Money Moves: The Hilarious Way to Build Wealth

Arjun Deogam

Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to 'Money Moves: The Hilarious Way to Build Wealth.' I'm Arjun, and today we’re talking about making money—the smart way. But before we dive in, let’s talk about your money mindset. If you think money is hard to earn, you’re basically telling your wallet to stay empty. It’s like telling your car, 'Hey, just keep running on fumes.'

Arjun Deogam

You know, the rich see money as a tool, while the poor see it as a mystery. It’s like the rich have a map to the treasure, and the poor are just digging random holes in the backyard. So, if you want to make money, start by shifting your mindset. See money as a tool, and you’ll start looking for opportunities everywhere. Like, why not start a lemonade stand? But, you know, with a twist—like, gluten-free, organic, fair-trade lemonade. Because that’s what the rich drink, right?

Arjun Deogam

And, of course, audience, I want to hear from you. Who here has ever tried to make money with a lemonade stand? Yeah, you in the back! How did it go? Did you get rich, or did you just get sticky? [Audience interaction]

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Now, let’s talk about active versus passive income. Active income is like being a hamster on a wheel. You keep running, but you’re not getting anywhere. Passive income, on the other hand, is like having a magical piggy bank that grows on its own. But, you know, without the magic. It’s more like, you put in the effort once, and it keeps paying off. Like, if you write a book, it keeps selling even when you’re sleeping. Or, if you create a chatbot, it keeps answering questions even when you’re out partying.

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But here’s the catch: passive income isn’t passive at first. It’s like planting a tree. You have to water it, give it sunlight, and wait. But once it grows, it gives you apples. Or, in this case, money. And, of course, I’m not talking about actual apples. Unless you’re starting a fruit stand, which, by the way, is a solid side hustle. Especially if you can get the apples for free from your neighbor’s tree. [Audience laughter]

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So, what about you, audience? Who here has a side hustle? Anyone making passive income? Yeah, you with the T-shirt that says 'I Love Money.' What’s your gig? [Audience interaction] Oh, you’re a blogger? That’s awesome. Blogging is like being a DJ, but instead of music, you’re mixing words. And if you’re good, you can get sponsored and make some serious dough. Or, you know, at least enough to buy a new keyboard. [Audience laughter]

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Now, let’s talk about financial literacy. Most people work for money, but the wealthy make money work for them. It’s like the difference between being a taxi driver and owning a taxi company. One gets you a paycheck, the other gets you a fleet of cars. And, of course, I’m not talking about literal cars. Unless you’re in the car business, which is also a solid side hustle. Especially if you can get the cars for free from your neighbor’s driveway. [Audience laughter]

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But here’s the thing: you need to learn about investing, business, and money management. It’s like learning a new language, but instead of Spanish, you’re learning the language of dollars. And, you know, if you can read a book on financial literacy, you can read a book on anything. Like, you can read a book on how to make the perfect cup of coffee. Or, if you’re me, how to avoid getting scammed by a coffee machine. [Audience laughter]

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So, audience, who here has read a book on financial literacy? Yeah, you in the front! What did you learn? [Audience interaction] Oh, you learned about compound interest? That’s like a magic spell in the financial world. If you invest $100 a month at 10% annual return, you’ll have over $200,000 in 30 years. That’s like having a time machine, but instead of going back in time, you’re going forward in wealth. [Audience applause]

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Now, let’s talk about freelancing and online work. Sites like Upwork, Fiverr, and Freelancer are like the bazaars of the digital world. You can make money using skills like graphic design, video editing, copywriting, programming, and virtual assistance. It’s like being a superhero, but your cape is a Wi-Fi connection. And, of course, I’m not talking about actual superheroes. Unless you’re a superhero who freelances, which is a solid side hustle. Especially if you can get paid by credit card. [Audience laughter]

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But here’s the catch: you need to start small, build your reputation, and increase your rates over time. It’s like playing a video game, but instead of leveling up your character, you’re leveling up your skills. And, of course, I’m not talking about actual video games. Unless you’re a gamer who freelances, which is a solid side hustle. Especially if you can get paid to play. [Audience laughter]

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So, audience, who here has freelanced before? Yeah, you in the middle! What’s your gig? [Audience interaction] Oh, you’re a video editor? That’s awesome. Video editing is like being a magician, but instead of rabbits, you’re pulling out amazing shots. And if you’re good, you can get paid to edit wedding videos. Or, if you’re really good, you can get paid to edit Hollywood blockbusters. [Audience applause]

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Now, let’s talk about selling digital products. You can create and sell e-books, online courses, printables, and stock photos. Platforms like Gumroad, Teachable, Udemy, and Etsy are like the digital marketplaces of the internet. It’s like being a vendor, but instead of selling apples, you’re selling knowledge. And, of course, I’m not talking about actual apples. Unless you’re a vendor who sells digital apples, which is a solid side hustle. Especially if you can get the apples for free from your neighbor’s tree. [Audience laughter]

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But here’s the catch: you need to create something valuable. It’s like writing a book, but instead of a novel, you’re writing a guide. And, of course, I’m not talking about actual books. Unless you’re a writer who sells digital books, which is a solid side hustle. Especially if you can get the books for free from your neighbor’s library. [Audience laughter]

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So, audience, who here has sold a digital product before? Yeah, you in the back! What did you sell? [Audience interaction] Oh, you sold an e-book on how to make money? That’s meta! You’re selling a book on how to make money, which is like selling a map to the treasure. And if you’re good, you can get paid to write the map. Or, if you’re really good, you can get paid to write the map and then sell the map to the treasure. [Audience applause]

