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TURN
CANVA AI
INTO A
$900
A MONTH
BUSINESS

The complete playbook: 6 niches, 12 copy-paste prompts, a 90-minute workflow, and a day-by-day 30-day plan from zero to first payment.

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INSTANT ACCESS โ€” FREE TRIAL INCLUDED โ€” NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED

MAX MONTHLY EARNING POTENTIAL
$900/mo
Zero reviews โ€” first gig$30โ€“$40
With mockup + source file$65โ€“$90
Design pack (10+ reviews)$150โ€“$300
Monthly retainer$250โ€“$900
RETAINER PITCH SCRIPT
Word-for-word script included in the guide
6
High-Paying Niches
Exact targeting and where to find clients
12
Ready-to-Use Prompts
Filled in โ€” paste directly into Canva
90
Minutes Per Deliverable
Brief โ€” Generate โ€” Polish โ€” Deliver
30
Day Action Plan
Day-by-day from setup to first payment
What's inside

EVERYTHING.
NOTHING WASTED.

No fluff. No theory. A working playbook built for speed โ€” download it today and make your first $40 this week.

01

6 High-Paying Niches

KDP covers, podcasts, Etsy, coaches, Shopify, local business. Exact platforms and scripts for each.

TARGETING
02

12 Ready-to-Use Prompts

Filled in โ€” not templates. Paste directly into Canva Magic Media and generate in minutes.

PROMPTS
03

90-Minute Workflow

Brief โ€” Generate โ€” Composite โ€” Deliver. The exact 4-step system for every client, every time.

WORKFLOW
04

Client-Finding Scripts

Fiverr SEO tips, Reddit post scripts, Facebook group strategy, LinkedIn DMs, cold email templates.

OUTREACH
05

Full Pricing Ladder

Stage-by-stage from $40 to $900/mo. Retainer pitch script included word for word.

PRICING
06

30-Day Action Plan

Every action. Every day. From account setup to first payment โ€” zero decision fatigue.

PLAN
The 6 niches

STOP TARGETING
BUSINESSES.
TARGET THESE.

Each has recurring demand, consistent pay, and easy-to-find clients. Pick one for your first 30 days.

$40โ€“$150

KDP Book Covers

3โ€“5 million new books on Amazon annually. Authors need a cover before every launch.

Find on: r/selfpublish ยท KBoards ยท Facebook
$40โ€“$100

Podcast Cover Art

5 million active podcasts. Every one needs a 3000ร—3000px cover. Most creators hate designing.

Find on: r/podcasting ยท Twitter #newpodcast
$50โ€“$200

Etsy Shop Graphics

Banners, logos, product mockups. Etsy sellers return every season โ€” highest repeat rate.

Find on: r/Etsy ยท Facebook Etsy Sellers
$100โ€“$400

Coaches and Creators

Slide decks, lead magnet covers, workbooks, social templates. Highest-ticket clients.

Find on: LinkedIn ยท Kajabi ยท Teachable
$80โ€“$300

Shopify Store Owners

Product mockups, banner ads, email headers. Store owners always need more visual assets.

Find on: r/Shopify ยท FB Shopify Entrepreneurs
$50โ€“$200

Local Small Business

Restaurants, gyms, salons. Highest loyalty โ€” they come back monthly without prompting.

Find on: Google Maps ยท In person ยท Cold email
The 90-minute workflow

ZERO TO
DELIVERABLE.

Four steps. Every client. Every time. Build the habit and 90 minutes becomes 60.

01

Brief in 5 Questions

What is this for? Who's the audience? 3 words for the mood? Colours to love or hate? Any example designs? That's your complete brief. One 5-minute brief prevents 3 rounds of revisions.

NEVER START WITHOUT IT
02

Generate with Canva AI Magic Media

Use the 12 prompts from the guide. Generate 4 options at once. Pick the best 2. Always go at least 2โ€“3 rounds โ€” the first output is almost always too generic.

