A business you run with AI

Start a Template Shop and make money selling Notion templates while you keep your day job

Productivity enthusiasts buy Notion and Google Sheets templates on Gumroad and Pinterest every day. Actionist runs the listing, marketing and support in the background. You design the templates and approve what matters.

You build the templates once. Actionist lists, markets and supports them while you focus on the next one.

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Your AI workforce

$19+per template, you set it

$6,840a year at 30 downloads a month

6phases Actionist runs

Actionist operatesActionist App Store

Millions of people use Notion to organise their lives, and a growing number pay for beautifully structured templates rather than build their own from scratch. Starting a template shop business with AI is how you turn that demand into revenue, without a design background or a marketing team. Actionist is an AI agent that operates real apps the way a person does: it lists your templates on Gumroad and Payhip, creates Pinterest pins every day, answers buyer questions and grows your email list in the background while you keep your day job.

You bring the expertise: the productivity systems, budgeting frameworks or project trackers that already work for you. Actionist packages them as products, writes the copy, creates the preview images in Canva and runs the marketing. You approve each listing and campaign before anything goes live, and the shop keeps running while you are elsewhere.

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Your opportunity

The opportunity

Why this works

Thousands of people search for Notion templates on Pinterest and Gumroad every week, across niches from student planners and freelancer dashboards to business finance trackers and content calendars.

A well-designed template sells long after you built it. One afternoon of work can generate income for months, and a library of ten or twenty templates produces steady revenue without repeating the effort.

What matters to you

A growing market of buyers
Productivity tools are mainstream now, and buyers regularly pay to skip the setup and get a ready-made Notion or spreadsheet system.
Sell the same product many times
A digital template costs nothing to duplicate. You build it once and every sale is pure margin with no shipping or fulfilment.
Pinterest drives free organic traffic
Template creators consistently report Pinterest as their biggest free traffic source. Consistent daily pinning compounds over months.
Bundles lift the average order
Grouping related templates into a pack raises the sale price without requiring new core work, just new packaging.

Your projection

Run your own numbers

Your projection

Set the numbers, see the picture

Price per template

$19

downloads a month

Per month

$570

Per year

$6,840

Illustrative, based on the numbers you enter. Plus earnings from bundles and returning buyers.

Getting started

What it actually takes to start

Starting a template shop used to mean a design portfolio, a social following and weeks of technical setup. With Actionist handling the listing, marketing and support, the bar is far lower than most people assume.

What you don't need

To be a professional designer
Templates sell on structure and usefulness, not pixel-perfect visuals.
A large social media following
Actionist builds your Pinterest presence by posting consistently every day.
To build a website or online store
Gumroad and Payhip handle hosting, checkout and digital delivery out of the box.
A content marketing team
Actionist writes pin captions, listing copy and newsletters for your review.
To quit your day job
The shop runs in the background around whatever hours you already work.

What you bring

Deep experience with Notion or spreadsheets
The systems that already work for you are the product.
A few hours a week to review and approve
Listings, pins and newsletters wait for your yes before going live.
A laptop and Actionist
That is the complete setup to start.

If you have a Notion workspace you are proud of, you already have your first product. Actionist lists and markets it while you build the next one.

How Actionist works

How it works

How Actionist builds the business

You do not run the daily operations of this business. Actionist does. Here is how it works on any business idea, applied to a template shop: you pick it, the agent plans every task, works through them in the background and brings you only the moves that need a human.

01
You pick the niche and set the constraints
You choose what kind of templates to build: productivity, finance, student, freelancer or business. You set your prices and how many hours a week you can give. That is the only heavy thinking upfront. Everything after this, Actionist plans and runs around your schedule.
A clear brief Actionist can plan and execute against.
02
Actionist maps every task and subtask
Actionist breaks the whole business into a plan: research the niche, build the templates, write the listings, launch the store, run the marketing, handle support. Every stage, task and subtask appears in your board so you see the full scope before spending a penny.
A complete task plan from first draft to live store.
03
It schedules the work and works through it
Actionist schedules the tasks and works through them in the background: listing on Gumroad and Payhip, creating Canva preview images, pinning to Pinterest boards every day, answering buyer emails. Progress continues while you are at your job.
Steady forward motion without you driving every step.
04
It assigns you only the human tasks
Some steps only you can do, like connecting your bank for payouts or deciding which template to build next. Actionist assigns those to you over Telegram with the context you need, then carries on with the rest of the plan once they are done.
A short, clear to-do list, just for you.
05
It asks before publishing or spending
Before Actionist lists a new template, sends a newsletter or schedules a pin campaign, it stops and asks for your approval. You choose how closely to stay involved per task, from reviewing every post to letting routine jobs run once set up.
You stay in control of every listing, message and campaign.
06
You keep your day job and check in when you like
Approvals take a few minutes in the evening. The store stays active and the marketing keeps running between your check-ins. Review the board, approve what is waiting, and message Actionist over Telegram or Slack with any change.
A shop that keeps growing around your existing schedule.

