Larry Welnowski Jr.

I’ve been W-2 free for nearly 25 years. If you’ve been following me, you’ve probably noticed that I’ve been regularly posting side gig ideas that have the potential to eventually replace your W-2 income. And I’m going to keep doing it EVERY SINGLE DAY. Not get-rich-quick schemes. Not overnight millionaire promises. Real business ideas you can start while still collecting your W-2 paycheck, with the potential to grow into something much bigger. Why should you follow me? Because I’ve spent nearly 25 years building businesses and generating income without relying on an employer. Today, I have 3 completely different income streams: 1. Plastic Resin Distribution & Brokering I’ve spent 30 years in the plastics industry, building supplier relationships, finding customers, negotiating deals, and buying and selling plastic resins. 2. A Disney Media Business Built Around Facebook Groups What started as a Facebook group to help families navigate food allergies at Disney has grown into a media business reaching over 190,000 people through Facebook groups, newsletters, and social media. We generate income through sponsorships and advertising. 3. A Consumer Liquidation & Reselling Business We purchase discounted and liquidated merchandise and resell it for a profit. Three businesses. Three completely different industries. Three sources of income. And here’s what I’ve learned: You don’t need to quit your W-2 to start building your freedom. In fact, I encourage you NOT to quit until you’ve built something that can support you. Start small. Make your first $100. Then $1,000. Then figure out how to turn that into $5,000 a month. Will every idea work? Absolutely not. Have I made mistakes along the way? More than I can count. But I’ve learned that the biggest mistake is never trying. I’m not here to sell you a course or convince you that I have all the answers. I’m here to share real business opportunities, lessons from nearly 25 years of self-employment, and ideas that might inspire someone to take that first step. Follow me for the next 30 days. I’ll continue sharing a different side gig idea every day that has the potential to grow into a legitimate business. Some will require very little money to start. Others will require more time, capital, or experience. But every one will be worth exploring. You don’t have to hate your W-2 job to want something more. Maybe you want more income. Maybe you want more time with your family. Maybe you just want the freedom to decide how you spend your Tuesday afternoon. Whatever your reason, I want to help you explore what’s possible. Could one of these ideas eventually replace your W-2 paycheck? #WereGonnaFindOut

I’ve paid my mortgage through a side gig for the past 10 years. That’s why I’m showing you what’s possible. One side gig idea every day. Side Gig 👉 Leave your W2 idea of the day: START A MOBILE BICYCLE REPAIR BUSINESS! 🚲💰 I love this idea since I used to build BMX bikes when I was younger...... And it's something you could start while keeping your W2 job. Think about how many bicycles are sitting in garages right now. Kids' bikes. Mountain bikes. Road bikes. Expensive electric bikes. And how many of those bicycles have flat tires, squeaky brakes, or gears that don't shift properly? Most people don't know how to fix these things. And many don't want to load multiple bicycles into their vehicles and drive to a repair shop. WHAT IF YOU STARTED A BUSINESS THAT BROUGHT THE BIKE SHOP DIRECTLY TO THE CUSTOMER? Here's how I'd approach it. 1. LEARN THE SKILL Start by learning basic bicycle maintenance. Things like: • Fixing flat tires • Adjusting brakes • Lubricating chains • Adjusting gears • Replacing worn cables • Performing basic tune-ups There are bicycle maintenance courses and plenty of instructional resources available. Practice on your own bikes before accepting paying customers. Safety-critical repairs require proper training, and electric bicycles may need specialized knowledge. 2. FIND YOUR FIRST CUSTOMERS I'd start with neighborhood Facebook groups. Offer convenient bicycle tune-ups right in people's driveways. I'd also contact: 🚲 Apartment complexes 🚲 Neighborhood HOAs 🚲 Campgrounds 🚲 Local cycling clubs 🚲 Property managers 🚲 Recreational communities Here's an idea I particularly like. NEIGHBORHOOD BIKE TUNE-UP DAYS! Imagine scheduling a Saturday morning in a neighborhood with 300 homes. You advertise in advance. Residents reserve appointments. Instead of driving all over town, you spend several hours servicing bicycles in one location. That's efficient. And efficiency matters when you're trying to turn a side gig into a profitable business. 3. HOW DO YOU MAKE MONEY? I'd offer several service packages. BASIC TUNE-UP Check tire pressure, lubricate the chain, inspect the bike, and make minor adjustments. STANDARD TUNE-UP Include more extensive brake and gear adjustments and other routine maintenance. REPAIR SERVICES Flat tire repairs, replacement parts, cables, chains, and other repairs within your training and equipment capabilities. Charge for labor, parts, and any applicable travel or service fees. You could also offer family packages for households with multiple bicycles. The key would be pricing your services to cover your time, parts, insurance, travel, and other expenses. 4. HOW DO YOU SCALE IT? Start by doing repairs yourself on Saturdays. Build a customer base. Develop relationships with neighborhoods and cycling groups. Create a simple online scheduling system. Once you have consistent demand, hire and train another technician. Eventually, you could have multiple mobile technicians covering different neighborhoods. You handle the marketing, scheduling, and customer relationships. Your employees handle the repairs. Think about a family with four bicycles. Would they rather load all four into their vehicle and take them to a repair shop? Or have someone show up at their house on Saturday morning and service them? Of course, you'll need proper training, liability insurance, tools, replacement parts, and enough demand to make the numbers work. But you could test this business without quitting your job. Start with ONE customer. Do an excellent job. Ask for referrals. Build from there. THE GOAL ISN'T TO SPEND THE REST OF YOUR LIFE FIXING BICYCLES. The goal is to eventually build a business where other people perform the work. Could a mobile bicycle repair business eventually replace someone's W2 income? We're Gonna Find Out! QUESTION: Would you pay someone to come to your house and tune up your family's bicycles rather than taking them to a bike shop? Want more side gig ideas like this? Subscribe to my FREE newsletter, where I share practical business ideas, entrepreneurship tips, and strategies for building income outside your W2. larrywelnowski.com

