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My Local Email Newsletter Makes Over $200k/Year...Here's How

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Jun 26, 2024
Local newsletter expert Ryan Sneddon shares how he made over $200k/year with his newsletter Naptown Scoop. He discusses validating ideas, growing subscribers, connecting with advertisers, and plans for revenue expansion. Ryan also talks about his journey from mechanical engineering to entrepreneurship, decision to leave his job, curation of local content, and monetization strategies for email newsletters.
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ANECDOTE

Ryan's Backstory

  • Ryan Sneddon quit his software job after one year with $25,000 in savings.
  • He then spent nine months exploring business ideas before launching Naptown Scoop.
ADVICE

Start as a Side Hustle

  • Start your business as a side hustle while employed, rather than quitting outright.
  • Building a business while someone else pays you is less risky.
ANECDOTE

Naptown Scoop's Origin

  • Ryan's newsletter, Naptown Scoop, emails local news and events to half the town of Annapolis.
  • Inspired by a competitor's success, he validated his idea through an online community.
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