The hottest Revenue streams Substack posts right now

And their main takeaways
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Top Business Topics
Tiny Empires 183 implied HN points 06 Nov 24
  1. Focus on one business at a time to give it the attention it needs. Trying to juggle multiple businesses can lead to poor performance and burnout.
  2. Limit yourself to two revenue streams within your business. This way, you can dedicate your efforts to making them successful, instead of spreading yourself too thin with too many options.
  3. Rely on just two marketing channels to reach your audience. Mastering a couple of channels is more effective than attempting to be everywhere without clear engagement.
Simon Owens's Media Newsletter 449 implied HN points 28 Feb 24
  1. High overhead costs and failure to control expenses can lead to the downfall of media companies, not just their business models.
  2. Diversifying revenue streams beyond advertising can be beneficial for media companies to sustain themselves.
  3. Establishing reasonable burn rates and controlling expenses are crucial for the long-term success of media companies.
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DeFi Education 899 implied HN points 12 Apr 22
  1. Banks make money by accepting deposits and giving loans. They charge fees for services like managing assets and processing transactions.
  2. Decentralized finance (DeFi) is changing how finance works, allowing people to cut out banks and manage their money directly. This means banks might lose some of their income.
  3. Crypto and other digital methods are making it easier for people to manage their money and investments without needing traditional banks. This could change the banking industry a lot in the future.
Overlooked by Alexandre Dewez 176 implied HN points 03 Apr 23
  1. Independent auto repair shops rely on outdated methods and are in need of digitization.
  2. Shopmonkey is focusing on building an all-in-one solution for auto repair shops, expanding its services and customer base.
  3. Shopmonkey is facing competition from other VC-backed startups in the same market space.
astrodata 19 implied HN points 07 Feb 24
  1. Benchmarking is a useful way to monetize existing data, leading to new revenue streams and improved product fidelity.
  2. Case studies demonstrate different applications of benchmarking like offering scouting services for esports, providing real estate market data, and offering eCommerce performance insights.
  3. Implementing benchmarking as a data monetization strategy starts with understanding the value of the aggregate data you can provide to customers.
CAUSL Effect 19 implied HN points 01 Jun 23
  1. The founder is rethinking his business after losing a co-founder, which has made it hard to focus on growth and delivery at the same time.
  2. He plans to rebuild his income through consulting while also developing a new product called Analytics Powerpack, aimed at helping teams analyze data easily.
  3. Starting something new has ups and downs, and he's learning to adapt and adjust his plans based on market needs and personal limits.
Coin Metrics' State of the Network 0 implied HN points 08 Oct 24
  1. Bitcoin mining revenues dropped to $2.5 billion in Q3 2024, down from $3.7 billion, mainly because of the halving event in April 2024.
  2. Transaction fees have been low, making miners look for new ways to earn money, like renting out space for AI or tokenizing whiskey barrels.
  3. There are still many empty blocks being mined, especially by certain pools, which raises questions about how miners are optimizing their processes.