5 reasons to become a digital product creator in 2025
The digital product market is growing by leaps and bounds.
According to data from Hotmart, by 2022 more than 20 million Brazilians had already bought at least one digital product. In other words, 20% of the country's economically active population, at some point, chose to buy a digital product instead of traditional education options.
And year after year, that number is expected to keep growing.
So if you're an expert in a field and have knowledge you could share but still don't, it's time to rethink that and create a course to sell online.
If you still have doubts, the specialists at Cademí, Brazil's first Member Hub, give you 5 more reasons to become a digital product creator in 2025.
Why become a digital product creator in 2025
#1 Exponential growth
Beyond the data already mentioned, other studies show that the growth of the distance learning market is only just beginning. A 2023 study by GlobeNewswire, for example, estimated that the online course market should reach US$645 billion by 2030.
That points to annual growth of 9%.
In other words, this is a market with demand for new experts. There's room for new creators; you just need to find the right niche and seize the opportunity.
#2 A business with low startup costs
If you dream of starting your own business, you've probably run into this problem: the large investment needed to get a business off the ground.
Opening a franchise, for example, costs an average of R$40,000, and it's estimated to take at least six months to earn that back. For an online business, on the other hand, all you need is a good idea and a computer. Of course, some investment is still necessary. But you can start with the basics.
A payment gateway, for example, only takes a percentage of your sales. And depending on the format you choose for your content, you can produce it yourself or work with a small team.
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There are also free resources that can help, like video editors and design templates.
#3 Scalability and passive income
Still on the subject of income, there's another point to consider: while other businesses demand their owners' full-time presence and dedication, an online business gives you complete flexibility.
You set your own hours and work from wherever you want.
And unlike most businesses, you'll also be able to generate passive income. After all, the same digital product can be sold more than once, whether through launches or evergreen sales. Once it's produced, you'll only need to manage it and, if you feel the need, come up with new products.
#4 High profit margins
Following the same logic, as a digital product creator you'll get a higher profit margin than most other businesses. After all:
- The investment will be low;
- The same digital product can be sold countless times;
On top of that, you won't need physical space, inventory, or logistics costs. With a good lead acquisition strategy, you can achieve a profit margin that's unimaginable compared with traditional businesses.
#5 Diversified income
What are the income possibilities of a traditional business?
Usually, each business has one. As a digital creator, you'll have the chance to build a diverse portfolio with countless sources of income: e-books, webinars, courses, and more.
Having diversified income helps, among other things, keep the business sustainable. After all, if sales of one product drop, you still have others to rely on.
How to become a digital product creator in 2025
Convinced to start an online business? Then we have tips from Cademí's specialists to help you take your first steps.
To create a course to sell online, you need to:
- Choose a niche;
- Define a target audience;
- Plan the content;
- Choose a sales strategy and a payment gateway;
The whole process also involves a lot of research and testing. Understanding which businesses work and which sell the most will help you build a solid foundation and save time. So our advice is: don't give up at the first obstacle.
And if you need help, don't hesitate to count on the Cademí team. Just schedule a strategy call by clicking here to learn how to build an online business on the level of the market's top experts.
