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How to Find a Profitable Idea for Your Business?
Hello everyone,
When I started building my first digital product, I was stuck at Step 1: What should I create?
Here’s what I didn’t realize: Your best product idea is often hiding in plain sight.
Let me walk you through my 3-step formula for finding your first profitable idea in just 30 minutes:
Step 1: Solve a Real Problem 📢
Think about this: People don’t buy products—they buy solutions to their problems.
Ask yourself:
What questions do people always ask you for advice on?
What challenges have you personally overcome?
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For example:
If you’ve mastered budgeting, create a Budgeting Template or a guide on Saving $1,000 Fast.
If you’re great at productivity, design a Time-Blocking Planner or a checklist for busy professionals.
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Step 2: Check if People Want It (Validation) 📊
Before creating anything, make sure there’s demand:

Use Google Trends to see if people are searching for your topic.
Check platforms like Gumroad, Etsy, or Notion templates to see what’s already selling.
This step saves you time and ensures your product has an eager audience.
Step 3: Start Simple (Don’t Overthink!) 😎
Your first product doesn’t have to be complicated. In fact, simple sells best:

A one-page template.
A short e-book or guide.
A checklist or planner.
The goal is to create something quickly that solves a specific problem—and grow from there.
Does This Even Work? 🤔
Absolutely. Some of the highest-earning creators I know started with something as simple as a template or a mini-guide.
- Heather made $600k in 13 months 💸 just by selling digital products.

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Excited to see what you come up with!
To your success,
Azhar 🤗