EarnStack by eCatalyst

    FLEXIBLE WORK. SERIOUS TOOLS. REAL OPPORTUNITY.

    Build Skills. Stack Opportunities. Earn More.

    EarnStack™ by eCatalyst connects qualified independent contractors with flexible, technology-enabled work based on what they know, what they're willing to learn, and how much time they have available.

    Whether you're great with details, people, research, sales, content, technology, organization, or simply getting things done, there may be an EarnStack that fits you.

    FIND YOUR EARNSTACKSEE HOW IT WORKS

    U.S. Applicants • Age 18+ • Remote Opportunities • No Application Fee

    This Isn't Another "Side Hustle" List.

    The internet is full of ideas about ways to make extra money.

    EarnStack is different.

    eCatalyst already operates with the technology, AI platforms, business systems, processes, clients, and support infrastructure used to perform real work.

    EarnStack is designed to connect that infrastructure with qualified people who want to put their time and abilities to work.

    Some opportunities can be learned quickly. Others require specialized training.

    And as your skills grow, your EarnStack can grow with you.

    FIND YOUR EARNSTACK

    Depending on your skills and qualifications, EarnStack opportunities may include:

    Administrative supportResearchSalesData managementCustomer communicationContent creationMarketingDesignAI-enabled productionCRM managementProject managementQuality assuranceWebsite supportAutomationTechnology services

    You Bring the Human. We Bring the Stack.

    YOU BRING

    • Reliability

      Do what you say you'll do.

    • Time

      Choose opportunities that fit the availability you can realistically commit.

    • Communication

      Read, write, listen, ask questions, and communicate professionally.

    • Curiosity

      Be willing to learn new tools and new ways of working.

    • Accountability

      Own your assignments, deadlines, and results.

    • Judgment

      AI can move quickly. Humans still have to make sure the answer is right.

    eCATALYST BRINGS

    Technology

    Qualified EarnStack contractors may work with professional tools including:

    ChatGPTClaudePerplexityCanvaPicsartGamma.aiHeyGenLovableHighLevelLinkedIn Sales NavigatorGoogle WorkspaceAsanaQUO

    Training

    Role-specific training may be provided when needed. Training requirements and whether training is compensated depend on the particular EarnStack or assignment.

    Systems

    Processes, templates, workflows, checklists, project management, and quality-control systems.

    Support

    Some projects may also include access to eCatalyst production and support resources.

    Opportunity

    Qualified contractors may be matched with projects based on client needs, availability, skills, interests, performance, qualifications, and completed training.

    From "I Could Do That" to "I'm Doing It."

    01

    APPLY

    Tell us about your skills, experience, interests, technology familiarity, and realistic availability.

    02

    ASSESS

    We'll evaluate where your existing abilities may fit and where additional training could expand your options.

    03

    FIND YOUR TRACK

    Some people are great with data. Some love talking to people. Some can write. Some can sell. Some love technology. Some are natural organizers. Your EarnStack should fit you.

    04

    LEARN

    If an opportunity requires additional skills or platforms, you may be offered role-specific training.

    05

    QUALIFY

    Demonstrate that you can perform the work accurately, professionally, and reliably.

    06

    MATCH

    When appropriate assignments are available, qualified contractors may be matched with work fitting their skills and availability.

    07

    STACK

    Complete great work. Develop new skills. Qualify for more advanced opportunities. Build your EarnStack.

    What Could Your EarnStack Look Like?

    There isn't one EarnStack. The right opportunity depends on what you're good at, what interests you, what you're willing to learn, how much time you can commit, and what work is available.

    STARTER

    Data Entry & Data Cleanup Specialist

    Great for: People who like details, organization, spreadsheets, and clear instructions.

    What you might do

    • Clean and organize business data
    • Remove duplicates
    • Standardize information
    • Validate records
    • Perform quality-control checks
    • Prepare structured spreadsheets
    Common tools
    Google Sheets + ChatGPT
    Typical training
    Approximately 2–3 days
    Recommended workload
    Approximately 24 hrs/week
    Illustrative potential
    Approximately $2,600/month gross
    Possible growth path
    Operator → Data Specialist
    DEVELOPING

    Content Calendar Planner

    Great for: People who follow trends, understand social media, enjoy research, and can organize ideas.

    What you might do

    • Research topics
    • Develop content themes
    • Build content calendars
    • Organize campaigns
    • Create content briefs
    • Coordinate approvals
    Common tools
    Perplexity + ChatGPT + Claude + Asana + Google Sheets
    Typical training
    Approximately 1 week
    Recommended workload
    Approximately 10 hrs/week
    Illustrative potential
    Approximately $2,700/month gross
    Possible growth path
    Content Operator → Content Strategist
    SKILLED

    B2B Appointment Setter

    Great for: Confident communicators who don't mind the phone, can handle objections, and enjoy helping conversations move forward.

