Community Monetization Beyond Memberships: 9 Revenue Streams That Work
TL;DR: Diversify beyond subscriptions with sponsorships (25% engagement vs 4% for traditional ads), cohort courses, paid events and workshops, affiliate recommendations (22% of affiliate sales flow through communities), job boards, marketplaces, premium directories, consulting pipelines, and licensing your playbooks. 90% of monetised communities use multiple streams — but sequence matters:...