Building a $20M+ Newsletter Business with One Employee — Kevin Van Trump’s Story — My First Million Podcast Summary

BizPodNotes
2 min readJul 2, 2024

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Discover how Kevin Van Trump built a $20M+ newsletter business with just one employee. In this episode of the “My First Million” podcast, Kevin shares his journey and practical strategies for growing a successful online business.

Highlights:

  • The Van Trump Report generates over $20 million annually from 30,000 to 40,000 paid subscribers,
  • Each subscriber pays approximately $600 per year for the newsletter,
  • The business grew organically without any advertising,
  • Kevin writes the newsletter himself to ensure high-quality content,
  • Effective networking at conferences and trade shows helped build a strong reputation and attract subscribers.

The Humble Beginnings

Kevin Van Trump started his career in a small rural town in Missouri. He was introduced to the world of trading through a friend and gradually transitioned into the newsletter business.

Building a $20M+ Newsletter Business

Kevin’s newsletter, the Van Trump Report, focuses on agricultural-based information but also covers a wide range of topics, including trading commodities. With approximately 30,000 to 40,000 paid subscribers, each paying $600 annually, the newsletter generates over $20 million in revenue each year.

Full Summary

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