When people hear “sell digital products,” they often think they must create everything from scratch.

Good news - that’s only one option.

There are two beginner-friendly paths.

Path 1 - Create Your Own Product

This means building something original based on what you know or can do.

Examples:

• A short guide

• A checklist

• A planner

• A worksheet

• A mini tutorial

• A template

This is great if you enjoy creating and want full control. It takes more upfront effort - but it’s fully yours.

Start small. A 10-page PDF beats a 100-page masterpiece that never gets finished.

Path 2 - Customise Ready-Made Templates

This is the faster path.

You start with editable templates or licensed products and customise them with your branding, wording, and style.

You’re not copying - you’re improving and personalising.

This lets you launch faster because:

• The structure is already built

• The design is already done

• You focus on branding and positioning

This is why template bundles are popular - they remove the hardest starting friction.

Which Should You Choose?

For your first vending machine?

Choose the path that gets you live fastest.

Speed builds confidence.

Confidence builds momentum.

You can always create more original products later.

👉 Next, we’ll connect this to your actual store build.