Side Hustles That Are Most Likely To Become Full Time Careers

Do you dream of quitting your nine-to-five job and becoming an entrepreneur? According to a recent Gallup poll, more than 60% of Americans want to be their own boss. While a full-time job pays the bills and has benefits, it doesn’t give you the freedom to be in charge, and that’s what makes side hustles so appealing to some people.

Of course, not all side hustles can turn into full-time jobs, but with the right skills, dedication and hard work, some definitely can. These are some part-time gigs that could transition into full-time careers.

• Tour guide - Being passionate about parts of your city and knowing how to show people around is the key and you can use sites like Facebook, Upwork and Viator to market yourself. Living in a tourist town helps, you’ll just need to come up with an angle that professional tour companies aren’t covering. Some tour guides report making an average of $100 to $300 per tour, sometimes much more.
• AI Services - Know your way around ChatGPT or similar tools? There’s a demand for those skills, whether it’s related to creating custom GPTs that automate labor-intense professional tasks or using AI tools like Veed.IO or Runway for video editing.
• Online courses - Whether you’ve had some business success others can learn from or have hobbies or skills people are interested in, think about putting together an online course to sell on Etsy, Skillshare or Udemy.
• Medical coding - If you’re properly certified and know how to review records for accuracy and help with data entry, this income stream can become a full-time job.
• Fashion designer - Several clothing and jewelry brands started as side hustles, so why not yours? One success story is Kate Sullivan, founder of Sage Vintage, who started the handmade jewelry company as a side hustle and brought in over $500,000 in revenue last year.
• Graphic design - Know your way around Canva or Photoshop? Sites like PeoplePerHour and 99designs can help you find your client base and as you build a portfolio and establish a reputation, your business could take off.