12 PROMPTS IN THE GUIDE
03

Composite and Polish

Drop the AI image onto the right Canva template. Apply brand colours. Maximum 2 fonts. Use the background remover on product photos. Check alignment with the ruler tool.

04

Deliver 3 Concepts and a Loom Video

Export 3 variations. Add 3D mockups via Smartmockups. Send a 60-second Loom walkthrough. This one step earns 5-star reviews 80% of the time โ€” most designers skip it.

5-STAR REVIEW TRIGGER
The pricing ladder

FROM $40
TO $900 A MONTH.

Start low to collect reviews fast. Raise at every milestone. The guide gives you word-for-word scripts to close retainers.

StageOfferPriceGoal
0 Reviews Single design โ€” cover, banner, or social post $30โ€“$40 Get first 3 reviews fast
3โ€“9 Reviews Design + 3D mockup + editable source file $65โ€“$90 Build reputation
10+ Reviews Design pack (5 assets) or full brand kit $150โ€“$300 Increase per-client value
Retainer 10 branded graphics per month โ€” 30-day rolling $250โ€“$900 Predictable monthly income
7 Mistakes to avoid

LEARN THESE
OR PAY FOR THEM.

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Using the First AI Output

Always generate 4+ rounds and composite the best. The first output is almost always too generic.

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No Mockup on Delivery

A 3D mockup turns $30 of work into something that looks like $150. Use Smartmockups โ€” it's free inside Canva.

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Too Many Fonts

Maximum 2 per design: one heading, one body. More than 2 looks unprofessional at any skill level.

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Skipping the Brief

One 5-minute brief prevents 3 rounds of revisions. Never open Canva before you have it.

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Underpricing to Compete

$5 attracts the worst clients. Price at $30 minimum โ€” it filters time-wasters immediately.

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Not Asking for Reviews

90% of happy clients won't leave one unless asked. Send a direct link every single time.

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Serving Every Niche

Pick one for 30 days. Specialists charge more and get hired faster โ€” every single time.

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Not Following Up

A past client is 7x easier to sell than a new one. Message every client 6 weeks after delivery.

The 30-day plan

DAY BY DAY.
ZERO GUESSWORK.

Every action assigned. Every day planned. Follow it exactly โ€” each week builds on the last.

WEEK 1

Setup and Portfolio

Day 1Pick niche. Canva Pro trial. Practice Magic Media โ€” generate 20 images.
Day 2Design first portfolio piece for a fictional client. 3 concepts. Mockup in Smartmockups.
Day 3Pieces 2 and 3. Build Notion portfolio page โ€” name, bio, 3 images, contact link.
Day 4Pieces 4 and 5. Portfolio complete.
Day 5Create Fiverr gig. Upload 5 images. Write description. Set base price at $35.
Day 6Post free-concept offer in 3 subreddits and 2 Facebook groups.
Day 7Reply to every comment. Deliver free concepts fast. Collect testimonials.
WEEK 2

First Paid Client

Day 8โ€“9Send 15 cold outreach DMs or emails. Personalise the first line only.
Day 10โ€“11Follow up on outreach. Keep posting value in Facebook groups and subreddits.
Day 12โ€“14Deliver first paid job. 3 concepts, Loom video, source file. Request review immediately after.
WEEK 3

Momentum

Day 15โ€“17Post before and after of delivered work in the same groups. Expect 3โ€“5 inbound enquiries.
Day 18โ€“21Take on 3โ€“5 paid clients. Focus on speed and quality. Raise price by $10โ€“$15 per gig.
WEEK 4

Raise and Retain

Day 22โ€“24Pitch monthly retainer to 2 most repeat-friendly clients. Use the guide script word for word.
Day 25โ€“28Raise Fiverr base price to $65. Update portfolio with real client work.
Day 29โ€“30Review the month. Double down on best-performing niche. Consider adding niche number 2.
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The full AI Graphic Design playbook. Six niches, 12 prompts, the 90-minute workflow, and the complete 30-day plan โ€” in one PDF download.

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