How to Monetize Your Newsletter Before You Create a Course

What is the "100 Unique Products" Guide?

The "100 Unique Products" Guide is a live, cloud-hosted resource containing curated physical items perfect for newsletter affiliate promotions.

Chad released this guide on Microsoft 365 this week so that the team can update it in real-time. This solves the biggest problem for new newsletter owners: "What do I sell if I don't have a course yet?"

The guide breaks down 100 "quirky" items that local subscribers love, such as Nugget Ice Makers, Smart Bird Feeders, and Tabletop Fire Pits.

Crucially, the guide identifies products with high affiliate margins (often 8-20%), ensuring you aren't wasting space on low-ticket items.

How does the "Product Profit" strategy work?

The strategy involves reviewing physical products you already own (or can buy cheaply) to generate immediate affiliate commissions.

Instead of spending months filming a digital masterclass, Chad recommends looking around your house for items listed in the guide.

If you don't own them, you can find them used on eBay for a fraction of the price.

Once you have the item, the process is simple:

• Sign up as an affiliate for the product (via Amazon Associates or the vendor directly).

• Shoot a quick 2-minute video reviewing the item. You don't need to be on camera; just film your hands unboxing or using it.

• Place that video in your newsletter with your affiliate link.

 

Why is this better than selling digital courses?

Physical products have higher trust and lower barriers to entry than digital info-products.

When you review a physical item, you provide immediate, tangible value. The goal is to "make your money back" on the purchase immediately through commissions, effectively getting the item for free while building trust.

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