Kate Scott – Scale with Templates 2.0

Kate Scott – Scale with Templates 2.0 Review: Can You Really Make $10K/Month?

The Actual Stuff You Get

Let me break down what’s actually inside without the marketing fluff:

• 5 Core Modules: Covers everything from template design to delivery to scaling. Not gonna lie—the “Template Design System” module completely changed my approach. Used to spend days creating templates that sold maybe 2-3 copies. Her “Value Stack Framework” helped me create a $97 template pack that sold 28 copies in the first week. One of my Notion templates even hit 156 sales in a month, which was insane for a new shop.
• The Delivery System: OK so this sounds boring, but it’s actually game-changing. It’s basically a plug-and-play system for handling customer support without going insane. I went from spending 3 hours daily answering “how do I download this?” emails to maybe 15 minutes using her automated delivery system. The post-purchase email sequence alone reduced my support tickets by 87%. Still kick myself for not implementing this sooner.
• Sales Page Templates: This saved my sanity. No more staring at a blank screen trying to write sales copy. Each section has proven formulas that convert. When I followed her “Pain-Agitate-Solution” framework exactly, my conversion rate jumped from 0.8% to 3.2%. For context, the industry average is around 1.5%, so beating that by more than double felt amazing.
• Launch Playbook: These step-by-step launch guides were eyeopening. I’d been trying to launch templates with zero strategy before. Her “Beta Launch Method” helped me get 17 pre-orders at $47 each before I even finished my first template. The affiliate program setup alone brought in $2,100 in the first month from other creators promoting my stuff.

Why This Course Isn’t Complete Garbage

I’ve wasted money on at least 3 other template courses that were pure trash. Here’s where Kate’s stuff actually delivers:

• Design-First, Not Just Marketing: Most courses are obsessed with sales tactics—typical guru crap. Kate’s approach is ruthlessly focused on creating templates that actually solve real problems. I almost fell off my chair when she suggested I interview 10 potential customers BEFORE designing anything. Her “Problem-First Design Method” helped me create a template that solved a specific pain point for wedding planners. That ONE template has made me $8,400 in 3 months.
• Platform-Agnostic Framework: This is HUGE. Most courses are like “here’s how to sell on Etsy” or “here’s how to sell on Gumroad.” Kate’s principles work anywhere. I’ve used her exact same framework on Etsy, Shopify, and even my own website with just minor tweaks. My Shopify store especially went nuts—went from $0 to $4,200 in the first month after implementing her “Shopify Optimization Checklist.”
• Multiple Revenue Streams: Instead of pushing just template sales (which can be feast or famine), the course breaks down 5 different ways to monetize your templates. I had completely ignored the “Template as a Service” model which turned out to be my most consistent income stream. Dumb in retrospect, but I was so focused on one-time sales I missed the obvious recurring revenue opportunity.

Who Should (and Shouldn’t) Buy This

Let’s be real—$997 ain’t pocket change. Here’s who’ll actually see ROI:

• Designers with SOME Skills: If you’ve got basic design skills (Canva, Figma, whatever) but haven’t figured out how to productize them, this is perfect. I started with basic Canva skills and a portfolio of client work. Kate calls it “leveraging your existing skills into scalable products” and she’s so right. Had to learn the hard way that client work ≠ product business.
• Freelancers Wanting to Scale: If you’re tired of the client hamster wheel, the productization system is gold. My friend Sarah (a web designer) implemented just the “Productize Your Services” portion and created a $297 template pack from her most common client requests. Made $5,600 in the first month while working HALF the hours. Called me crying (happy tears) after landing her first $1,000 sale.
• Existing Template Sellers: Her scaling strategies are super practical. They don’t rely on huge audiences but instead focus on what Kate calls “high-LTV customer segments.” My sad little Etsy shop that was making $300/month suddenly hit $2,800 after implementing her “Upsell Engine.” That’s a 9x improvement without spending a dime on ads.

Who should SKIP this?

Total design newbies. If you don’t know how to use basic design tools, learn that first. And if you’re looking for a “set it and forget it” passive income scheme, this ain’t for you either.

