The hottest Revenue Models Substack posts right now

Net Revenue Retention is a science, not art, and can be engineered
Successful subscription businesses have at least 20% of revenue driven by expansion, with some as high as 40%
Slack's segmentation engine is a complex but well-crafted marvel of data science and engineering

LabKey provides data management solutions tailored to researchers, clinicians, and biotech companies.
LabKey's evolution from a project at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center to a successful software company is inspiring for startups.
LabKey's strategic shift to a tiered subscription service model helped in sustaining revenue and investing in new product development.

Selling a SaaS business can be influenced by factors like third-party API dependency and pricing changes.
Building on existing platforms can lead to success, despite potential risks.
The newsletter business model can be lucrative, with examples like The Peak selling for $5 million.

The author is a solopreneur with projects like Candl, Retaind, and CSP Hero.
Building products for end-users is tough due to the need for a large number of active users to generate revenue.
The author is invested in projects like Retaind and CSP Hero for the future.

As a product manager, it's crucial to articulate and understand the impact risks associated with your work. This helps in prioritizing and addressing potential negative effects.
Understanding how your company makes money is vital as a product manager. Connecting your work to the company's bottom line increases your impact and value.
Knowing what is important to your company and where your team's efforts fit in is essential. Aligning your work with company priorities and goals helps mitigate impact risks and drive meaningful outcomes.

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Indie businesses can generate decent revenue by simplifying and targeting specific niches, rather than chasing after complex ideas.
There is a demand for tools that streamline processes, like creating short social media content or converting HTML into PDFs, saving users time and effort.
Selling access to specialized databases can also be profitable in the B2B space, as compiling and organizing data can be time-consuming for businesses.