Monetization
Stop making content that pays nothing.
Turn attention into income. 18 picks, chosen by hand.
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ArticleEditor’s pick
1,000 True Fans
Chasing millions of followers burns you out. The essay on earning a living from a small, loyal audience.
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ToolEditor’s pick
beehiiv
Email tools charge more as you grow. Newsletter platform with growth tools, ads and paid tiers built in.
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PodcastEditor’s pick
Colin and Samir
Creator advice from the outside feels thin. Interviews with creators who built real businesses.
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Book
$100M Offers
Your audience likes you but does not buy. A book on building offers people cannot ignore.
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Tool
Acast
Finding sponsors alone is hard. Podcast hosting with a built-in ad marketplace.
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Podcast
Creator Science
Making a living as a creator is murky. Frank talks on income, audience and strategy.
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Tool
Ghost
Platforms own your audience. Open-source publishing with memberships you control.
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Tool
Gumroad
Selling a template should not need a store. Sell digital products with a simple link.
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Community
Indie Hackers
Building alone is tough. Founders share revenue, mistakes and what worked.
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Tool
Kit
Selling a product to your list takes duct tape. Email, forms and product sales built for creators.
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Tool
Ko-fi
Fans want to chip in but have no way. Tips, memberships and a shop with low fees.
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Tool
Patreon
Ad money is unpredictable. Let your fans pay you every month.
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Tool
Podtrac
Sponsors want proof of your numbers. Free download measurement and public rankings.
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Podcast
Smart Passive Income
Starting an online business feels foggy. Long-running show on building one step by step.
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Tool
Spotify for Creators
Hosting fees should not block your first episode. Free hosting and distribution to the big podcast apps.
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Tool
Stan
Your audience has nowhere to buy from you. A link-in-bio store for courses, calls and products.
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Tool
Substack
Starting a newsletter should not need setup. Write, publish and take paid subscriptions.
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Article
The Passion Economy and the Future of Work
Wondering if niche work can pay. The essay that explained why creators can earn a living.
Nothing fixes that yet. Know a tool that would? Submit it.