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Most creators waste time chasing algorithms. This guide shows you how to build a simple, high-converting funnel for low-ticket digital products — so you can sell while you sleep without relying on followers or daily posts.
Everyone talks about “making money while you sleep” — but most creators are wide awake, stuck posting daily, chasing trends, and begging for traffic that barely converts.
Here’s the truth:
You don’t need a big audience or viral content.
You need a simple, automated funnel that sells for you.
This article breaks it down step-by-step.
We’re not building a complicated system with 17 email automations.
This is a clean, beginner-proof funnel built for low-ticket digital products — the kind you can set up once and let run in the background.
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Grab The Backdoor Blueprint — it’s a free guide that shows how to launch passive income funnels with no paid ads, no followers, and no tech headaches.
Chasing followers feels productive.
But it rarely pays off.
You post.
You wait.
You hope the algorithm favors you.
But here’s the reality:
Even creators with 10K+ followers struggle to make consistent sales.
Why? Because social media is a hamster wheel.
Funnels are different. Funnels are systems.
A simple creator funnel:
• Turns strangers into subscribers
• Converts subscribers into customers
• Works without daily content or algorithm games
For low-ticket products under $50, funnels are essential because:
• You can’t hand-sell every $9 download
• You need volume, not vanity
• You want buyers, not just followers
Funnels automate trust. They educate. They convert.
And they do it while you sleep.
This 3-part system works especially well for low-ticket digital products:
1. Lead Magnet (Top of Funnel)
Offer something free and useful:
• A checklist
• A quick-start guide
• A swipe file or starter template
Goal: Earn trust and collect emails from the right people.
2. Email Sequence (Middle of Funnel)
Send 3–5 emails to:
• Reinforce the freebie
• Introduce the problem your product solves
• Position your product as the next logical step
Goal: Warm them up to buy — without pressure.
3. Product Page (Bottom of Funnel)
This is your sales engine:
• Clear, benefit-focused copy
• Simple layout with bullet points or mockups
• No distractions — just one clear offer
Goal: Make it easy for them to buy, now.
You can build this entire funnel with ConvertKit + Gumroad — no tech headaches, no advanced skills.
The Backdoor Blueprint is the 12-page starter guide to the Infinite Hustle Lab system. It's the exact strategy we use to build lean, scalable digital income streams.
Trusted by 500+ solopreneurs building real systems around the world.
The AI Income Stack gives you five proven ways to turn tools into income — including self-publishing, affiliate funnels, and automation-based product sales.
Perfect for anyone starting from scratch who wants to build smarter.
This is the master strategy guide for monetizing automation — without gimmicks or hype. If you want to build real income using smart tools and scalable systems, this is where to start.
You don’t need design skills, clever writing, or long sequences.
Here’s a simple 3–5 email sequence that sells digital products naturally:
Email 1: Deliver the Freebie
• Thank them
• Restate the value
• Tease the bigger system
Email 2: Share the Problem + Intro Your Product
• Tell the story that led to your product
• Show the pain
• Position your product as the shortcut
Email 3: Break Down the Benefits
• Use bullets
• Focus on outcomes
• Include a mockup or visual (optional)
Email 4 (Optional): Objection Crusher
• Address common doubts like “I’m not tech-savvy” or “I don’t have an audience”
Email 5 (Optional): Final Nudge
• Quick reminder
• Reaffirm why now is the time to act
• Add urgency if relevant
You’re not selling hard. You’re showing how your offer solves a problem. Clean and simple.
Here’s the 4-part funnel layout we recommend:
1. Landing Page (Lead Magnet)
Give something away for free that solves a real problem.
Example: The Backdoor Blueprint
2. Thank You Page (Tripwire Offer)
Immediately offer your low-ticket product (e.g. $9–$29).
Example: The AI Income Stack
3. Email Sequence (Follow-Up)
If they don’t buy, keep the conversation going:
• Deliver the freebie
• Offer a tip or personal story
• Restate the offer with benefits
4. Product Page (Always Open)
Your core CTA page.
Keep it clear. Focus on transformation, not features.
This funnel works because it’s:
• Simple
• Scalable
• Systemized
You don’t need a full tech stack. You just need the right tools that play well together:
ConvertKit → for lead magnets + emails
Gumroad → for hosting and selling your digital products
(Optional) Zapier → to connect events across platforms
(Optional) Webflow, Carrd, or Bitly → for custom landing pages and link tracking
→ Just ConvertKit + Gumroad is enough to launch this funnel in one weekend.
No audience? No problem. Focus on organic traffic that converts.
Go Where People Already Have the Problem
• Reddit → Join threads where people are stuck. Drop your solution naturally.
• Pinterest → Create pins linking to your lead magnet. Use real keywords.
• TikTok → Show the solution, not the product. Screen recordings work.
• Blog → Write about the problem your product solves and include CTAs.
Lead with the Outcome
Bad: “Check out my Gumroad product.”
Better: “This $9 system helped me stop chasing freelance clients. Here’s how.”
Reuse What You Already Built
• Turn emails into blog posts
• Turn blog posts into Pinterest pins
• Turn pins into short-form TikToks
One message. Many places.
Once your funnel is working — don’t rebuild. Stack it.
1. Add a Follow-Up Offer
After someone buys, pitch a related toolkit or swipe file.
2. Add a Second Entry Point
Create a new lead magnet that routes to the same product.
3. Repurpose Email Content for Traffic
Reuse your funnel copy for Reddit posts, pins, or articles.
4. Use Automation
Let ConvertKit and Gumroad handle tagging, delivery, and upsells.
5. Keep It Simple
Don’t build 10 offers. Build 1 ecosystem.
Waiting for a perfect idea or a viral moment won’t build income.
This funnel works — even if you:
• Have no audience
• Don’t know code
• Hate “selling”
→ Grab The Backdoor Blueprint — it walks you through the exact strategy behind this funnel.
→ Explore The AI Money Machine Toolkit — it breaks down the full system and shows you how to scale it.
You don’t need another tactic.
You need a system that runs — even when you’re offline.
The Backdoor Blueprint is the 12-page starter guide to the Infinite Hustle Lab system. It's the exact strategy we use to build lean, scalable digital income streams.
Trusted by 500+ solopreneurs building real systems around the world.
The AI Income Stack gives you five proven ways to turn tools into income — including self-publishing, affiliate funnels, and automation-based product sales.
Perfect for anyone starting from scratch who wants to build smarter.
This is the master strategy guide for monetizing automation — without gimmicks or hype. If you want to build real income using smart tools and scalable systems, this is where to start.
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