OnlyFans Rakes In Almost $7B & US Gas Prices Fall to Nearly $3?
Sep 9, 2024
auto_awesome
Selena Gomez, a renowned artist and billionaire, joins the conversation to discuss her successful beauty brand, Rare Beauty, and its focus on social impact and mental health. The hosts explore the surprising profits of OnlyFans, highlighting its shift to safe-for-work content with OFTV. They also touch on the U.S. government's consideration of a sovereign wealth fund and the implications of fluctuating gas prices for American drivers. Gomez's journey underscores the challenges and triumphs celebrities face while building authentic brands.
OnlyFans has successfully generated over $6.6 billion in spending, highlighting the efficiency and profitability of its unique business model with a 50% profit margin.
Selena Gomez's rise to billionaire status, driven by her successful beauty brand Rare Beauty, emphasizes the value of authenticity and social responsibility in entrepreneurship.
Deep dives
OnlyFans' Enviable Business Model
OnlyFans operates a highly lucrative business model that has generated significant revenue, surpassing $1.3 billion, largely due to its 20% cut from creators' earnings. This model allows users to directly pay creators for exclusive content, resulting in a staggering $6.6 billion spent on the platform. The company's operating profit margin of 50% far exceeds tech giants like Meta and Google, showcasing its exceptional efficiency with only 41 employees. Leo Radvinsky, the sole owner of OnlyFans, has also benefited immensely, having paid himself $472 million in dividends this year alone.
Selena Gomez Joins the Billionaire Club
Selena Gomez has recently been recognized as one of the youngest self-made billionaires, largely attributed to her majority stake in Rare Beauty, which generated about $350 million in annual revenue. Her success contrasts sharply with many celebrity beauty brands that have struggled to thrive, underscoring the impact of her authenticity and social media presence. Unlike her peers, Gomez's wealth comes primarily from her beauty line rather than her music career, which comprises less than 5% of her income. By donating 1% of her cosmetic sales to mental health organizations, she effectively combines business success with social responsibility.
Sovereign Wealth Fund Discussion in the U.S.
The concept of a U.S. sovereign wealth fund, similar to those in countries like Norway and Abu Dhabi, has gained traction among political figures, including former President Trump and the Biden administration. Advocates argue that such a fund could provide an avenue for investment in critical sectors, especially in competing with geopolitical rivals. However, critics highlight the current U.S. budget deficits and deep private market complexities, questioning the feasibility of establishing such a fund. Unlike countries that have significant oil revenue to fund sovereign wealth, the U.S. does not have a similar excess, making the situation more complex.
Episode 405: Neal and Toby discuss the whisperings of the US government working on a sovereign wealth fund to invest in national security projects. An idea that both Trump and Biden are warming up to. Then, last Friday’s jobs report gives closer assurance of a Fed rate cut, but has spooked investors as Wall Street has another rough week. Next, OnlyFans’ quiet success has made tons of money for its majority stake owner. What has been the key to their success? Also, Selena Gomez is a billionaire and American drivers are happy about low gas prices. Lastly, what to know in the coming week ahead.