“I earn $100 or more an hour sharing money-saving tips!”
“When I was a child, my dad always carried a calculator in his pocket and loved to talk to me about saving money—it sparked my passion. When I had kids and decided to stay home with them, I used strategies like couponing to save money for our family. My friends would always ask me to teach them how to save money, and I realized I had knowledge that could help others. So I decided to reserve a community recreation room and charge a per-person fee to teach my tips. The first event not only covered the fee for the space, but I also made a profit—and I learned that sharing my know-how could be a great way to make extra cash.
“Word of mouth led to speaking gigs at churches, community groups and conferences for moms. I did a lunchand-learn event for the Federal Reserve System, and Guess Jeans even asked me to teach their entire staff! I talk about the basics of saving money, how to cut your budget in half, create a financial plan for your family and get your partner on the same page with budgeting. Most of my events are through referrals, but I also market my business on social media and via LinkedIn.
“I enjoy helping people learn how simple changes can have a huge effect on their lives. It’s so encouraging when I hear about the difference it made! I do seven to 10 speaking engagements a month, and I earn $100 or more per event. The money I make pays the bills, goes back into the business and covers fun family outings like camping trips.”