Your Hobbies Or Pastimes

[Buildingfutures]

Which of your hobbies/pastimes would you want to bring in money? And it doesn't have to be something IM related. But something you really, truly love to do, but you don't currently do it for cash.

I myself would love to make and paint miniatures for a living. I also love doing 3-D animation, which is why I've offered some project openings to those who want it.

One of my favorite pastimes is already making me money, as I've already gotten a few clients.

How about you? Do you make money with something you love? Or would you like to?

I'd love to know.

-Sean

[Bryan Zimmerman]

I played golf for a living for about 5 years. I have to admit though it was nice when I finally put the clubs down. Although I could write a pretty good how to manual on the game and probably make some money.

[Mike Bogowski]

Snowboarding for sure, id go pro if I had the skills to, which I dont

[Buildingfutures]

Originally Posted by bzimm

I played golf for a living for about 5 years. I have to admit though it was nice when I finally put the clubs down. Although I could write a pretty good how to manual on the game and probably make some money.

I love to golf when I have the time and the weathers nice. My Grandfather taught me.

Were you ever in the pro tournaments?

[Buildingfutures]

Originally Posted by Mike Benkovich

Snowboarding for sure, id go pro if I had the skills to, which I dont

Well, at least you know how to snowboard my friend! I've always wanted to do that or surf, but I've never lived anywhere where I could do either!

But since I live in Colorado now, I'll prolly try to find a good place to go and snowboard if given the chance.

[keyaziz]

My boyfriend is a passionate guitar player..specifically metal..who not only has been playing for over years and gets better everyday but has also learnt a lot about production on his own..to the point that people are asking him to do their mixing for them (he is doing some free in the new year for some band!).

In fact its his life really (you can hear one of his music projects in my sig (its lovely metal . I see big things for him in 2009. He or rather we make some money from this passion but hope to make more in the new year. I would love for him to make a full time income from it and really see it happening in the new year - whether that be through his website or through actually playing or producing.

I am very passionate about many different things...especially about undercovering the truth to people. I would love to turn my enthusiasm for natural hygiene, diet and nutrition into something profitable as this is one of my main interests at the moment. Saying that though I am in the process of finishing off a diet program which I have spent a considerable amount of time on...I would like to make lots of money of this..but to be honest I decided to write it because I was sick of seeing so much rubbish out there...I have purchased some books out of curiosity and couldnt believe unhealthy they are.

The thing about me is though I am have too many interests. I am currently reading 6/7 books at the moment...just cant seem to only read one!

[nancyc_software]

would think there are tons of ways to make money on "golf"... especially for one how LOVES the game! =) (I do!)

Reading this, I had a great idea come to mind that might make it to the action calendar for 2009. Thanks for the idea prompt.

[Buildingfutures]

Originally Posted by nancyc_software

would think there are tons of ways to make money on "golf"... especially for one how LOVES the game! =) (I do!)

Reading this, I had a great idea come to mind that might make it to the action calendar for 2009. Thanks for the idea prompt.

No problem! I love when ideas click.

My 3-D idea came to me last night in a flash. I looked at my computer, then the boxes my programs came in, and slapped myself in the forehead for not seeing it sooner.

It's all good though, hindsight is 20/20!

[valerieSONORA]

I enjoy sleeping, but haven't figured out how to monetize it.

[Buildingfutures]

Originally Posted by valerieSONORA

I enjoy sleeping, but haven't figured out how to monetize it.

The day a guru manages that I'll sign up and see whats up and how I can do it too. :P

[Bryan Zimmerman]

Originally Posted by Buildingfutures

I love to golf when I have the time and the weathers nice. My Grandfather taught me.

Were you ever in the pro tournaments?

Yea I played a few golden bear events, a bunch of moonlight tour events and a bunch of other smaller tour events. That is one sport where you really have to have someone footing the bill for you to make it. The golden bear events were $500.00 each to enter and you had better shoot 6 under for the first two days to make the cut.

[Buildingfutures]

Originally Posted by bzimm

Yea I played a few golden bear events, a bunch of moonlight tour events and a bunch of other smaller tour events. That is one sport where you really have to have someone footing the bill for you to make it. The golden bear events were $500.00 each to enter and you had better shoot 6 under for the first two days to make the cut.

Wow, I'm Not that good. I can't get much done after my initial drive. :P

And that is where sponsors come in, to pick up that $500 entrance fee, right?

Still sounds like fun to me.

[Bryan Zimmerman]

Yea that's where the sponsers really help out. I was bartenting at night and practiceing and playing during the day. I had a sponser for a couple months but his shirt business went under. 99% of the guys on tour had people footing the bill for them since day one. They spend most of their highschool years going from major junior event to another. It gets really expensive. If you put up $500.00 for an entry fee and don't make the cut your actually out about $700.00 because of a place to stay and food. Not to mention you still have to pay rent where you normally live. It's rough out there, but man if you make it those guys really do live like kings.

[Buildingfutures]

I hope to live like a king regardless of playing a sport. But thats just me. I'm working hard on projects for people and I can't wait to see how far this business goes for me.

