7 Cannabis Publication Success Stories [2024]

Updated: November 19th, 2023
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Here are some real life success stories of starting a cannabis publication:

1. Tcc media ($264K/year)

Michael, a medical marijuana enthusiast, visited Arizona and noticed a gap in the market for reliable media featuring cannabis products. He decided to create a niche blog to fill this gap.

How much they make: $264K/year
How much did it cost to start: $50K
Current team size: 0

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How I Left A Career As Professional Poker Player To Start A $22K/Month Cannabis Publication

Cannabis Cactus Magazine, the only 100% independently owned & operated monthly cannabis publication in the US, has grown to a monthly revenue of over $20k with 90% customer retention, serving over 80,000 readers nationwide with a goal to educate and entertain cannabis consumers.

About
Michael started Tcc media over 6 years ago
Revenue
Michael grew the business to $22K/month
Costs
It cost Michael $50000 to start the business
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2. Westword

Original reporting and compelling writing on local news, restaurants, arts and culture have made Denver Westword a vital resource for readers who want to understand and engage with their community.

Website traffic: 2.21M/month

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So... can you actually make money with a cannabis publication?

Of course. There are millions to be made in this industry.

But how?

  1. Research real, profitable businesses and see exactly how much money they make.
  2. Study exactly what works, and what doesn’t.
  3. Take action, because now you have the roadmap.

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4. mg Magazine – Cannabis News & Information

mg Cannabis Retailer: Cannabis News and information for industry professionals. Stay up to date on retailing, business, and branding in the cannabis industry.

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5. Cannabis Industry Journal

Provides educational content to the global marketplace on all legitimate aspects of the cannabis industry - from seed to sale - in the medical & recreational markets.

Where they're located: Karak, Jordan

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So... can you actually make money with a cannabis publication?

Of course. There are millions to be made in this industry.

But how?

  1. Research real, profitable businesses and see exactly how much money they make.
  2. Study exactly what works, and what doesn’t.
  3. Take action, because now you have the roadmap.

Join Starter Story and build your next big thing:

Start Now