A TIKTOKER made $125 in four minutes with a “junk” side hustle – he’s on track to make over $1,00,000 because of avoiding a big mistake.
The self-starter says all you need is a pickup truck and a particular attitude for this job.
Hunter, based in Forsyth county Georgia, is known as DumpireJunkRemoval on TikTok.
He picks up and removes junk for clients and earns thousands of dollars from it – in fact, he’s set to make six figures by the end of the year.
In this particular TikTok, Hunter pulled up outside a client’s garage at 2:46 pm.
By 2:50 pm, he had removed about a dozen bags of garbage from the garage to his trailer.
Once back in his truck, Hunter said most of the garbage was quite lightweight so it should only cost $5 to dump at a landfill.
In other TikToks, Hunter explains there are a bunch of different places you can dump your junk like transfer stations, scrap yards etc but he chooses landfills because they’re cheaper.
Although Hunter has a trailer, he assured his 68,800 followers that they aren’t essential for this job.
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Ultimately, what baffles Hunter the most is why people think side hustles like his are so complicated.
He explained: “If you work hard, if you’re willing to do the work, and you’re willing to show up and you’re a nice person, that’s all it takes for you to do good business.”
Hunter even pointed out the exact mistake people make as they’re self-starting.
It all comes down to a lack of guidance.
He explained: “So they go in with no information, they blow a bunch of money on equipment when they could have saved so much money and be able to start your own junk removal company without putting 10,000 overhead.
“They don’t know how to quote and they can’t get jobs.
Hunter believes: “It’s all about having guidance and somebody in your corner.”
He claims you “don’t need any experience”, but guidance is essential.
And he is willing to offer that guidance in his masterclasses to help beginners maximize their earnings.
Hunter advertises his side hustle on Facebook and so far he has earned gleaming reviews.
One person said: “Hunter came out and took away years of broken and useless items. What a blessing.
“Nicest guy you ever met and did a great job. Prices are the best around. HIGHLY RECOMMEND calling Hunter.”
While a second said: Hunter and Hailey are two of the nicest and hardest working young adults I think I’ve ever met!
“They are just starting their business and they have such a great work ethic and plan.
“I’ve used several movers in the past who I’d never use again (price changed when they finished job, didn’t move all the furniture they’d agreed to even though they had seen the furniture to be moved when they gave initial quote).
“Even though landfill disposal had literally doubled in price since Hunter quoted me the cost of job, he did not change his quote.
“He is eager to please and he will certainly succeed with his motivation and passion to grow his business.”
And a third said: “Would definitely recommend Dumpire Junk Removal!
“Hunter and his team provided quick and amazing service at my residence. Great communication and very professional.”
Tax implications with side hustles
According to the IRS, “you must file a tax return if you have net earnings from self-employment of $400 or more from gig work, even if it’s a side job, part-time or temporary”.
What is gig work?
- Drive a car for booked rides or deliveries
- Rent out property or part of it
- Run errands or complete tasks
- Sell goods online
- Rent equipment
- Provide creative or professional services
- Provide other temporary, on-demand or freelance work
