Kevin O’Leary says if he woke up and had to make $10K in 30 days, there’s ‘one thing’ he’d do… and it’s ‘the best side hustle out there’

If Kevin O’Leary When he wakes up tomorrow, he won’t panic, pout, or panic-buy a lottery ticket. He’ll do what millions of people are already trying to do every day – turn their phone into a paycheck. Because in a world where everyone is trying to become a content creator, monetize their Facebook page, or figure out what “engagement” really is, O’Leary says there’s a better, faster way to make real money.

In a post shared to X on December 30, the “Shark Tank” investor made it crystal clear: “If I woke up with zero dollars and had to make $10,000 in 30 days, I would do one thing: sell customer acquisition with social media.” Along with the post, he dropped a short video spelling it out. “With just your phone — if you know how to edit a video and you know how to post on social media, you can get clients,” he said. proposal? Go into business and say: Pay me $100 for every customer I bring you. Then start filming.

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“You’d be surprised how many business owners don’t know how to use social media,” he said in the clip. “And if you grew up with a phone in your hand, you do.” He calls it “the number one source of income when you’re really looking for something to make money,” adding bluntly, “It’s the best part out there.”

That’s coming from a guy whose side hustle is evaluating side hustles. But the appeal here is clear – there’s low overhead, high demand, and zero need for startup capital. If you can cut a clip, throw on some music, and post something that gets people in the door, you have a marketable skill. Many people are trying to “build a brand” or become an influencer. O’Leary’s quote: Ditch the followers, and focus on results.

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And if content isn’t your thing? No worries. Here are other creative ways to make money every month—no ring lights or viral dance moves required:

• Partial real estate investment: You don’t have to buy an entire house to become a property investor. Many people are earning passive income by owning small shares of rental properties—collecting a piece of the rent without ever picking up the hammer.

• Startup Investing: Everyone wants to say they got in on the ground floor. Amazon, Tesla and Netflix all started from nowhere. Even a small investment in an early-stage business can pay off big — if you choose wisely.

• Digital Products: From budget templates and workout plans to resume kits and planners, creating and selling digital downloads has become one of the easiest low-cost ways to build recurring income. Design it once, sell it endlessly.