Side Hustle School

Ep. 3158 - Weekend Workshop: Template Biz Goes from Service to Scale

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Aug 24, 2025
Discover how a college student transforms a simple résumé design service into a thriving template business. Learn key steps for launching a side hustle in 2025, including automation and smart marketing strategies. This journey not only showcases entrepreneurial creativity but also offers insights into generating passive income while juggling education and business. Get ready for practical tips and inspiring stories to kickstart your own side hustle!
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ANECDOTE

College Student Turns Fiverr Gigs Into Data

  • Tim Aiton started as a college student offering $5 resume designs on Fiverr while juggling classes.
  • He found the work repetitive and realized clients wanted professional templates more than bespoke resumes.
INSIGHT

Repetition Reveals Product Opportunities

  • Repetitive service tasks reveal systematizable patterns you can productize.
  • Clients often pay for polished, reusable solutions rather than unique custom work.
ADVICE

Improve Existing Templates And Price Up

  • Research existing products and aim to improve dated or hard-to-customize templates.
  • Charge higher prices for superior templates that deliver immediate, usable value.
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