Oh, and here’s something refreshing—Kate actively discourages people wanting overnight success from buying. In the very first module, she straight-up says it’ll take 2-3 months of consistent work to see significant income. Called out the get-rich-quick BS right away. That honesty earned my respect immediately after sitting through so many “make six figures in 30 days” webinars that were complete horse 💩.

My Actual Results (With Receipts)

Look, I’m cynical AF about income claims. Everyone’s suddenly making “six figures” selling templates, right? 🙄

Here are my ACTUAL numbers after 4 months following the program:

• Template Sales: $0 → $4,800 in month 4
• Upsells/Add-ons: $0 → $1,200 monthly
• Template as a Service: $0 → $1,500 monthly recurring
• Affiliate Commissions: $0 → $800 monthly

Am I making the promised $10K/month? Nope. Not even close.

But I went from absolutely nothing to $8,300 monthly in 4 months, which honestly exceeded my expectations. The trajectory is pointing in the right direction.

The most surprising part was how fast I started seeing SOME money. Within 2 weeks of buying, I’d made $1,200 from my first template pack. It wasn’t life-changing, but it was more than I’d made in any single week of freelancing.

Still remember the first time I got a PayPal notification while I was at the movies. Nearly dropped my popcorn. That feeling of making money while NOT actively working was addictive. Now I get why people become obsessed with this stuff.

The Annoying Parts (Because No Course Is Perfect)

If I don’t share my frustrations, this review is useless to you. So here goes:

• Way More Work Than Advertised: The sales page makes it sound like you’ll be chilling on a beach somewhere while templates sell themselves. LOLNO. I spend 15-20 hours weekly implementing these strategies. Creating templates that actually convert takes wayyy more time than just making pretty designs. My design process went from 2 hours to sometimes 8-10 hours per template. The results justify it, but be ready to WORK.
• Some Strategies Feel Saturated: Those sales page templates that supposedly “nobody is using”? I’ve literally seen almost identical pages from other course students. Awkward. Had to heavily customize the templates to not sound like every other template seller. The basic frameworks need significant personalization to stand out in 2024.
• The Timeline Is Super Optimistic: Kate claims you’ll see “significant results in 30 days”—that’s cute. I started seeing small wins around day 45, but it was more like 90 days before I saw any CONSISTENT income. Be prepared for a longer runway than what’s promised. That 30-day benchmark mentioned repeatedly? Pure marketing hype. I almost quit around day 60 thinking I was doing something wrong.

And let’s talk about that $997 price tag. That’s a lot of cash if you’re struggling (which, let’s be honest, most freelancers are). There are free YouTube videos that cover maybe 30% of this material if you’re super broke.

The thing that really pissed me off? Some of the best delivery automation templates were only MENTIONED in the course but available as a separate $297 upsell. Felt kinda bait-and-switch-y after dropping almost $1,000 already. Not cool, Kate.

So… Worth It Or Nah?

After 4 months grinding through this material, here’s my honest take:

If you’re serious about building a real template business and you’re willing to put in REAL work (not just dreaming about passive income), then yeah, the course is worth it.

What I appreciate most is the focus on building sustainable systems rather than chasing quick sales. This isn’t about making one viral template—it’s about creating a real business framework behind your products.

But I gotta mention something kinda controversial—Kate advises an approach that some design purists will absolutely HATE. She’s very direct about designing templates specifically to solve problems and generate sales, which some find “too commercial” or “selling out.” I had the same concern initially and worried my audience would revolt.

Plot twist: Her approach to problem-solving templates has actually created MORE genuine connections. My customers are constantly sending me thank-you messages alongside their purchase confirmations. Turns out, when you solve real problems for the right people, they APPRECIATE the opportunity to pay you. Mind blown.

Here’s a hot take that might ruffle feathers: Most template courses are taught by people who make money selling courses, NOT from the actual strategies they teach. Kate’s one of the few who actually built her template business BEFORE creating a course about it. That authenticity shows in the practical details.

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