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The Side Hustle Show
665: The Path to $1k/mo with Mini Digital Products
Apr 3, 2025
Cody Berman, a seasoned side hustler and co-founder of Gold City Ventures, shares his journey of achieving $1,000/month through a newly launched Etsy shop in just 116 days. He reveals his keyword research strategies to discover low-competition niches and emphasizes the dual role of printables as both income sources and marketing tools. Berman also discusses streamlining entrepreneurial resources and focuses on the power of narrowing down projects to enhance results, helping aspiring creators thrive in a competitive market.
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- Cody Berman successfully reached $1,000/month on Etsy in just 116 days by leveraging strategic keyword research and targeting specific niches.
- Repurposing existing resources into mini digital products, known as 'white labeling,' can significantly simplify the creation process for new sellers.
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Building a Successful Etsy Shop
Starting an Etsy shop can be a lucrative side hustle, as highlighted by the example of a new store reaching $1,000 a month in revenue within 116 days. The approach taken involved launching the shop anonymously, allowing for experimentation without the pressure of an established audience. The seller’s strategy emphasized identifying market demand through keyword research and creating printables based on that data, ensuring products catered to specific niches rather than generic offerings. This method demonstrates that with the right planning and execution, even a late entrant to the market can carve out a share of the income stream.
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