How I Started a Digital Templates Business, Earned $250k in Sales, and Quit Freelancing While Working 4 Hours a Day

Ali Rahmon, owner of Sports Templates, has shared his success story as a freelance graphic designer and how he eventually started his digital product venture. Rahmon began selling templates on GraphicRiver, a marketplace for digital templates where he diversified his earnings. After moving to Romania in 2014, Rahmon changed his freelancing focus from printable graphics to designing templates. In 2016, he established Sports Templates, a WooCommerce site for Photoshop templates and mock-ups catering to the sports industry and stopped freelancing work. Rahmon marketed his product by creating social media accounts, sharing demos, and collaborating with YouTube influencers in the design and sports space. ESPN and Minnesota Timberwolves were among his high-profile clients. TikTok was the latest addition to his marketing platform where he showcased his product by making a series of videos that reimagined NBA logos into minimalist designs. Rahmon learned the significance of having an online presence as a graphic designer and keeping up with industry trends while being prepared to adapt to customer needs.