reality Show Junky – Do you really love one certain reality show! Become the biggest, most knowledgeable fan! Watch live while commentating.

4. Vintage Photos – Collect vintage photos from garage and estate sales. Post them online and make up fantastic or humorous stories about each one.

5. Hiking Expert – Let everyone know the most beautiful places in the world to hike. Teach hiking and travel tips. Share tons of videos and photos.

6. Movie Scores – Share with people the best movie scores of all time. Point out great scores from the most current films. Create playlists.

7. Used Ball Caps – Collect and trade professional and college sports ball caps. Track down history and stories. Build up the largest collection anywhere!

8. Jingle Writer – Write jingles, taglines and slogans for companies, organizations and individuals. Add music and make them commercial jingles.

9. Stain Removal – Create the largest video library of stain removing techniques. Include all natural cleaners created with organic ingredients.

10. Saturday Morning Cartoons – Discuss your love of Saturday morning cartoons. Go deep with character profiles and little known facts.

11. Reunion Organizer – Become the online expert on how to organize a high school reunion. There are tens of thousands of family reunions each year.

12. Dental Consultant – Teach dental offices how to get organized and run their offices. Teach them marketing and social media. Build their websites.

13. Cheap Meals – Concoct inexpensive recipes that taste great. Combine unique ingredients for family meals that save people time and money.

14. Wine Bars – Create a list of the best wine bars all over the world. Give reviews and directions. Let everyone know the local wine brands.

15. 80’s Music – Podcast about anything and everything to do with 80’s music. Try to interview musicians from that decade and get them to sing!

16. Coming Of Age Movies – Start discussions on the best coming of age movies and TV shows. Interview actors and actresses from those movies.

17. Agritourism Guide – Build an online guide to the best agritourism destinations in every state. Post photos and videos. Include printable maps.

18. Paint – Create a unique way of getting paint on a canvas. Produce large sized paintings and feature them online. Sell online and at art shows.

19. Get A License – Document the steps it takes to get all kinds of licenses. Document others getting their licenses. Be sure to include videos.

20. Single Parenting – If you’re a single parent you’ll have a huge amount of followers in the same boat. Give tips, concerns and failures.

21. Model Trains – Be the expert in model trains and find the best track layouts in the country. Start your own train convention.

22. Family Games – Teach families how to play all kinds of games together. Everything from cards to boards games. Make up a new game!

23. Background Noises – Create and record background sounds for movies, videos and podcasts. Build a library and sell subscriptions.

24. Concert Tickets – Collect used concert tickets from concerts all over the world. Tell stories. Sell vintage tickets framed as gifts. Trade!

25. Office Decorating – Seek out outstandingly decorated offices. Post photographs. Interview designers. Sell decor and office furniture.

26. Find A Cause – Help promote a cause. Create bracelets or other merch. Take a cause to a national level. Start a non-profit organization.

27. Presets and Filters – Create and sell Lightroom Presets and Photoshop Actions and Overlays. Teach photographers how to use them.

28. Organic – Create something out of organic materials and sell it. Teach people how to live organically. Be the Organic God!

29. Goonie – Track down every known fact about The Goonies. Collect and sell Goonie merch. Build the biggest Goonie Tribe.

30. Podcast Reviews – There are more and more podcasts coming out every day. Help people find news one that might never get heard.

31. History – Research the history of everyday items and let people know how and why they were invented. Tell creative stories.

32. Sports Techniques – Teach young kids how to shoot baskets, hit a baseball, throw a football, etc. Create videos with experts.

33. Space Saving – Everyone needs more space in their homes and garages. Teach folks how to organize and pack things away.

34. Resume Samples – Collect the best resumes in the top business categories and post them as examples. Give tips on job hunting.

35. Flowers – Be the flower expert! Teach how to plant them and grow them. Which flowers go with which to make beautiful floral arrangements.

36. Pet Care – Give great tips and examples of how to care for your pet. Include diet, exercise and grooming. Lots of photos!

