The hottest Revenue Substack posts right now

And their main takeaways

#19 The Power of Incentives: How Uzbekistan is Increasing Tax Revenue

Atomic Learnings • 6 implied HN points • 27 Feb 23

Uzbekistan uses cashback incentives to increase tax revenue.
Businesses in Uzbekistan often keep two sets of bookkeeping records to hide revenue.
The program in Uzbekistan encourages consumers to demand receipts and report businesses to ensure accurate tax submissions.

The ugly, unspoken truth of being VC funded

Mehdeeka • 3 implied HN points • 07 Sep 23

💼 Business Venture Capital Marketing Startup Revenue Metrics

Startups and VCs prioritize lowering marketing spend to increase revenue
Marketers should focus on showcasing their impact and collaborating with other teams
Think like a VC when evaluating marketing efforts, tying them to revenue and strategic metrics

The Rise of Amazon Web Services

Gathering Clouds • 1 HN point • 24 May 23

🕹 Technology Cloud Computing Infrastructure Conferences Revenue

AWS grew from an interesting idea into an $80 billion business in 20 years by focusing on service interfaces and APIs.
Netflix's success story with AWS showcased the viability of cloud computing for large operations.
AWS's growth has led to a complex service landscape, but their commitment to compatibility and stability has been valued by developers.

6AM City by Ryan Johnston and Ryan Heafy

Newsletter Circle • 1 HN point • 05 Mar 23

💼 Business Media Revenue Expansion Team Monetization

6AM City has a model to launch in a new market within two months and be profitable within 18 months.
6AM City focuses on celebrating cities through positive local news and events, reaching a large subscriber base.
6AM City uses a variety of revenue sources, primarily direct advertising, to sustain its business model.

6 pricing A/B tests I’ve run (and which ones worked)

I Have No Idea What I'm Doing • 1 HN point • 28 Nov 23

💼 Business Marketing Revenue Monetization Pricing Experiments

Experimenting with different pricing strategies can significantly impact revenue and customer behavior.
Running A/B tests on pricing changes is crucial to understand their actual impact before implementing them.
Giving users options for different subscription plans can lead to a substantial increase in revenue and customer lifetime value.

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Using product-influenced revenue to drive your SaaS PLG motion

Market Curve • 1 HN point • 21 Nov 23

💼 Business SaaS Revenue Metrics

Product-influenced revenue is a key metric for driving SaaS PLG motion.
KPI for PLG teams should focus on outcome-based measures tied to core revenue metrics.
Product-influenced revenue showcases the impact of PLG efforts on acquisition, retention, and expansion.

😇 B1G1

Good Business, Better World • 1 HN point • 24 Feb 23

💼 Business Social Impact Revenue Product

B1G1 transforms businesses' actions into donations for various causes.
B1G1 has made a significant impact, providing meals, support, and medical access globally.
B1G1's model allows companies to select causes to support, triggering donations through business activities.

So You Want To Do Robots, Step 4: Profit?

General Robots • 1 HN point • 15 Feb 23

🕹 Technology Robots Revenue Cost reduction Value Creation

When developing robots, prioritize what you want to improve and what can remain 'good enough'.
Decrease costs to operate efficiently and reduce liabilities to increase profitability.
Focus efforts on creating both qualitative and quantitative value to justify customer purchases.

December Summary

The Hive • 0 implied HN points • 02 Jan 24

💼 Business Entrepreneurship Revenue Marketing

Pico update: MRR down, new subscribers down, visitor numbers stabilized.
Screenshot to Code update: Revenue up, visitors up, planning to build a SaaS for recurring revenue.
December: Working on building pieces for new project, took time off, now back to building and marketing.

November Summary

The Hive • 0 implied HN points • 15 Dec 23

💼 Business Finance Marketing Earnings Revenue Audience

November saw a significant increase in visitors by 593%.
Side project marketing may not always resonate with your main project's audience.
Adding purchasable credits to a side project can quickly generate revenue.

Exponential Product Growth - Squadron Weekly Email

Squirrel Squadron Substack • 0 implied HN points • 11 Dec 23

💼 Business Marketing Strategy Revenue Partnerships

Consider effective accelerants for software products to speed up adoption, market breadth, and profit.
Look for simple strategies that can significantly increase users, revenue, and profit.
Explore opportunities like marketing through channel partners, broadening markets, and repackaging data to grow efficiently.

Turning community-led growth to a predictable revenue machine

thedevmarketer • 0 implied HN points • 06 Aug 23

💼 Business Marketing Startups Revenue Influencers Advertising

Influencers, thought leaders, and online communities are gaining trust over generic search results because of over-optimized content.
While community-led growth can drive initial success, it doesn't scale well for startups looking for sustained growth.
To turn community-led growth into a reliable revenue stream, startups should combine it with paid advertising strategies to amplify their reach.

Personal Brand Versus Corporate Brand: Which is More Effective?

{grow} by Mark Schaefer • 0 implied HN points • 31 Jan 24

💼 Business Branding Marketing Revenue

Personal brand can be more effective than corporate brand.
It's challenging to measure the impact of brand marketing on revenue.
Building a strong personal brand is crucial for success.

How Netflix dominated

subtract • 0 implied HN points • 22 Feb 24

💼 Business Innovation Competition Revenue Subscriptions

Netflix solved the problem of watching videos with convenience by introducing innovative solutions like DVD rentals by mail and streaming services.
By deeply understanding customer problems like late fees, bulky inventory, and inconvenience, Netflix continuously evolved to adapt and strive for a near-perfect solution.
To maintain dominance, Netflix transitioned from DVDs to streaming, ventured into original content production, and consistently aimed to be the best solution in the market.

