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Welcome back to Part 2 of our Side Hustle Series! If you caught the first installment, you saw how I pocketed $75 in just 20 minutes by filming houses for real estate investors. It was fast, efficient, and utilized a tool we all already have in our pockets: a smartphone. Today, I’m sharing another “low-hanging fruit” opportunity that I’ve personally used to pad my bank account with very little extra effort.

We are talking about the Field Agent app.

Last year, I made a cool $107 just by doing something I was already doing: grocery shopping. Now, I know $107 isn’t going to buy you a new car or pay off a mortgage, but here’s the thing: it was easy peasy. I was already in the store. I was already walking past the items. I just had to stop, snap a couple of photos, and hit submit.

If you are a reseller or a small business owner, you know that every dollar counts toward your bottom line. Whether that $107 goes toward your eBay shipping supplies (opens in a new tab) or a nice dinner out, it’s “found money.”

What is the Field Agent App?

If you’ve never heard of it, the Field Agent app is a platform that connects brands with everyday shoppers. Companies like Coca-Cola, Tyson, or even big-box retailers want to know what’s happening on their shelves in real-time. They want to know:

• Is our display set up correctly?
• Is the price tag accurate?
• Are the shelves stocked, or are we “out of stock”?
• How does the product look to a customer?

Instead of sending a high-paid corporate auditor to every single store in America, they pay you to do it. You become their eyes and ears on the ground. You are essentially a “secret shopper” or a “micro-auditor.”

Why This is the Ultimate “Efficiency” Side Hustle

As the CEO of Power Selling Mom, my entire philosophy revolves around efficiency. I’m always looking for ways to maximize my time. If I’m already at Walmart sourcing items for my reselling business, why wouldn’t I take five minutes to make an extra $5 or $10?

This is what I call “stacking your income.” You are already paying for the gas to get to the store. You’ve already carved out the time to be there. By using the Field Agent app, you’re simply getting a rebate on your time.

Last year, my $107 total came from these tiny, bite-sized tasks. I didn’t go out of my way once. I only accepted jobs in stores I was already planning to visit. That is the secret to making this side hustle work without it feeling like a “job.”

How I Made $107 (And How You Can Too)

The jobs on Field Agent usually pay anywhere from $3 to $15 per task. Most of the ones I did were in the $5 to $8 range. Here’s a breakdown of the types of “easy peasy” jobs you’ll see:

1. The Audit (Shelf Checks)

This is the most common job. You’ll be asked to find a specific product: say, a brand of laundry detergent: and take a photo of it on the shelf. You might have to answer a couple of questions like, “How many rows of this product are visible?” or “Is there a sale tag present?”

2. Buy-and-Try

These are my favorite! The app will ask you to buy a specific product (like a new flavor of chips or a specific beverage). They will reimburse you for the cost of the item plus pay you a small fee for your feedback. You get free food and a few bucks for your trouble. It’s a win-win.

3. Scavenger Hunts

Sometimes brands are looking for specific, hard-to-find items. If you find it, you snap a photo and get paid. This is great for resellers because we are already experts at spotting specific items in a sea of inventory!

4. Ticket Jobs

These don’t pay cash immediately, but they enter you into big drawings. I usually skip these and focus on the “green” (the cash), but if you’re feeling lucky, go for it!

Scaling Your “Side Hustle” Mindset

Some people look at a $5 job and think, “That’s not worth my time.” But let’s look at the math. If a task takes you 3 minutes and pays $5, you are technically earning at a rate of $100 per hour. When you start thinking like a CEO, you realize that these small wins add up.

I’ve reached a point in my life where I value my time more than ever. Recently, as I navigated the milestone of turning 65, I’ve been reflecting on how I spend my days. That reflection actually led me to create my “Turning 65 Activity Book” because I wanted to stay engaged and sharp.

Whether you are 25 or 65, the goal is the same: create a life of freedom. Moving from a side hustle to a CEO (opens in a new tab) requires you to see opportunities where others see “chores.” Field Agent is one of those opportunities.

