I’ve been looking for online ways to make money for the past 6 months, but a lot of the options seem to either require ID, or they don’t really pay enough. I’m 15, and my mom’s been stuck with an old phone that freezes every hour and doesn’t have much storage. I want to get her an iPhone 16 Pro, but I can’t do any in-person jobs, so it has to be something online.
Please don’t suggest dropshipping, surveys, or any in-person jobs. Also, I don’t want to hear about getting her a cheaper phone. I’m really set on this. Any advice would be amazing, thanks!
Why go for the iPhone 16 Pro though? There are lots of decent phones around $200 that would work fine. You could mow lawns, sell lemonade, or something like that. Don’t waste all your effort on something that expensive when a cheaper option would be more practical.
You’re 15! Enjoy it while you can. There will be plenty of time for side hustles later.
Speaking as someone who made their first million in their 20s, trust me on this—don’t rush into it. I know people who didn’t enjoy their childhood, and they’re not as happy as they could be now.
I know making money fast sounds good, but slow and steady might be the better route here. You could build up some skills that will help you earn even more down the line.
Charlotte said:
I know making money fast sounds good, but slow and steady might be the better route here. You could build up some skills that will help you earn even more down the line.
True! Plus, while those quick money schemes sound great, they often lead to disappointment. It’s better to build something sustainable that pays off long-term.
Dude, just get her a refurbished iPhone 15 instead. The 16 is way too expensive, and she probably wouldn’t want you stressing over something so pricey. Honestly, I’m not sure how you’re going to make that kind of money in a short time anyway
Hey, we run Etsy stores for other people and make them money. Since you’re underage, you’d need your mom’s help to get started, but we typically see around 1-3k profit in a few months. If that sounds like something you’d want to explore, have a chat with your mom, and we can set up a call to go over everything with her.
Have you looked into dropservicing? It’s like dropshipping, but you offer services instead of products. There’s a forum for it that could give you some ideas.
But, honestly, if you do make 2k, getting a super expensive phone isn’t really the best idea. You could get her a cheaper phone and then use the rest of the money to set up something useful, like a savings fund or even helping her with monthly bills. She might appreciate you being responsible with the money even more than the phone itself.
It’s really not that hard—you just need a bit of investment money. I know a course you can promote and get 50% commissions (around $50 per sale). It’s much easier than dropshipping, which takes a lot more to start. You only need to make about 40 sales to hit 2k, which means just a few sales per day. Don’t stress it!
