What are the best side hustles for introverts?

If you enjoy expressing your thoughts and have some free time, think about participating in surveys on platforms such as Survey Junkie and InboxDollars that provide monetary compensation or gift certificates.

After providing personal information indicating your demographic and location, you will be presented with various survey options related to retail, food and drink, personal care items, and technology. The majority of these surveys take about 20 minutes to complete.

Jen Glantz, the founder of Bridesmaid for Hire and creator of the Monday Pick-Me-Up and Odd Jobs newsletter, affirms that making thousands of dollars a month through this venture is unlikely. According to most reviewers, the earnings are typically a few dollars per hour. However, this can accumulate and be beneficial if you prefer not to exert too much mental effort in your hustle.

Selling your excess clothing on online marketplaces such as Poshmark, Mercari, OfferUp, and eBay is a good option. For high-end products, you might want to give The RealReal a shot as well.

Take a look at each website to determine the going rate for items similar to yours before creating a page and selling them. Be mindful of shipping expenses, packaging costs, and the fees charged by each website. For instance, Poshmark imposes a $2.95 fee for sales under $15 and a 20% fee for sales exceeding $15, which means you keep 80% of the profits.

According to Glantz, listing items for sale during the weekend is highly beneficial and lucrative, especially if one has free time available.

In 2016, Kaycie Morwood launched her Poshmark shop and has since garnered a total of $30,000 in sales. According to a previous statement made to CNBC Make It, she shared that setting up the store only requires a brief two minutes of her time before she moves on to activities such as catching up on Netflix, exercising, or attending her regular job.

If you possess good organizational skills and creativity, you can utilize tools such as Canva or Google Docs to make online calendars, task lists, or greeting cards. These can be sold on websites like Etsy and customers can then print them themselves.

“An example given by Glantz is that media kit templates were purchased from there.”

Take a look at the website and examine the variety of printables that are being sold to gather inspiration on what you can create and the pricing range. Similar to other platforms, remember that there are seller fees associated with Etsy. Every listing of an item costs 20 cents, and every transaction carries a 6.5% fee.

In 2019, Rachel Jiminez established an Etsy shop and raked in almost $160,000 from it in 2021 by retailing digital organizers, Christmas treasure hunts, and various other commodities on the site. During her initial phase, she managed to squeeze in time for her side job over lunch, as she shared with CNBC Make It, “I used to spend half an hour eating and chatting with my colleagues, and the remaining thirty minutes working on my Etsy store.”

Consider starting a Medium blog if you have a passion for writing and a wealth of opinions on a specific subject.

On the site, you can find a diverse range of topics that cover parenting to neuroscience, and it provides two methods to earn money – based on the amount of time people spend reading your articles, or by referring members. Medium allows you to become a member and collect half of their membership fee, minus standard payment processor fees, as long as they stay a member.

You must meet certain criteria to qualify for either option – having a minimum of 100 followers, publishing a single story, and being at least 18 years old. Additionally, it is crucial to note that writing frequently is essential. Ha advises committing to five weekly posts for an entire year if you are genuinely interested. However, it is crucial to keep in mind that the majority of writers make less than $100 per month.

Freelance writers can receive payment from different blogs and media sources. It’s advisable to browse through sites of frequent interest and identify chances to contribute your own written pieces.

Game Apps

Casual gamers can actually earn money by playing video games! Side Hustle Nation recommends some of their best choices for this endeavor.

Blackout Bingo

The Blackout Bingo app, which is widely accepted, transforms the traditional game of bingo from a chance-based game into a game that requires quickness and competence.

Playing each game takes approximately 2 minutes and offers the possibility to acquire actual rewards and money prizes, with the exception of the states of AR, CT, DE, IN, LA, ME, or SD.

As of the latest update, the app has received predominantly positive feedback with over 85,000 App Store users rating it an average of 4.5 stars. Players praise its enjoyable and addictive qualities.

The widespread grievance is that the advertisements implying that significant sums of money can be won with minimal effort are deceptive.

Just like any other gaming application, it is advisable to start with free practice. Additionally, it is essential not to risk more funds than you can comfortably afford to lose.

Rewarded Play (Android)

Rewarded Play is a free application that pays its users to play and has gained a 4.1-star rating in the Google Play store with more than 150,000 reviews, proving its legitimacy and entertainment value.

 Selling Printables

Selling printables is one of the most intriguing side jobs I have encountered as they are digital files that you can upload on a platform such as Etsy, and when a customer places an order, the files are delivered automatically.

Rachel Jones shared her methods for earning $10,000 per month through her collection of printables on The Side Hustle Show, highlighting that she seldom interacted with clients. She elaborated on her methods for researching and promoting her products.

Retail Arbitrage

The practice of purchasing goods from local stores or online at a low cost and then reselling them for a higher price, usually on Amazon, is known as retail arbitrage.

Initially, I had doubts about the effectiveness of this, but ultimately earned slightly more than $600 from my venture.

To commence, an Amazon seller account is required. The personal version of it is free, although it may be difficult to locate. After you begin selling 40 or more items per month, upgrading to the Pro level, which costs $40 per month, is highly recommended.

Next, install the Amazon Seller app on your mobile device. During your shopping trip, take a detour to the clearance area and try scanning some barcodes to test its functionality.

By using the app, you can discover the selling price of the products on Amazon and calculate the profit you’ll make after deducting fees.

I had the opportunity to speak with experienced Amazon “flipper” Jessica Larrew to gain further insight into her business. Using the retail arbitrage model, Larrew and her husband have successfully sold goods totaling over $1 million within the past few years.

Online Arbitrage

Online arbitrage is essentially retail arbitrage done remotely, allowing individuals to engage in it from the convenience of their homes. This additional source of income involves identifying items that have a significant difference in pricing on Amazon and other virtual stores.

As a reseller, you can earn a profit by identifying sizeable gaps. During my conversation with Chris Grant, who has years of experience in this field, he disclosed that he manages to sell over $70,000 worth of inventory each month, while aiming for profit margins between 20% and 30%.

Proofreading and Editing

As a proofreader or editor, there is money to be earned if you possess a keen eye for detail.

As I stated earlier, the world of self-publishing is on a rapid rise, and it’s not just hobbyists, but committed writers who require assistance with editing their work.

Initially, I acquired my initial clients for this additional job on Fiverr. However, I ultimately gained favorable recommendations through word of mouth in specific Facebook groups and from participants of a well-known self-publishing program.

Initially, my rate was $100 per 10,000 words but I gradually raised it as my skills improved. This turned out to be more lucrative than my earnings from freelance writing, and my communication with clients was solely through email.