The $1,200 Side Hustle I Started with Just ChatGPT + Canva in 48 Hours

I made $1,236 in my first 48 hours selling simple digital packs built with ChatGPT and designed in Canva. No website. No ads. Just one clear offer, three proof posts, and a checkout link.

People think digital products require a big audience or fancy funnels. They don’t. They require a specific outcome and a fast path to get there.

The Context/Opportunity

Short‑form creators, freelancers, and local businesses need done‑for‑you assets they can ship today. In 2025, AI cuts the production time to minutes, while Canva makes everything look brand‑ready. Buyers don’t want “templates” as much as they want “finished but editable” assets that produce a result immediately. This is the wedge: promise one outcome, deliver it in a tidy bundle.

The Timeline/Breakdown

Hour 0–6, I picked a micro‑niche and recorded their pain in their words. I drafted 30 ChatGPT prompts that reliably generate hooks, scripts, and captions, then turned the best outputs into 40 Canva templates. Hour 6–12, I packaged the bundle, exported a Notion quickstart, and set up a single Gumroad checkout. Hour 12–24, I posted three proof‑first reels and a carousel with before/after assets. Hour 24–48, sales came from DMs and two creator shout‑outs — 63 orders at $19, plus six $49 “Pro” upsells for custom brand tweaks.

The System/Workflow

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