How to Sell Digital Products Without Paying Commissions

The Commission Problem

You create an amazing ebook. Price it at $29. Sell 100 copies.

Expected revenue: $2,900

Actual revenue with typical platforms:

• Gumroad (10%): $2,610 (-$290)
• Teachable (5%): $2,755 (-$145)
• Podia (0% but $39/mo): $2,861 (-$39)
• PayHip (5%): $2,755 (-$145)

Over a year selling 100 units/month:

• Lost to commissions: $1,740 - $3,480

That's money YOU earned going to platforms.

The Zero-Commission Alternative

Inflowave Links lets you sell digital products with:

• 0% commission on any plan
• Built-in checkout
• Instant delivery
• Payment processing (just Stripe's standard fees)

You keep what you earn.

Setting Up Commission-Free Sales

Step 1: Create Your Inflowave Links Account

1. Sign up at inflowave.io/links
2. Connect your Instagram
3. Choose your page URL

Step 2: Connect Stripe

Inflowave uses Stripe for payments:

1. Go to Settings → Payments
2. Click "Connect Stripe"
3. Complete Stripe onboarding
4. You're ready to sell

Stripe fees: 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction (this is unavoidable with any payment processor)

Step 3: Add Your Products

For each digital product:

1. Click "Add Link" → "Sell Product"
2. Upload your product file (PDF, ZIP, video, etc.)
3. Set your price
4. Add product image
5. Write compelling description
6. Publish

Step 4: Customize Your Checkout

• Add trust badges
• Include testimonials
• Show guarantee
• Upsell options

Step 5: Set Up Delivery

Choose delivery method:

• Instant download after purchase
• Email delivery with download link
• Access page for multiple files

Products You Can Sell

Ebooks & PDFs

• Guides
• Workbooks
• Templates
• Checklists
• Planners

Courses & Training

• Video courses
• Audio lessons
• Slide decks
• Worksheets

Templates & Tools

• Design templates
• Spreadsheets
• Notion templates
• Canva templates

Creative Assets

• Presets (Lightroom, etc.)
• Stock photos
• Graphics packs
• Fonts

Software & Apps

• WordPress plugins
• Browser extensions
• Apps
• Scripts

Maximizing Sales with Automation

Here's where Inflowave Links really shines—DM automation for product sales:

Pre-Sale Automation

When someone views your product link:

1. Inflowave tags them as "interested"
2. After 24 hours: Auto-DM with discount code
3. Creates urgency, increases conversions

Post-Sale Automation

When someone purchases:

1. Thank you DM with bonus content
2. Follow-up asking for review
3. Upsell complementary products

Abandoned Cart Recovery

Someone starts checkout but doesn't finish:

1. Inflowave tracks the abandonment
2. 1 hour later: "Still thinking about it?" DM
3. Include limited-time discount

Pricing Strategies

Strategy 1: Simple Pricing

One price, no complexity:

• $27, $47, $97, $197
• Easy to understand
• Quick decisions

Strategy 2: Tiered Pricing

Multiple options:

• Basic: $27 (just the ebook)
• Pro: $47 (ebook + templates)
• VIP: $97 (everything + coaching call)

Strategy 3: Bundle Pricing

Package products together:

• Individual products: $29 each
• Bundle of 5: $99 (save $46)

Strategy 4: Launch Pricing

Limited-time discounts:

• "Launch price: $19 (regular $47)"
• Creates urgency
• Drives initial sales

Comparison: Platform Fees

Per $1,000 in Sales

Platform	Commission	Fixed Fees	You Keep
Gumroad	$100	$0	$900
Teachable	$50	$39	$911
Podia	$0	$39	$961
Inflowave	$0	$0	$1,000*

*Minus Stripe's 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction (applies to all)

Per $10,000 in Sales

Platform	Commission	You Keep
Gumroad	$1,000	$9,000
Teachable	$500	$9,500
Podia	$0	$10,000*
Inflowave	$0	$10,000*

At scale, the savings are significant.

Case Study: Digital Product Creator

Creator: Jessica, Instagram educator Product: "Instagram Growth Playbook" ($47) Previous platform: Gumroad

Before Inflowave

• Monthly sales: 50 ebooks
• Revenue: $2,350
• Gumroad fees (10%): -$235
• Net: $2,115

After Inflowave

• Monthly sales: 65 ebooks (DM automation boost)
• Revenue: $3,055
• Inflowave fees: $0
• Net: $3,055

Improvement: 44% increase in net revenue

The increase came from:

• Zero commission fees
• DM follow-up automation
• Better checkout experience
• Abandoned cart recovery

Best Practices

1. Start with One Product

Don't overcomplicate. Launch with:

• Your best product
• Clear pricing
• Simple checkout

2. Use DM Automation

Set up sequences for:

• Product interest
• Purchase confirmation
• Review requests
• Upsells

3. Collect Testimonials

After purchase, automate:

• Review requests (3 days later)
• Screenshot instructions
• Easy submission process

4. Bundle and Upsell

Once you have multiple products:

• Create bundles
• Add order bumps
• Build upsell sequences

Getting Started Today

1. Sign up for Inflowave Links (free)
2. Connect Stripe for payments
3. Upload your first product
4. Set up your link page
5. Enable DM automation
6. Start selling commission-free

Launch your digital product store →