Think you’ve seen every side hustle, savings trick, or passive income stream out there? Think again. Here are 40 fresh money-making hacks you probably haven’t heard of – and #17? It’s next-level genius.

1. Rent Your Yard to Dog Owners

No dog? No problem. List your backyard on Sniffspot for dog owners who need safe play areas.

2. Become a “Friend for Hire”

Yes, it's a real thing. Sites like RentAFriend pay people to hang out, attend events, or just talk.

3. Sell Digital Planners on Etsy

Design once, sell forever. Digital products are gold in the age of productivity.

4. Offer Video Voice Reactions

React to people’s videos with your personality – some creators love this and will pay for it.

5. Get Paid to Do Research

Companies on sites like Wonder or Respondent will pay you to research or answer questions.

6. License Your Photos as Phone Wallpapers

Upload to platforms like Zedge or pay-per-download apps.

7. Host a Virtual Murder Mystery

Host themed Zoom events and charge for participation. It’s fun and super profitable.

8. Flip Domain Names

Buy low-demand web domains and resell them to businesses for profit.

9. Sell “Useless” Skills on Fiverr

Got a weird voice? Can write poems in Klingon? Someone will pay for it.

10. Cash in on Mystery Phone Calls

Companies test customer service lines and pay people to call in and report experiences.

11. Rent Out Your Car’s Exterior for Ads

Wrap your vehicle and get paid just for driving around.

12. Create Spotify Playlists for Brands

Charge for creating mood-based playlists that match a product or vibe.

13. Offer “Good Vibes” Services

People actually pay for positive affirmations, tarot readings, and energy shout-outs.

14. Write Obituaries or Eulogies

Odd but true – and needed. A surprisingly lucrative niche.

15. Sell AI-Prompt Templates

Craft effective prompts for ChatGPT or Midjourney and sell them to creators.

16. Become a Virtual Queue Sitter

Wait in digital lines for people (concert tickets, sneaker drops, etc.) – and charge hourly.

17. Rent Out Your Digital Space

Yes, even your Notion dashboard can make money. People pay to peek into high-performing workflows. 🤯

18. Get Paid to Test Emojis

Some UX research groups literally want your reaction to emojis.

19. Create and Sell Minecraft Maps

Gamers pay big for custom-created environments.

20. Offer “Breakup Text” Writing Services

People hate confrontation – you can profit from that.

21. License Your Handwriting as a Font

Turn your handwriting into a typeface and license it to designers.

22. Get Paid for Transcribing Dreams

Dream journal transcription is a niche with surprising demand.

23. Become a “Fake Client” for Training Purposes

Lawyers, doctors, therapists train with actors – and they pay well.

24. Curate Viral TikTok Audios

Package trending sounds by niche and sell to creators.

25. Create “Binge Boxes” for Netflix Shows

Pair snacks and themed items for popular shows – sell as gift boxes.

26. Make Money from Game Glitches

Sell “how-to” guides for in-game exploits (ethically, of course).

27. Offer Personalized Alarm Messages

Wake people up with hilarious, loving, or rude alarms – it’s a thing.

28. Sell Fake Calendars for Fictional Characters

Make calendars for vampires, wizards, or time travelers – fans love novelty.

29. Be a Virtual Plant Doctor

Help people revive or care for houseplants remotely.

30. Rent Your Bookshelf for Zoom Backgrounds

Aesthetic backgrounds are in demand for interviews and events.

31. Make a Podcast Reviewing Public Bathrooms

Weirdly niche = viral potential = cash.

32. Create Custom Spotify Wrapped Graphics

Help people make custom end-of-year recaps – big hit in December.

33. Offer “Introvert Coaching”

Help introverts navigate social life or online dating. It’s relatable and needed.

34. Sell Prewritten Email Templates

Cold pitches, breakups, complaint letters – people will pay for ready-made scripts.

35. Be a Virtual Museum Tour Guide

Use Google Maps to host quirky cultural tours and charge per group.

36. Design Obscure Holiday Merch

National Cheese Day t-shirts, anyone?

37. Write Bizarre Children’s Books

Silly stories with AI art = instant Etsy success.

38. Build a “Fake Product” Store for Laughs

Comedy + merch = viral shop potential.

39. Review AI-Generated Music

As AI-generated content grows, your human feedback becomes valuable.

40. Create “Deep Life Advice” TikToks

Monetize wisdom, quotes, and life tips with a moody background and trending audio.