Warehouse day today inspecting some loads of obsolete plastic resin we purchased. Thank you to the companies in the Southeast that we have built trusting relationships with. We are happy to help you recover some costs and clear out much needed warehouse space. #weregonnafindout

W2 free for 25 years. What’s the best part? I saw EVERY one of my kids games. EVERY school activity. EVERY doctors appointment. I also didn’t have to fight with Sally because she wanted to take a vacation the same week I did 😵‍💫 #weregonnafindout

I’ve paid my mortgage through a side gig for the past 10 years. That’s why I’m showing you what’s possible. One side gig idea every day. Side Gig 👉 Leave your W2 idea of the day: START A MOBILE RV CLEANING BUSINESS! 🚐💰 I was driving today when I spotted this vehicle in front of me. It got me thinking. THERE ARE BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES EVERYWHERE IF YOU JUST PAY ATTENTION! Think about how many people own RVs, campers, motorhomes, and travel trailers. These things are EXPENSIVE. And they're not exactly easy to wash in your driveway. Many owners don't have the time, equipment, or desire to clean them themselves. WHAT IF YOU STARTED A BUSINESS THAT WENT DIRECTLY TO THE CUSTOMER AND CLEANED THEIR RV? Here's how I'd approach it. 1. LEARN THE BUSINESS Start by learning how to properly wash and detail RVs. These vehicles have different surfaces, including fiberglass, painted panels, rubber seals, and delicate finishes. You'll need the right cleaning products, equipment, and techniques to avoid damaging them. I'd start with exterior washing and gradually add more specialized services. 2. FIND YOUR FIRST CUSTOMERS This is where I'd get creative. I'd contact: • RV parks and campgrounds • RV storage facilities • RV dealerships • Local RV Facebook groups • Campground owners • RV rental companies Imagine getting permission from an RV campground to offer cleaning services to guests. Instead of driving all over town, you could potentially clean multiple RVs at the same location. 3. HOW DO YOU MAKE MONEY? Charge based on the size of the RV and the services requested. You could offer: 🚐 Basic exterior washing 🚐 Full exterior detailing 🚐 Interior cleaning 🚐 Waxing and polishing 🚐 Pre-sale cleaning 🚐 Seasonal cleaning packages You could also offer scheduled maintenance cleaning to customers who keep their RVs in storage. Pricing needs to account for labor, supplies, travel, water access, insurance, and the size and condition of the vehicle. 4. HOW DO YOU SCALE IT? Start by cleaning RVs yourself on weekends. Take before-and-after pictures. Build relationships with campgrounds and RV storage facilities. Get repeat customers. Once you have enough business, hire someone and train them to perform the work. Eventually, you could have multiple mobile crews covering different areas. You handle the marketing, scheduling, and customer relationships. Your employees handle the cleaning. I didn't spend hours researching some complicated business model. I was literally driving down the road today and saw a vehicle advertising a service. Of course, you'll need to understand campground rules, wastewater disposal requirements, insurance, and safe access to taller vehicles. But you could start small. Keep your W2. Find ONE customer. Do a great job. Get referrals. Build from there. THE GOAL ISN'T TO SPEND THE REST OF YOUR LIFE WASHING RVs. The goal is to build a business where eventually other people are doing the work. Could a mobile RV cleaning business eventually replace someone's W2 income? We're Gonna Find Out! QUESTION: Do you own an RV or camper? Would you pay someone to come directly to your home, campground, or storage facility and clean it? Want more side gig ideas like this? Subscribe to my FREE newsletter, where I share business ideas, side gigs, and strategies for building income outside your W2. larrywelnowski.com

