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How to Quit Your Job & Build An Incredible Side Income on Amazon

April 22, 2020 BY Michelle Schroeder-Gardner - 2 Comments

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Hello! Today, I have an amazing interview to share with you that will show you how to make extra money by learning how to sell on Amazon.

If you are looking for a new job or even just a side hustle for extra income, this may be something that you want to look into.

Today, I want to introduce you to, perhaps, a new way of thinking about how you can go about building a business on Amazon.

It’s called ‘The Marketplace Model.’

I learned all about this from Stephen Somers; a friend of mine from Ireland who has built numerous multi-million dollar businesses on Amazon using this model – not to mention the 5,000+ people in his community he’s helped.

So, what is the Marketplace Model?

You find products on Amazon that are already selling
You then create your own, unique, branded version
Then you find a supplier and test a small trial order
You then sell those products on Amazon.com
Finally, expand out into Amazon’s global marketplaces – which is really simple and straightforward to do!

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Learning How To Work, Parent, And Teach From Home During A Crisis

April 15, 2020 BY Michelle Schroeder-Gardner - 1 Comment

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Hi, this is Michelle’s editor and sister-in-law, Ariel! You’ve seen me here before talking about living in a small house, going full time with my side hustle, and living a low-waste lifestyle.

As I’m sitting in my living room writing this article, my 9-year-old son is in the next room working on his laptop after a video conference call with his 3rd grade teacher. He’s already had one meltdown, and my husband had to stop working to help him out.

In another part of my house, my 11-year-old son is on a video call with his math teacher because he can’t figure out how to submit assignments on Google Classroom. And my daughter is in her room on her first of two or three Zoom meetings for the day.

My husband, a special education teacher, will spend his day creating video lessons and fielding emails from parents.

Our youngest son will need constant help refocusing on his school work. He can go anywhere from 5-10 minutes before he gets distracted and asks about snacks or video games. On a rough day, he’ll get frustrated and teary-eyed because third graders aren’t meant for this new version of school. [Read more…]

24 Of The Best Work From Home Jobs & How To Avoid Scams

April 13, 2020 BY Michelle Schroeder-Gardner - 4 Comments

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Looking to see what the best work from home jobs are?

Work from home jobs are a flexible way to work and make money. This makes them a great fit for many people. And, the number of work from home jobs has been growing.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 24% of employed people did some or all of their work at home in 2015.

You can often work home based jobs along with your 9-5 job to bring in some extra income. You can also work these jobs as a full-time career, while traveling, and more. It all depends on which one you choose.

Many online jobs from home allow you to pick your own hours, the days you work, and where you work. You’re not tied to someone else’s schedule – you may be able to create your own!

While all of that sounds great, some of you might be wondering if these kinds of stay at home jobs are legitimate. I will tell you that there are some work from home jobs that aren’t. There are some scams out there. [Read more…]

How I Make $1,500 A Month As A Podcast Virtual Assistant

March 27, 2020 BY Michelle Schroeder-Gardner - 4 Comments

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Hello! Today, I have a great guest post from Melanie. She started a business as a podcast virtual assistant and talks about how you can too. You can download her free workbook – Podcast VAs: What Services Should I Offer? Enjoy!

I’m Melanie Scroggins – voice actor and podcast producer. I currently live in Austin, TX with my husband and two fur babies.

I’ve been working in audio production for almost three years, and what started as a fun hobby, turned into a lucrative side gig that gave me the confidence to leave my last job and turn podcasting into a business.

At this point in my journey, I work part-time on podcasts. But when I was working on podcasts full-time, I usually worked with three clients (10-12 hours a week per show) and brought in over $3,000 a month. Now that I work on podcasts part-time (about 10 hours a week) I bring in an average of $1,500 a month.

Working as a Podcast VA allowed me the flexibility to quit my full-time office job and pursue what I believe to be my calling. I have continued to work as a Podcast virtual assistant because I love the work and the industry – there is always something new to learn!

Every day at my job was the same.

Fluorescent lights buzzing. Fingers clacking on keyboards. Phones ringing. People chatting… constantly.

I’d go in, get my work done and then I’d go home. [Read more…]

15 Of My Best Working From Home Tips So You Can Succeed

March 23, 2020 BY Michelle Schroeder-Gardner - 8 Comments

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Do you need some working from home tips to make it easier to transition to remote work?

More and more people are starting to work from home or are becoming location independent and traveling while they work, such as those who backpack, RV, or sail full-time.

If you’re new to working from home, you quickly realize that it’s not as easy as it may seem. In the beginning when you’re new it may seem like a great thing, but it can easily turn sour if you are not careful with how you use your time.

Just because you are working from home doesn’t mean that you all of a sudden have 8-10 hours a day of free time – you will still be expected to WORK!

The only thing that has changed is WHERE you are working.

I have been working from home and while traveling since 2013 – so for around 7 years now! [Read more…]

How To Become A Proofreader And Work From Anywhere

March 18, 2020 BY Michelle Schroeder-Gardner - 5 Comments

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Do you want to learn how to become a proofreader?

If you’re interested in making extra money and you want to be able to to work from anywhere, working as a proofreader is a great way to start making more money.

Proofreading is a flexible and detail-orientated side hustle. All you need to work as a proofreader is a laptop or tablet, an internet connection, and a good eye for pointing out mistakes.

So, if you want to find out how to become a proofreader, pay attention to today’s interview with Caitlin Pyle from Proofread Anywhere!

In 2014, Caitlin made slightly over $43,000 by being a freelance proofreader, while also going on several fun vacations.

You may actually remember Caitlin from when I first interviewed her about how to become a court transcript proofreader. She explained what transcription proofreading is, how much you can make, and what it takes to get started. [Read more…]

How I Made Money in 2019 With My Blog – Annual Wrap Up

January 24, 2020 BY Michelle Schroeder-Gardner - 34 Comments

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Welcome to 2019’s annual business report where I show you how I made money online.

If you’re new to Making Sense of Cents, you may be wondering why I would want to publish my business report each month.

This all started out as my extra income report because, in the beginning, it was all about the money I was earning from my side jobs. In my side income reports from the beginning, I included all of the income I made except for what I made at my day job.

However, I left my day job as a financial analyst in October of 2013 and now my monthly business reports consist of the many ways I earn a living with my business.

Many have asked why I would ever want to publicly talk about what I’m working on each month. Some think I’m crazy, whereas some are glad I’m open about what I’m doing. Whatever you think, I enjoy publishing my monthly business reports and I share them publicly for three main reasons:

Before I started blogging, I knew nothing about side hustling and making money online. I didn’t think side jobs were worth the effort and I thought the only way to significantly increase your income was through raises at your full-time job. If it weren’t for others publishing their monthly income reports, I don’t know if I would have ever tried side hustling. I want to help show others the positives in side hustling and how it can change a person’s life. There are many different ways to make money online, and I like to share my story each month to help motivate others to improve their financial situation by making more money.
Secondly, I like to publish my business blogging reports because it’s a way for me to look back, learn from my mistakes and actually see what areas need improvement. I use my monthly blogging reports as a way to track how I’ve done and it helps to keep me accountable.
Lastly, I like to show others that making side money is possible and that there are many legitimate ways to make money from your home.

I know I say this every month, but it’s the truth. Life is great now that I’m my own boss and a full-time blogger. I look forward to each and every day and it’s a wonderful feeling. I truly love waking up every single morning. [Read more…]

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