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How selling a $7 Canva template changed my life

Rochelle Be

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What if a tiny $7 product you make in Canva could be the start of your freedom? That sounds wild, but it's exactly what happened to me.

This is the whole story. Drained in my corporate 9 to 5 in London, failing at side hustle after side hustle, months of zero sales on Etsy, the copycats and the price wars, and the moment I finally out-earned my job. If you're at the bit where you think this could never be you, watch from 19:38.

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// JUMP TO THE BEST BITS:
00:00 The $7 product that changed everything
03:07 Every side hustle I tried (and failed)
04:42 Why Etsy felt perfect at first
05:06 My first product mistake: wall art (don't do this)
05:46 The $7 planner sale that gave me proof
06:22 The product that really took off (and why)
07:16 The dark side nobody talks about: copying + price wars
08:03 My $22 product getting crushed to $0.99
09:02 The real problem: not me, the platform
09:31 Why I moved to my own site (and what changed)
10:11 Social media burnout + fear of being found out
11:17 The platform I went all-in on: Pinterest
12:03 The moment I out-earned my 9-5
14:47 The email I sent two days later
15:38 My life now: freedom, travel, and my first 18K month
17:30 Why your income is capped in a 9-5
19:38 If you think "this could never be me", listen
21:14 Start small: my first sale was $7
23:00 Final Thoughts

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20 Comments

@RochelleBe Creator 9 months ago Pinned

I'm so blessed to be able to share my testimony with you all💕
I know how overwhelming this journey can, I really hope this helps: https://tinyurl.com/Freebusinessgameplan

@07spaghetti 8 months ago

I’ll never forget how our friend from work had passed away over the weekend. At the morning meeting on Monday they said a few words for him then in the same meeting reminded us we needed to still hit our goals for the day. These companies dgaf about us

@ultimatecouponlady 5 months ago

The actual information on how she got this done starts at 5:40. You're welcome.

@Outdoor-Kevin 9 months ago

❤This is exactly where I’m at. Word for word. I watched your last video. Your 90 day challenge. I’m 60 days in and getting traffic. I’m stumped at email marketing but I know the digital products I need to create to get out of my job I so dislike. I’m more excited to create then go to a job where I’m treated poorly. My value is to serve the lord and help others like you. You are a blessing. Thanks so much. I’m learning so much from you.

@ZenMindz8 8 months ago

Very profitable and overlooked. Everybody thinks you hae to sell $900 courses but $5-7 product more people can afford that and will buy.

@calistanzekwe667 9 months ago

The most realistic video I've ever seen on the internet today. You've said everything. This is literally most peoples' reality.

@digitalsuccesscoach 9 months ago

Omg, when you said lives on social media are exhausting, that is 100% ME! I made money in digital marketing but the lives were so exhausting, I literally hated it. Money or not, I needed a soul fulfilling business. I am building my plant-based cookbook and various meal plans for families that will help you to spend less on food, get healthier and thrive! I can't wait!

@RotiSarker-u5i 1 month ago

Feeling inspired by Rochelle’s journey and thinking a lot about how I can apply the concepts in Algorithmic Freedom to my own business. Anyone else reading that book?

@drivennarratives-tv 8 months ago

This video hit me on a different level. The way she opens up and exposes her vulnerability is incredibly powerful. She doesn’t just talk about her journey — she lets you feel it. The fear, the doubt, the tiny spark of hope she held onto… it’s all there, raw and honest.

So many people only show the polished ending, but she shows the messy middle — the part most of us hide. And that’s what makes this so inspiring. Her courage to share the truth behind her transformation makes her story not just relatable, but deeply moving.

You can see her strength in every word, every pause, every moment she chooses honesty over perfection. This isn’t just a video — it’s a reminder that real growth starts when we stop pretending and start being real.

Truly an amazing piece of storytelling and self‑expression.

@TonyWallshq 9 months ago

Crazy how a $7 product can quietly out perform most ‘big’ ideas

@templedancer1222 5 months ago

A crazy amount of determination- that’s a Capricorn!

@thetempleofone 9 months ago

Excellent video for entreprenuers, especially introverts (me). I love the way you communicate and present this video. best wishes

@Aycanburmaoğlu-q7k 6 months ago

Girl Boss Hustle Earn 10k From Home didn’t just change how I think about money. It changed how I see people who have it… and how quietly they operate.

@Clsque 8 months ago

On that road at the moment as a 47yr old woman. Worked for a big company got sick they didn't care a toss all they wanted to know was when was I able to start back. Had complications from the operation I had to have, basically I sent management my quit notice with faith and believe that there is more in life than being a number for a company. And my new journey begins. Thanks for this video sis ❤❤❤

@jordang8317 6 months ago

Love that you showed the actual products that got you started, shared your success on the original platform and then explained what broke & WHY you switched to a new business model. There are so many creators selling the “I’ll teach you to sell digital products online” thing but they all start their story where they are now—they never share the first steps—like what THEY were ACTUALLY selling to build their proof and what caused them to abandon the original business model. Thank you for sharing the realities

@tmillersales1 9 months ago

What sets you apart is your raw honesty. You don't promise pie in the sky quick miracles, and you give me hope!!! Well done!

@queentinadoire6931 9 months ago (edited)

Companies do not care about employees. You are just a number. In the USA, that is Job 101. Sweetie, never tie your identity to anybody's company. I am so happy for you. I am just starting my digital journey this year. You made me cry happy tears for you. Congrats🎉.

@uvekka 8 months ago

I am at Etsy and Gosh… is hard. I’m 4 months now and no sales yet, I made well products tho that took me long hours to make something I wild love to buy myself . So happy to find you, new follower here !!

@redwoodsgal 9 months ago

You are definitely an inspiration. At 70 I've been around, literally. From building my own retail shop ,losing it 15 yrs later in a divorce. Having to go back to work in Walmart to feed 5 kids, I couldn't stand it. I bought courses, tried affiliate marketing even retail merchandising. I kept 🙏 for SOMETHING I could do from home.
What I've learned is you are the one best able to design your life. I am still learning. But I'm not giving up. I'm sure going to follow your lead

@Helen-p5x 9 months ago (edited)

The algorithm gave me a Christmas miracle today: your video. Sat here yet again waiting for a late payment from a client, knowing I can write, and write well, and that my books will sell - if only I can set up a more stable income source from some materials I have already designed/written, so that I can make time for dedicated writing time. I've also been asking God for a sign, and your story is the sign. Thanks. Subscribed, and will be learning from your videos over the Christmas/New Year period. Thank you so much, for your bravery, your well written/presented videos and for sharing your backstory.