The Perfect Side Hustle for You
It was a warm Saturday afternoon, the kind of day you’re happy to spend at a friend’s backyard barbecue. The air was filled with the smell of grilling burgers and the buzz of cheerful chatter. You’re catching up with a group of friends when your old college roommate, Julie, sidles up with a huge smile on her face. "You guys, I have some incredible news," she says, beaming. "I just got a huge promotion, and my husband and I are finally buying that house we've been saving for! The closing is in a few weeks, and I'm already making a list of everything we need to do." The conversation flows naturally, and Julie starts ticking off her list. "The first thing is the bathroom. I want to hire a plumber and remodeler to totally gut it. We also need to get the whole interior of the house painted, and the backyard needs a complete landscaping overhaul. It's a lot, but I'm so excited!" As you listen, an idea sparks. You quietly pull out your phone, open up the Bird Dogger app, and a lightbulb goes off. A bathroom remodel, a house painting job, a landscaping project… these aren’t just chores for Julie; they’re three potential income streams for you, and Julie doesn't have to pay you a single cent. "That's so awesome, Julie," you say. "What if I could help? I'm connected to a bunch of great contractors in all those fields. I could spread the word for you and have them reach out." Julie's face lights up. "That would be a lifesaver! Thank you! The only thing is, I'm kind of a stickler for getting a good deal, so I'd need at least two bids for each project." Perfect. Two bids for a remodeler, two for a painter, two for a landscaper—that's six potential paid referrals, all from a single conversation. You jot down Julie's contact info and her timeline, assuring her you’ll be in touch. "Just promise to invite me over once the renovations are done so I can see everything!" you say with a wink. Later that evening, you open the Bird Dogger app. You create three separate lead entries: "Bathroom Remodel for Julie," "Interior Painting for Julie," and "Landscaping for Julie." Because she wants two bids, you double the lead entries, ensuring you've given contractors multiple opportunities to bid. You fill in all the details and hit submit.