37. The Outside World – Describe what’s going on outside for those that are stuck inside. Some people are rarely able to get outside.

38. Happiness – Describe how to be happy every day. Inspire, motivate and encourage people. Use songs, stories, flavors and more.

39. Names – People are fascinated by names. Research the history of names. Give examples of popular and trendy names. Suggest monthly baby names.

40. Non-Celebrities – Discuss and interview everyday people that are doing great things but are not celebs. Spotlight local heroes.

41. iPhone Updates – Explain to everyone the latest iPhone updates. Let everyone know which are important and needed.

42. Germ Free – Teach people how to avoid germs and keep things clean. Talk about diseases and how to avoid them. Give product reviews.

43. Pins – Create a pin exchange platform. Allow people to trade, buy and sell pins on your website. Build a huge pin collection. Give away freebies.

44. Rookie Players – Give background info on rookie sports players. Talk about college and professional sports. Make predictions on who will be great.

45. Holidays – There’s a holiday or national day for all 365 days of the year. Most days have multiple celebrations. Remind people of these.

46. Dancers – Find and rank the best dancers in the country. Get results from multiple dance competitions. Show videos and publish profiles.

47. Colors – Introduce people to new colors. Show which colors compliment each other for designs and decor. Display creative color combos.

48. Financial – Give great advice on how to stay out of debt. Teach people to avoid debt rather than how to get out of it. Teach how to save!

49. Journal – Keep a journal of your daily moments. Make your life sounds super exciting even if it’s rather mundane. Get creative!

50. Jeeps – Talk about everything Jeeps. You’ll find a very loyal following. Some people love Jeeps and don’t even drive them.

51. Travel – Travel related businesses are very popular. Post about out-of-the-way locations that are cheaper but beautiful.

52. Blogging/Podcasting – Blog about podcasting or podcast about blogging. Give tips and do interviews. Teach how to get started.

53. Traffic – Teach publishers how to get traffic to their blogs, podcasts and video channels. Without traffic nobody makes money!

54. Candy – Remind people about candies that no longer exist. Also publish new candy releases. Do candy tasting videos.

55. Humor – People love to watch funny video and listen to funny podcasts. Post jokes, pranks and funny stories.

56. Traditions – Help parents build fun family traditions. Find unique traditions and write about the history. Look for holiday traditions.

57. Video – Give tips and suggestions on how to do better videos. Teach lighting and audio. Help people create professional looking clips.

58. Peanut Butter – Create a venue for everything peanut butter! Post recipes, taste test, give reviews and find new brands.

59. Stickers – Design creative stickers and sell them online. Make up funny sayings and silly characters. Build a brand!

60. Hot Rods – Find the best hot rod builders in the country. Show examples of their work. Interview them and share techniques.

61. Radio Stations – Review radio stations all over the country. Help listeners discover online independent stations. Interview DJ’s.

62. Likability – Teach people how to be more likable. Help them get along with co-workers and family members.

63. Coaching – Teach adults how to play video games! Help them set up their own Twitch accounts. Drag them into the future.

64. Bigfoot – Do everything you can to prove that Bigfoot is real. Interview people that have seen him. Post lots of stories.

65. Bracelets – Make custom bracelets and sell them. Relate them to some fantastic story that will make people want to wear them.

66. City Government – Cover your local government. Attend meetings and boil stories down to just the details. Run for office!

67. Sleeping – Show people different techniques in how to fall asleep. Talk about the benefits of getting enough zzz’s.

68. China – Follow blogs and news from China. Relay that info to American citizens. Keep people updated on developments.

69. Military – Connect military families. Talk about life living on base and moving from city to city. Highlight the advantages.

70. Presidents – Start a podcast giving historical stories and facts about all of our Presidents. Discover unknown tidbits.

71. Fish – Encourage more people to have fish as pets. Talk about the different species and how to care for them.

72. Space – Keep everyone updated on the next comets, meteors, full moons and rocket launches. Share pictures from space.

