Founded in 2011, Paid to Exist was established with the mission of assisting individuals in leaving their conventional employment to pursue their passions full-time. This initiative was launched after the founder successfully built their own business in 2008, which allowed them to leave a job of over five years. Over time, the founder's interests have evolved, prompting them to step away from the business. The business primarily earns income through the sales of courses and digital training materials, which require minimal maintenance. Despite a decline in revenue from an earlier peak exceeding $250,000 annually, the business still generates approximately $40,000 per year without significant effort to expand or maintain it. This presents an opportunity for someone interested in either growing the enterprise or simply reaping its steady income with little effort.
The business infrastructure is based on Wordpress, with Ontraport and Gumroad utilized for checkout processes and email list management via Ontraport. The sale includes several key assets: a website attracting 55,000 unique monthly visitors, an email list with over 11,000 subscribers, a Facebook page with 8,400 likes, and a Twitter account with 3,400 followers.
The founder is prepared to provide a detailed overview of business operations, along with suggestions for potential growth strategies for interested buyers. Additionally, a formal announcement will be made to the email list regarding the transition of ownership, with endorsements and the transfer of trust to the new owner.
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1. Agreements & Contracts.
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