Footfluencers, hiding billions, newsletter biz makes them rich

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MoneyClip Newsletter
June 17, 2025

💸 Weird Wealth: Absurd Ways People Make Money

TikToker @lillysfeet3 buys cheap shoes/socks, wears them briefly, and sells them to foot-fetish collectors for hundreds of pounds—some fetching £500. 

So What?

  • Launch a niche “used collectibles” boutique—think drama: “gently loved”—on platforms like eBay, Etsy or Reddit.

  • Market to fetish communities or niche collectors.

  • Upsell authenticity certificates for premium pricing.

People are earning money by donating plasma at clinics, which compensates per visit—and the plasma helps save lives. 

So What?

  • Start a local “plasma finder” service—match donors with clinics for a finder’s fee.

  • Launch an info site or side hustle explaining eligibility and pay for plasma donation.

Includes ideas like renting specialty tools, micro-storage, niche subscription boxes, and more—all off-the-beaten-path passive-income sources. 

So What?

  • Pick one niche (e.g., tool rental for crafts) and launch a micro-business via Facebook Marketplace or local classifieds.

  • Use Shopify to handle bookings and rental payments.

  • Scale to micro-warehouses or peer-to-peer micro-lending.

🏰 Wealth Moats: How the Ultra-Wealthy Stay Wealthy

The IRS is closing partnership-loopholes used by the ultra-wealthy to shield tens of billions via sophisticated tax-free transactions. 

So What?

  • Tax advisors can pivot toward compliance consulting—help clients restructure before audits hit.

  • Launch software tools that scan for IRS “economic substance” problems.

Despite FATCA, wealthy Americans use offshore accounts and GIIN-registration loopholes to stash billions. 

So What?

  • Set up compliance services for Americans with offshore assets—address FATCA loopholes and reporting.

  • Create online courses or guides for legal offshore asset management.

Majority of America’s wealthiest households use complex trust structures to sidestep estate taxes—exploiting loopholes from 30 years ago. 

So What?

  • Estate-planning attorneys can create simplified trust templates for emerging HNW individuals.

  • Launch an educational webinar on trust strategies for high-earning professionals.

💡 Net New Money: New & Unconventional Wealth

Pharmacist Corey Forsythe reached FIRE by investing $1.125M, including $100K YOLO buy of AST SpaceMobile at $2.88 — now worth $1.2M+. 

So What?

  • Launch a niche investment blog/vlog focused on aggressive, contrarian FIRE strategies.

  • Offer a consulting package to aspiring Coast FIRE seekers.

Drs. Alto & Asakura achieved FI by building 100+ rentals, exploiting six profit levers and Real Estate Professional Status for tax leverage. 

So What?

  • Build an online course teaching physician/investor pairing through REPS strategies.

  • Offer a turnkey rental acquisition service modeled on their approach.

A creator built a solo newsletter business monetized through crypto sponsorships and paid subscriptions—no team required. 

So What?

  • Start a niche newsletter and approach crypto sponsors; do it cheaply with Substack + Web3 wallet integration.

  • Package that playbook and sell as an info-product to budding solo entrepreneurs.

🧠 Money Talks

📘 Inside Money Dysmorphia – Investopedia

Money dysmorphia is a cognitive distortion where emotional perceptions don’t match actual finances. Even wealthy individuals may feel poor, causing overspending or over-saving. Experts advise self-reflection, tracking reality vs. perceived net worth, and seeking therapy. 

💰 Money Talks: So What?

Reflect on your own “money dysmorphia.”

  • Create a monthly self-assessment checklist comparing bank accounts to emotional money feelings.

  • Offer a coaching or digital workbook to help others re-align perception with financial reality.

  • Launch a podcast interviewing high-net-worth individuals discussing their money mindset.