13 Product Ideas for Your Extra Income Projects

You're busy at work, let your product be busy making you money

Hey there!

Welcome to November!

One question I've heard more than once recently is:

“Dayo, you’ve been telling us to create products. But you didn’t give us ideas or examples of the kind of products we can sell. Help us take your teachings seriously!”

Challenge accepted.

As we’re just weeks away from Black Friday, one of the prime buying seasons, with Christmas and New Year following close behind.

This is the perfect time to position yourself with products that sell and bring in income.

Over the next few weeks, I’ll be sharing a newsletter series focused on Actionable Product Ideas tailored for you—whether you’re an author, a coach, a project manager, a medical professional, or an instructor.

Today, we’ll dive into ideas that require minimal time investment, perfect for those of you who have full-time jobs or demanding schedules but still wish to build something profitable by the side.

NanoProducts™ - Small but Mighty

Before we dive in, let’s define what I mean by a NanoProduct™.

A nano product is a small, value-packed offer that addresses a specific need or solves a particular problem.

Unlike larger, more complex offerings, nano products can be created quickly, require minimal resources, and still make a significant impact.

These aren’t time-suck; they’re efficient, targeted, and highly achievable.

NanoProduct™ Categories for One-Person Businesses

Here’s how each member of our community can start creating a nano product starting today:

1. For Authors

• Mini E-Books or Reports: Use existing knowledge to create short, targeted guides. For example, if you write about productivity, create a “10-Day Action Plan for Morning Routine Success.”

• Writing Templates: Develop and sell templates for different types of writing (e.g., storytelling frameworks or book outline structures).

2. For Coaches

• Quick Win Coaching Audits: Offer a 30-minute recorded analysing a client’s current approach, whether it’s career growth or personal development.

• Guided Worksheets: Create self-paced exercises that help clients identify goals and track progress. This could tie into a framework you’ve already built (refer to this newsletter for tips on building one).

3. For Technical Professionals

• Tech Troubleshooting Guides: If you’re a developer, put together a “Top 5 Coding Errors and Quick Fixes” PDF.

• Training Videos: A series of micro-lessons teaching niche skills, like “How to Automate a Daily Report with SPSS.”

4. For Care Professionals and Medical Experts

• Wellness Quick Tips: A video series on stress management techniques for busy professionals. I created something similar some years ago on Udemy that is now a top-selling course.

• Mini Health Audits: Offer a quick health evaluation checklist that clients can follow, focusing on preventive care.

5. For Postgraduate Students and Newly Qualified Medical Doctors

• Study Frameworks: Create downloadable study plans and memory aids for medical exams.

• Research Guides: Sell a short PDF or audio guide on conducting effective clinical research and case studies.

6. For Project Managers

• Quick Project Checklists: Design downloadable templates for project scoping, risk analysis, or stakeholder engagement.

• Nano Workshops: A one-hour live or recorded session on project crisis management.

7. For Notion Consultants

• Pre-Configured Dashboards: Sell specialized Notion templates, like “Habit Tracker for High-Performance Individuals.”

• How-To Mini-Courses: Record a series of bite-sized tutorials for creating unique Notion setups.

8. For Christian Leaders and Ministers

• Devotional Series: Create a series of short devotionals focusing on specific spiritual themes.

• Guided Prayer Sessions: Offer downloadable audio or video-led prayers tailored to life’s challenges.

9. For English as a Second Language Instructors

• Pronunciation Guides: Create a series of audio lessons focused on common pronunciation difficulties.

• Cultural Insights: PDFs or short videos explaining nuances in English-language idioms and phrases.

10. For Non-Profit Advocates

• Advocacy Toolkits: Create a guide for running effective grassroots campaigns.

• Resource Lists: Compile a list of grants or funding opportunities with application tips.

11. For Graphic Designers and Canva Users

• Editable Templates: Sell pre-designed social media templates or pitch decks.

• Design Hacks: Create a mini-guide or video explaining how to create impactful designs quickly.

12. For Beauty and Wellness Business Owners

• Routine Plans: Offer a “7-Day Self-Care Routine” PDF with product suggestions.

• DIY Skincare Recipes: Share step-by-step videos for creating simple, natural skincare solutions.

13. For Dental and Health Consultants

• Dental Hygiene Tips: Create a series of short videos on maintaining oral health.

• Consultation Packages: Offer a mini-assessment where clients can submit photos for a quick analysis of their dental health.

Why NanoProducts™?

NanoProducts™ allow you to enter the market quickly and meet your audience’s needs without becoming overwhelmed by the development process.

The focus is on delivering high value through concise, targeted content.

Over the coming weeks, I’ll explore each of these ideas in more depth, complete with examples and strategies to help you bring them to life.

Your Next Step

Take a moment to choose which of these NanoProducts™ ideas aligns with your expertise and resonates with your audience.

Start with what you know—your personal experiences, your most useful frameworks, or common questions you often answer.

Remember, your goal is progress, not perfection.

Start small and aim for clarity and value.

A simple, functional product launched today is worth more than an over-polished one delayed for weeks.

As I've said before, “People are silently begging to be led.”

So lead them with your unique insights and solutions.

Take that courageous step, test your idea with a small group or offer it as a beta product.

This way, you gather valuable feedback, build confidence, and refine your process.

And don’t wait for perfect conditions.

Until next week…

Live courageously!

Dayo Samuel 💯