You pick the wrong idea
You have five ideas, pick the loudest one, and spend six weeks building something nobody asked for.
The fixValidator: compare your ideas on the same 8 criteria and test the best one in 7 days.
Bundle 2 tools, 1 pathChoose it.
Choose it.
Track it.
Pick the side hustle worth testing. Then see what it really pays per hour, after fees, costs and every unpaid hour.
- Excel + Google Sheets
- Instant download
- One payment, no subscription
The honest problem
Most side hustles fail in one of two places
Not because you are lazy, and not because you lack ideas. Usually it is one of these.
You never check what it really pays
Money comes in, so it feels like it works. But fees, costs and unpaid hours quietly eat it.
The fixTracker: log it in two minutes a day and see your real hourly rate for each hustle.
How it works
One path, from idea to real numbers
The Validator tells you which idea to test. The Tracker tells you, with your own numbers, if it is worth keeping.
- 1
Compare
Score up to 5 ideas side by side, out of 100.
- 2
Test
Run a 7-day sprint on the top idea.
- 3
Start
14-day challenge: one small action a day.
- 4
Measure
Real hourly rate after fees and costs.
- 5
Decide
Keep, fix or drop it, with your own numbers.
What's inside
Two complete tools in one download
Step 1: Choose it
Side Hustle Idea Validator
- Idea Dashboard. Up to 5 ideas side by side, with the top scorer highlighted automatically.
- Opportunity Score. 8 weighted criteria scored 1 to 10, with written anchors for what a 3, a 6 and a 9 look like.
- Competitor Tracker. 15 columns per competitor, ending in your differentiation opportunity.
- Customer research. An assumption versus evidence column that changes how you think.
- Pricing Calculator. Competitor prices and product depth in, a three-tier pricing idea out.
Includes: The Validator spreadsheet (.xlsx), Quick Start Guide (PDF, 17 pages), 30 AI Validation Prompts (PDF), The 7-Day Validation Sprint (PDF)
Step 2: Track it
The Honest Side Hustle Tracker
- Dashboard. Real hourly rate per hustle, a Keep / Fix / Rethink verdict, monthly results and two charts.
- Income, expense and mileage logs. One row per payment, cost or trip. Fees and mileage costs are calculated for you.
- Time Log. Paid work, finding clients, photos, messages and learning, with your share of unpaid hours.
- Tax Set-Aside. A suggested amount to save each quarter, with your own percentage.
- Fee Calculator. Price minus fees, shipping and costs equals what you keep. It also works backwards.
Includes: Honest-Side-Hustle-Tracker.xlsx, Demo file (.xlsx), Quick-Start Guide (PDF, 7 pages)
Take a look
See it before you buy it
Tap any image to enlarge. Numbers shown are example data, not real earnings.
Honest fit check
Is this for you?
Yes, if you...
- have more side hustle ideas than time
- are starting with little or no money
- resell, freelance, sell templates or do local jobs
- want to know which hustle is worth your hours
Not for you, if you...
- want guaranteed income. There is none, and these tools do not pretend otherwise.
- want a business idea handed to you
- need accounting software or a tax return prepared
The bundle
Side Hustle Starter Bundle
- Side Hustle Idea ValidatorSpreadsheet + 3 PDFs
- The Honest Side Hustle TrackerTracker + demo + guide
€24
Less than buying both separately I want both toolsSecure checkout by Gumroad. Instant download. Licensed for one person.
Questions
Before you buy
Do I need to pay for Excel?
No. Both spreadsheets work in free Google Sheets, and each guide shows how to import them. They work in Excel too, with no macros.
Will it tell me which side hustle will make money?
No, and be careful with anything that says it will. The Validator helps you choose which idea to test. The Tracker shows what it really pays once you start.
I am a complete beginner. Is it too advanced?
No. Both tools come with a worked example and a short guide.
Does it work outside the United States?
Yes. Only one small box in the Tracker is US-only, and you can ignore it.
Is this tax or financial advice?
No. These are educational tools that give estimates.
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Bundle: Choose + Track
Choose one. Test it. Know what it really pays.
Get the bundle €24Educational tools only. Not financial, tax or legal advice. No income is promised. Screenshots show example data, not real earnings. Checkout and delivery are handled by Gumroad.