$144K/Year Installing THIS in Backyards 🤯

Hey everyone, quick update! 👋

Based on your feedback, I'm switching things up. Instead of daily emails, I'm moving to two emails per week (Tuesdays and Fridays)😀 

• 📬 Tuesdays: I'll share a cool side hustle or unique money-making opportunity (like today's)

• 🔍 Fridays: I'll do a deep dive into a specific niche business, breaking down exactly how it works and opportunities to replicate its success.

This new schedule means I can put more time into each email and make sure they're packed with even better info for you—without flooding your inbox.

Now let's jump into today's side hustle!

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⛳ This Couple Makes $12K/Month Installing Backyard Putting Greens (Part Time)

Today’s side hustle actually came from one of our newsletter readers. They introduced me to this couple so I could get the scoop.

If you know of a unique way someone is making money feel free to reach out and let me know.

Today’s business idea is perfect if you enjoy working outdoors and want a high-profit side hustle with almost no competition.

A couple from Indiana turned a simple, fun idea into a $144,000/year business installing backyard putting greens—using just a few basic tools and zero prior experience.

They noticed something interesting: bigger landscaping companies were installing professional putting greens, but only for wealthy homeowners, golf clubs, or pros. Nobody was marketing to average homeowners who simply wanted a unique and affordable backyard upgrade.

👉 Here’s exactly how they did it:

🏌️‍♂️ How They Make Money

• 💰 Revenue per job: $3,000–$8,000 per installation

• ⏳ Time per job: 1–3 days

• 🏠 Clients: Regular homeowners, families, and small businesses

• 📅 Jobs per month: Just 2–4 projects easily hits $12K/month!

Many every day homeowners love the idea of a simple backyard putting green but have never been presented the option. This couple filled exactly that gap—and quickly built a six-figure business.

🚀 How They Got Started:

1️⃣ Watched DIY YouTube Videos: 🎥
They learned everything about artificial turf installation by watching free tutorials online.

2️⃣ Practiced at Home and for Friends: 🏡
They installed their first putting green at home, then did small projects for friends to gain confidence.

📢 How They Get Customers:

• Facebook Marketplace: 📱 Simple pictures of before & after transformations draw a lot of attention.

• Flyers & Door Hangers: 📬 Surprisingly effective—neighbors often booked after seeing pictures of finished projects nearby.

• Google Business Profile: 🔍 Helped them appear in local searches (e.g., "putting green installation near me").

• Word-of-Mouth Referrals: 🗣️ Happy customers became their best marketing, regularly referring friends and family.

🛠️ How Much Does It Cost to Start?

• 🔧 Tools & Equipment: $500–$2,000 (carpet knife, seam tape, plate compactor)

• 🌿 Artificial Turf: $2–$6 per sq. ft. (typically paid upfront by homeowners)

• 🚚 Vehicle: Helpful, but not necessary—you can have suppliers deliver materials directly to your job sites.

Profit margins per job are impressive—typically 50–70%!

🚧 Biggest Challenges:

• Learning the Installation: 🧰 They overcame this by practicing first at home and on small projects at friends houses before taking on bigger jobs.

• Seasonality: ❄️ Demand slowed in winter, so they added indoor putting greens and synthetic lawns to stay profitable year-round.

🎯 Why This Works:

• ✅ High-Ticket Service: Just a few installations each month equals a six-figure income.

• ✅ Very Low Competition: Big landscaping companies ignore everyday homeowners, leaving this niche wide open.

💡 TIP:
Don’t chase golf pros or country clubs—focus instead on the average homeowner who just wants something fun and unique in their backyard. You’ll have way less competition, happier customers, and quicker growth.

This is the type of thing you can expect from me every Tuesday. Then every Friday, I’ll dive deep into breaking down a niche business.

Talk soon!
—Tim