About This Side Hustle
Notion has become the go-to productivity tool for individuals and businesses, creating a huge market for consultants who can build custom workspaces and sell templates. You can offer custom Notion setup services for businesses, create and sell template packs, or offer training. The Notion ecosystem is still relatively young, meaning there is plenty of room for new experts.
Earning Potential
Individual templates sell for $9-49. Template bundles sell for $49-199. Custom Notion setups: $500-3,000 per project. Top Notion template creators earn $5,000-20,000/month. Courses and consulting add additional revenue streams.
Pros
- Low startup cost
- Passive income from templates
- Growing market
- Fun to create
- Both product and service income
Cons
- Niche market
- Free alternatives available
- Platform dependency
- Template piracy
- Requires deep Notion knowledge
30-Day Launch Plan
1
Days 1-5
Master Notion
Become an expert-level Notion user
- Master Notion databases, relations, and formulas
- Study top-selling Notion templates
- Build 3-5 template demos
- Join the Notion community on Reddit and Twitter
2
Days 6-12
Create Templates
Build your template product line
- Create 5 polished Notion templates
- Design compelling mockup images
- Write detailed descriptions and tutorials
- Record demo videos for each template
3
Days 13-20
Launch & Sell
Start selling your templates
- Set up a Gumroad or Lemonsqueezy store
- List templates on Notion's official marketplace
- Share on social media with demo videos
- Start a Notion tips newsletter
- Price templates from $9-49 each
4
Days 21-30
Add Services
Offer consulting alongside templates
- Create a consulting service page
- Offer custom Notion workspace builds ($500-2,000)
- Create a Notion course
- Build case studies from client work
- Develop a referral network
Tips for Success
- Create templates that solve specific problems, not just look pretty
- Use Twitter/X and TikTok to showcase your templates visually
- Bundle templates for higher average order value
- Offer free templates as lead magnets for your paid products
- Build a personal brand as a Notion expert
Skills Required
Notion expertise
Systems thinking
Design sense
Marketing
Client communication
Tools Needed
- Notion account
- Gumroad or Lemonsqueezy
- Social media accounts
- Screen recording tool
- Design tool for mockups