Notion templates become side hustle
Creating and selling Notion templates is a growing entrepreneurial trend, with users leveraging the platform to build productivity tools for sale. Individuals are building personal management templates and then breaking them into smaller, marketable products. Others are compiling entire catalogues of templates, such as content calendars and deep work trackers, to help users improve productivity and consistency.
- The market for digital productivity tools, including Notion templates, is estimated to be around $5 billion globally. The serviceable addressable market, which focuses on users of platforms like Notion, is estimated at about 10 million people with a potential yearly spend of $1 billion. - Top creators of Notion templates have reported significant earnings, with some making over $100,000 per month and others earning up to $1 million from just two templates. More broadly, many creators report earning between $1,000 and $3,000 per month. - Popular platforms for selling Notion templates include marketplaces like Notion's official Template Gallery, Gumroad, and Etsy, each offering different fee structures and levels of creator control. Some creators choose to build their own storefronts using platforms like Sellfy or Kajabi for greater autonomy. - For sales professionals, there are specialized Notion templates designed to manage sales pipelines, track customer relationships (CRMs), and organize meeting notes. These templates can help streamline workflows and provide a clear overview of sales activities. - The entry barrier for creating and selling Notion templates is low, as the platform itself is free for personal use, and the primary investment is the creator's time in designing and marketing the templates. - The future of Notion templates is expected to incorporate more AI-powered features. Notion has already introduced AI tools that can summarize content, autofill databases, and even assist in drafting replies, with further integration of "Custom Agents" anticipated to automate more complex workflows.