Your agent team

Actionist is your whole team

You are one person. Actionist is the whole team. Here is every role it plays to build and run the template shop, and the one part of each that stays with you.

~44 hrs/week of work by hand, run by your agents instead

Plan the catalog

catalog strategy and niche research

Executive Agent

Before you build a single template, your executive agent researches what Notion buyers actually want, builds the launch plan and keeps the catalog growing in the right direction.

If you did this by hand

Browse Gumroad bestseller lists by nicheScroll Pinterest for top-performing template pinsMap out which ideas fit your experienceBuild and maintain the product backlogReprioritise the queue as trends shift

~5 hrs/ week

researching buyer demand, planning the catalog and tracking what sells.≈ 3 days a month you do not have, handled for you.

What your agent does

Research-firstwhat buyers want before you build

One planevery stage from draft to listed product

Research demand before you build
Browses Gumroad and Pinterest to map which Notion niches have buyers and which are saturated.
Build and sequence the backlog
Lists every template idea, estimates build time and sorts the queue so quick wins ship first.
Track what sells and what does not
Logs sales by template each week and updates the backlog priority based on what is actually moving.

Your part

You decide which niche to enter and approve the catalog direction. The agent does the research and keeps the plan live.

Apps your agent could useSee full Actionist App Store →

Build the templates

template creation and packaging

Developer Agent

Your developer agent formats each template in Notion and Google Sheets, adds a quick-start guide and packages the file for delivery, so every product is polished before it lists.

If you did this by hand

Set up the page structure and linked databasesAdd example data and section labelsTest the template in a blank Notion workspaceWrite a short how-to-duplicate guideExport the file in the right format for delivery

~8 hrs/ week

structuring, formatting and packaging each template by hand.≈ 4 days a month you do not have, handled for you.

What your agent does

Per builda finished, packaged template ready to sell

Testedin a blank workspace before it lists

Structure the template in Notion or Google Sheets
Sets up the pages, databases, linked views and formulas so the template works out of the box.
Add example data and a quick-start note
Fills in realistic sample entries so buyers understand the system from the moment they open it.
Package for delivery
Saves the duplicate link or file into the delivery folder and tests the download flow end to end.

Your part

You give the final nod before any template goes live. Nothing lists without your review.

Apps your agent could useSee full Actionist App Store →

List the templates

storefront setup and listing optimisation

Technical Agent

Your technical agent sets up the storefronts on Gumroad and Payhip, writes the listing copy and keeps every description optimised so buyers can find the templates by search.

If you did this by hand

Create each product page on Gumroad and PayhipWrite a clear title and description from scratchResearch keywords buyers search for templatesConfigure the download file and thank-you emailMonitor listings and flag ones that need a refresh

~4 hrs/ week

setting up and maintaining listings across multiple selling platforms.≈ 2 days a month you do not have, handled for you.

What your agent does

Optimisedtitles and descriptions for buyer search

Liveon Gumroad and Payhip with working delivery

Create and update listings
Builds each product page on Gumroad, Payhip and Lemon Squeezy with the file, copy and thumbnail.
Optimise for platform search
Researches the terms buyers use and rewrites titles and tags to match, without keyword stuffing.
Keep listings accurate and current
Updates pricing, feature bullets and preview images when you release an improved version of the template.

Your part

You approve every new listing and price change before it goes live on any platform.

Apps your agent could useSee full Actionist App Store →

Market the templates

Pinterest, social media and content marketing

Sales Agent

Your sales agent builds the Pinterest presence from zero, posts consistently across Instagram and X, and drives organic traffic to the store every day without you touching a scheduling tool.

