Business idea · Education
Digital Product Creation Course
Digital Product Creation Course is an online course that teaches individuals how to create and sell digital products, such as planners and printables, on platforms like Etsy. It was pitched on The Side Hustle Show, hosted by Nick Loper, in the episode "Etsy Printables: $10,000 a Month Selling Digital Products on Etsy (Greatest Hits)" (aired March 23, 2026).
At a glance
| Podcast | The Side Hustle Show |
|---|---|
| Hosted by | Nick Loper |
| Episode | Etsy Printables: $10,000 a Month Selling Digital Products on Etsy (Greatest Hits) |
| Aired | March 23, 2026 |
| Category | Education |
| Real companies on the episode | Canva, Design Studio TETI, Rachel Jones' Etsy Printables, Digital Planners, AI Image Generators, Print on Demand Wedding Products |
The problem it solves
Many aspiring entrepreneurs lack the knowledge or confidence to create and market digital products, missing out on potential revenue streams.
How it makes money
One-time course fee, with optional upsells for personalized coaching or additional resources.
Skills you need
Curriculum design, digital product development, marketing, and online teaching skills.
The market, and why this works now
Etsy's recent policy changes have simplified the process for sellers of digital products, allowing them to list items with fewer restrictions. A viable first revenue move involves promoting the course in the "Etsy Sellers" subreddit, where aspiring entrepreneurs seek advice and resources. A potential risk is the reliance on Etsy's platform, which may change its fee structure or policies, affecting profitability for course participants.
Our analysis, written after the episode. Not a quote from the show.
Real companies discussed on this episode
- Canva
A graphic design platform that allows users to create social media graphics, presentations, posters, and other visual content using a drag-and-drop interface.
- Design Studio TETI
An Etsy shop known for selling high-quality printables, including planners and trackers.
- Rachel Jones' Etsy Printables
An Etsy shop focused on selling digital printables, including budgeting tools and wall art.
- Digital Planners
Digital products designed for planning and organization, often created by users who share their designs on social media platforms.
- AI Image Generators
Tools that use artificial intelligence to create images based on user prompts.
- Print on Demand Wedding Products
A service that allows individuals to create and sell customized wedding-related items without holding inventory.
Where this idea came from
Podcast: The Side Hustle Show, hosted by Nick Loper
Episode: Etsy Printables: $10,000 a Month Selling Digital Products on Etsy (Greatest Hits)
Aired:
Summarized from the episode transcript. The show does not say which speaker raised each idea, so we credit the show, not a person.