IRL Mastermind or Retreat Experience
Host in-person mastermind retreats or experiences for your newsletter audience. The video creator hosts a founder mastermind at a mansion in Costa Rica, charging $10,000 per ticket for 8 attendees, generating significant revenue from a 120,000 subscriber list. This model works for any niche - the music newsletter example discusses hosting a $2,000 conference for a couple hundred fans, or a $5,000 concert trip experience with villa rental and party bus. Understand what your audience wants and create premium experiences around it.
Startup Budget
$5K – $50K
Difficulty
Intermediate
Business Type
Hybrid
Location
Anywhere
Time Commitment
Part-time
Revenue Potential
$40K-$500K+/year. 8 attendees at $10K = $80K per event. 200 attendees at $2K = $400K per conference. Multiple events per year possible.
Skills Needed
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