What SaaS metrics should a head of engineering track?

Brick by Brick • 0 implied HN points • 11 Mar 24

💼 Business Metrics Revenue Profitability Efficiency Startups

Key SaaS metrics vital for an engineering leader: Focus on ARR, ACV, and TCV to gauge revenue streams effectively.
Profitability metrics: Look at gross and operating margins, and free cash flow for late-stage companies to evaluate success.
Efficiency tracking for startup growth: Monitor Cash Burn to Net New ARR, operational expenses per department relative to sales, to assess resource effectiveness.

Perverse Incentives and Bad Outcomes

IntelEdge360 with Bidemi Ologunde • 0 implied HN points • 01 Apr 24

💼 Business Marketing AI Acquisition Brand Revenue

A brand marketing agency in Orlando saw growth by quickly adopting AI technology for creativity and productivity.
The agency's revenue increased, and they expanded their client base within the tourism, health, fitness, and entertainment industries.
There were talks of the agency acquiring a smaller ad agency in Tampa, hinting at further growth and success.

Pinterest’s stock soars 17% on big revenue and profit beat, 500 million monthly active users

Dr.John B’s Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 01 May 24

💼 Business Finance Technology E-commerce Advertising Revenue

Pinterest's stock jumped 17% due to impressive revenue growth and profit increase, with their monthly active users reaching 500 million.
The company saw significant revenue growth, reaching $740 million in the first quarter and reducing losses from $209 million to $25 million.
Pinterest's focus on Generation Z users and e-commerce efforts through partnerships with Amazon and Google have contributed to their revenue growth.

Coming soon

CRO Corner • 0 implied HN points • 30 Jul 24

💼 Business SaaS Sales Revenue Marketing B2B

The CRO Corner newsletter focuses on helping businesses grow their revenue.
It covers topics related to SaaS, B2B sales, and strategies for success.
Subscribing to the newsletter can provide valuable insights and tips for business growth.

How we priced our AI SaaS product (and the mistakes we avoided)

CommandBlogue • 0 implied HN points • 28 May 24

💼 Business SaaS Pricing Revenue AI Strategy

Pricing needs to maximize revenue while keeping cash flow stable. Companies should seek to charge what customers are willing to pay without running out of money.
There are different pricing models to consider for AI products. Usage-based or subscription models can create various incentives for both the customer and the company.
Understanding how customers derive value from a product is crucial. The pricing model should support delivering that value easily, making it convenient for customers to use the service without worrying about costs.

How to become moderately wealthy, relatively fast

Tiny Empires • 0 implied HN points • 26 Jul 23

💼 Business Models Monetization Revenue Entrepreneurship Marketing

Avoid "get rich quick" mindset, focus on sustainable long-term businesses
Think about both short-term and long-term revenue for your business
Consider different business models like transactional, subscription, advertising, and affiliate for varying monetization speeds

Xometry (XMTR)

Nihar’s Thoughts on Stocks • 0 implied HN points • 07 Sep 23

💼 Business Marketplace Revenue Competition Growth Operations

Xometry is a marketplace business with core services for buyers to order parts and supplier services with different revenue percentages and margins.
The business recently faced deceleration and challenges in Q3 '22, impacting growth and profitability forecasts.
Marketplace businesses like Xometry face struggles with product customization, order size, and consistent ordering patterns, impacting scalability and business efficiency.

How to reduce CAC Payback Period for your SaaS

Market Curve • 0 implied HN points • 31 Aug 23

💼 Business SaaS Customer Acquisition Revenue Marketing Customer Retention

The CAC payback period is the time it takes for your user to pay back their acquisition cost.
A shorter payback period leads to faster company growth; aim for 5-7 months.
To reduce CAC payback period: test new acquisition channels, define revenue clearly, incentivize upfront payments, experiment with pricing models, focus on organic acquisition, and increase expansion revenue.

Understanding the CAC: Expansion ARR ratio for your SaaS

Market Curve • 0 implied HN points • 29 Aug 23

💼 Business SaaS Metrics Marketing Revenue Customer Acquisition

CAC : Expansion ARR ratio measures impact of SaaS user acquisition & churn.
Expansion ARR helps identify user behavior patterns for revenue growth and reduced churn.
Investing in existing customers for ARR growth is more cost-effective than gaining new customers.

Boxcar's Goals for 2023

Boxcar Joe's Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 27 Feb 23

💼 Business Finance Expansion Transportation Hiring Revenue

Boxcar aims to return to startup mode and embrace growth and innovation for sustainable success.
The company's 2023 financial goals include reaching a $5M run rate and launching new bus runs.
Transportation growth goals involve expanding current routes and increasing revenue by growing existing services.

Revenue is a Poor North Star Metric

TeamCraft • 0 implied HN points • 14 Aug 23

💼 Business Metrics Strategy Leadership Performance Revenue

Revenue should not be the sole metric to focus on for growth
It's important for companies to align on meaningful objectives through frameworks like OKRs
Choosing the right North Star Metric can lead to more efficient growth and long-term success

One Championship: Bringing The Fight to Media

Math Not Magic • 0 implied HN points • 04 Apr 23

🎾 Sports MMA Athletes Entertainment Revenue Media

Chatri Sityodtong is the founder of ONE Championship and has a deep passion for martial arts.
ONE Championship has faced challenges unique to combat sports, like sporadic events and difficulties in getting sponsorships.
The growth of ONE Championship has been fueled by its focus on social media, live streaming, and strategic partnerships.