A police officer started an AI art PNG shop on Etsy and made over $320 in sales in two months
Jason Pagliaro made his first sales within 48 hours of applying a workshop method, per the podcast summary.
Subject: Jason Pagliaro (Guardian Custom Creations)Etsy digital downloads of AI-made PNG designs and tumbler wraps
Case Overview & Background
Jason Pagliaro opened an Etsy shop of AI-generated PNG art in December 2024 as a side hustle alongside his police job. The host writes that he reached bestseller status on one design and over $320 in sales in two months.
How AI Is Used
Step-by-Step Process
He attended the host's AI workshop.
Midjourney and Ideogram.
He sells digital PNGs and wraps.
Customer Acquisition & Distribution
Limitations, Risks & Failure Modes
What may not apply to you, and what could go wrong:
- The figure is self-reported and was not independently checked
- Small amount so far
- The source sells the workshop he took
Key Takeaways
- Small, realistic early results are common
- Prompting has a learning curve
Sources
How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy, Episode 168: He started an AI Art PNG Etsy Shop in December
Note: Host-written episode summary with the two-month sales figure.
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