🎙️ How to Get PAID to Stand in Line
Episode Description
Ever wish you could make money doing absolutely nothing? Meet professional queuing - where people earn $20-50/hour just standing in line for others. From iPhone launches to Supreme drops, this weird side hustle is 100% real.
You'll Learn:
- How one guy made $325 for 19 hours outside an Apple Store
- The platforms where you can start TODAY (TaskRabbit, Airtasker)
- Real stories: Cronut queues, Hamilton tickets, Supreme drops
- Pro tips to dominate the queue game
- Why this might be the perfect lazy side hustle
How to Start Making Money
Best Platforms:
- TaskRabbit (US/UK) - "Line Standing" category
- Airtasker (Australia/UK)
- Craigslist gigs section
- Facebook Marketplace
Most Profitable Queues:
- 🎟️ Concert & theatre tickets
- 📱 Tech launches (Apple, PlayStation)
- 👟 Sneaker drops (Supreme, Yeezy)
- 🏛️ Government offices (passport, DMV)
- 🛍️ Sample sales & Black Friday
Essential Kit: Foldable chair, power bank, snacks, layers, headphones, camera for proof
Real Earnings Examples
- $325 for 19 hours at iPhone launch
- $1,250 for Hamilton ticket spots
- $250 for single day Supreme drop
- £200 average per weekend gig
Perfect For
- Students with flexible schedules
- Remote workers (work while queuing!)
- Freelancers needing extra income
- Podcast lovers who want to get paid while listening
- Anyone good at doing nothing
🎯 Who This Side Hustle Is Perfect For
- Students looking for flexible income between classes
- Remote workers who can queue while working on laptop
- Freelancers with irregular schedules
- People who already commute to busy cities
- Anyone who's good at doing nothing (a genuine skill!)
- Night owls willing to camp overnight for premium gigs
- Introverts who prefer solo work
- Podcast/audiobook lovers who want to get paid while listening
⚠️ Real Talk: The Challenges
Let's be honest - this isn't all easy money. You'll face:
- All weather conditions (rain, snow, heat waves)
- Queue bullies and line cutters
- Physical discomfort (numb legs, sore feet)
- Occasional flaky clients
- Existential thoughts about time passing slowly
- Limited bathroom access (coffee = enemy)
But: If you can handle boredom and dress for the weather, you're golden.
🌟 Why People Love This Side Hustle
- Meditative: Many queuers say it helps them think clearly
- Flexible: Choose which gigs to accept
- Social: Meet fellow queuers, make friends, trade snacks
- Low stress: No boss, no deadlines, just vibes
- Perfect for multitasking: Learn, read, plan your empire while earning
- Weirdly satisfying: Helping people reclaim their time feels good
🔗 Mentioned Resources
- TaskRabbit - Find queue jobs
- Airtasker - UK/Australia gig platform
- Same Ole Line Dudes (SOLD Inc.) - The original queue company
- Google Trends - Track upcoming events
- Eventbrite - Find local queues before they happen
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