perseusthecat: April 2025

Monday, April 28, 2025

Profitable Local Newsletter – $266K Revenue, $130K Profit

A fast-growing local news newsletter generating $266K in TTM revenue and $130K in TTM profit, serving residents of a major East Coast capital city. Delivering up-to-date news, event information, and community highlights, the brand has built a loyal subscriber base by keeping content engaging, timely, and hyper-relevant. Built on a lightweight tech stack, the business is streamlined for growth, expansion, and new monetization opportunities.

Key Highlights

$266K TTM Revenue | $130K TTM Profit | ~49% Margins
3–5% Stable Churn | 10–50 Customers | 33% Annual Growth
Local News & Event Coverage | Community Spotlights | Targeted

Advertising Model

Built on Beehiiv and Webflow: Scalable, low-overhead operations
Strong Brand Loyalty: Deep community engagement and recurring readership

Financial Snapshot

Asking Price: $250K (1.9x Profit)
TTM Revenue: $266K
TTM Net Profit: $130K
Founded: 2020

Competitive Advantage

6AM City & Axios Local – More niche focus and stronger brand loyalty at the city level
Early mover advantage in a highly targeted, underserved local market
Lean operations built for high margin and scalable expansion

Included in the Sale