Passive income: NO

Earning passive income directly from a decluttering service is challenging. Most people in this field earn actively by providing hands-on services. To make it passive, one would need to establish a business model that includes hiring and training staff to handle operations, creating a strong brand, and possibly franchising. However, this requires significant upfront investment and management skills. Few people reach this level, as it often involves scaling beyond a side hustle. Many fall for the myth that passive income is easily achievable without understanding the complexities of business scaling. Realistically, it becomes passive for those with entrepreneurial skills and resources to build a scalable business model, but not for those treating it as a simple side gig.