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“Newsletter exits” used to sound ridiculous.

Now they’re a niche inside the M&A world.
Buyers aren’t chasing tech startups anymore — they’re buying audiences, systems, and brands with built-in trust.

And just like founders exit companies for different reasons, newsletter operators do too.
Some get tired.
Some cash out.
Some change direction.

Mine?
A focus shift.

I’m selling EmailBreakdown because focus is a currency.

Over the past year, I built EmailBreakdown from a simple analysis newsletter into a full system with structure, monetization, and brand equity.

It’s now a self-contained machine someone else can grow faster than I can - while I double down on my local media project, Vaughan Brief.

This issue walks you through how I’m approaching the sale - and what I think every operator should know about building a newsletter that’s actually sellable.

Resources You Need to Know About:

Met Sandra Macele on LinkedIn.
Most people design to look good — she designs to make you think.
Her Authority Sprint is where smart professionals stop blending in and start owning their voice.

The Business Behind a Newsletter EmailBreakdown

• 7,500 subscribers (after cleaning out 3,500 + inactive ones)

• 40 %+ open rate

• 2 % CTR (down from 4 % as focus shifted)

• Audience: founders, operators, and marketers — people with buying power

• Monetization: 1:1 sessions, digital course, affiliate deals

• Brand equity: consistent tone, strong engagement, zero ad fatigue

EB isn’t a list — it’s an audience that wants to engage, learn, and act.

🧱 When a Newsletter Becomes a Digital Asset - and Why EmailBreakdown Is One

1️⃣ Qualified Audience With Spending Power
7.5 K+ engaged readers, mostly founders and operators who care about growth, systems, and monetization.
They’re not scrolling for entertainment - they’re buyers.

2️⃣ Built-In Digital Course
Newsletter in 10 Days - Start. Launch. Engage.
A ready-to-run course with templates, prompts, and scripts - an instant revenue generator or lead magnet.

3️⃣ SOPs + AI Automation
Every part of the workflow - from research to publishing - is documented and partially automated.
This isn’t a personality brand; it’s a scalable system.

4️⃣ AI Prompt Library for Growth Assets
Generate landing pages, lead magnets, welcome emails, and sponsor creatives - cutting production time by 70 %.

5️⃣ 50+ Case Studies & Templates
A library of 50+ detailed newsletter case studies with visuals and monetization frameworks - ready to repackage into ebooks or a “Newsletter Mastery” product.

Think of it as a media engine - not just an archive.

💰 What Makes a Newsletter Sellable

1️⃣ Predictable performance — consistent OR + CTR over 6 months
2️⃣ Transferable systems — clear SOPs + automation
3️⃣ Clean list — no vanity subs
4️⃣ Revenue proof — sponsors, courses, affiliates
5️⃣ Brand independence — a voice that survives a new operator

A sellable newsletter isn’t about size — it’s about structure.
That’s what turns writing into equity.

🎯 Who Should Buy EmailBreakdown

• Agencies or consultants expanding into media or education

• Newsletter operators skipping the 0 → 1 phase

• SaaS companies serving creators or small biz

• Education brands seeking high-trust content IP

If you understand how newsletters compound, you’ll see the leverage here.

📣 Where to List or Promote a Newsletter Sale

If you’re planning your own exit, you don’t need an investment banker — just the right buyers.

1️⃣ Duuce – Marketplace for newsletter operators who speak your language.

Best for: Small-to-mid-size media assets with real engagement.

2️⃣ Flippa – Big reach, fast interest, mixed quality.

Best for: Smaller exits or early-stage sales.

3️⃣ Acquire – M&A for bootstrappers; structured, vetted, serious.

Best for: Six-figure newsletters or hybrid SaaS brands.

4️⃣ Your Own Newsletter – The most underrated deal channel.
Your readers already trust the brand — some may want to own it.

Best for: Strategic handovers or partner transitions.

📩 Interested in Acquiring EmailBreakdown?

If you’re serious about buying EmailBreakdown, reply to this email with “EB Acquisition.”

I’ll set up a short call to explore fit, share financials, and discuss the transfer process.
No bidding wars — just the right operator with the right plan.

🧠 Final Thought

Every newsletter should be built like it could be sold — even if you never plan to.
Because when you think in systems, structure, and ROI, you stop writing “content”…
…and start building a business that outlives you.

💡 Want a second opinion on your monetization?

If you checked anything but “no blockers” - we should talk.

🔑 1:1 Strategy Session

Book a 60-minute call where we will:

• Audit your current monetization plays

• Spot where revenue is leaking (or can be added fast)

• Build a plan you can implement tomorrow

If it’s not helpful, you get your money back.

Simple. Honest. No pressure.

🛠️ DIY Path: Launch & Systemize in 10 Days

My course — Newsletter in 10 Days: Start. Launch. Engage. — is built to help you set up systems fast.

In 10 days (for $87.53) you’ll:

• Never scramble on deadline night again

• Publish consistently with ready-to-use templates for content & sponsors

• Launch with strong deliverability baked in

If it’s not useful, I’ll refund you. No questions asked.