[nicholasb]

I collect trade and sell gemstones.

I have made about $8,000 dollars with this hobby, and I have about $30,000 dollars worth of diamonds and gemstones.

It is a very fun hobby, and when combined with internet marketing, it can be very profitable.

[Buildingfutures]

Originally Posted by nicholasb

I collect trade and sell gemstones.

I have made about $8,000 dollars with this hobby, and I have about $30,000 dollars worth of diamonds and gemstones.

It is a very fun hobby, and when combined with internet marketing, it can be very profitable.

Wow! Very cool Nick. I wish I had the money to buy some gemstones. Perfect 'suprise' presents for my lady they would be.

[Eric Stanley]

Rock Climbing.

[ladyjane]

Genealogy. It's my BIG passion, and I spend ALL my free time doing it. I could definitely do it for other people for money, and I'd really enjoy doing it. It's fun to trace a family tree through the generations, whether it's my family or someone else's. I'm extremely experienced and know all kinds of ways to track down elusive ancestors...ways that most beginniners have never heard about. Heck, I'm currently putting together a portfolio to get professional certification, since I think it would be awesome to have my efforts recognized that way by THE authoritative group in the field (the Board of Certification of Genealogists).

[Buildingfutures]

Originally Posted by ladyjane

Genealogy. It's my BIG passion, and I spend ALL my free time doing it. I could definitely do it for other people for money, and I'd really enjoy doing it. It's fun to trace a family tree through the generations, whether it's my family or someone else's. I'm extremely experienced and know all kinds of ways to track down elusive ancestors...ways that most beginniners have never heard about. Heck, I'm currently putting together a portfolio to get professional certification, since I think it would be awesome to have my efforts recognized that way by THE authoritative group in the field (the Board of Certification of Genealogists).

Thats neat!

I've always wondered where my family came from and if I have any mildly famous ancestors whom I got my free-will from!

[ripsnorta2]

Originally Posted by peterbodwin

drink bear lol

That conjures up disturbing images.

[ladyjane]

Originally Posted by Buildingfutures

Thats neat!

I've always wondered where my family came from and if I have any mildly famous ancestors whom I got my free-will from!

You'd be surprised how many historically known ancestors you start to find when you go back far enough (even finding an ancestor who was mentioned in a footnote in some history book is pretty exciting). I, for example, am directly descended from someone who was executed for witchcraft during the Salem witch hysteria in the 17th century. No joke. It's always fascinating to find out things like that about your family background, which is one of the many reasons why I LOVE genealogy!

[Buildingfutures]

Originally Posted by peterbodwin

i like to rank hi on search engines

Well whatever helps!

[Mike Bogowski]

Originally Posted by Buildingfutures

Well, at least you know how to snowboard my friend! I've always wanted to do that or surf, but I've never lived anywhere where I could do either!

But since I live in Colorado now, I'll prolly try to find a good place to go and snowboard if given the chance.

Colorado, you have to check out Vail, one of the best mountains Ive ever ridden.

Ill be spending some time in Canada/USA over Feb/March... Give me your address and we'll go together. Ill stop by and eat all of your food.

[Buildingfutures]

Originally Posted by Mike Benkovich

Colorado, you have to check out Vail, one of the best mountains Ive ever ridden.

Ill be spending some time in Canada/USA over Feb/March... Give me your address and we'll go together. Ill stop by and eat all of your food.

Sounds like a plan, haha!

[Web-Design-Company]

Blogging. If only I could generate half teh amount to what some bloggers claim o do. I have been blogging for quite some time and working hard to monetize my blog but cannot seem to get anywhere.

[Buildingfutures]

Originally Posted by Web-Design-Company

Blogging. If only I could generate half teh amount to what some bloggers claim o do. I have been blogging for quite some time and working hard to monetize my blog but cannot seem to get anywhere.

My friend, you and I are in the same spot! But never fear, you'll find that way that makes your dream happen. Just keep at it, try and fail.

Why fail? Because you can learn something from every failure.

Keep on keepin' on!

[Dan C. Rinnert]

Originally Posted by Buildingfutures

Just keep at it, try and fail.

Why fail? Because you can learn something from every failure.

Such as, geez, I was doing better when I was pinning my hopes on winning the lottery instead of trying to earn riches. ;-)

[Christie Love]

One of my hobbies was interior decorating. When my folks lived in Washington state, we were fortunate enough to be located in a great neighborhood. I would go house to house helping my neighbors decorate their homes. I haven't had the luxury or time to decorate in years. Last week, when I decorated my parent's house for Christmas, it brought back fond memories.

[Buildingfutures]

Originally Posted by Christie Love

One of my hobbies was interior decorating. When my folks lived in Washington state, we were fortunate enough to be located in a great neighborhood. I would go house to house helping my neighbors decorate their homes. I haven't had the luxury or time to decorate in years. Last week, when I decorated my parent's house for Christmas, it brought back fond memories.