If you did this by hand

Design five new Pinterest pin formats per templateWrite captions for each pin across every boardSchedule posts on Instagram and X three times a weekEngage with replies and comments on every platformResearch which content formats bring the most clicks

~9 hrs/ week

creating pin graphics, writing captions and scheduling content across every channel.≈ 5 days a month you do not have, handled for you.

What your agent does

Daily pinsto Pinterest boards from the first week

Cross-postedto Instagram and X on a weekly schedule

Build the Pinterest presence from zero
Creates fresh pins in Canva and schedules them across your boards daily, compounding traffic over time.
Run Instagram and X content
Drafts captions for feed posts, stories and threads, and posts on a consistent schedule for your approval.
Test and optimise what works
Tracks which pin formats and captions drive the most clicks to Gumroad and prioritises more of those.

Your part

You approve pin batches and post drafts before the agent schedules them. Nothing goes live on your channels without your yes.

Apps your agent could useSee full Actionist App Store →

Handle buyer support

post-purchase questions and download issues

Support Agent

Your support agent reads every incoming buyer email, answers the common questions about downloading and setting up templates, and routes anything more complex to you over Telegram.

If you did this by hand

Read every email from a buyerExplain how to duplicate a Notion templateTroubleshoot broken download linksChase unresponsive buyers for their detailsKeep a log of every support thread

~5 hrs/ week

reading buyer emails and resolving download and setup questions.≈ 3 days a month you do not have, handled for you.

What your agent does

Answeredevery buyer question using your template notes

Routedcomplex cases to you with the full thread

Answer download and setup questions
Handles the how-do-I-duplicate-this and I-cannot-find-the-file questions using your template notes.
Resolve common issues without you
Fixes broken Gumroad links, resends downloads and clarifies instructions without needing your input.
Escalate the edge cases
Routes anything outside the FAQ, like a refund request or a customisation ask, to you over Telegram with the full thread.

Your part

You handle the judgment calls, the refunds and any personal requests. The agent handles the repetition so none of it lands on you.

Apps your agent could useSee full Actionist App Store →

Run the email list

newsletter and buyer retention

CRM Agent

Your CRM agent grows the email list, runs the welcome sequence for new subscribers and drafts the weekly template drop newsletter for your approval, turning one-off buyers into returning customers.

If you did this by hand

Write a welcome sequence for every new subscriberBuild the weekly newsletter from scratchSegment the list by template interestTrack open rates and find what resonatesPlan re-engagement campaigns for cold subscribers

~6 hrs/ week

growing the list, sequencing emails and drafting the weekly newsletter.≈ 3 days a month you do not have, handled for you.

What your agent does

Weeklynewsletter drafted and ready for your send

Segmentedby template interest for higher open rates

Set up and run the welcome sequence
Sends the onboarding emails that introduce new subscribers to your best templates and your story.
Draft the weekly newsletter
Pulls together the featured template, a productivity tip and the call to action for your review each week.
Segment and re-engage
Groups subscribers by what they bought or clicked and sends targeted follow-ups that fit their interest.

Your part

You read the newsletter draft and approve it before the agent sends. The list is yours and every send waits for your yes.

Apps your agent could useSee full Actionist App Store →

Book help calls

buyer onboarding and consultation scheduling

Reception Agent

When a buyer needs more help than a FAQ can give, your receptionist reads the query, qualifies whether a call is the right answer and books a short session into your calendar.

If you did this by hand

Reply to every buyer asking for extra helpDecide whether a call is needed or an email will doOffer available times and send the calendar inviteReschedule no-shows before the lead goes coldSend a confirmation and reminder the day before

~3 hrs/ week

qualifying buyer queries and arranging short consultation calls.≈ 2 days a month you do not have, handled for you.

What your agent does

Qualifiedwhich buyers actually need a call

Bookedstraight into your live calendar

Qualify the request
Reads the buyer's question and decides whether a five-minute call or a written reply is the better answer.
Book the call
Offers times from your real calendar and sends the confirmed invite with a brief agenda.
Rescue no-shows
Spots a missed slot and sends a same-day rebooking offer before the buyer moves on.

Your part

You take the call itself. The agent makes sure it is in your diary with everything you need beforehand.

