From Service to Product: How I Discovered a New Way to Make Money

When I first started my career, I was deeply invested in providing services—whether it was design work, marketing consulting, or social media management. I loved what I did, but there was one problem: my biggest limitation was time.

No matter how much effort I put in, I could only take on a limited number of clients. And if I ever stopped working, the income would stop too. That’s when I had my big realization:

👉 What if I could make money even when I wasn’t actively working?

The Turning Point for me: Launching My Small Business

The idea hit me when I started Girl Boss, my small business specializing in personalized products. I was used to offering services, but selling a physical product opened up a new opportunities for me.

Instead of relying only on client projects, I now had something scalable—a product that could be sold over and over again without requiring more of my time.

 

🔹 Why was this such a game-changer?

• I was no longer exchanging time for money.
• I could create once and sell repeatedly.
• I started building something that could grow beyond me.

I realized that financial success isn’t just about working harder—it’s about working smarter.

Start With Why: A Lesson in Purpose

Reading “Start With Why” by Simon Sinek transformed how I saw my business. I realized success isn’t just about what you sell but why you do it. Sinek’s idea that great brands inspire through purpose made me rethink Girl Boss.

I wasn’t just selling personalized notebooks—I was creating tools for self-expression and success. This shift gave my brand meaning and helped me connect with my audience on a deeper level.

💡 Lesson: If you want to sell successfully, don’t just focus on what you’re offering. Start with why your product matters? and how it connects with your audience?

 

Key Lessons for Anyone Looking to Expand Their Income

1. Think Beyond Services

If you’re in a service-based business, ask yourself:

💡 Can I turn my expertise into a product?

Whether it’s digital or physical (custom notebooks, branded merch), there are many ways to diversify income.

2. Leverage What You Already Know

I didn’t start from scratch—I used my design and marketing skills to create and sell products. You likely have valuable knowledge or talents that can be monetized in different ways.

3. Find Ways to Make Passive Income

Selling products isn’t just about one-time transactions. You can automate sales, use e-commerce platforms, and even offer subscriptions to create recurring revenue.

4. Start Small, Scale Big

When I launched Girl Boss, I didn’t have a huge investment. I started with one great product (personalized notebooks) and built from there. Focus on one strong idea and expand over time.

5. Money Flows Where Value Is Created

At the end of the day, people pay for solutions. Whether you’re offering a service or a product, the key is to “solve a problem” or “fulfill a need”.

Final Thoughts

Switching from only offering services to selling products was a turning point in my career. It gave me financial flexibility, more control over my time, and a scalable business model.

✨ My advice to you?

Look at your skills and experience—there might be a product idea hidden in what you already do!

Have you ever thought about turning your knowledge into a product? Let’s chat in the comments! ⬇️