You do not need a giant team or a full time schedule to reach six figures. You need one valuable offer, clean packaging, and repeatable delivery blocks after 5 pm. The math is simple: price x clients x frequency. Use the callouts below to pick one lane, copy the steps, and get your first ten paying customers.
1️⃣ Website Care Plans For Local Businesses
Evenings + asyncRecurring
Offer: security updates, backups, uptime alerts, form tests, small fixes bucketed monthly.
Who buys: dentists, trades, boutique retailers, non profits.
Pricing: $149 to $249 per site per month with fair-use tasks.
Who buys: dentists, trades, boutique retailers, non profits.
Pricing: $149 to $249 per site per month with fair-use tasks.
- Starter kit: uptime monitor, backup plugin, change log sheet, SOP for monthly sweep.
- 5 steps: define 3 tiers, publish an SOS contact path, record a Loom walkthrough, outbound to 50 sites, collect two testimonials.
- Risks: scope creep on redesigns. Guard with a task cap and a queue.
Path to $100k:
35 clients × $199 × 12 ≈ $83,460
Add 10 at $249 for premium ≈ +$29,880
Total ≈ $113,340/yr
2️⃣ Short-Form Video Reels For Local Pros
BatchableHigh demand
Offer: 4 to 8 edited vertical reels per month per client with captions and hooks.
Who buys: gyms, salons, realtors, coaches.
Who buys: gyms, salons, realtors, coaches.
- Pricing: $300 for 4 reels, $500 for 8 reels, on a 3 month commit.
- Starter kit: phone gimbal, clip library, caption templates, rights release.
- Upsell: monthly content day on site for $750 to $1,200.
- Risk: last minute reschedules. Solve with a shoot calendar and backup b-roll.
22 clients × $300 × 12 = $79,200
8 clients upgrade to $500 = +$19,200
Shoot days add +$8,000
Total ≈ $106,400/yr
3️⃣ Compliance & SOP Packs For Small Teams
Docs + trainingB2B
Offer: simple policies, checklists, and onboarding SOPs for hiring, safety, and data hygiene.
Who buys: clinics, contractors, agencies with 5 to 40 staff.
Who buys: clinics, contractors, agencies with 5 to 40 staff.
- Pricing: $1,000 to $2,500 per pack with 30 day refresh.
- Starter kit: policy templates, audit sheet, version control.
- Upsell: quarterly update retainer at $250 to $500.
- Risk: legal boundaries. Label as operational templates, not legal review.
3 packs/month × $1,800 × 12 = $64,800
18 clients on $300/qtr retainer ≈ $21,600
Total ≈ $86,400 + add one more pack/month → $108,000
4️⃣ Local Ads Quickstart + Month-Lite Management
Setup feesRepeat
Offer: Google Ads or Meta quickstart, tracking setup, and weekly 15 minute tune sessions.
Who buys: home services, medical practices, franchises.
Who buys: home services, medical practices, franchises.
- Pricing: $600 setup + $250 to $400 per month light management.
- Starter kit: conversion tracking checklist, negative keyword bank, lead score sheet.
- Upsell: landing page at $600 to $900.
- Risk: results vary. Align on lead cost targets in writing.
20 clients × $300 × 12 = $72,000
20 setups × $600 = $12,000
12 landers × $750 = $9,000
Total ≈ $93,000 + 3 more clients → $103,800
5️⃣ Amazon Listing Cleanup For Local Brands
SKU basedProduct photos
Offer: photo refresh, bullets, A+ basics, review prompts, and compliance checks per SKU.
Who buys: regional brands, makers, private label shops.
Who buys: regional brands, makers, private label shops.
- Pricing: $250 to $450 per SKU, minimum 4 SKUs.
- Starter kit: lightbox, copy template, review response guide.
- Upsell: quarterly audit at $300 per brand.
- Risk: catalog merges. Manage via brand registry checklist.
10 brands × 6 SKUs × $300 = $18,000
40 more SKUs across year = $12,000
20 audits × $300 = $6,000
Plus 2 shoots/month × $600 × 12 = $14,400
Total ≈ $50,400 → double volume with batching ≈ $100k+
6️⃣ Podcast Editing And Show Notes
RecurringEvening work
Offer: clean audio, light mastering, intro bed, show notes, timestamps, upload to host.
Who buys: coaches, agencies, local pros.
Who buys: coaches, agencies, local pros.
- Pricing: $150 to $250 per episode with 4 episode bundles.
- Starter kit: DAW, noise profile presets, notes template.
- Upsell: audiograms and reels pack at $120 per episode.
- Risk: long raw files. Cap minutes per episode in scope.
10 shows × 4 eps × $175 × 12 = $84,000
6 shows add reels × $120 × 4 × 12 = $34,560
Total ≈ $118,560/yr
7️⃣ Property Photo Walks For Remote Owners
Route workLow gear
Offer: monthly interior and exterior photo set, meter readings, simple defect list.
Who buys: remote landlords, small PM firms.
Who buys: remote landlords, small PM firms.
- Pricing: $99 to $169 per visit, 10 to 20 minutes on site.
- Starter kit: wide lens phone, date stamp app, checklist.
- Upsell: turnover photos and move out checklist $120 to $180.
- Risk: access. Use lockbox procedure and window schedules.
45 doors × $119 × 12 = $64,260
15 turnovers × $150 × 12 = $27,000
5 small PMs add 10 doors each mid year ≈ $15,000
Total ≈ $106,260/yr
8️⃣ Local Review Response And Listing Care
ReputationMonthly
Offer: weekly reply to reviews, photo refresh, hours updates, post cadence on Google and Yelp.
Who buys: clinics, restaurants, trades.
Who buys: clinics, restaurants, trades.
- Pricing: $129 to $249 per location per month.
