Episode 41

How a $47 Template Generated $120K+ in Revenue | Sara Loretta - E41

Published on: 5th November, 2024

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In this episode of Funds and Founders, we sit down with Sarah Loretta, a former nonprofit worker turned digital architect. Sarah shares her journey from making $40K at a nonprofit to building a successful digital systems business through Notion templates and consulting.

Learn how Sarah:


- Started freelancing with no website or business plan

- Landed 40 clients in her first 6 months through strategic networking

- Turned a $47 Notion template into $120K+ in revenue

- Built her entire client base through referrals with zero marketing

- Leverages tool certifications and partnerships for business growth

- Transitioned from design work to high-ticket systems consulting


Whether you're a freelancer looking to scale or an entrepreneur building systems, Sarah's insights on creating multiple revenue streams and building valuable partnerships are not to be missed!


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Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro & Where to Find Sarah

1:00 - Early Entrepreneurial Journey

4:13 - Landing First 40 Clients in 6 Months

7:46 - Video Production & Freelance Work

11:34 - First Big Website Project ($1,800)

15:07 - Taking the Leap from 9-5

20:48 - Journey from Design to Business Operations

29:32 - Finding & Monetizing Notion

41:03 - Building Multiple Revenue Streams

46:54 - Template Business Success ($120K+)

59:06 - Current Pricing Model & Strategy

1:02:41 - Tech Stack & Tools Breakdown

1:06:54 - Three Essential Resources for Beginners

1:09:42 - Interesting Recent Learning

1:13:13 - Final Thoughts & Wrap-up


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