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Start an AI-powered Newsletter Business
Jeremy Alderman
April 25, 2025
Hello! I’m Jeremy, the host of this newsletter.
Top takeaways from this post:
👉 AI newsletters are raking in $20K-$100K+ per month with minimal startup costs.
👉 Superhuman scaled to 500k readers in <1 year from (mostly) AI-drafted content.
👉 Newsletters can be a scalable and profitable online business; start yours with AI.
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Like many of you, I’ve been diving headfirst into AI—testing, breaking, and rebuilding my workflows around it over the last 12+ months. It’s a shift so big that once you see what’s possible, you can’t unsee it. Welcome to the era of the interne
AI is changing how we think, create, and solve problems. It’s an idea machine, a tireless assistant, and—if you know how to use it—a serious unfair advantage. It’s automating busywork, generating entire marketing strategies, turning ideas into businesses, and rewriting what’s possible for entrepreneurs and professionals alike.
And that’s why I’m here. Each week, I’ll be sharing AI-driven business and marketing strategies, tool breakdowns, industry news, and creative ways to make AI work for you—without the hype, jargon, or recycled Twitter threads.
So let’s start with a big one: can AI help you build a newsletter business?
If you know how to prompt it right, there are some real opportunities to turn that idea into revenue. This week, we’re breaking down how to build a newsletter business using AI-powered prompting.
The best business ideas have one thing in common: they make money without demanding massive upfront investment. Newsletters fit that model perfectly. They cost next to nothing to start, allow you to build an audience without worrying about algorithms, and, when done right, can bring in six- or even seven-figure revenue.
Take Superhuman, for example—a daily AI newsletter that went from zero to over $100,000 in monthly revenue by consistently delivering valuable content, using social media for audience growth, and monetizing through ads and sponsorships. Whether you want a side hustle, a personal brand boost, or a full-fledged media business, newsletters are a scalable, high-margin opportunity that you can launch quickly and affordably.
Benefits of an online newsletter business:
You own the audience: No battling social media algorithms. Every subscriber is yours.
Minimal startup costs: All you need is a platform (like Beehiiv or Substack), an email tool, and time.
Insane revenue potential: AI and business newsletters are pulling in $20K-$100K+ per month in ads, affiliate deals, and premium content.
Writing a newsletter is easy—getting people to read it (and pay for it) is the real challenge. The success of Superhuman and similar high-revenue newsletters shows that a mix of AI tools, social media leverage, and consistent high-quality content is the formula for success.
Growth Strategies:
Leverage AI for Speed & Scale: Use ChatGPT for content ideas, subject lines, and proofreading. AI can also help analyze what content resonates most with your audience.
Go All-In on Social Media: Superhuman blew up on LinkedIn and Twitter (X), turning casual readers into subscribers by consistently posting value-packed insights.
Referrals & Cross-Promotion: A tool like SparkLoop helps incentivize readers to refer their friends. You can also partner with other newsletters for newsletter swaps and cross-promotion.
Build a Community: Engage with subscribers through Q&As, polls, and discussions. A connected audience is a loyal audience.
Monetization Strategies:
Sponsorships & Ads: Once you hit 10k+ subscribers, AI and business tools will pay to get in front of your audience. Superhuman hit six figures in ad revenue with the right partnerships.
Affiliate Marketing: Recommend products, tools, or courses that align with your niche and earn commissions.
Premium Content & Consulting: Charge for deeper insights, exclusive research, or even AI-driven reports and guides. Many newsletter founders make thousands per month offering consulting or strategy calls.
The combination of these strategies makes newsletters one of the fastest and most profitable online businesses today.
3. How Superhuman Grew to $100k+ in Monthly Revenue
Superhuman proves that if you pick the right niche and execute well, six-figure monthly revenue is within reach.
Background:
Founder: Zain Kahn, a former marketing executive who saw an opportunity in the growing demand for AI and technology insights.
Focus: A daily newsletter breaking down the latest AI trends, tools, and strategies in a simple, engaging way.
How It Grew:
Consistently Posted on Social Media: Kahn used Twitter and LinkedIn to share bite-sized AI insights, attracting thousands of followers who converted into email subscribers.
Used AI to Improve Efficiency: AI wasn’t just the topic—it was also a tool for rapid content creation, proofreading, and optimizing engagement.
Built Trust Through Value: No fluff, no filler. Readers knew they’d get AI updates and insights they couldn’t find elsewhere.
Monetization Model:
Advertising & Sponsorships: Brands in AI and tech saw the value in reaching his audience, leading to six-figure ad deals.
Affiliate Partnerships: He recommended AI tools and earned commissions.
Scalability: With a purely digital product, his revenue scaled with almost no additional costs.
Pick a niche people actually care about. AI, business, productivity, and investing are booming topics.
Leverage social media for free traffic. Regularly posting high-value insights will bring in readers.
AI is your unfair advantage. It helps you create better content faster, so use it.
Don’t wait to monetize. Ads, sponsors, and affiliates can start paying you even before you hit 10k subscribers.
With the right focus and execution, a newsletter can become a massively profitable business in just a few months. If Superhuman can do it, why not you?
Whether you're a solopreneur, marketer, or just someone looking to build a high-leverage side hustle, we’re here to help you get the most out of AI (without the fluff).
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Disclaimer: I’m here to share knowledge, spark inspiration, educate, and entertain. This newsletter is not legal or financial advice. We may earn a commission from sponsored links. Generative AI is experimental and can make mistakes. User-generated content is moderated to the best of our ability for quality, accuracy, and kindness.
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