73. Top 10 – Build weekly top 10 lists and share those with your followers. Ask for suggestions to build future lists.

74. Sun and Moon – Teach amateur photographers tips on how to take better sunrises, sunsets and full moons.

75. Tea – Become an expert on different varieties of tea. Review brands. Teach people how to brew the perfect cup.

76. Magic – Create videos of you doing amazing magic tricks. Teach kids easy tricks. Interview magicians.

77. Gifts – Write articles on what gifts to give when. Use affiliate links to gifts to make money. Suggest ideas for the guys!

78. Love Letters – Have families send in old love letters that they’ve found. Read them on a podcast. Post photos of the lovers.

79. Coffee – Find the best places that sell coffee merchandise. Everything from beans and mugs to t-shirts and brewers.

80. Green – Talk about anything and everything green. Link to green furniture, bikes, food, clothes, gadgets and more.

81. Hemp – Have discussions on the amazing uses of hemp. Sell hemp products. Create videos on the benefits.

82. Eagles – Let everyone know where they can go watch and photograph eagles. Many places have annual watches.

83. Tailgating – Create videos on how to prepare the ultimate tailgate. Give cooking tips and review different locations.

84. Bartering – Teach people how to barter. Set up a page that allows people to barter with each other.

85. Coats – Get people to donate their old coats to you. Customize them and sell them online. Add some bling to them.

86. Beatles – Do nothing but talk about the Beatles. Discover little known facts. Dig up great history and stories,

87. Song Lyrics – Read song lyrics. Talk about the meanings of songs. Find songs that make no sense and misheard lyrics.

88. Rap – Talk about the latest rap artists. Interview artists and review new releases. Discuss the fashion and lifestyle.

89. Potato Chips – Taste test chips. Find the best brands and varieties. Show how to make homemade potato chips.

90. Surfing – Build a community around the surfing lifestyle. Locate the best places to catch waves. Share beach photos.

91. Pedal Cars – Buy and sell pedal cars. Show how to renovate them. Document going on searches for hard to find models.

92. Architecture – Start discussions on different types of architecture. Show examples. Interview architects.

93. Home Activities – Give tons of examples of things to do around the house for the kids. Blanket forts, games, etc.

94. Weeds and Lawn – Teach homeowners how to care for their lawn. Let them know when to plant and when to spray.

95. Collections – Take calls from people with unusual collections. Write articles and show photos of huge collections.

96. Technology – Keep everyone updated on the latest and greatest technologies on the market. Create “how to” videos.

97. Voice – Talk about voice activated devices. Give tips on using Alexa and other brands. Review skills.

98. Crime – Crime podcasts are hot! Find a new angle or take on murder cases. Find unknown cases. Tell stories.

99. Country Music – Be the go-to place for the latest country music news and the latest song releases. Interview artists.

100. Inspire – Find inspiration and share it with your audience. Use quotes, stories, songs, movies, photos and more.

That’s it! Get started today, build a website, stay consistent, be patient and never quit.

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The best advice is to just get started with something. As things progress you’ll discover topics that spark your interest and you’ll see what your audience responds to. New opportunities are not going to divulge themselves if you’re not already in the game.

Getting started allows you to pivot and the more you pivot the closer you’ll get to your destination. I started a website to sell cartoons to magazine editors which turned into a cartoon logo business which opened up the doors to Google Adsense which lead to affiliate marketing which… I hope you get the point.

I don’t believe anyone is afraid to start a business, I think most people just don’t have an idea and they don’t know how to get started. You may not even know if you want to start a blog, a podcast or a video channel. Try them all and you’ll quickly fall in love with the one that fits your skills the best.

Honestly, jumping into a business idea without know the roadblocks and hurdles can be a huge advantage. You learn to figure it out and you create your own path. The best ideas are those that have never been seen before and are untested. People love innovation and jumping on the bandwagon of something new. Give them something to discover so they can spread it to their tribe!

