Snail Mail Subscription Club
Video published Apr 1, 2026 by Chris Koerner
Startup cost: Very low startup cost (our estimate; the video doesn’t give figures)
Source video
Chris Koerner · 5 Simple business Ideas Even Your Mother Can Start (and make $120/hr) ↗
One of 2 gigs covered in this video
What It Is
A paid physical-letter subscription, around $10 a month, where a creator writes and mails personal letters, recipes, or art to subscribers each month, no email newsletter, actual physical mail.
The Pitch
One cited example grew to $60,000 in monthly recurring revenue within 7 months, built entirely through organic short-form video, with no pre-existing following required.
Who It’s Best For
Someone with a genuine creative hook or personality who enjoys the tactile, personal-touch side of a subscription business.
The Truth (as we see it)
The numbers given are specific and credible, 2% churn, the first 1,500 customers coming from a single viral video, which is a good sign. Reliably mailing physical letters at scale, especially internationally, adds real cost and delivery-time considerations most digital subscriptions don't have.
Our assessment, based on the video and what’s typical across similar videos. We don’t independently verify income claims or prices.
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