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Best Summer Side Hustles

@financeunfolded

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Why it worked

The video leverages a common pain point (heavy pool covers) and presents a seemingly simple solution with high earning potential, making it relatable and aspirational for a young audience looking for summer income.

Summary

The video suggests a summer side hustle for teens: opening and closing swimming pools for elderly or lazy people. It outlines the steps involved: lifting off heavy winter covers, hosing off dirt, and folding for storage. The video also suggests using Google Earth to find houses with pools and claims an average pay of $300-$500 per pool, potentially earning $6k a month.

Structure

1Introduce "Best Summer Side Hustles"
2Explain the concept: pool opening/closing for elderly/lazy people
3Detail the steps: lift cover, hose dirt, fold
4Show how to find clients using Google Earth
5Calculate potential earnings
6Pose a question about doing it with friends

Product placement

The video implicitly promotes a pool cleaning service, likely one the creator offers or is affiliated with, by detailing the process and potential earnings. No specific product or app is named or directly advertised.

On-screen text

Best Summer Side Hustles For teens ($6k/mo) Pt. 23 Step 1: Have at least 1 friend Elderly or Lazy Pay A LOT Winter pool covers get HEAVY 1. Lift off the pool covers 2. Hose off the dirt 3. Fold up for storage Look on google earth for pools in your neighborhood Average Pay: $300 to $500 per pool $300 per pool x 5 pools per week = $6k in a month But would you do this with your friends?

Original caption

i wish i would’ve saved this side hustle when i was in school & hustling with my friends all summer🤦‍♂️💰back again giving you more REALISTIC side hustles to do! ✅ #sidehustle #sidehustleideas #summersidehustle #swimmingpool #poolmaintenance