- Starter kit: response library, NAP audit sheet, photo set plan.
- Upsell: quarterly mini shoots at $200.
- Risk: owner response delays. Set a 24 hour reply rule.
30 locations × $179 × 12 = $64,440
Quarterly shoots: 60 × $200 = $12,000
Add 10 multi-location sites × 3 loc avg × $149 × 12 = $53,640
Total ≈ $130k/yr
9️⃣ Drone Roof And Lot Scans
Visual onlyBatch routes
Offer: roof photo sets, parking lot lighting checks, stitched overview for PM reports.
Who buys: roofers, car lots, PM firms.
Who buys: roofers, car lots, PM firms.
- Pricing: $120 to $200 per scan with 15 minute on site target.
- Starter kit: compliant drone, flight checklist, proof gallery.
- Upsell: quarterly monitoring bundles.
- Risk: local drone rules and weather. Set cancel policy.
40 scans/month × $140 × 12 = $67,200
Quarterly bundles add ≈ $36,000
Total ≈ $103,200/yr
🔟 Simple Landing Pages That Convert
High ROITemplate stack
Offer: one page sites with clear CTA, form, call tracking, and speed pass.
Who buys: service pros, clinics, local events.
Who buys: service pros, clinics, local events.
- Pricing: $400 to $900 per page with one revision pass.
- Starter kit: wireframe, copy blocks, form QA SOP.
- Upsell: hosting and care at $49 to $99 per month.
- Risk: endless edits. Cap rounds and content length.
8 pages/month × $650 × 12 = $62,400
40 care plans × $69 × 12 = $33,120
Total ≈ $95,520 + 1 extra page/month → $103,320
1️⃣1️⃣ Micro-SaaS In A Spreadsheet
No codeSubscriptions
Offer: a specialized calculator or tracker delivered in Google Sheets with a short guide and updates.
Who buys: realtors, Amazon sellers, gym owners, contractors.
Who buys: realtors, Amazon sellers, gym owners, contractors.
- Pricing: $19 to $49 per month or $149 lifetime with update plan.
- Starter kit: template, permission script, changelog.
- Upsell: custom setup $199 to $499.
- Risk: copy leakage. Gate with view-only and copy flows.
250 subs × $29 × 12 = $87,000
20 custom setups × $299 = $5,980
Affiliate bundles ≈ $8,000
Total ≈ $100k+/yr
1️⃣2️⃣ Bookkeeping Tidy And Monthly Close Lite
EveningsHigh trust
Offer: categorize transactions, reconcile accounts, simple P&L, monthly owner summary.
Who buys: solo to 10 staff firms.
Who buys: solo to 10 staff firms.
- Pricing: $175 to $350 per month per client, fixed scope.
- Starter kit: checklist, close calendar, owner recap template.
- Upsell: quarterly cleanup and forecasting light.
- Risk: tax advice boundaries. Stick to bookkeeping only unless certified.
24 clients × $300 × 12 = $86,400
8 on $350 × 12 = $33,600
Total ≈ $120,000/yr
1️⃣3️⃣ Zapier Automations For Small Teams
High leverageProject + retainer
Offer: build zaps for lead routing, task handoffs, and reporting, with a health check each month.
Who buys: agencies, ecomm, service pros.
Who buys: agencies, ecomm, service pros.
- Pricing: $600 to $1,500 per project, $149 to $299 per month care.
- Starter kit: intake form, privacy notes, error alert SOP.
- Upsell: dashboard in Data Studio or Sheets.
- Risk: app limits. Document rate caps in scope.
3 projects/month × $900 × 12 = $32,400
25 clients × $199 × 12 = $59,700
Extra projects off retainer ≈ $12,000
Total ≈ $104,100/yr
1️⃣4️⃣ Inspection Routes: Safety Lights And Extinguishers
Route dayCompliance
Offer: monthly visual checks of exit lights and extinguisher gauges, batteries swapped, photo log. Annuals by licensed partner.
Who buys: retail, studios, clinics.
Who buys: retail, studios, clinics.
- Pricing: $89 to $149 per site monthly plus parts.
- Starter kit: ladder, batteries, photo SOP, report template.
- Upsell: partner commission on annual service.
- Risk: scope. Your service is visual checks, not certification.
60 sites × $109 × 12 = $78,480
Parts margin + partner fees ≈ $25,000
Total ≈ $103,480/yr
1️⃣5️⃣ Niche Data Directories With Paid Listings
Media assetRecurring
Offer: a focused vendor directory with profiles, filters, and leads forwarded to vendors.
Who buys: local trades, wedding vendors, specialty clinics, B2B tools.
Who buys: local trades, wedding vendors, specialty clinics, B2B tools.
- Pricing: $19 to $49 per month per listing, annual discounts.
- Starter kit: CMS, profile schema, intake form, sample leads.
- Upsell: featured spots at $99 to $199, newsletter mentions.
- Risk: cold start. Seed with 50 free profiles, then convert.
180 listings × $29 × 12 = $62,640
30 featured × $149 × 12 = $53,640
Total ≈ $116,280/yr
How to choose and start this week
Pick oneBook 5 calls
- Pick one offer and one buyer type. Avoid mixing lanes early.
- Write a one page info sheet with scope, price, proof, and visit windows.
- Make a target list of 50 buyers. Reach 5 per day by DM or walk-in.
- Collect 2 testimonials and 3 before and after examples by week two.
- Track time and margin on every job. Adjust price or scope after ten jobs.
- Batch delivery into route days to protect margin as you grow.
A six figure side business is built on repeatable work and clear value. Start with one offer, a short SOP, and a small roster you can serve after hours without missing deadlines. When the first set renews, add nearby clients, raise package value, and keep delivery blocks tight so your evenings stay efficient.
