Side Hustle School Ep. 3202 - Q&A: “Can a ‘tech deals’ newsletter really make money?”
Oct 7, 2025
Discover how tech discounts can turn into profitable newsletters. Explore strategies for building trust with your audience and the importance of niche focus. Learn about effective list-building techniques using social media and referral programs. Chris breaks down the economics of affiliate marketing, revealing how weekly emails can lead to significant earnings. Plus, find out why treating each deal with care is crucial for maintaining reader loyalty.
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Treat Deals Like Content
- Treat every deal as content and respect your readers' time to avoid being seen as spammy.
- Consider a paid tier later and focus first on quality curation and trust-building.
Pick A Narrow Niche
- Pick a tight niche (e.g., AI tools for copywriters) to raise click-through and conversion rates.
- Narrow focus makes affiliate offers more relevant and trustworthy to subscribers.
Create A List-Building Flywheel
- Build a list-building flywheel starting with social posts and a public tracker.
- Add referral incentives and exclusive early-access alerts to reward and retain early adopters.