Welcome to the first issue of your new weekly newsletter – The Weekly Side-Income Roundup.
Every Monday, I’ll send you curated links, strategies and insights to help you make real progress. That might mean launching something new, automating something clunky, or just getting inspired again.
Here’s what’s on tap this week:
- Micro products are still king
- AI tools we ACTUALLY use
- A massive breakthrough in email marketing
- A sneak peek at Canva’s new AI rollout
Let’s jump in.
THIS WEEK’S BIG IDEA
Launch a Micro Product & Earn Your First $100 Online…
There’s a lot of noise out there about needing a fancy funnel, a team, or an audience to start making money.
The truth is, most people overcomplicate the first step.
If I had to start over today with zero list and zero product, this is where I’d begin: a simple, problem-solving offer. Think of something like a PDF checklist, a swipe file, or a short video tutorial.
These are fast to build and give you a way to validate your idea without getting bogged down in tech or overthinking.
This article breaks down seven beginner-friendly ideas that are actually doable. We don’t agree with every tactic, but the overall approach aligns with what we’ve taught for years. Start small, test fast, and adjust based on real feedback.
Our Take: If you’ve been stuck in planning mode, this is a practical starting point. Pick one idea from that list and challenge yourself to publish something by Sunday.
Check It Out Right Here!
TOOLS OF THE WEEK
We test a lot of tools. Most don’t stick.
These are the ones we either use ourselves or recommend based on real-world usefulness.
AI Tool Library (Free)
A searchable list of 5,000+ tools, organized by task. Helpful when you’re trying to solve a specific problem.
Top AI Marketing Tools for 2025
Curated roundup of marketing-focused tools. Most are free to try.
Canva Magic Studio
Create graphics, charts, and layouts using simple prompts. A great option if you don’t want to mess with design.
Our Take: Don’t go down the tool rabbit hole. Start with a real need, then test one thing that solves it.
TODAY’S QUICK WINS
Two things you can take action on today without overthinking.
Use Instagram’s Reels Templates for Instant Ideas
Just pick a template, drop in your content, and you’re done. Great for busy creators, like you.
10 Beginner-Friendly Automations (Zapier)
Set up lead capture, content scheduling, and basic follow-ups.
Our Take: If you only do one thing this week, get one automation running. That single change will save you time every day moving forward.
FROM OMC
Your 5-Minute Email Audit
Three things to check before you hit send. These simple changes have helped students increase clicks without rewriting the whole email.
Our Take: Before you fix your subject line or rewrite your copy, fix these three areas first.
AI SPOTLIGHT
Canva’s new Magic Studio and Sheets are aimed at creators who need content fast. You can generate social posts, comparison charts, or full layouts using a simple prompt.
Check it out right here…
Our Take: Great if you’re short on time or working solo. Just don’t get so focused on the visuals that you forget to publish.
UNTIL NEXT WEEK…
Pick one tool, one idea, or one resource from above and use it. That’s the key.
You don’t need to do everything. You just need to do something.
Talk soon,
Aidan
P.S. On Wednesday, I’ll share three lead magnet ideas we’ve used across different niches that still convert well in 2025. Keep an eye out.