Business in the front Party in the back I run 3 businesses out of my flex space location in Greenville, SC. All 3 businesses can also be run from anywhere in the world. Creating optionally for myself has also been my #1 priority. I control my time. I decide my priorities. Nobody else. I’m sharing what I’m currently working on and how I’ve gotten here including my favorite side gigs, reselling tips, how to make money with FB groups, and building your personal brand here on X and in my free weekly newsletter. Subscribe here 👉 larrywelnowski.com #weregonnafindout

Do you have a side gig? If so, drop your business in the comments. Let's all support each other! #weregonnafindout

As a reseller, you need to commit to some hard work. I spent 2 hours yesterday cleaning up this commercial kitchen table. It came with a commercial steamer I bought on GovDeals. EVERY piece of rust is now gone. Don’t be afraid of a little hard work. #reseller

It's Sunday night at 7:30pm. I'm sitting on my patio smoking a cigar going through my emails from last week. I scheduled 15 emails to hit inboxes at 8:00am. I build momentum, so I hit the ground running on a Monday morning. Monday excites me more than Friday because I know it will give me another opportunity to make money. If your Monday doesn't excite you, make a change. You have one life. #weregonnafindout

Time is the ultimate flex. Having someone ask me if I have a job because I was at every one of my son's college baseball games was the moment I realized this......

New logo put on the front door. Looks amazing with the reflective tint. 23 years in business and I’m proud of where we are. #plasticresindistribution

I’ve paid my mortgage through a side gig for the past 10 years. That’s why I’m showing you what’s possible. One side gig idea every day. Side Gig 👉 Leave your W2 idea of the day: START A HEADSTONE CLEANING BUSINESS! 🪦💰 Here's a side gig I bet most people have never considered. And it's something you could potentially start while keeping your W2. Think about how many people have parents, grandparents, and other loved ones buried in cemeteries hundreds or even thousands of miles away. They want to keep their loved ones' graves looking nice. But they can't always visit. Over time, headstones can accumulate dirt, algae, and biological growth. WHAT IF YOU STARTED A BUSINESS THAT HELPED FAMILIES MAINTAIN THEIR LOVED ONES' GRAVES? Here's how I'd approach it. 1. LEARN THE SKILL This isn't something where you grab a pressure washer and start cleaning. In fact, that could permanently damage a headstone. You need to learn proper preservation techniques for granite, marble, and other materials. Some older or deteriorating stones shouldn't be cleaned at all without professional conservation guidance. Research approved cleaning methods and obtain permission from the cemetery and the person authorized to care for the marker. Start with newer, stable markers and appropriate training. 2. FIND YOUR FIRST CUSTOMERS I'd start by contacting local cemeteries to understand their rules. Then I'd advertise in community Facebook groups. I'd also consider reaching out to: • Funeral homes • Cemetery associations • Genealogy groups • Local historical organizations • Families who live outside the area I'd be particularly interested in customers who live out of state. Imagine someone living in Florida whose parents are buried in South Carolina. They might appreciate having someone local who can maintain the grave and send them pictures. 3. HOW DO YOU MAKE MONEY? Charge per cleaning appointment. Your price would depend on the marker's size, condition, material, and the time required. You could also offer: • Seasonal grave visits • Before-and-after photographs • Flower placement, where permitted • Light debris removal • Scheduled memorial visits RECURRING CUSTOMERS! Families could schedule approved maintenance visits once or twice a year. You could offer annual service packages. Not every headstone needs frequent cleaning, so the service should be based on actual condition rather than unnecessary treatments. 4. HOW DO YOU SCALE IT? Start by servicing a few cemeteries on weekends. Develop relationships with families. Build a reputation for respectful, careful work. Once you have consistent demand, hire and properly train someone to perform the services. Eventually, you could have multiple technicians covering different cemeteries and communities. You handle the marketing, scheduling, and customer relationships. Your employees handle the visits. I'd start small. Learn the business. Find ONE customer. Do an excellent job. Ask for referrals. Build from there. THE GOAL ISN'T TO SPEND THE REST OF YOUR LIFE CLEANING HEADSTONES. The goal is to eventually build a business where other people perform the work. Could a headstone cleaning and gravesite care business eventually replace someone's W2 income? We're Gonna Find Out! QUESTION: If you lived several states away from where your parents or grandparents were buried, would you pay someone to maintain their gravesite and send you pictures? 📩 Want more side gig ideas like this? Subscribe to my FREE newsletter, where I share practical business ideas, entrepreneurship tips, and strategies for building income outside your W2. 👉 larrywelnowski.com #WereGonnaFindOut #SideGig #Entrepreneurship #SmallBusiness

