Last month, I launched a digital product shop that cleared $2,048 in under four weeks — selling Canva templates, AI prompt packs, and workflow guides. No audience, no ads, no designer credentials. Just a clean storefront, tight bundles, and proactive outreach.
Most creators think digital products require a brand and complex marketing. In 2025, AI lets you build, iterate, and sell digital assets solo — if you nail a real problem and ship quick solutions.
The Context/Opportunity
DIYers, micro-businesses, and hustlers are desperate for shortcuts: templates, prompts, banners, checklists. With ChatGPT and Canva, you can create clean packs, proof-tested in your own side hustle, that others want immediately — especially in trending verticals (social media, productivity, launch marketing).
The Timeline/Breakdown
Week 1: Built 3 Canva template bundles (IG carousels, Notion dashboards, YouTube covers) and 2 AI prompt packs for productivity and social writers. Uploaded all to Gumroad, Easy Store, and Etsy. Direct messaged 30 creators in niche Discords; offered “first access” for feedback and a 40% off launch price. 21 sales in 5 days. Week 2–3: Promoted packs in micro-community Twitter threads and newsletter spotlights. Buyers posted screenshots, driving 40+ organic sales and 8 up-sells ($49–79 workflow guides). Week 4: Blog post case study + referral…
