Write • Build • Scale The #1 Digital Product Every Substack Creator Should Have In 2026
Dec 1, 2025
Explore why mini-courses are the ultimate digital product for creators in 2026. They outperform ebooks and templates by generating passive income and freeing up your time. Learn how they boost customer lifetime value and target specific pain points, making them easy to sell. Plus, they’re quick to build and launch, requiring just a couple of hours of content. With higher completion rates, mini-courses lead to real results and stronger loyalty among customers. Discover how to leverage this powerful tool in your business!
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Mini Courses Funded An Ironman Journey
- Unknown Host built a productivity newsletter business largely on mini-courses that generated multiple six-figures in a few years.
- While training for an Ironman, mini-course sales kept producing income and allowed him time to train without working full-time.
Digital Assets Decouple Time From Income
- Mini-courses disconnect your time from income because they are digital assets that sell 24/7 after one build effort.
- Automations like email sequences and content entry points let the product sell on autopilot.
Use Mini-Courses As A Gateway Offer
- Use a low-ticket mini-course ($37–$97) as an entry offer to convert subscribers into first-time buyers quickly.
- Follow that sale with higher-ticket offers because buyers are 76% more likely to purchase again after a first buy.