Substack Monetization Decision Advisor [ADVANCED]

ADVANCED — when the user has 100+ engaged subscribers and is considering monetization. Helps think through the three viable models (Immediate Monetizer/Strategic Launcher/Audience Builder) and a fourth option specific to professional services (free newsletter as lead-gen for high-ticket services — don't enable paid at all); for professional services this advisor will often recommend skipping paid subscriptions entirely since a $8/month tier is leaving money on the table when the user's actual service is $500-$50K; aware that Substack takes 10% of paid subscription revenue plus Stripe processing fees