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  Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Side Hustle King

01:37 The Phone Farming Experiment

05:50 Transitioning from Blogging to Business

10:37 Getting Started with Affiliate Marketing

13:50 Navigating YouTube's Affiliate Landscape

16:56 Diversifying Income Streams

18:38 The Power of Substack and Email Lists

21:18 Finding Your Niche in Affiliate Marketing

24:55 The Journey to Making Your First Dollar Online

30:55 Exploring Money-Making Apps

33:08 The Rise of AI Training Jobs

36:40 Affiliate Marketing Strategies

39:25 Building a Sustainable Online Income

40:06 Starting from Zero: First Steps to Online Income

42:49 The Digital Nomad Lifestyle

49:36 Navigating Language Barriers Abroad

57:11 The Financial Foundations of Digital Nomadism

01:00:47 Cultural Integration and Community Abroad

01:04:15 The Impact of AI on Business and Marketing

01:07:19 Navigating the Fine Line of Promotion

01:10:16 The New Frontiers of Online Marketing

01:14:36 The Rise of AI and Its Impact on Business

01:18:06 Exploring Prediction Markets and Their Legitimacy

01:23:14 The Importance of Community in Content Creation

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