174. The Exact Playbook To Make $10K+ Month as a Side Hustle

The UpFlip Podcast

Luke Van Der Veer reveals how he built a lucrative empire renting websites to local service companies. After leaving his six-figure corporate job at 29, Luke discovered an innovative approach to generating passive income through website rentals and lead generation, eventually building a portfolio of over 200 revenue-producing websites.

Luke shares his proven blueprint for identifying profitable niches in the local service industry, particularly in the blue-collar sector, and explains how he generates substantial monthly income with minimal overhead costs. His journey from corporate America to digital entrepreneurship demonstrates how anyone can build a location-independent business with truly passive income potential.

Key Takeaways:

• The step-by-step process of building and renting websites to generate passive income
• How to identify profitable niches in cities with 100,000-300,000 population
• Why targeting businesses already paying for leads creates easier conversion opportunities
• The importance of templating websites and content strategy for scaling
• A proven approach to pricing: starting with 15% commission and transitioning to flat fees
• How to start with minimal investment (under $150/month in tools and software)
• The value of focusing solely on SEO rather than paid advertising
• Why maintaining ownership of websites is crucial for long-term passive income

Resources:

• Start Your Business Today: https://bit.ly/411aGDd
• Connect with Luke: https://www.instagram.com/lukevanderveer/

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Chapters

1. 174. The Exact Playbook To Make $10K+ Month as a Side Hustle (00:00:00)

2. Background (00:01:05)

3. Getting Started with Website Rentals (00:04:26)

4. Step by Step Playbook (00:07:25)

5. Landing the First Client (00:07:52)

6. Local SEO (00:09:59)

7. Pricing Strategy (00:16:34)

8. Startup Costs (00:23:33)

9. Inspiration to Get Started (00:28:53)

10. Fan Blitz Questions (00:29:58)

11. Ryan's Takeaways (00:33:11)