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The Quirky Cash Flow: 5 Unusual Ways to Make Money (Part 1)

From Beardvertising to Parking Rental — The Creative Side Hustles You’ve Never Heard Of!

Edy Zoo
4 min readMar 26, 2023
Photo by micheile henderson on Unsplash

Are you tired of the same old 9-to-5 grind and looking for something fresh and exciting to earn extra cash? Look no further! We’ve compiled a list of five unusual yet surprisingly lucrative ways to make money on the side. But, of course, these quirky methods might become your new favorite hustle! So, buckle up and join us as we explore these unconventional money-making ventures.

Beardvertising: A Walking Billboard

As unusual as it may sound, renting out your beard for advertising is a legitimate way to make extra cash. A Kentucky-based advertising agency called Beardvertising initiated this trend in 2013. They pay bearded individuals between $5 to $50 daily to wear small, clip-on banners in their facial hair.

A study by Nielsen Media Research found that 46% of people trust consumer opinions posted online, making this form of advertising potentially very effective. So, if you’ve got the beard, flaunt it and turn it into a walking billboard!

Sell Your Hair: Locks of Cash

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Edy Zoo
Edy Zoo

Written by Edy Zoo

Edy Zoo is a social critic, theologian, and philosopher who writes about social subjects.

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