From the course: 43 Ideas for Starting a Side Business

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- A great side gig for music aficionados is to DJ for pay. It's pretty simple for those who have the equipment. You can get paid to DJ parties, events, street fairs, and even at local restaurants. Even if you think you're a little amateur the reality is that the experienced DJs command high fees and they're less likely to play weddings and bar mitzvahs. So that leaves room for you to find gigs to build your resume and make money while you gain more experience. You can easily make a few hundred dollars a month doing just a couple of gigs a month. And, if you do enough gigs, you can make thousands of dollars. Take action by looking for DJs in your area and figure out what the standard pricing is so that you can offer your services for less. Also, offer other DJs a fee if they give you some of their gigs. Here's a pro tip. Once you have more business than you want outsource it to other DJs and charge them a fee for…

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