Apps your agent could useSee full Actionist App Store →

Run the back office

payments, analytics and admin

Operations Agent

Your operations agent reconciles every payout, keeps the revenue log up to date and flags anything that needs your attention, so the financial side of the shop never piles up.

If you did this by hand

Log every sale in your tracker by date and templateCheck whether payouts arrived from each platformFlag chargebacks or failed paymentsCalculate monthly revenue for tax recordsKeep the product tracker accurate as prices change

~4 hrs/ week

reconciling payments, tracking revenue and keeping the product catalog accurate.≈ 2 days a month you do not have, handled for you.

What your agent does

Loggedevery sale and payout in the revenue tracker

Flaggedany payment issue before it becomes a problem

Reconcile payouts
Checks whether Gumroad, Payhip and Stripe payouts arrived on schedule and matches them to the sales log.
Keep the revenue tracker live
Logs each day's sales by template and updates the monthly totals so you always know the real number.
Flag problems early
Spots failed payments, disputed charges or overdue payouts and surfaces them to you before they escalate.

Your part

You handle any payment disputes or account-level decisions. The agent keeps the day-to-day records so you always know where the money stands.

Apps your agent could useSee full Actionist App Store →

Your task plan

The task centre

Every task it takes, and who does it

This is the plan Actionist builds to launch and run the template shop: every stage, task and subtask. The work is split across your agent team, from researching buyer demand to listing on Gumroad to running the Pinterest marketing. Only a handful of tasks and approvals belong to you.

30 tasks·91 subtasks

Actionist 22You 1Approval 7Actionist handles ~73%

TaskStatusAssignee

Done

Executive Agent

Research available shop name ideas in your niche

Done

Shortlist the three strongest options

Done

Write a one-line tagline to go with the name

Done

Operations Agent

Set up a Gumroad account for digital products

Done

Set up a Payhip account as a second storefront

Done

Save login details to the secure vault

Done

To do

You

Done

Operations Agent

In progress

CRM Agent

An example plan Actionist builds for this business. Yours adapts to your niche, your price points and your pace.

Under the hood

What one automation looks like

Trigger·A finished template is saved to your delivery folder and marked ready to list.

read

Step 1

Notion

Read the completed template file, description notes and pricing from the delivery folder

write

Step 2

Canva

Create the listing thumbnail and a set of preview screenshots showing the template in use

Confirmation

Step 3

Human

You review the preview images and the draft listing copy, then approve

write

Step 4

Gumroad

Publish the product listing with the approved copy, pricing and download link

write

Step 5

Schedule three fresh pins across your boards to announce the new template

Saved per run

~2 hrs

Runs / week

~2×

A new template goes from finished to listed and marketed in one approved step.

The payoff

Your week

All it asks of you

Once the shop is running, here is what your week actually looks like. Your agents work through the task plan every day. You step in for a handful of moments, the ones that deserve your judgment, and the rest of the week stays yours.

You

About an hour

across the whole week, mostly in the evenings

5 touchpoints · about 70 min all week

Your agents

Every day

pinning to Pinterest, listing templates, handling support and drafting newsletters

7 jobs running in the background

Your team

Mon

Your part

10 min

Approve this week's Pinterest pin batch

On shift

DASAOASATA

13 tasks today

Structures and packages new Notion and Google Sheets templates for release

Answers buyer download and setup questions, escalating complex cases to you

Tue

Your part

All handled

On shift

CARADASAOASA

16 tasks today

Grows the list, runs the welcome sequence and drafts the newsletter for review

Books consultation calls for buyers who need hands-on help with their templates

Wed

Your part

15 min

Review a new listing before it goes live

On shift

SATACARADA

15 tasks today

Creates and schedules fresh Pinterest pins for every template in the catalog

Monitors listings on Gumroad and Payhip, refreshing copy to lift conversion

Thu

Your part

15 min

Approve the weekly newsletter draft

On shift

SAOASATACARA

15 tasks today

Answers buyer download and setup questions, escalating complex cases to you

Reconciles sales, updates the revenue tracker and flags any payment issues

Fri

Your part

10 min

Pick what to build next

On shift

RADASAOASA

14 tasks today

Books consultation calls for buyers who need hands-on help with their templates

Structures and packages new Notion and Google Sheets templates for release

Sat

Your part

20 min

Skim the week's sales and support summary

On shift

TACARADASAOA

17 tasks today

Monitors listings on Gumroad and Payhip, refreshing copy to lift conversion

Grows the list, runs the welcome sequence and drafts the newsletter for review

Sun

Your part

All handled

On shift

OASATACARA

13 tasks today

Reconciles sales, updates the revenue tracker and flags any payment issues

Creates and schedules fresh Pinterest pins for every template in the catalog

Your full team runs in the background, every day.