    What you might do

    • Contact prospective customers
    • Follow up with leads
    • Ask qualification questions
    • Handle basic objections
    • Schedule sales appointments
    • Document conversations in the CRM
    • Follow up with prospects who don't respond or don't show
    Common tools
    QUO + HighLevel + LinkedIn Sales Navigator + ChatGPT + Google Workspace
    Typical training
    Approximately 2–3 weeks
    Recommended workload
    Approximately 18 hrs/week
    Illustrative potential
    Approximately $3,000/month gross, potentially including performance compensation
    Possible growth path
    Revenue Specialist → SDR Lead
    ADVANCED

    Market Research Assistant

    Great for: Curious people who love digging for answers, checking sources, organizing information, and explaining what they found.

    What you might do

    • Research markets
    • Investigate competitors
    • Find companies or decision-makers
    • Verify facts
    • Organize findings
    • Build spreadsheets
    • Create concise research briefs
    Common tools
    Perplexity + ChatGPT + Claude + Google Sheets
    Typical training
    Approximately 1–2 weeks
    Recommended workload
    Approximately 15 hrs/week
    Illustrative potential
    Approximately $3,250/month gross
    Possible growth path
    Researcher → Analyst
    SPECIALIST

    HighLevel Workflow Builder

    Great for: People who enjoy figuring out systems, logic, technology, automation, and how processes fit together.

    What you might do

    • Map a business process
    • Build automated workflows
    • Configure triggers and actions
    • Test automations
    • Troubleshoot exceptions
    • Launch workflows
    • Monitor performance
    Common tools
    HighLevel + ChatGPT + Google Sheets
    Typical training
    Approximately 3–4 weeks
    Recommended workload
    Approximately 14 hrs/week
    Illustrative potential
    Approximately $3,600/month gross
    Possible growth path
    CRM Specialist → Automation Specialist
    EXPERTHIGHER-SKILL EARNSTACK

    AI Adoption Coach for Small Teams

    Great for: Strong communicators who understand AI, business processes, teaching, and helping other people use technology effectively.

    What you might do

    • Interview business teams
    • Identify AI use cases
    • Design AI-assisted workflows
    • Build demonstrations
    • Teach employees how to use AI responsibly
    • Conduct workshops
    • Provide follow-up support
    • Measure adoption
    Common tools
    ChatGPT + Claude + Perplexity + Gamma.ai + Google Workspace
    Typical training
    Approximately 4–6 weeks
    Recommended workload
    Approximately 10 hrs/week
    Illustrative potential
    Approximately $3,600+/month gross
    Possible growth path
    AI Specialist → AI Consultant

    Your first EarnStack doesn't have to be your final EarnStack.

    Earning examples are estimates based on modeled workloads and market rates. They are not guarantees of work, hours, assignments, compensation, or income. Actual earnings vary based on availability, skill, performance, project requirements, compensation structure, and available opportunities.

    What Kind of Work Feels Like You?

    THE ORGANIZER

    "I like taking chaos and turning it into order."

    Potential tracks

    Executive supportProject coordinationCRM administrationSchedulingData organization

    THE RESEARCHER

    "I can disappear down a rabbit hole and come back with the answer."

    Potential tracks

    Market researchCompetitive researchProspect researchData enrichmentAI research

    THE COMMUNICATOR

    "I like talking with people."

    Potential tracks

    Customer serviceLead intakeAppointment settingFollow-upClient onboarding

    THE CREATOR

    "Give me something rough and let me make it better."

    Potential tracks

    Social contentCanva designPresentationsAI videoContent repurposing

    THE TECH TINKERER

    "I like figuring out how things work."

    Potential tracks

    HighLevelLovableQA testingAutomationAI workflows

    THE WRITER

    "I can turn complicated ideas into clear communication."

    Potential tracks

    EmailSocial copyResearch briefsNewslettersCase studiesSOPs

    Explore the Possibilities.

    Search or filter 98 example EarnStack opportunities. Tap the ones that interest you — your selections carry into the application below.

    FIND YOUR EARNSTACK

    Start Where You Are. Build From There.

    LEVEL 1 — OPERATOR

    • Data
    • Admin
    • Research
    • Formatting
    • Basic QA

    Build reliability, speed, accuracy, and tool confidence.

    LEVEL 2 — SPECIALIST

    • Lead research
    • Content
    • CRM administration
    • Presentations
    • Email operations

    Develop expertise businesses will pay more for.

    LEVEL 3 — ACCOUNT / PROJECT MANAGER

    • Client onboarding
    • Campaign coordination
    • Project management
    • Reporting
    • Team coordination

    Move from completing tasks to managing results.

