We've all been there

Living there.

if you did that thing in the past you can do 1 with the time of 2

copy paste, change stuff around

and find more clients who want the same thing

repeat

profit

now you've got yourself an independent business that pumps out widgets at competitive prices, and at such a fast rate the smaller profit margins add up

if the client asks for something unique, now that's when you charge them luxury premium. and ask if their friends need the same thing after they're happy with it