When I first typed my question into ChatGPT-“What’s a side hustle I can start with no budget and no audience?”-I didn’t expect much. Maybe a list of recycled ideas or vague advice. What I got instead was a step-by-step system, tailored to my skills, interests, and time constraints. I followed it. And by the end of the month, I had made just over £1,000-without ads, fancy tools, or sacrificing my day job.
This is how it worked, and how you can try it yourself.
ChatGPT turned a vague question into a profitable, low-effort business model
I started with a simple prompt:
“Act as a side hustle strategist. I have 5–10 hours per week, no upfront budget, and I’m comfortable writing, editing, and using basic tools like Notion and Canva. Suggest one business model I can launch this month and start monetising before the 30-day mark.”
Within seconds, ChatGPT suggested a Notion template business. Why?
- It plays to my strengths (writing, structuring, no-code tools)
- No audience required-just SEO and product-market fit
- Low time commitment and no ongoing client work
- Easy to build and distribute through Gumroad or Etsy
I wasn’t expecting that. But it made sense.
Then I asked:
“Build me a 4-week roadmap to launch a profitable Notion template side hustle.”
ChatGPT replied with a day-by-day plan.
Week 1: Validate demand and research bestsellers
Week 2: Build the template and test it on yourself
Week 3: Create a landing page and product copy
Week 4: Launch on Gumroad + Reddit + Pinterest, track performance
I saved it into a fresh Notion board-and followed it step-by-step.
Gemini helped me find a niche that was already buying
While ChatGPT gave me structure, Gemini gave me market intelligence. I prompted:
“Analyse Etsy, Gumroad, and Reddit to find Notion template categories that are trending but under-served.”
Gemini pulled up a shortlist:
- Digital habit trackers (especially for ADHD and neurodiverse users)
- Study planners for part-time adult learners
- Meal planners with grocery integrations
- Freelance client portals
The winner? A simple but stylish freelance client dashboard for designers, writers, and consultants.
I validated the idea by reading Reddit threads, Etsy reviews, and checking Gumroad search data. The niche was active, hungry, and not oversaturated.
Gemini even highlighted feature gaps in existing products-like clients not knowing where to find onboarding docs or how to track invoice status. That became the USP of my template.
ChatGPT wrote my landing page, emails, and product descriptions
Once I built the MVP of my Notion template (it took two long evenings), I turned to ChatGPT again:
“Write the product page for a Notion client portal template for freelancers. Highlight ease of use, clean design, and communication features. Keep it clear, not hype-y.”
ChatGPT delivered:
- A hero headline (“One dashboard. Every client. Zero chaos.”)
- Feature bullets (“Send links, share timelines, and track payments-without opening another tab.”)
- An FAQ section (“Does my client need a Notion account?”)
It also wrote:
- My Gumroad description
- A welcome email with setup instructions
- A thank-you message asking for feedback and screenshots
I edited for tone but didn’t need to change much. It sounded like me-only clearer and faster.
Want to build your own AI-powered side hustle stack?
Chatronix lets you store, tag, and remix all your AI prompts, workflows, and product scripts in one place-whether you’re selling templates, writing scripts, or testing monetisation ideas.
- Run and compare outputs from ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude side-by-side
- Save the prompt stacks that led to real revenue
- Track which product descriptions, headlines, or launch angles converted best
- Build repeatable systems for launches, content, and client work
You don’t need a team, fancy tools, or a big following-just a working prompt stack and a bit of consistency.
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My exact tools, stack, and launch flow
I didn’t pay for ads. I didn’t launch to a list. I did:
- Built a Notion product using a validated prompt + real Reddit feedback
- Used ChatGPT to write everything: landing page, product copy, customer emails
- Posted to three communities: Reddit r/Notion, Pinterest (free Canva pins), and X (one thread)
- Made first sale on Day 3. Hit 24 sales by Day 29
- Total revenue: £1,017. Cost: £0. Time invested: ~12 hours total
And it’s still running.
Table: My AI Side Hustle Stack
| Step | Tool | Output |
| Idea generation | ChatGPT | Business model matched to strengths |
| Market research | Gemini | Niche analysis + product feature gaps |
| Product copy | ChatGPT | Landing page, FAQs, customer emails |
| Workflow tracking | Chatronix | Prompt library, version logs, analytics |
Bonus: My 5 Most Useful Prompts
- “Suggest a side hustle I can launch this month with 5–10 hours/week and no startup cost. I’m good at writing, Notion, and workflows.”
- “Write a 4-week roadmap for launching and monetising a Notion template business.”
- “Analyse Gumroad and Etsy to find Notion template niches with high demand and low competition.”
- “Write a clean, honest, benefit-led landing page for a Notion client portal template.”
- “Write a welcome email for a digital product buyer. Include setup instructions and ask for a screenshot or review.”
https://twitter.com/godofprompt/status/1920451356206510304
The result: my first £1,000 from a product I made with prompts
This wasn’t a get-rich win or a viral launch. It was a sustainable, testable, repeatable system-powered by my ideas and AI’s structure.
I’ve since launched a second template, added bundles, and built a free lead magnet to grow a list. But even if I’d stopped at £1,000, it would’ve been worth it.
Ask ChatGPT the right questions, and it won’t just give you “ideas.” It’ll give you momentum.
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👉 Let the side hustle write itself. Literally.
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