Design and sell customizable planners for productivity and organization
Difficulty: ●●○○○ | Time Investment: 10-15 hours/week
Visual Flow
[DESIGN LAYOUTS] → [CREATE PDF FILES] → [MARKET TO NICHES] → [DIGITAL DOWNLOADS]Quick Stats Box
- Startup cost: $50–$200 - Time to First Sale: 3-7 days - Revenue potential: $500–$4,000/month - Scalability: HighWhat You Need:
- Design software (Canva or InDesign) - Understanding of planning systems - PDF creation tools - Marketplace accountsWhat You Do:
1. Choose specific planner niche (mom, student, entrepreneur) 2. Design modular planner pages 3. Create both dated and undated versions 4. Bundle into complete planning systems 5. Offer customization optionsHow You Charge:
- Single planner: $9–$27 - Planner bundle: $37–$97 - Lifetime updates: $97–$197Launch Checklist
- [ ] Day 1: Research planner styles and customer pain points - [ ] Week 1: Design complete planner system (50+ pages) - [ ] Week 2: Create sales page and mockups - [ ] Month 1: Launch on 3 platforms - [ ] Month 2: Add quarterly updates for repeat salesSuccess Story
"Jennifer's academic planner series generates $3,500/month by solving specific student organization challenges"Pro Tip
Always include both full-size and half-size versions. Charge the same price but double your target market.---