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Now, let’s talk about dropshipping and e-commerce. You can start an online store without inventory using Shopify or WooCommerce. Find trending products, market them on social media, and sell worldwide. It’s like being a retailer, but instead of a physical store, you’re a digital store. And, of course, I’m not talking about actual retail stores. Unless you’re a retailer who sells digital products, which is a solid side hustle. Especially if you can get the products for free from your neighbor’s garage. [Audience laughter]

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But here’s the catch: you need to find trending products. It’s like being a detective, but instead of solving mysteries, you’re solving market trends. And, of course, I’m not talking about actual detectives. Unless you’re a detective who sells trending products, which is a solid side hustle. Especially if you can get the products for free from your neighbor’s evidence locker. [Audience laughter]

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So, audience, who here has started an online store? Yeah, you in the front! What do you sell? [Audience interaction] Oh, you sell custom T-shirts? That’s awesome. Custom T-shirts are like wearable art. And if you’re good, you can get paid to create art. Or, if you’re really good, you can get paid to create art that people actually want to wear. [Audience applause]

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Now, let’s talk about affiliate marketing. You can promote other people’s products and earn a commission for each sale. Join programs like Amazon Associates, ClickBank, or ShareASale. Create content around products on platforms like blogging, YouTube, and Instagram. It’s like being a salesperson, but instead of a physical store, you’re a digital store. And, of course, I’m not talking about actual salespeople. Unless you’re a salesperson who promotes digital products, which is a solid side hustle. Especially if you can get the products for free from your neighbor’s Amazon box. [Audience laughter]

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But here’s the catch: you need to create valuable content. It’s like being a teacher, but instead of a classroom, you’re a digital classroom. And, of course, I’m not talking about actual teachers. Unless you’re a teacher who creates digital content, which is a solid side hustle. Especially if you can get the content for free from your neighbor’s school. [Audience laughter]

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So, audience, who here has done affiliate marketing? Yeah, you in the middle! What do you promote? [Audience interaction] Oh, you promote fitness products? That’s awesome. Fitness products are like the Holy Grail of affiliate marketing. And if you’re good, you can get paid to promote fitness. Or, if you’re really good, you can get paid to promote fitness and actually get fit yourself. [Audience applause]

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Now, let’s talk about AI-powered side hustles. Chatbot creation, AI voiceovers, and content generation are all up and coming. Businesses pay for AI-powered customer service, and you can use tools like Voicify AI or ElevenLabs to create voiceovers. It’s like being a tech wizard, but instead of spells, you’re using code. And, of course, I’m not talking about actual tech wizards. Unless you’re a tech wizard who creates AI-powered side hustles, which is a solid side hustle. Especially if you can get the AI for free from your neighbor’s startup. [Audience laughter]

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But here’s the catch: you need to be tech-savvy. It’s like being a scientist, but instead of a lab, you’re a digital lab. And, of course, I’m not talking about actual scientists. Unless you’re a scientist who creates AI-powered side hustles, which is a solid side hustle. Especially if you can get the AI for free from your neighbor’s university. [Audience laughter]

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So, audience, who here has an AI-powered side hustle? Yeah, you in the back! What do you do? [Audience interaction] Oh, you create chatbots? That’s awesome. Chatbots are like the future of customer service. And if you’re good, you can get paid to create chatbots. Or, if you’re really good, you can get paid to create chatbots that can replace customer service reps. [Audience applause]

Arjun Deogam

Now, let’s talk about long-term wealth strategies. Investing in the stock market, real estate, and crypto can lead to financial freedom. It’s like planting a tree, but instead of apples, you’re growing money. And, of course, I’m not talking about actual trees. Unless you’re a tree that grows money, which is a solid side hustle. Especially if you can get the tree for free from your neighbor’s backyard. [Audience laughter]

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But here’s the catch: you need to research and be patient. It’s like being a detective, but instead of solving mysteries, you’re solving market trends. And, of course, I’m not talking about actual detectives. Unless you’re a detective who invests in the stock market, which is a solid side hustle. Especially if you can get the stocks for free from your neighbor’s brokerage account. [Audience laughter]

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So, audience, who here has a long-term wealth strategy? Yeah, you in the front! What’s your strategy? [Audience interaction] Oh, you invest in real estate? That’s awesome. Real estate is like the Holy Grail of long-term wealth. And if you’re good, you can get paid to own properties. Or, if you’re really good, you can get paid to own properties and live in them for free. [Audience applause]

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Now, let’s talk about avoiding money traps. Get rid of bad debt, avoid get-rich-quick schemes, and invest in yourself. It’s like being a superhero, but instead of fighting villains, you’re fighting financial pitfalls. And, of course, I’m not talking about actual superheroes. Unless you’re a superhero who fights financial pitfalls, which is a solid side hustle. Especially if you can get the pitfalls for free from your neighbor’s bank. [Audience laughter]

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But here’s the catch: you need to be smart. It’s like being a detective, but instead of solving crimes, you’re solving financial mysteries. And, of course, I’m not talking about actual detectives. Unless you’re a detective who avoids money traps, which is a solid side hustle. Especially if you can get the traps for free from your neighbor’s credit card statement. [Audience laughter]

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So, audience, who here has avoided a money trap? Yeah, you in the middle! What did you avoid? [Audience interaction] Oh, you avoided a get-rich-quick scheme? That’s awesome. Get-rich-quick schemes are like the clowns of the financial world. They promise you the moon, but you end up with a pie in the face. And if you’re good, you can avoid the clowns. Or, if you’re really good, you can avoid the clowns and get the moon. [Audience applause]