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From Hobby to Hustle
Turning Dreams into Dollars
Have you ever thought, “I really love doing this — could I make money from it?” You’re not alone!
Lots of people dream about turning a hobby into a way to make extra cash or even their main job.
The great news? It’s totally possible if you have a plan and stick with it.
Here’s a step-by-step guide to turning something you love into a money-making opportunity — and keeping it enjoyable along the way.
Find Your Niche
What Makes Your Hobby Special. Every hobby is unique in its own way, but to make money, you need to figure out what makes yours stand out.
Ask yourself questions like: What do I do differently from others? Does my hobby solve a problem or make people’s lives better?
What’s the one thing that gets the most compliments or interest when I share my work?
Is it something others can’t do? Does it solve a problem? Does it make people happy?
For example, I started making websites in the early ’90s just for fun.
Back then, there weren’t a lot of people who could do it, so I realized I could get paid for something I enjoyed doing.
