Part TimeFounders

Start Here: Your Complete Guide to Earning Extra Income

New to Part Time Founders? This is your roadmap to earning your first $1000+ using your programming skills. Thousands of developers have used this exact framework.

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5000+
Developers earning extra income
$2,500
Average monthly earnings
90 days
Average time to first $1000

Your 4-Step Framework to Success

Follow this proven framework that thousands of developers have used to start earning extra income within 90 days.

1

Assess Your Current Situation

15 minutes

Understand your skills, available time, and income goals

Action Checklist:

List your technical skills and experience level
Determine how many hours per week you can dedicate
Set a realistic monthly income goal ($500, $1000, $2000+)
Consider your risk tolerance and timeline
2

Choose Your Primary Path

30 minutes

Select the earning method that best fits your situation

Action Checklist:

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Review the earning paths above and their requirements
Consider starting with 1-2 paths maximum
Pick based on your skills and available time
3

Set Up Your Foundation

2-4 hours

Create the basic infrastructure you'll need

Action Checklist:

Update your LinkedIn profile with relevant skills
Create a simple portfolio website or GitHub showcase
Set up time tracking and invoicing tools
Join relevant communities and platforms
4

Take Your First Action

1-2 weeks

Start with small, manageable steps

Action Checklist:

Complete your first application or content piece
Network with 2-3 people in your chosen field
Set up your workspace and processes
Track your progress and learnings

Choose Your Earning Path

Each path is designed for different skill levels, time commitments, and income goals. Start with one and expand as you grow.

Freelancing

Use your coding skills to help businesses solve problems

Time to start:1-2 weeks
Income potential:$25-150/hour
Difficulty:Beginner
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Content Creation

Share your knowledge through writing, videos, or courses

Time to start:2-4 weeks
Income potential:$500-5000/month
Difficulty:Beginner
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User Testing

Test websites and apps for extra income

Time to start:1 week
Income potential:$10-60/test
Difficulty:Beginner
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Mentorship

Help other developers grow their skills

Time to start:4-6 weeks
Income potential:$50-200/hour
Difficulty:Intermediate
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Product Building

Build and sell your own digital products

Time to start:8-12 weeks
Income potential:$100-10000/month
Difficulty:Advanced
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