Business idea · E-commerce
Template Repurposing Service
Template Repurposing Service is a service that allows entrepreneurs to take their existing tools, like spreadsheets or planners, and turn them into sellable digital templates on platforms like Etsy. It was pitched on The Side Hustle Show, hosted by Nick Loper, in the episode "665: The Path to $1k/mo with Mini Digital Products" (aired April 3, 2025).
At a glance
| Podcast | The Side Hustle Show |
|---|---|
| Hosted by | Nick Loper |
| Episode | 665: The Path to $1k/mo with Mini Digital Products |
| Aired | April 3, 2025 |
| Category | E-commerce |
| Real companies on the episode | Cody Berman's Etsy Store |
The problem it solves
Entrepreneurs often have valuable resources that they use personally but do not monetize. This service helps them generate additional income from existing materials.
How it makes money
This could operate on a commission basis, where the service takes a percentage of sales from the templates created and sold.
Skills you need
Knowledge of digital product creation, marketing strategies for Etsy, and an understanding of the needs of potential customers.
The market, and why this works now
Etsy's continued popularity as a marketplace for digital products provides a viable platform for a template repurposing service. Entrepreneurs can initially generate revenue by promoting their offerings in relevant subreddits, such as r/Entrepreneur or r/SmallBusiness, where potential customers seek practical resources. However, reliance on Etsy creates a risk due to potential changes in platform policies and fee structures, which could impact profitability.
Our analysis, written after the episode. Not a quote from the show.
Real companies discussed on this episode
- Cody Berman's Etsy Store
An Etsy shop created by Cody Berman focused on selling digital printables.
Where this idea came from
Podcast: The Side Hustle Show, hosted by Nick Loper
Episode: 665: The Path to $1k/mo with Mini Digital Products
Aired:
Summarized from the episode transcript. The show does not say which speaker raised each idea, so we credit the show, not a person.