Passive income: NO

Earning passive income directly from an event planning side hustle is unlikely for most people. Event planning is inherently hands-on and requires active involvement in organizing, coordinating, and managing events. While some automation and outsourcing can reduce workload, the nature of the business demands personal attention to detail and client interaction. Most people do not reach a level where the business becomes passive, as it typically requires ongoing effort to maintain client relationships and ensure successful events. Only a few outliers, who may establish a large agency with a team to handle operations, might achieve a degree of passivity. Misleading expectations often arise from underestimating the time and effort needed to build a sustainable event planning business.