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🔦 Side Hustle Spotlight

This week we’re looking at how to Create and Sell Swipe Files for Digital Creators

As the creator economy grows, so does the demand for high-quality content that performs. But even the best content creators, copywriters, and marketers hit creative blocks. That’s where swipe files come in. A swipe file is a curated collection of inspiring or high-performing examples—like headlines, social media captions, email subject lines, ad copy, or landing page designs—that professionals refer to for ideas. Selling digital swipe files is a clever and underrated side hustle that turns your research and curation skills into a profitable product.

How to Get Started

Begin by choosing a niche that you're familiar with or that has high market demand—such as personal branding, coaching, e-commerce, or SaaS. Start collecting real-world examples from websites, emails, ads, or social media that have high engagement or conversion rates. Organize your findings into clear categories—this can be done using free tools like Google Docs, Notion, or Airtable. Once you’ve compiled a substantial collection, package your swipe file into a downloadable format such as a PDF, a Notion template, or even a small interactive guide.

You don’t need to be a designer or developer. Free templates and Canva can help you make it look professional. To add value, consider writing short notes next to each example to explain why it works and how to apply it.

Benefits

• Low overhead: You’re leveraging existing content and your own insights.

• Passive income potential: Once created, swipe files can be sold repeatedly.

• In-demand product: Creators and marketers are always looking for shortcuts and inspiration.

• Builds authority: You position yourself as a helpful expert in your niche.

• Scalable: Easily expand into different categories or bundle with other digital products.

How to Monetize

You can sell your swipe files through platforms like Gumroad, Etsy, or Ko-fi. Pricing can range from $5 to $50 depending on the depth and specificity. You can also create tiered products—such as a free mini swipe file as a lead magnet and a full premium version for paying customers. Offer them as part of a newsletter, a Notion marketplace, or bundle them with related products like templates or checklists.

To grow your sales, promote your swipe files on social media platforms like TikTok or Twitter, where creators share tips and look for resources. If you have an audience or email list, even better—sell directly to them.

Conclusion

Selling swipe files is a smart, scalable side hustle that turns your love for great content into cash. Whether you're curating high-performing Instagram captions or persuasive email headlines, there’s a growing market of creators and business owners who will gladly pay for shortcuts that help them save time and perform better. With minimal cost to start and huge flexibility, it’s a side hustle worth exploring.

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💵 Success Tips

1. Leverage Micro-Momentum – Small wins build lasting confidence. Focus on consistently completing tiny, achievable tasks each day, rather than overwhelming yourself with massive goals. Over time, these micro-victories compound into major progress.

2. Protect Your Energy, Not Just Your Time – It’s not just how many hours you work, but how energized and focused you are during them. Identify which environments, people, or habits drain you—and make intentional changes to preserve your mental and emotional energy.

3. Get Obsessed with Feedback Loops – Instead of waiting until something is “perfect,” build quickly, test early, and refine based on feedback. Whether it's launching a product or learning a new skill, speed and iteration win over perfection.

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📖 Recommended Reading

This week we’re reading The Middleman Economy by Marina Krakovsky

This insightful and lesser-known book explores the power and profitability of being a connector—someone who facilitates transactions between parties rather than creating or owning the product themselves. Krakovsky dives into the six roles middlemen play in today’s economy, from matchmakers to tastemakers, and explains how anyone can step into one of these roles to build a valuable, scalable side hustle. Rather than building something from scratch, the book encourages strategic thinking and positioning within existing systems. It’s a compelling read for those interested in affiliate marketing, brokering services, or building platforms. Ideal for side hustlers who want to add value without inventory or heavy startup costs.

 🙌 Weekly Motivation Dose

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🔗 Around the web

• I Took My Side Hustle Full-Time and Earned $222,000 Last Year

• Just Starting a Side Hustle? Nicaila Matthews Okome Says Know Your Worth — and Charge It

• From Side Hustle To Success: How To Turn Passion Into Profit

• She works just 30 minutes a day to make a six-figure income and says anyone can do it

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