Why not eventually try to make time, once a month, to go and design a home? I always find ways to make time for what I love, even if I don't feel like doing it at the time. Sometimes forced playtime is good playtime.

[Charles E. White]

Mine would still be bass fishing but I don't want to fish tournaments anymore.

um....how do you drink bear, seems like he might have drank one too many bears already

[Buildingfutures]

Originally Posted by Charles E. White

Mine would still be bass fishing but I don't want to fish tournaments anymore.

um....how do you drink bear, seems like he might have drank one too many bears already

I was thinking that, but I didn't want to be the first one to say it! :P

What kind of costs are with tournaments? I've always wondered.

[Buildingfutures]

Originally Posted by TopRank Online

My hobby is touring the country and playing music world wide, but I don't want anyone to know who I really am, so I'm not saying more on this.
C ya TopRank Marketing

You realize you just made it so anyone who reads this thread wants to find out who you are right? :P

Cause now I'm curious.

[Lee Campbell]

Originally Posted by Buildingfutures

You realize you just made it so anyone who reads this thread wants to find out who you are right? :P

Cause now I'm curious.

He is probably Elvis.

I know one of my favorite things is video games but don't really see that becoming monetized anytime soon, too many big names out there as it is.

Lee

[Buildingfutures]

Originally Posted by Lee Campbell

He is probably Elvis.

I know one of my favorite things is video games but don't really see that becoming monetized anytime soon, too many big names out there as it is.

Lee

Funny you mention that. I know a guy who is part of a JV that launched recently, they make money by having people to pay to have their ads hosted in this JV's games n such.

[SuiteJ]

I have a quite a few hobbies/passions. Some have made me money, some have cost me.

I used to play in bands for years, and that one definitely cost me a lot more than I made. lol

I collect a few things (music related, toys, etc.). I have over 500 M&Ms items that used to brighten up my office, but now they have been moved to my daughter's playroom.

Poker could turn into a serious passion, but I force myself to not get too serious right now, because it takes too much of my time, and unfortunately, it usually costs me more than it brings in.

I've made quite a bit of money from design, and technically, it's more of a hobby for me than a "job". I do most my own designs, and occasionally do stuff for friends/associates when asked at the right time.

An old hobby of mine will hopefully be revisited in 2009, and that's working out! lol. I've let that slip out of my life, and need to get that energy back. Redbull and coffee is not a good replacement for exercise people!

Cheers!
Jay

[nicholasb]

Originally Posted by Buildingfutures

Wow! Very cool Nick. I wish I had the money to buy some gemstones. Perfect 'suprise' presents for my lady they would be.

my fiancee loves it. She wants to start designing her own jewelry, so I am going to pay for her classes in 09.

I will use my internet marketing expertise, to promote her jewelry line.

[Li Weng]

I like singing. It helps me relax, but if I start making
money from it, I don't know if it will feel like a hobby
any more.

[kislany]

I make silver wire wrapped and chainmail jewelry. Sales are very slow though, so I don't see a way to monetize that...too much time to actually make the piece, and with full time work, just not enough hours in the day to market it properly as well.

[Richardo]

My hobby is listening to musics. I like all types of musics and i hope that everyone like to enjoying musics.

[JOhnny Depth]

I love to play games.

[valerieSONORA]

I found a hobby LOL

But Bev doesn't like her pink tail so I will have to find her a new one

Pet Rocks

[Ryan Dodson]

On the side, I teach my friends simple self defense principles and techniques.

I'd love to open a school one day.

[Clyde Dennis]

Music and this here internet about covers it for me.

[Spotted_Doe]

Ancient Egyptian history and science fiction. Love it. My poor son knew more about pyramids, mummification and canopic jars at 4 than most people learn in their whole lives!

[Jeremy Gatica]

Tattoos, lots and lots of them til I run out of room

[Buildingfutures]

Originally Posted by Spotted_Doe

Ancient Egyptian history and science fiction. Love it. My poor son knew more about pyramids, mummification and canopic jars at 4 than most people learn in their whole lives!

Wow! Thats going to make him popular with the ladies! :P

That is a fascinating subject though. Ever think about being a researcher for a university?

[Buildingfutures]

Originally Posted by Ryan Dodson

On the side, I teach my friends simple self defense principles and techniques.

I'd love to open a school one day.

Everyone needs to know to defend themselves, that is a fantastic thing to teach.

[Buildingfutures]

Originally Posted by kislany

I make silver wire wrapped and chainmail jewelry. Sales are very slow though, so I don't see a way to monetize that...too much time to actually make the piece, and with full time work, just not enough hours in the day to market it properly as well.

I'd buy some!

[Loren Woirhaye]

Flamenco guitar. Too much practice though to get
good enough to make money at it; plus all the time
to keep the chops up.

[Buildingfutures]

Originally Posted by Loren Woirhaye

Flamenco guitar. Too much practice though to get
good enough to make money at it; plus all the time
to keep the chops up.

Still sounds like a fun time to me. I wish I would take the time to learn guitar. But things are rolling now and I don't want to stop!