GM, SideNerds! 💼💰

There’s nothing quite like the smell of fresh innovation in the morning. Especially when it’s likely to fatten your pockets at the end of the month 🤑

According to Pew Research, 1 in 6 Americans have earned from online gigs – why shouldn’t you be one of them? 

Ever thought about turning your love for organizing and designing into a profitable side hustle?

Well, you're in the right place! In this newsletter, we’ll dive into how you can design and sell Notion templates that not only look great but also sell like hotcakes.

Let’s jump in! 🚀

Designing & Selling Notion Templates: Real or Fugazi?

If you’ve come across this side hustle online and thought it was hogwash – fret not, it’s actually the real deal. We’ve seen folks like Thomas Frank who have claimed to make an exorbitant amount of money selling templates (He’s made as much as $1M/year). But let’s dial things down a bit and check out a more realistic outcome. 

What can you do to get into selling Notion templates and rake in an extra $1,000/month? 

I’m glad you asked 😏

Getting Started: Understand Notion’s Capabilities

First things first, you need to know the tool inside out. Notion is like the Swiss Army knife of productivity tools – versatile and robust. Here’s a quick rundown:

• Pages & Databases: Your canvas for creating layouts.

• Templates: Pre-designed formats for various uses, from task management to journals.

• Integrations: Connects with tools like Google Calendar, Slack, and more.

Step-by-Step Guide to Designing Your Templates

Creating a Notion template that stands out isn’t just about making it look pretty— it needs to be functional and solve a problem.

Here’s how to make yours pop:

1. Identify a Need: What do people struggle with? Organization? Time management? Choose a niche that resonates.

2. Design with Empathy: Think about the end-user. Keep it intuitive and easy to navigate.

3. Keep It Sleek: Use clean lines, coherent fonts, and a color scheme that’s easy on the eyes. Remember, less is often more!

4. Test, Test, Test: Before you launch, make sure everything works seamlessly. Nothing spells disaster like a buggy template!

Fun Fact: Did you know that the most popular Notion template of 2023 helped users plan their meals and grocery shopping? Talk about feeding a need!

Monetizing: How to Make Your Templates Pay Off

Now, for the exciting part—making that cash! Here are a few proven strategies:

• Notion’s Template Galleries: Once your templates are made, you submit them on the Notion Template Gallery. It’s like displaying your art at a gallery, except online!

• Online Marketplaces: Platforms like Etsy or Gumroad remain viable options for selling your Notion templates. However, be sure to read the fine print when signing up for whichever platform you choose. Make sure what they’re charging aligns with your preferences. 

• Build Your Personal Brand: Or at least some kind of branding around your product. A powerful brand goes a long way in reaching your customers. People will spend according to how they feel about your product, not technically what your product is or what it does. See how Bree is making $1,000/month creating and selling Notion templates on her own branded website.

💡Spotlight: How Easlo Turned Notion Templates into a Full-Time Gig 

In the bustling digital marketplace, where side hustles can become lucrative careers, Easlo stands out. Once diving into the world of Notion templates as a mere side project, Easlo has impressively turned his passion into a thriving business, now earning $10,000 a month.

Before becoming a sensation in the Notion community, Easlo, like many of us, was just trying to find a way to streamline productivity and organization. His journey began on Twitter, where his handle @heyeaslo became a beacon for those looking to supercharge their Notion experience. His website serves as a hub for his creative endeavors, offering a range of templates that cater to diverse needs—from project management and life planning to complex business operations.

What sets Easlo apart isn’t just his knack for designing highly functional templates; it’s his ability to understand and anticipate the needs of his users. His designs aren’t just practical—they’re beautifully crafted, merging functionality with aesthetics, making organization not just easy but visually pleasing.

His journey from side hustle to full-time job is not just inspiring but also a blueprint for digital entrepreneurs. By recognizing a need within the Notion community, he carved out a space for himself, continuously evolving his offerings based on feedback and emerging trends.