On a warm July day in 2014, I received a Facebook message from a former classmate. She asked me whether I’d be interested in translating for a local website she was working at. I didn’t think too much of it at the time, but I gladly accepted, eager to earn my first bit of online income.That “gig” barely lasted three months, and I made less than $1,000. But that was the catalyst for me sitting here today, having made over $17,000,000 for clients around the world and bringing in multiple six figures for myself, all while barely leaving my kitchen.Not…
Lauren Goode: Zoë, you had vegan pizza the other night. You said it was pretty good.Zoë Schiffer: I did. I did, and I read a really, really scary article written by Annie Lowrey in The Atlantic about dairy farming, and it radicalized me for at least 24 hours. I was…
Roborock’s newest mopping robovac, the Qrevo Curv, is probably my favorite bot they’ve ever produced. Not only is it quiet, efficient, and hands-free, it has one of the most aesthetically-pleasing docks I’ve seen in any botvac. I’ve been covering Roborock for a while now and I declare each new model…
As the year draws to a close, there’s still time to implement tax-saving strategies that can make a big difference in the size of your refund or what you owe. Join us on December 10th at 2 PM ET for an in-depth session featuring renowned tax experts Mark J. Kohler,…
Is content creation becoming the new 9-to-5? It sure seems that way. We’ve gone from kids dreaming of becoming astronauts to aspiring YouTubers — and as much as I love life as a full-time internet pro, staying in this game has meant learning to operate like a business. Because here’s…
After more than 1,200 days of silence, Li Ziqi, arguably the most successful internet influencer from China on YouTube, is suddenly posting videos again.Earlier this week, the 34-year-old content creator, who is best-known for sharing soothing, meticulously edited clips of herself cooking traditional Chinese dishes, farming, and working on elaborate…
A recent peer-reviewed study published in Nature Scientific Reports and reported on in NewScientist suggests that, in general, humans cannot distinguish between human-written poetry and poems written by an AI large language model (LLM). Furthermore, study participants rated the AI poems more favorably across a number of parameters. Study participants…
This Side Hustle Spotlight Q&A features Carlos Ugalde, 52, of Las Vegas, Nevada. Ugalde is the founder of print-on-demand apparel brand House of Chingasos. Responses have been edited for length and clarity. Image Credit: Courtesy of House of ChingasosWhat was your day job or primary occupation when you started your…
Negotiation is an essential business skill that can make or break deals, partnerships and relationships. A leader’s ability to negotiate can significantly influence the organization’s future. In high-stakes negotiations, the key is not merely about getting what you want but understanding what the other side values and leveraging that knowledge…
Substack does not have an official policy governing the use of AI. One of Substack’s cofounders, Hamish McKenzie, has described the generative AI boom as a sea change that writers will need to confront, regardless of their personal views on the tech: “Whether you’re for or against this development ultimately…
Looking for Saturday’s Wordle hints, clues and answer? You can find them here: Lazy Sunday is upon us, and today I thought we’d take a walk down memory lane and see what big historical events took place on the 17th of November before solving the Wordle. 1278: Death of the…
It may seem obvious, but raising rent and determining rent pricing strategically is an easy way to increase your rental revenue each month. However, setting the rent price isn’t that easy. Raising rent without doing the proper preparation and market research will chase away potential tenants, and you’ll be worse…
Effective SEO (search engine optimization) is essential for any business looking to increase visibility, reach customers and drive growth. By optimizing your website and content, SEO helps attract traffic, enhance credibility and support long-term success.With 39% of buyers influenced by search, SEO helps businesses stand out in crowded markets. Here’s…
For the latest episode of The Founder CEO, I spoke with Sergio Suarez Jr., CEO and founder of Tackle AI, an emerging force in the artificial intelligence space. What stood out in our conversation wasn’t just Sergio’s technical expertise but his journey—one driven by an insatiable curiosity, a supportive family,…
Looking for Friday’s Wordle hints, clues and answer? You can find them here: We have come, once again, to the weekend. Saturday and another Wordle to solve, and hopefully some other fun things to do. I don’t really have plans—whatever plans I once thought I might have all been tossed…
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