How CJ Gustafson Built a +60k Subscriber Newsletter as a Side Hustle episode artwork

EPISODE · Mar 26, 2025 · 52 MIN

How CJ Gustafson Built a +60k Subscriber Newsletter as a Side Hustle

from Niche Pursuits Podcast: Find Your Next "Niche" Business Idea!

What does it take to grow a thriving newsletter with 60,000+ engaged readers all while working full-time as a CFO?  CJ Gustafson, from Mostly Metrics, is on this week's episode of the Niche Pursuits Podcast to share how he built a highly profitable brand on the side. In this episode, he delivers a masterclass in newsletter growth, monetization, and the power of niche content. This is a conversation packed with actionable insights and behind-the-scenes stories, and CJ reveals how he turned a once-slow-growing side project into a high-performing B2B media brand serving over 60,000 subscribers—including CFOs, founders, and business nerds who geek out over financial models and company benchmarks.   Ready to join a niche publishing mastermind, and hear from industry experts each week? Join the Niche Pursuits Community here: https://community.nichepursuits.com Be sure to get more content like this in the Niche Pursuits Newsletter Right Here: https://www.nichepursuits.com/newsletter Want a Faster and Easier Way to Build Internal Links?  Get $15 off Link Whisper with Discount Code "Podcast" on the Checkout Screen: https://www.nichepursuits.com/linkwhisper Get SEO Consulting from the Niche Pursuits Podcast Host, Jared Bauman: https://www.nichepursuits.com/201creative

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Mar 26, 2025

Embed this episode

NOW PLAYING

How CJ Gustafson Built a +60k Subscriber Newsletter as a Side Hustle

0:00 52:15

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

No similar episodes found.

No similar podcasts found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Niche Pursuits Podcast: Find Your Next "Niche" Business Idea!?

This episode is 52 minutes long.

When was this Niche Pursuits Podcast: Find Your Next "Niche" Business Idea! episode published?

This episode was published on March 26, 2025.

Can I download this Niche Pursuits Podcast: Find Your Next "Niche" Business Idea! episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.
URL copied to clipboard!