Top 5 Recurring Revenue Models

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Christel Guillen
July 10, 2025

Happy Thursday EduCreator!

I’ll be honest, I’ve stayed very far away from recurring revenue models because I don’t love the thought of being automatically subscribed to anything myself. This is the same mistake I made with starting a newsletter. I assumed because I don’t want to do something, my audience or community wouldn’t want to either.

It took me years to finally figure out that recurring revenue models are definitely the way to go! The key is to:

  1. Offer far more value than people are paying for

  2. Increase the price as the market validates your offer

  3. Start with micro-payments to quickly onboard members and get the community flywheel turning right away

A community flywheel is:
"A self-sustaining cycle where every new member adds value, and that value attracts even more members—turning engagement into growth, and growth into momentum."

In less that a month, I had 50 paying members in my new premium community Miami Global. Once I hit this number, I doubled the price and membership continues to grow. Now we’re building apps together, spending time in live events, and making 1:1 connections.

Join me and your fellow EduCreators on X for our 15th Launch 🚀 

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💸 5 Recurring Revenue Models You Can Start Today

1. Membership Communities

  • What it is: Charge members monthly for access to exclusive content, events, or support.

  • Examples: Buy Me a Coffee, Heartbeat, Skool

  • Great for: Creators and builders with a loyal audience who want connection and ongoing value.

2. Paid Newsletters

  • What it is: Subscribers pay for curated content, insights, or resources sent regularly. This can also include access into a membership community.

  • Examples: Beehiiv, Substack, ConvertKit

  • Great for: Writers, educators, and thought leaders building authority.

3. Digital Product Subscriptions

  • What it is: Offer access to a growing library of templates, prompts, downloads, or tools.

  • Examples: Payhip, Gumroad, Lemon Squeezy, Notion packs

  • Great for: Designers, educators, productivity experts.

4. Courses + Ongoing Coaching

  • What it is: Bundle self-paced learning with monthly Q&A calls or support.

  • Examples: Teachable, Kajabi, Podia

  • Great for: Coaches, consultants, and educators.

5. Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) / No-Code Tools

  • What it is: Create and sell a custom tool, GPT, or app people subscribe to.

  • Examples: Lovable, Softr, Make, Custom GPTs

  • Great for: Tech-savvy creators or those working with AI and automation.

Learn how to monetize your next Custom GPT and turn it into recurring income. Join us on July 15th for a mastermind session showing you exactly how to get started. Register below 👇️ 

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