“So many broke people on X are always criticizing “

Time is the ultimate flex. Having someone ask me if I have a job because I was at every one of my son's college baseball games was the moment I realized this......

The goal is the freedom. Great mindset, Darrell

Today on X was entertaining. Being called a retard because I'm paying off my mortgage by a bunch of people who can't afford to pay off their mortgage.

I’ve paid my mortgage through a side gig for the past 10 years. That’s why I’m showing you what’s possible. One side gig idea every day. Side Gig 👉 Leave your W2 idea of the day: START A MOBILE WINDOW SCREEN REPAIR BUSINESS! 🪟💰 Here's a side gig I bet most people have never considered. And it's something you could potentially start while keeping your W2. Think about how many homes have torn window screens. Or screens with holes. Or screens that have completely fallen apart. Most homeowners don't know how to repair them. And many don't want to bother figuring it out. WHAT IF YOU STARTED A BUSINESS THAT FIXED THEM? Here's how I'd approach it. 1. LEARN THE SKILL Window screens are relatively simple. Most consist of an aluminum frame, mesh material, and a rubber spline that holds everything in place. Learn how to remove old screening, measure replacement mesh, and install new material. You can practice on inexpensive used screens. You'll need some basic tools, replacement screening, and a portable work surface. 2. FIND YOUR FIRST CUSTOMERS I'd start with neighborhood Facebook groups. Post before-and-after pictures. Offer to repair screens right at the customer's home. I'd also contact: 🏠 Property management companies 🏠 Apartment complexes 🏠 Realtors 🏠 Handyman businesses 🏠 Residential cleaning companies Think about a property manager responsible for dozens of rental homes. They probably encounter damaged window screens regularly. That could become a valuable business relationship. 3. HOW DO YOU MAKE MONEY? Charge per screen repaired. Your price should account for the size of the screen, materials, labor, and travel. You could offer a minimum service charge for mobile appointments. And here's where it gets interesting. VOLUME! Instead of driving across town to repair one screen, you could schedule several customers in the same neighborhood. Or work with a property manager who has multiple screens needing repair at one property. You could also offer premium screening materials, such as pet-resistant mesh, as an upgrade. 4. HOW DO YOU SCALE IT? Start by doing the repairs yourself on Saturdays. Develop a repeatable process. Build relationships with property managers and homeowners. Once you have enough consistent demand, hire and train someone to perform the repairs. Eventually, you could have multiple technicians servicing different neighborhoods. You handle the marketing, scheduling, and customer relationships. Your employees handle the work. I've been self-employed for nearly 25 years. And I've learned that some of the most interesting businesses solve incredibly ordinary problems. You don't need to invent anything. You don't need a storefront. You don't need an expensive truck full of equipment. You need a skill, some basic tools, and customers willing to pay for convenience. Of course, you'll need to account for materials, insurance, transportation, damaged frames, and the time required for each repair. And not every screen can be repaired by simply replacing the mesh. But you could test the concept without quitting your job. Start with ONE customer. Do an excellent job. Take before-and-after pictures. Ask for referrals. Build from there. THE GOAL ISN'T TO SPEND THE REST OF YOUR LIFE REPLACING WINDOW SCREENS. The goal is to eventually build a business where other people perform the work. Could a mobile window screen repair business eventually replace someone's W2 income? We're Gonna Find Out! QUESTION: Do you have a torn or damaged window screen at your house right now? Would you pay someone to come repair it? 📩 Want more side gig ideas like this? Subscribe to my FREE newsletter, where I share practical business ideas, entrepreneurship tips, and strategies for building income outside your W2. 👉 larrywelnowski.com #WereGonnaFindOut #SideGig #Entrepreneurship #SmallBusiness

People in the return line at Costco with food and beer. Returning hamburger rolls? Perishable food might be something Costco needs to rethink.