Side Hustle Expert: How to Make Your First $Money Online in 2026

Keith and Ben break down how to make your first dollar online with simple, beginner-friendly strategies, plus insights from our special guest, Tom Blake, an expert in making money online.Memes and Markets explores how culture and memes shape & get shaped by financial markets to present the information you want at a level you can understand and relate to. Don't forget to subscribe to me notified when we go live on Tuesdays & Thursdays.Memes & Markets Socials x: https://x.com/MemesandmktsTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/memesandmarketsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/memesandmkts/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1GSfFx3sQoG2bYAbIYUocN?si=-iGrWrvmTUSEZw7S06AS1gApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/memes-and-markets/id1840280923Our socials Follow Keith on his main channel  @theinneroperator  Follow Ben's Crypto channel  @dontbuy_this  Follow Ben's Podcast  @BenLeavittShow  Follow Tom Blake:  @TomBlakeFinance  Chapters00:00 Introduction to the Side Hustle King01:37 The Phone Farming Experiment05:50 Transitioning from Blogging to Business10:37 Getting Started with Affiliate Marketing13:50 Navigating YouTube's Affiliate Landscape16:56 Diversifying Income Streams18:38 The Power of Substack and Email Lists21:18 Finding Your Niche in Affiliate Marketing24:55 The Journey to Making Your First Dollar Online30:55 Exploring Money-Making Apps33:08 The Rise of AI Training Jobs36:40 Affiliate Marketing Strategies39:25 Building a Sustainable Online Income40:06 Starting from Zero: First Steps to Online Income42:49 The Digital Nomad Lifestyle49:36 Navigating Language Barriers Abroad57:11 The Financial Foundations of Digital Nomadism01:00:47 Cultural Integration and Community Abroad01:04:15 The Impact of AI on Business and Marketing01:07:19 Navigating the Fine Line of Promotion01:10:16 The New Frontiers of Online Marketing01:14:36 The Rise of AI and Its Impact on Business01:18:06 Exploring Prediction Markets and Their Legitimacy01:23:14 The Importance of Community in Content CreationDisclaimer This video is for education and entertainment only. We are not financial, legal, tax, or investment advisors. Nothing here is a recommendation or a solicitation to buy/sell any asset or strategy. Crypto and markets are risky—you can lose all your money. Do your own research and consult a qualified professional.We (and guests) may hold positions in assets discussed and may receive sponsorships/affiliate revenue from links—assume we do. Mention of any company, protocol, or product is not an endorsement. Information may be inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated as of recording. Past performance is not indicative of future results.