You should 100% get started tomorrow! DO NOT WAIT! Even if you don’t have an idea just start something tomorrow. Make a commitment to a few weeks or months to get into the groove of creating something. This will be your learning period so there’s no pressure and nobody even needs to see what you are creating.

My suggestion is to setup a free blogging account at Blogger.com or Tumblr.com and start writing. Or download the Anchor podcasting app and start talking. If you’d rather try video, hit record on your phone and upload your videos to YouTube. Any of these will begin to teach you how to use the platforms, what it takes to create consistent content and you’ll get a feel for which method you enjoy the most. Don’t forget! You can always pivot.

As you go through this process be sure to always keep a pen and paper handy. Write down every crazy idea you think of whether it’s viable or not. This will give you a much better idea of the types of businesses you might want to start. Have your family look over the list and watch their faces. If one idea really causes them to think or light up it might have possibilities.

Below are some questions to help you narrow your topic ideas. Hopefully one of these will give you that light bulb moment and you’ll just know. If not, don’t worry. This is not a test. Try not to pressure yourself, this is supposed to be fun! Now grab a pencil and answer some questions.

QUESTIONS TO HELP YOU DISCOVER A BUSINESS IDEA

1. What do you love to talk about? Build a blog or podcast around a subject you love to talk about or some hobby you already have. Are you fascinated by ghost stories? Do you love a specific sports team? Is there a model of car you’re fascinated with? Do you enjoy reviewing movies or gadgets?

2. Are you an expert in anything? Being an expert can catapult you to the top of a category. If you went to college you should know a little more than most folks about at least one topic. Have you worked a job where you’ve learned all of the secrets?

3. Can you solve a problem? Creating a product or service that solves a problem might be one of the best ways to make money. Do people ask you to help them with accounting, taxes, car engines, parenting, etc.? Are you confident at something that you know could help hundreds of people?

4. Do you live a niche lifestyle? Living a lifestyle that others seek can be a great way to start a side gig. People love community. If you live a certain lifestyle there are more than likely hundreds of other people that enjoy the same lifestyle. Do you like camping, surfing, eating vegan, growing organic foods, homeschooling, etc.?

5. Is there anything you can teach? Do you know how to do something that thousands of people would like to learn? Use your experience to create a side gig teaching others. Teach people how to save money, how to declutter, how to survive outdoors, etc.

6. Have you always wanted to learn something? Document yourself learning something. Creating a blog, podcast or vodcast that documents your journey at learning or accomplishing something great. Others may not want to learn themselves but they might love seeing someone else go through the process. Learn how to use social media, how to build a website, how to write a book, etc.

7. Is there a business you know you could do better? Have you searched for a product or service but wound up frustrated because nothing was up to your standards? Fill that gap! Take a current business or service and make it 50% better than anyone else in your area. Could you be a better real estate agent, artist, musician, cook, coach, etc.?

8. Can you purchase an existing business? Is there a blog, podcast or business that you know might be for sale? If not, ask and see what responses you get. You’ll never know if you don ask. Maybe you just buy the client list from another business. Become a partner and work your way in.

9. Is there a need in your town? Ask friends and family if there is a need in your area. Look for opportunities. Create a tighter niche in an already existing category. Don’t just build websites, build websites only for attorneys. Only walk dogs under 15 lbs., train long distance runners, deliver food, interview entrepreneurs, etc.

10. Is there an idea you’d like to copy? Who do you admire? What do they do? Is it something you’d love to do? If so, give it a try! Don’t steal a business idea but copy the basics and make it your own. Pick a different audience or customer base. Maybe you can collaborate!

I’ll do an upcoming post and podcast with at least 100 business and side gig ideas. Many times we don’t know what we don’t know. I may be able to suggest something you’ve never thought of before or something you’ve never encountered.

My final thought is to just get started! If you keep putting it off, you’ll keep putting it off. It’s takes time, effort and dedication to build a business, side gig or brand. If it was really easy everyone would be doing it! Don’t be afraid to start multiple ideas at one time. There’s talkers and there’s doers. Be the doer!

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