    LEVEL 4 — REVENUE SPECIALIST / AI ORCHESTRATOR

    • Appointment setting
    • Sales operations
    • AI workflows
    • Automation
    • Technology implementation
    • Consulting

    The more value you can create, the more valuable your EarnStack becomes.

    You Don't Need a Fancy Office. You Do Need the Basics.

    REQUIRED

    • Age 18 or older
    • Currently located in the United States
    • Laptop or desktop computer
    • Reliable high-speed internet
    • Ability to read and write professional English
    • Basic computer literacy
    • Ability to follow written instructions
    • Ability to communicate professionally
    • Dependability
    • Ability to work independently
    • Willingness to learn new technology
    • Ability to meet agreed deadlines

    SOME OPPORTUNITIES MAY ALSO REQUIRE

    • Quiet workspace
    • Headset
    • Webcam
    • Phone availability
    • U.S. business-hours availability
    • Sales experience
    • Specialized software knowledge
    • Additional training
    • Client interaction
    • Specific role qualifications

    You Don't Have to Know Everything on Day One.

    You don't need to arrive knowing every platform in the EarnStack technology ecosystem.

    You don't need to be an AI expert.

    You don't need to be a designer, salesperson, developer, or project manager unless you're pursuing a track that requires those skills.

    What matters is figuring out:

    • What can you already do?
    • What are you willing to learn?
    • How much time can you realistically commit?
    • Where can those pieces create value?

    That's what Find Your EarnStack is designed to uncover.

    FIND YOUR EARNSTACK

    Serious Tools for Serious Work.

    Qualified EarnStack contractors may have authorized access to technology that would otherwise cost hundreds of dollars per month to assemble individually.

    AI

    ChatGPTClaudePerplexity

    CREATIVE

    CanvaPicsartGamma.aiHeyGen

    TECHNOLOGY

    Lovable

    SALES & MARKETING

    HighLevelLinkedIn Sales Navigator

    OPERATIONS

    Google WorkspaceAsanaQUO

    The technology doesn't replace you. It gives you leverage.

    EarnStack is built around combining capable people with powerful tools.

    EarnStack Might Be For You If...

    • You want meaningful additional income.
    • You need flexibility.
    • You're dependable.
    • You're willing to learn.
    • You're comfortable using a computer.
    • You communicate well.
    • You're curious about AI and modern technology.
    • You're willing to develop marketable skills.
    • You can commit real time to real work.
    • You want opportunity without having to buy an expensive software stack yourself.
    • You like the idea of starting with what you know and building from there.

    EarnStack was inspired by the need for flexible earning opportunities for mothers, but the program is open to qualified U.S. applicants of all backgrounds.

    EarnStack Probably Isn't For You If...

    • You're looking for guaranteed income.
    • You're looking for passive income.
    • You expect to be paid simply for joining.
    • You routinely miss deadlines.
    • You dislike learning new technology.
    • You need constant supervision.
    • You aren't comfortable being accountable for your work.
    • You want guaranteed weekly hours.
    • You expect every opportunity to fit your schedule.
    • You aren't willing to meet professional quality standards.

    EarnStack creates opportunity. What you build with that opportunity is up to you.

    You Shouldn't Have to Pay to Apply for Work.

    • No EarnStack application fee.
    • No fee to join the applicant pool.
    • No required purchase of the eCatalyst technology stack for authorized EarnStack work.

    Role-specific training requirements vary by opportunity, and whether training is compensated depends upon the specific assignment or program.

    A Quick Word About Independent Work

    EarnStack opportunities are intended for qualified independent contractors, not eCatalyst employees unless specifically stated otherwise in writing.

    Opportunities, assignments, hours, projects, compensation structures, and availability vary. Participation in EarnStack does not guarantee work, a specific assignment, a specific number of hours, a particular compensation level, continuous assignments, or any particular amount of income.

    Independent contractors are generally responsible for their own tax obligations. eCatalyst may provide resources or assistance designed to help contractors understand recordkeeping and tax responsibilities, but applicants should obtain their own professional tax advice when appropriate.

    Final contractor agreements and applicable law govern each engagement.

    Find Your EarnStack

    Ten quick steps. Answer honestly — this is about finding the work that actually fits you.

    STEP 1 OF 10 — ABOUT YOU10%

    What Could You Do With the Right Stack?

    You already have something valuable.

    Maybe it's your ability to organize.

    Maybe it's the way you communicate.

    Maybe you're a natural researcher.

    Maybe you understand people.

    Maybe you're creative.

    Maybe technology just makes sense to you.

    Maybe you haven't figured that part out yet. That's okay.

    Start with what you have. Learn what you need. Build your EarnStack.

    FIND YOUR EARNSTACK

    No application fee • U.S. applicants age 18+ • Opportunities vary