Pro-Tips for Maximizing Your Field Agent Earnings

If you want to beat my $107 record this year, here are a few tips I’ve learned:

• Check the app before you leave the house: See which stores on your route have available jobs. You can “reserve” a job for a limited time (usually 2 hours), so grab it before you head out.
• Refresh, refresh, refresh: New jobs pop up all day long. If you’re standing in the checkout line and it’s moving slowly, open the app and see if there’s a quick task you missed.
• Stack your gigs: If you see three jobs at the same Walmart, do them all! One user reportedly made $120 in just three hours by stacking 31 gigs at nearby stores. That’s how you “bump it up” to the next level.
• Follow directions to a T: If they ask for a photo of the entire shelf, don’t just send a close-up of the bottle. If your submission is rejected, you don’t get paid. Keep it professional.

How to Get Your $10 Bonus

I want you to start this side hustle with a “win.” If you use my referral link or code, you can get a $10 bonus to jumpstart your earnings.

• Referral Link: Click here to join Field Agent (opens in a new tab)
• Referral Code: rmxnybz

It’s completely free to join. You just download the app, set up your profile, and you’re ready to go. You can cash out your earnings directly to your bank account anytime you want. No waiting for a specific “payout day”: if the money is there, it’s yours.

Beyond the App: Growing Your Business with AI

While Field Agent is a fantastic way to earn “shopping money,” I know many of you are looking for ways to scale your actual reselling businesses. That’s where my passion really lies.

If you want to take your efficiency to the next level: way beyond $5 app jobs: you need to look at how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can do the heavy lifting for you. From writing product descriptions to analyzing market trends, AI is the future of e-commerce.

I’d love to have you join us at AI for Resellers. It’s my community where we break down exactly how to use these new tools to make more money in less time. It’s currently only $6 a month, though that price may go up as we add more resources. You can check it out here: https://aiforresellers.com (opens in a new tab).

Wrapping Up

The Field Agent app is a low-stress, high-efficiency way to add another stream of income to your life. It fits perfectly into the “Power Selling Mom” lifestyle because it’s about working smarter, not harder.

Give it a try next time you’re heading out for milk and bread. Use code rmxnybz to grab that $10 bonus, and let’s see how much “easy peasy” money you can stack up this year!

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Welcome to the very first installment of my new Side Hustle Series!

If you’ve been following me for a while at Power Selling Mom, you know that I am all about multiple streams of income. While my heart usually beats for eBay and e-commerce, I’m a firm believer that as an entrepreneur, you should always have your eyes open for “the next thing.” Whether you are looking to fund your next big inventory haul or you just want to pad your savings account, side hustles are the engine that keeps the business moving.

Today, I’m sharing a story about a quick gig I did recently that felt almost like cheating because it was so fast and so simple. I made $75 in just 20 minutes of actual work.

The task? Filming an investor property walkthrough.

No, I didn’t need a professional cinema camera. No, I didn’t need a film crew. I just needed my smartphone and a little bit of local knowledge.

The Drive: Punta Gorda to Port Charlotte

The day started like any other Friday. I had my reselling tasks lined up, but an opportunity popped up through a contact of mine. A real estate investor needed eyes on a property, fast.

The house was located in Port Charlotte, Florida, which is just a short hop from where I am in Punta Gorda. I hopped in the car, enjoyed the Florida sunshine, and made the drive. Even with the commute, the actual time spent “on the clock” at the property was minimal.

I’ve always said that being a successful reseller is about being “on the move.” Whether you are sourcing at a thrift store or driving to a property, movement creates opportunity. If you want to see the quick breakdown of how this looked on the ground, you can check out my YouTube Short right here where I show the “behind the scenes.”

What Exactly is an Investor Property Walkthrough?

You might be wondering, “Danna, why would someone pay $75 for a 20-minute video?”

