How to Launch Your Email List Management Side Hustle
Yes! You Can Build a Business in 5 Hours a Week
You work full time. You're busy. But you're also ready to earn more and create something for yourself.
Email list management is the perfect low-time, high-impact side hustle -- and yes, you can start it in just 5 hours a week.
Let me show you exactly how to use those 5 hours to build a real service-based business helping small businesses grow with better email marketing.
Why Email List Management Is the Perfect 5-Hour Hustle
Email isn’t going anywhere. Businesses need it. But most are too busy to manage their lists well. That’s where you come in.
Here’s why it works:
Low startup costs: You just need a laptop, Wi-Fi, and some free tools to get started.
High demand: Coaches, course creators, ecom shops—they all need email help.
Flexible work: Everything you do can be scheduled around your 9–5.
Earn $500–$2,000/month: Even part-time, your first client can pay for your new skill.
Your 5-Hour Weekly Schedule to Get Started
Ok, let's say you have 1 hour a day on weekdays. Here's how to use them:
Monday: Learn (1 hr.)
Watch my tutorial how to set up your own free Klaviyo account for sending emails.
Tuesday: Practice (1 hr.)
Practice writing your own subject lines following the 4U’s technique. Then, write 2 sample emails you can show prospective clients.
Wednesday: Outreach (1 hr.)
Contact 3 business owners with helpful tips (HINT: be helpful, not salesy)
Thursday: Set Up (1 hr.)
Draft a 1-page summary of your service. Create a simple Google Sheets CRM to track who you've reached out to.
Friday: Review (1 hr.)
Reflect upon what you learned, what you did right, and what you can improve. Organize it and then reset for next week. Don't forget to celebrate your wins. (HINT: NO win is "too small" to celebrate!)
That's it! Just 5 focused hours per week. In just 3-4 weeks, you'll have:
A basic service package
A few people and businesses in your network who know what you do and what you offer
Real skills you can use with paying clients
Month 1 Milestones: Your First 4 Weeks
Week 1: Practice creating and sending emails from your free Klaviyo account
Week 2: Write your own automated Welcome campaign
Week 3: Offer 2-3 audits for free (great practice + testimonials)
Week 4: Start outreach with a simple message: “Want help with email?”
Consistency Without Burnout
This business works when you stay consistent. That doesn't mean hustle harder. It means:
Batch Tasks: Do 2 or more emails at once
Use Templates: You don't always have to start from scratch
Give Yourself Grace: Progress before perfection
Ready to Start?
As you can see, the steps to launch your email list management side hustle are simple. You can do it in as little as 5 hours a week.
There’s no better time than now to get started!
What if the emails you send and receive every day could unlock a simple, rewarding part-time business that pays you $500, $1,000, or even $2,000 a month…without ever leaving your home?
Believe it or not, there’s a hidden skill behind those emails—a skill that businesses are desperate to pay for—and it’s something you can master in just a few hours, starting with zero experience.
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