Approve this week's Pinterest pin batch10 min
mon · A quick yes before the agent schedules them.
Review a new listing before it goes live15 min
wed · Check the copy, price and preview before publishing.
Approve the weekly newsletter draft15 min
thu · Read it through and confirm the send.
Pick what to build next10 min
fri · Choose from the research the agent prepared.
Skim the week's sales and support summary20 min
sat · What sold, who asked what, what is next.

Your team, every day

SA
Sales Agent
Creates and schedules fresh Pinterest pins for every template in the catalog
DA
Developer Agent
Structures and packages new Notion and Google Sheets templates for release
TA
Technical Agent
Monitors listings on Gumroad and Payhip, refreshing copy to lift conversion
SA
Support Agent
Answers buyer download and setup questions, escalating complex cases to you
CA
CRM Agent
Grows the list, runs the welcome sequence and drafts the newsletter for review
OA
Operations Agent
Reconciles sales, updates the revenue tracker and flags any payment issues
RA
Reception Agent
Books consultation calls for buyers who need hands-on help with their templates

The payoff

What you walk away with

Build once
Sell the same template many times
Each template you create keeps generating income long after you built it. A catalog of twenty templates working in parallel is twenty separate revenue streams from one round of effort.
No design team
You never need a content or marketing team
Actionist writes the pin captions, creates the Canva images and drafts the newsletters. You approve what goes out and focus on building the next template.
Around your job
Run it while fully employed
Actionist works the task plan in the background and only brings you a handful of approvals each week, so the shop grows without touching your working hours.

Before and after

Doing it alone vs with Actionist

On your own

~29h / week

every job below lands on you

With Actionist

minutes to review

it runs all 10 in the background

1Finding what templates sell
4h/wk
Hours browsing Gumroad and Pinterest
You scroll bestseller lists, study pin saves and read Reddit threads just to build a shortlist of what buyers actually want.
ActionistOff your plate
A ranked backlog of validated ideas
Actionist researches demand, checks what competitors charge and hands you a prioritised build list.
2Creating preview images
4h/wk
Designing thumbnails by hand in Canva
Every new template needs a thumbnail, three preview screenshots and five pin formats, each sized differently for every platform.
ActionistOff your plate
Images created and exported per template
Actionist opens Canva on the desktop and produces the full image set in one session, ready for your review.
3Writing product listings
3h/wk
A blank listing page for every template
You write a fresh title, description and feature bullets from scratch each time, then add keyword tags on two separate platforms.
ActionistOff your plate
Listings drafted, optimised and queued
Actionist writes the copy, researches buyer search terms and publishes on Gumroad and Payhip once you approve.
4Pinning to Pinterest
5h/wk
Creating and scheduling pins every day
Consistent pinning is the main organic traffic driver for template shops, but doing it properly means five or more new pins a day across multiple boards.
ActionistOff your plate
Daily pins scheduled across your boards
Actionist creates the pins in Canva, writes the captions and schedules them across your Pinterest boards every day.
5Answering buyer questions
2h/wk
Inbox full of how-do-I-use-this emails
Every week brings a mix of download issues, how-to-duplicate questions and requests for a template variation you have not built yet.
ActionistOff your plate
Questions answered from your template notes
Actionist reads each email, answers from the quick-start guide you wrote and routes only the edge cases to you.

