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Running a Side Income From Your Company's Data

A small team can turn a well-maintained dataset into a steady five-figure monthly line item. Here's what to focus on, and what to ignore, in the first six months.

October 10, 20261 min read
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You don't need to build a data company to make real money from data. A small team shipping one well-maintained dataset can clear five figures a month if they pick the right dataset and treat it like a product.

The six-month focus list

  • Month 1: pick one dataset. The one that answers a question nobody else can.
  • Month 2: build the pipeline. Automate everything that will run more than twice.
  • Month 3: write the listing. Treat it like a landing page.
  • Month 4: ship the first paid version. Price it a little higher than feels comfortable.
  • Month 5: iterate on buyer feedback. The first ten orders tell you more than the next hundred.
  • Month 6: add the subscription tier. Convert the top three flat-fee buyers.

By month six you'll either have a steady side income or clear evidence that the dataset isn't the right one. Both outcomes are faster than most people guess.