1 week Ago By Alexandra Chomik
AN ENTREPRENEUR shared a quick, simple side hustle perfect for teens and young adults looking for a little extra spending money. The TikTok creator revealed his tips for this lucrative side hustle , which he said made him an extra $150 per day with minimal effort. Finance Coach MelaninKing, whose real name is Sharif Ceasar, also known as @therealmelaninking , shared a 40-second video tutorial with his 1.
3 million TikTok followers. Sharif explained how anyone – including teenagers – can become financially successful starting with a quick and easy side hustle. "Here's a side hustle I did as a teen to make an extra $150 a day," he said in the video .
Sharif also added a disclaimer that this advice was for individuals 13 years or older. Read More On Side Hustles He then revealed what he sold to make the extra money: AirPod cases. Sharif holds up a case as an example and tells his followers he started his side hustle in a few simple steps.
First, he went to the AliExpress , an online marketplace known for its affordable prices. He then searched "AirPod cases," and found a design and style he liked, or that he thought would sell well. Most read in Money Sharif then bought 30 AirPods for $5 each, which set him back $150.
When the AirPod cases were delivered a few weeks later, he simply marked up the price , and resold them for $15 to $20. While his buyers could have gone to AliExpress for a cheaper option, it was more convenient for them to buy from Sharif. There was no need to pay for shipping or taxes, and there was no wait for the order to be delivered.
Sharif confirmed that he didn't sell the AirPod cases online, and he did not dropship them. Dropshipping is when a vendor fulfills orders from a third party and has them ship products directly to the customer. The extra income made from side hustles may need to be reported to the IRS.
If you receive more than $600 in gross payouts from a selling platform like eBay, the site will issue you a Form 1099-K to use in your tax return. Individuals should calculate their adjusted gross income, taxable earnings, and deductions for the year. Once they have that, they can use the 1040-ES form to calculate estimated taxes.
Sharif also confirmed that since he used US shipping, it took about two weeks to receive his delivery. He then started posting photos and videos of the AirPod cases on his social media accounts, including Snapchat . "Within the first day I broke even," he said, revealing that he made $160 in one day.
Any future orders from then on would be pure profit. "This is not a crazy side hustle, but I recommend you do this to get some extra money," Sharif added. Sharif's TikTok followers shared their thoughts on his side hustle advice in the video's comments.
"Thank you. Straight forward and honest," one user wrote. "Good side hustle, but that was when airpods first came out and were more popular," a second user wrote.
"Thanks for sharing," a third user added. One of Sharif's followers even offered some advice to fellow viewers, explaining that this concept can be applied to trendier items. "This might not be selling [right now], but the moral of the story is do some research, find an item that's hot, and resell those," one user advised.
It is important to keep your AirPods clean without damaging them. Follow the steps below to keep your AirPods in tip top shape, AirPods Max Use a soft, dry, lint-free cloth Wipe them with a damp cloth if they've been exposed to any liquids that may cause damage Wait until they're fully dry before using them Avoid sharp objects or abrasive materials to clean them (Same as above) Clean microphone and speaker with a dry cotton swab AirPods and AirPods Pro (Same as above) Clean microphone and speaker with a dry cotton swab AirPods and AirPods Pro cases Slightly dampen the cloth with isopropyl alcohol or a soft, dry lint-free one Remove debris from the Lightning connection with a clean, dry, soft-bristled brush Avoid putting anything in the charging ports Ear tips of AirPod Pros Use a dry, lint-free cloth with the ear tip facing downward to remove any accumulated water Pull ear tips of AirPods and rinse with water (don't use soap or household cleaners) Wipe the ear tips with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth and make sure they're completely dry before reattaching POPULAR PODS First introduced in September 2016, AirPods are wireless Bluetooth headphones designed by Apple . While each pair of AirPods sold comes with either a Lightning Charging Case or Wireless Charging Case, Apple and third-party retailers have also sold AirPod cases.
AirPods cases are protective covers for your AirPods and their charging cases. They're meant to protect your AirPods from scratches, dirt, drops, and shock. Many retailers, including some luxury design brands, have created their AirPod cases, retailing from anywhere from $5 to $10 or upwards of $100 – even more than the cost of AirPods.
SIDE HUSTLE SAVINGS People online are sharing their lucrative side hustles on social media. One TikToker told his followers that he resells items at retailers like Walmart for some extra cash. Read More on The US Sun Another user shared that she makes close to $4,500 a month by selling audiobooks she didn't write or narrate on Audible, an audiobook and podcast platform owned by Amazon.
The U.S. Sun even spoke with Justin Martin, an entrepreneur who makes $8,000 on a "really great month" by renting out something he already owns .
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