1Writing the newsletter
2.5h/wk
A blank email to write every week
You need to pick a featured template, write the body, add links and hit send on the right day, every week without missing.
ActionistOff your plate
A drafted newsletter ready to approve
Actionist pulls the featured template, writes the body in Kit and sends you the draft. You approve and it sends.
2Requesting reviews
1.5h/wk
Chasing reviews you keep forgetting to send
Happy buyers rarely leave reviews unprompted, but a manual follow-up to every recent purchase is easy to deprioritise.
ActionistOff your plate
Review requests sent to every recent buyer
Actionist identifies buyers from the past two weeks and sends a short, friendly follow-up to each one on schedule.
3Cross-posting to Instagram and X
2h/wk
Adapting content for every platform manually
Instagram needs different caption lengths and story formats; X needs shorter punchy posts. Writing both versions for every template eats the time you have.
ActionistOff your plate
Platform-native posts drafted and scheduled
Actionist adapts the core content into the right format and tone for each channel and schedules the posts for your approval.
4Tracking sales and analytics
1.5h/wk
Logging sales by hand after every purchase
To know which templates actually sell, you need to check each platform separately, copy the numbers and update your tracker.
ActionistOff your plate
A live tracker updated every day
Actionist checks each platform and logs daily sales, revenue and payout status so the tracker is always accurate.
5Planning the next templates
3h/wk
Guessing what to build next
Without a clear process, you either build what sounds interesting or copy what you already have, rather than what buyers are searching for.
ActionistOff your plate
A validated backlog from real buyer data
Actionist checks what sold best, searches current Pinterest trends and adds ten validated ideas to the build queue each month.

That is roughly 29 hours of work handed off every week, while you keep your day job

The tools

The apps Actionist operates

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Trust and control

You stay in control

These are your templates, your brand and your buyers. Actionist never publishes a product, sends a newsletter or runs a campaign without your sign-off, and it keeps a full record of every action so you can see exactly what happened.

You approve every listing

A new template never goes live on Gumroad or Payhip without your review. You check the copy, the price and the preview before any buyer can purchase.

Every outgoing message waits for you

Newsletters, pin batches and buyer emails are drafted and brought to you for approval before the agent sends anything.

Your accounts, your data

Actionist works inside your own Gumroad, Payhip and Kit accounts. You keep ownership of every buyer, every sale and every product.

Choose how hands-on you are

Set approval modes per task type: from reviewing every draft to letting routine follow-up emails run once the template is set up.

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FAQ

Questions about this idea

Do I need to already have Notion templates built before I start?

No. Actionist helps you research what sells, plan your catalog and structure the first templates in Notion or Google Sheets before any listing goes live. You can start with zero products and build the catalog as you go.

Can I really make money selling Notion templates from a standing start?

The earnings depend entirely on the prices you set and the volume you reach, which is why the calculator above uses your own inputs rather than promising a number. Creators who publish consistently and pin to Pinterest daily have built real recurring income over several months of steady work.

Can I run a template shop while working full time?

Yes, that is the point. Actionist handles the daily marketing, buyer support and listing updates in the background. You step in for a handful of approvals each week, usually in the evenings, and the shop keeps moving while you are at work.

How does Actionist market the templates without a social following?

It builds the Pinterest presence from zero by creating and scheduling fresh pins for every template in your catalog every day. Pinterest rewards consistency and a new account can reach real traffic over a few months of daily pinning, far faster than any manual posting schedule allows.

Does it publish listings or send emails without me seeing them first?

No. Every new product listing, newsletter and pin batch waits for your approval before the agent acts. You set how closely you want to be involved per task type.

Which platforms does Actionist list templates on?

Actionist operates Gumroad, Payhip and Lemon Squeezy through the desktop app, the way a person would log in and work. You keep the accounts and the products; Actionist runs the listing, updating and optimisation tasks.

What if a buyer cannot download their template?

Your Customer Support agent reads the email, checks the delivery link and answers the common setup questions from your quick-start guide. If the issue is more involved, it routes the full thread to you over Telegram so you can step in with the right context.

How do I start a template shop business with Actionist?

Open the demo below and describe your niche: the kind of Notion or spreadsheet templates you would enjoy making. Actionist maps the task plan, walks you through the setup and starts working through the first tasks while you keep your day job.

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Your opportunity

Why this works

Run your own numbers

Set the numbers, see the picture

What it actually takes to start

How Actionist works

How Actionist builds the business

You pick the niche and set the constraints

Actionist maps every task and subtask

It schedules the work and works through it

It assigns you only the human tasks

It asks before publishing or spending

You keep your day job and check in when you like

Actionist is your whole team

Plan the catalog

Your task plan

Every task it takes, and who does it

What one automation looks like

The payoff

All it asks of you

What you walk away with

Doing it alone vs with Actionist

The apps Actionist operates

Stay in control and start

Already run this business?

You stay in control

Questions about this idea

Start the business you keep thinking about.