Niche newsletter via cold email to high-value audiences
Build a high-value niche newsletter by cold emailing professionals like real estate agents using tools like Lemlist, Mixmax, or Gmass. Scrape their emails, send personalized cold emails asking permission to subscribe them, and automate follow-ups. When they say yes, connect via Zapier to your Beehiiv newsletter. Target the 2 million realtors in the US or other high-value professional niches with industry-specific content.
Startup Budget
$100 – $500
Difficulty
Intermediate
Business Type
Online
Location
Online Only
Time Commitment
Part-time
Revenue Potential
$2000-10000/month
Skills Needed
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