The $1,000 Christmas Challenge: Real Skills. Real Sales. Real Money.

Every year, international students arrive in Sydney full of dreams — but many are unsure where to start when it comes to earning extra income quickly and confidently. That’s exactly why we created The $1,000 Christmas Challenge: a fast, fun, and practical program designed to help students launch or boost a mini-income stream in just 3 weeks.

This isn’t another boring business course.

✅ No theory.

✅ No long lectures.

✅ 100% real action, accountability, and tangible results.

What Makes the $1,000 Christmas Challenge Different

• Action-Based Learning: Students pitch, promote, and sell during class — not after.

• Gamified Milestones: Every action earns points and builds momentum.

• Peer Accountability: No one gets left behind.

• Fast Results: From idea to income in just 3 weeks.

  
  

By the end of the program, students don’t just talk about business — they’ve already made real money.

3 Weeks. $1,000 Goal.

Week 1 — $1K Mindset & Money Sprint 💡

We kick off with:

• A “$1K Dream Board” activity to build motivation.

• A 10 Hustle Blitz to brainstorm fast cash ideas.

• Real-time validation games to choose the best opportunities.

• A 1-page Hustle Canvas to map their offer, price, clients, and channel.

• A Pitch Circle to practice in a safe space.

• And most importantly: students must send their first 3 real offers (DM, call, or in person) within 48 hours.

Templates provided: Hustle Canvas, Offer Script, Pricing Cheat Sheet, Pitch Like a Pro Guide

Week 2 — Build & Sell Fast 

It’s time to get into the market:

• Lightning round: Wins & obstacles.

• Pitch Storm: 1-minute live pitches with peer feedback.

• Build your Minimum Sellable Offer (MSO) live in class.

• Create promo content, flyers, and sales trackers.

• Mini Market Simulation: Everyone must make at least 3 real or role-played pitches.

Students also get accountability partners to stay on track mid-week.

Templates provided: Promo Script, Canva Poster Template, Sales Tracker, Pitch Script Flow

Week 3 — Scale & Celebrate 

The final sprint is all about momentum and growth:

• Everyone announces their earnings so far.

• Learn upselling tactics to increase order value.

• Run a 24-hour Christmas Flash Promo.

• Pitch Fest: students present their offers to the group.

• Celebrate with awards for:

  • 🏅 Top Earner

  • 🌟 Best Promo

  • 💡 Most Creative Hustle

Templates provided: 24-hour Promo Launch Plan, Upsell Script, Final Tracker Dashboard, Future Hustle Map

Example Hustles Our Students Launch

We encourage students to choose ideas that are easy, fast, and fun. Some of the most popular include:

🎁 Holiday & Gift Hustles

• Custom handmade cards & ornaments

• Eco-friendly Xmas gifts

  
  

🍪 Food & Treats

• International Baked goods

• Holiday grazing boxes

• Christmas brunch kits

  
  

📸 Events & Services

• Party photography

• Decoration & hosting

• Balloon, signage & DIY booths

  
  

🧹 Services for Busy People

• Pet sitting & dog walking

• House cleaning & organizing

• Grocery shopping & delivery

  
  

💻 Digital & Creative Hustles

• Resume polishing & LinkedIn updates

• Social media content creation

• Poster/flyer design

• Tutoring & freelance gigs

Why It Works

This challenge isn’t about building a business plan — it’s about proving to yourself that you can earn money with what you already have.

Students leave with:

• Confidence to pitch and sell.

• A tested mini business they can grow.

• Real income in their pocket.

• A community that celebrates every win.

No passive spectators. Every student participates. Every student earns.

Final Words

The $1,000 Christmas Challenge isn’t just a course — it’s a mindset shift.

When students realize they can make their own money in just a few weeks, everything changes.