

Newsletters 101 Part 5: How To Build & Monetize Them with Ethan Brooks
44 snips Jan 12, 2025
Ethan Brooks, a newsletter monetization expert, shares invaluable insights on transforming newsletters into profit-generating machines. He presents a three-part framework for ad sales, emphasizing the importance of understanding audience engagement. Listeners learn how to determine fair ad pricing while maximizing revenue potential. The discussion covers essential tools to streamline workflow and the benefits of catering to niche markets. With practical examples, Ethan illustrates how to monetize effectively, even with smaller audiences.
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Monetization Strategies
- Consider monetization strategies for different audience types.
- B2B newsletters can monetize through services, while others might use ads or affiliate deals.
Audience Size vs. Outcomes
- Audience size isn't the most crucial factor for newsletter success; outcomes are.
- You can monetize early with affiliate deals, regardless of audience size, as they're performance-based.
Six-Figure Newsletter with Small Audience
- A newsletter with only 1,000 subscribers generates six figures through affiliate deals.
- This demonstrates the potential of affiliate marketing regardless of audience size.