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14% of US workers were displaced by AI in 2025. 30% of companies have already replaced staff with AI tools. 81,000 new trade jobs open every year because nobody's filling them. The jobs below can't be automated — they need your hands, not a keyboard. Every guide is free.
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Pressure Washing
Turn water into money. The fastest path from zero to $100K.
| Startup | $1,500 - $3,000 |
| Year 1 income | $50,000 - $100,000 |
| Difficulty | 1/5 |
| First dollar | 2-3 weeks |
Window Cleaning
The lowest-cost business you can start this weekend
| Startup | $500 - $2,000 |
| Year 1 income | $40,000 - $80,000 |
| Difficulty | 1/5 |
| First dollar | 1-2 weeks |
Residential Cleaning
The recession-proof business that runs on repeat customers
| Startup | $1,000 - $3,000 |
| Year 1 income | $30,000 - $60,000 |
| Difficulty | 1/5 |
| First dollar | 1-2 weeks |
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We're looking for pressure washers, window cleaners, house cleaners, and other hands-on workers with 3+ years experience to co-create courses. You teach what you know. We handle everything else. You earn a % of every sale, forever.
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Every job here requires physical presence, manual skill, or human trust. All under $5K to start. No degree required.
43 jobs
Auto Services
Mobile Auto Detailing
2/5
$2,000 - $5,000
$50,000 - $80,000/yr
weekend-friendly
coming soon
Windshield Repair
1/5
$800 - $2,000
$45,000 - $70,000/yr
weekend-friendly
coming soon
Paintless Dent Repair
3/5
$2,000 - $5,000
$40,000 - $70,000/yr
weekend-friendly
coming soon
Mobile Car Wash
1/5
$1,000 - $3,000
$35,000 - $60,000/yr
weekend-friendly
coming soon
Cleaning Services
Commercial Cleaning
2/5
$2,000 - $6,000
$35,000 - $70,000/yr
weekend-friendly
coming soon
Carpet Cleaning
2/5
$3,000 - $5,000
$40,000 - $75,000/yr
weekend-friendly
coming soon
Post-Construction Cleaning
2/5
$1,500 - $3,000
$40,000 - $70,000/yr
coming soon
Move-In/Move-Out Cleaning
1/5
$1,000 - $2,500
$35,000 - $60,000/yr
weekend-friendly
coming soon
Grout Cleaning & Sealing
1/5
$2,000 - $4,000
$40,000 - $70,000/yr
weekend-friendly
coming soon
Construction/Building
Residential Painting
2/5
$500 - $2,000
$40,000 - $60,000/yr
weekend-friendly
coming soon
Drywall Repair
2/5
$2,000 - $5,000
$50,000 - $80,000/yr
weekend-friendly
coming soon
Fencing Installation
3/5
$3,000 - $5,000
$40,000 - $60,000/yr
coming soon
Tile Installation
3/5
$3,000 - $5,000
$45,000 - $70,000/yr
coming soon
Epoxy Garage Floors
2/5
$3,000 - $5,000
$50,000 - $90,000/yr
weekend-friendly
coming soon
Green Energy/Modern
Solar Panel Cleaning
1/5
$2,000 - $5,000
$50,000 - $80,000/yr
weekend-friendly
coming soon
Home Services
Handyman Services
3/5
$2,000 - $5,000
$50,000 - $100,000/yr
weekend-friendly
coming soon
Chimney Sweeping
2/5
$3,000 - $5,000
$60,000 - $100,000/yr
coming soon
Dryer Vent Cleaning
1/5
$1,000 - $3,000
$40,000 - $70,000/yr
weekend-friendly
coming soon
Air Duct Cleaning
2/5
$4,000 - $5,000
$45,000 - $80,000/yr
coming soon
Locksmith Services
3/5
$3,000 - $5,000
$50,000 - $90,000/yr
coming soon
Appliance Repair
3/5
$3,000 - $5,000
$45,000 - $80,000/yr
coming soon
Screen Repair
1/5
$500 - $1,500
$35,000 - $55,000/yr
weekend-friendly
coming soon
Pest Control
3/5
$3,000 - $5,000
$40,000 - $60,000/yr
coming soon
Garage Door Repair
3/5
$4,000 - $5,000
$50,000 - $90,000/yr
coming soon
Outdoor/Land
Irrigation Repair
2/5
$1,500 - $3,000
$40,000 - $70,000/yr
weekend-friendly
coming soon
Personal/Specialty
Junk Removal
1/5
$2,000 - $5,000
$50,000 - $90,000/yr
weekend-friendly
coming soon
Moving Labor
2/5
$200 - $500
$40,000 - $65,000/yr
weekend-friendly
coming soon
Furniture Assembly
1/5
$100 - $300
$40,000 - $70,000/yr
weekend-friendly
coming soon
Holiday Light Installation
2/5
$2,000 - $4,000
$10,000 - $50,000/yr
weekend-friendly
coming soon
Knife & Tool Sharpening
2/5
$1,000 - $3,000
$30,000 - $50,000/yr
weekend-friendly
coming soon
Trash Out Services
2/5
$2,000 - $5,000
$45,000 - $80,000/yr
coming soon
Event Setup & Teardown
2/5
$500 - $2,000
$35,000 - $60,000/yr
weekend-friendly
coming soon
Property Maintenance
Landscaping
2/5
$2,000 - $5,000
$45,000 - $90,000/yr
coming soon
Pool Cleaning
2/5
$2,000 - $5,000
$50,000 - $100,000/yr
coming soon
Gutter Cleaning
1/5
$500 - $1,500
$40,000 - $80,000/yr
weekend-friendly
coming soon
Deck Staining & Sealing
1/5
$500 - $1,500
$35,000 - $60,000/yr
weekend-friendly
coming soon
Roof Cleaning
2/5
$2,000 - $4,000
$45,000 - $80,000/yr
weekend-friendly
coming soon
Trash Can Cleaning
1/5
$3,000 - $5,000
$40,000 - $80,000/yr
coming soon
Mosquito & Tick Control
2/5
$2,000 - $5,000
$40,000 - $70,000/yr
coming soon
Fence Staining
1/5
$500 - $1,500
$35,000 - $55,000/yr
weekend-friendly
coming soon
Why these jobs?
- AI-proof. These jobs require physical presence. AI can write code and analyze data, but it can't hold a pressure washer or scrub a bathroom.
- Start in 30 days. No degree, no years of training. Watch YouTube, buy basic equipment, get insured, and start earning.
- Real income. $40K-$100K in year one as a solo operator. Scale to a team and you're looking at $250K+ by year 3.