Here is the secret: Real estate investors often buy properties sight-unseen, or they live in a different state (or even a different country). They need someone they trust to walk through a potential investment and show them the real condition of the home.

This isn’t a fancy real estate marketing video with soft music and slow-motion pans of the kitchen. In fact, investors don’t want that. They want the raw truth. They want to see the water stains on the ceiling, the cracks in the foundation, the age of the HVAC system, and the overall “vibe” of the neighborhood.

In this side hustle series spotlight, we are looking at a “boots on the ground” service. You are the investor’s eyes and ears.

The Math: Why This Side Hustle Wins

Let’s break down the numbers, because as business owners, we have to respect the clock.

• Gross Pay: $75
• Time on Site: 20 Minutes
• Hourly Rate (Projected): $225/hour

Compare that to the time it takes to source, photograph, list, and ship a $75 item on eBay. While I love reselling, it’s a high-touch process. This property walkthrough was low-touch. Once the video was uploaded to the cloud and sent to the investor, my job was done. No packing tape required!

This kind of high-efficiency earning is exactly what I talk about on the Power Selling Podcast. We need to find ways to inject cash into our businesses without draining our most precious resource: time.

How Modern Technology Makes This Possible

Years ago, you would have needed a camcorder, a physical tape, and a way to mail that tape to the investor. Today, your smartphone is a powerhouse.

For this gig, I used my phone to take a series of high-resolution photos of every room, followed by a continuous video walkthrough. I started at the curb to show the street view, walked through the front door, hit every bedroom and bathroom, and finished in the backyard.

I didn’t even need to edit the video. The investor wanted the raw file so they could pause and zoom in on specific details. I uploaded the files to a shared Google Drive folder while I was still standing in the driveway, hit “send,” and the $75 was essentially in my pocket.

Why I Love “Non-Reselling” Side Hustles

You might think it’s strange for the “Power Selling Mom” to talk about filming houses. But here’s the thing: everything is connected.

When I’m out filming a house, I might spot a yard sale nearby. When I’m networking with real estate investors, I might find someone who needs help clearing out an estate, which leads to more consignment opportunities for my eBay business.

I’m currently at a stage in my life where I’m focusing on projects that bring me joy and connection. For example, I recently turned 65 and created a “Turning 65 Activity Book.” It was a passion project to help others navigate that milestone with a smile. Sometimes, we do things for the heart, and sometimes we do things for the bottom line. This property filming hustle is a perfect mix of being out in the community and earning a great return on time.

How You Can Start Making Money Filming Houses

If you want to make money filming houses, you don’t need to wait for a job posting on a major site. You can be proactive.

1. Join Local REI Groups: Look for Real Estate Investment groups on Facebook or Meetup.com in your area.
2. Network with Out-of-State Investors: Many investors focus on high-growth areas like Florida but live in New York or California. They are desperate for reliable people to do “walkthroughs.”
3. Offer a Flat Rate: Keep your pricing simple. A flat fee for a 15-20 minute visit is attractive to investors because they can build it right into their “due diligence” budget.
4. Be Honest: Your value is in your honesty. If the house smells like mold, say it. If the floor feels soft, point the camera at it.

Bridging the Gap with AI

In my AI for Resellers community, we talk a lot about using technology to work smarter. While filming a house is a physical task, you can use AI tools to help you write your outreach emails to investors or even to summarize your notes from the walkthrough into a professional report.

If you are looking to scale your business and find more time for these high-paying side hustles, you have to embrace the tools that are available to us today. We are living in an era where $75 for 20 minutes of work isn’t just a dream, it’s a Friday afternoon in Port Charlotte.

What’s Next in the Side Hustle Series?

This is just the beginning. I have a whole list of side hustles that I’ve personally tried or researched that fit perfectly alongside a reselling career. We’ll be talking about everything from niche consulting to digital products and beyond.

The goal is to move from being a “hustler” to being a CEO. That means choosing the tasks that pay the best and outsourcing or automating the rest.

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Until next time, keep selling: and keep hustling!

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