Online Magazine Subscription Box Business

Online Magazine Subscription Box Business Success Stories [2025]

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Updated: April 26th, 2025

Starting an online magazine is a great way to earn money while enjoying writing and being interested in a specific subject.

It is a great way to start an online subscription business by offering monthly magazine subscriptions to the readers. This makes it easy for the business to grow and provides the opportunity for you to build your own audience.

People who are hungry for information subscribe to online magazines that cover the subjects of their interest. Some of the most popular segments are fashion, beauty, automobile, DIY (do-it-yourself), sports, entertainment, and more.

In this list, you'll find real-world Online Magazine Subscription Box Business success stories and very profitable examples of starting a Online Magazine Subscription Box Business that makes money.

1. The Unofficial Shopify Podcast ($108K/year)

Kurt Elster came up with the idea for his podcast, The Unofficial Shopify Podcast, after realizing the potential of content marketing and wanting a consistent way to market his ecommerce consulting services. He decided to host his own podcast after receiving positive feedback from guest appearances on other podcasts, and with the help of his business partner's editing skills, he was able to launch the podcast and grow it to 750,000 downloads and four sponsors.

How much money it makes: $108K/year
How many people on the team: 0

How Kurt Elster Monetized And Grew A Podcast to 750K Downloads

Unofficial Shopify Podcast has generated 750,000 downloads and has four sponsors, resulting in significant monetary gain for ecommerce consultant and host, Kurt Elster, who has created a thriving business and community around his podcast.

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