Going paid

Earn from readers without a paywall

Keep everything free and still earn: pledges, voluntary support, products and services.

Executive Talent Network team 5 min read

Voluntary support works

Many readers will pay simply because they value your work. Make it easy and explain what their support makes possible.

Sell around the newsletter

Workshops, templates, consulting and books turn a free newsletter into a business without locking anything.

Say thank you publicly

Acknowledge supporters (with permission). It builds community and encourages others to join them.

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