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Jobs List: AI and Tech Jobs (info in description) https://gameandcompute.etsy.com/listing/4564471404/list-of-ai-jobs-tech-it-work-see

New Gigs list (in description). 1 website up and 1 Etsy post up ————- new list 8/25/26————- 1. Sago (Culver City facility) Focus groups, mock juries, product testing, healthcare. Signup: https://sago.com/en/get-in-touch/join-our-panel/ 2. Adler Weiner Research (Westwood / near Santa Monica) Focus groups, shop-alongs, taste tests, in-home. Signup: https://adlerweiner.com/participate-in-la-oc 3. Jackson Adept Research (Beverly Hills + Encino) Mock juries, large groups, car clinics. Signup: https://adeptresearch.com/participants/ 4. Atkins Research Global (Wilshire / Mid-Wilshire) Focus groups & qualitative product research. Signup: http://atkinsresearch.com/research-participant.php 5. Fieldwork LA / Orange County (Irvine – easy for many LA residents) Focus groups, product tests, shop-alongs. Signup: https://www.fieldwork.com/join/ 6. User Interviews High volume of LA in-person + remote studies (including gamers). Signup: https://www.userinterviews.com/ 7. Respondent Often highest-paying ($75–$400+). Signup: https://www.respondent.io/become-a-participant 8. Good Gamer Group (Interpret – Culver City labs) Video game playtests, concepts, hardware (strong LA presence). Signup: https://goodgamergroup.com/signup/ 9. dscout Mobile ethnography, diary studies, product research. Signup: https://dscout.com/be-a-scout 10. Plaza Research (near LAX / Westchester) Consumer focus groups (including past video game studies). Signup: Search “Plaza Research join” or check current postings on FindFocusGroups (they use rotating screeners). 11. Nichols Research Shop-alongs, mock juries, Southern California studies. Signup: https://nicholsresearch.com (Participate section) 12. Recruit and Field Online focus groups & interviews. Signup: https://www.recruitandfield.com (Join / Participant) 13. Facts ’n Figures (Sherman Oaks area) Qualitative & product testing. Signup: Check factsnfiguresinc.com Participate section. 14. Q-Insights Active LA recruiter with good payouts. Signup: Usually via current screeners on FindFocusGroups or their site. 15. PlaytestCloud Remote video game playtesting. Signup: https://www.playtestcloud.com (Join as tester) 16. Activision User Research (Sherman Oaks) In-person game playtests. Signup: https://www.activision.com/company/playtest 17. SIS Market Research (Santa Monica) Market research studies. Signup: sismarketresearch.com (participant / join section) 18. Open House Lofts (Venice – border of Santa Monica) Non-traditional focus group venue. Signup: https://openhouselofts.com/los-angeles/ (recruiting inquiries) 19. Murray Hill National LA qualitative studies. Signup: murrayhillnational.com (Participate) 20. Davis Research Greater LA area focus groups. Signup: davisresearch.com (Join / Participate) 21. Focus & Testing (Calabasas area) Taste tests & product testing. Signup: Check their official site for participant registration. 22. Matrix Sciences / Contract Testing Product & taste testing. Signup: Search current participant registration on their site. 23. Screen Engine / ASI (Valley Village) Entertainment, TV pilots, media studies. Signup: Usually via current study screeners. 24. FindFocusGroups (Aggregator – lists many Culver City / Santa Monica / DTLA studies) Signup / Browse: https://www.findfocusgroups.com 25. Focus Group Placement (Aggregator) Signup / Browse: https://www.focusgroupplacement.com 26. Good Entertainment Group (parent of Good Gamer Group – broader entertainment) Signup: https://goodentertainmentgroup.com/new-signup/ 27. UserTesting Usability testing (apps, websites, sometimes games). Signup: https://www.usertesting.com/get-paid-to-test 28. Toluna Influencers Surveys + occasional focus groups. Signup: https://www.toluna.com 29. KashKick Surveys and offers (supplemental). Signup: https://www.kashkick.com 30. Prolific (higher-quality academic/research studies) Signup: https://www.prolific.com

Working on Websites, Talking about old iPhone reselling method (David Kosciusko old course info +) My old explainer vid (7 years old): https://youtu.be/k6n0Jamj--g?is=qzVB9jRwPpX7VvaP

Leatherwork project progress so far

Brainstorming next steps, socials, content (EBay project)

Brainstorm how to research (With Etsy and Ubersuggest)

Another YouTube channel banned (unrightfully so)

Crafting side gig

Gigs that pay $300 to $375 a day (LEGIT! Los Angeles, maybe other states too, see below). nelsonrecruiting.com

6 Months from No job to tech work! How I got trained for free and hired (not clickbait, I have receipts).Interested in the program? Check out my link to learn more about if you qualify and the steps (this is an affiliate link): ⁠⁠https://perscholas.referralrock.com/l/DQXJLPH9/⁠Check out the pod ep for post graduation plans ⁠⁠https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/yr3Jfvn3q1b⁠⁠ Check out the pod ep for intro to tech ⁠https://open.spotify.com/episode/6dgcPOwGVke6bZeHgu4LkZ?si=dN7HsESmQhGNQmWzrqS3nQ (Note: I miss spoke, I recorded this on May 18, 2026, not on February 18, 2026).

Internet Screen Time Project Update

EBay Policy Violation- AI mistakes about offers outside of EBay. In this episode I call out EBay's AI issues. This is the negative side of automation. Although it is AI April for me, I am not so sure if this instance of AI is at all helping me. (Note: The issue has been resolved, more details to come). For the updated EBay Project: https://www.ebay.com/str/magicskintech

Biaheza helped a follower make viable income (processes reviewed, metrics, tips)

Sourcing Schylling NeeDoh Toys (more to come) Schylling Link https://schylling.com/ My EBay Store https://www.ebay.com/str/magicskintech

EBay fees, adjusting posts, my calculations and decision making (revenue, profit, fees, sourcing, subscriptions and platforms)