3. AI-Generated E-Books and Digital Products

Passive income. The holy grail of side hustles.

And AI has just made it infinitely more accessible through digital products.

Think about it: create once, sell infinitely. But creation used to take months. Now? Days or even hours.

I tested this myself by creating a 50-page guide on “Instagram Growth Strategies” using ChatGPT for content structure and Canva’s AI features for design. Total creation time: 12 hours spread over a weekend. Six months later, it’s still bringing in $600-800 monthly on Gumroad.

Your roadmap to digital product success:

• Choose topics with evergreen appeal: Skills development, business guides, or specialized knowledge
• Use AI for structure and first drafts: ChatGPT excels at creating outlines and chapter drafts
• Add unique insights: Personal experiences, case studies, or specialized knowledge only you possess
• Design with AI tools: Canva’s Magic Studio can create professional covers and layouts in minutes
• Price strategically: $17-47 is the sweet spot for most digital guides

The best part? Once it’s done, your income scales without additional time investment.

What knowledge could you package into a digital product this weekend?