how to monetize a large list of subscribers?

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I have a real estate company in Costa Rica. Almost by accident a few years ago I started a newsletter and now I have almost 15,000 subscribers. It has kept me in business throughout the lean years after the real estate crash in 08 and 09.
My newsletters tend to be about the country, real estate, the "good, bad, and ugly " about the country ( which no one else does ). I also tend to get a little personal and am not afraid to share opinions. I have a pretty loyal base and people will show up in CR and tell me that they have read everything I have written. ( I have also written a lot of Ebooks about the country... same thing.. the "good, bad and ugly" and how to deal with specifics.
Now... I am looking to wind down. I am winding down some of my projects and would like to know if it is possible to monetize my list. I have gone over it time and time again, arguing with myself "am I going against what the intent was when I started the newsletter?"...
I would really value opinions. Should I start a sep. letter on a subscription basis, should I offer specific products? Ideas?
I am afraid that my readers have gotten spoiled and will not spend money, but maybe that is just me.
Would appreciate as much positive or negative feedback as I can get.
thanks
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  • Profile picture of the author flavius333
    You know your subscribers best. I would suggest you to search for digital products that have affiliate programs at ClickBank, JVZoo, WarriorPlus and many others.

    Once you find some that may relate to your user profile - make a test broadcast and see what the feedback is. Then observe and auto-improve.

    Also you could go for lead offers - with those you'll cash for signups - you don't even need sales. They may be interested in a credit report or similar stuff.
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  • Profile picture of the author John J M
    If it's a list interested in making money, I would go that route. Use the methods described in comments above, or plug into something that creates a sales funnel for you without much work on your end. That's basically what I do and teach, and it definitely works.

    Obviously, it works even better if you have a captive list of subscribers.
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