From 6-Figures to $1,127 in Gig Work: 3 Humbling Months of Being "Busy"

Seven months ago, I was googling “how to make extra money from home.” I had just been laid off, my nervous system was buzzing, and I needed proof that I could still be “valuable” and generate income if I had to. Over 3 months, I experimented with three different gig-style income streams: market research studies, restaurant mystery shopping, and wedding event support, and made exactly $1,127.Some of it felt empowering. Some of it felt absurd.In This Episode:What it was like having a post go viral on LinkedIn last weekWhy I felt like I needed to be “busy” and “useful” after getting laid offHow I landed seven paid market research gigs, one of which paid $200The unglamorous aspects of restaurant mystery shoppingThe mindset shift that made me stop gig work completely and commit to building visibility and leverageResources & Links:Episode 2: Why I Almost “PANIC-SOLD” My House, and How I’m Saving Over $1,500/MonthSign up for Dscout and make money doing research studies.Check out these mystery shopping companies: A Closer Look and iSecretShop.Let's Connect:Follow me on Instagram: @alisonkinsey or send me an email: [email protected]. Connect with Alison on LinkedIn.I also help entrepreneurs and thought leaders launch and grow their podcasts through my boutique podcast editing agency, Podcasting for Creatives.