Arsenic & OnlyFans | My First Million Podcast

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Sam and Shaan discuss Arsenic, a Snapchat-based media company they describe as ‘Playboy for the Snapchat generation,’ and explore why platforms like OnlyFans have succeeded by serving creators in adult content spaces that mainstream platforms won’t support. Shaan shares his experience considering a similar pivot for his former live-streaming product Blab, and both hosts reflect on the business opportunity in empowering creators in niches where existing platforms underserve supply.

Key takeaways

• Shaan claims OnlyFans likely generates over $100 million in subscription revenue by taking a cut of creators’ earnings, succeeding where mainstream platforms like Snapchat and Instagram restrict adult content due to brand risk
• Arsenic raised $3 million and operates as a mansion-based media channel featuring models, using Snapchat’s opt-in nature to avoid controversy while monetizing through subscriptions, tours, and merchandise
• Shaan suggested pivoting Blab toward the cam girl market as a business opportunity, but his co-founder and investors were hesitant; he now advises entrepreneurs that serving underserved creator markets—even adult-oriented ones—can be a viable business strategy

Episode details: published February 26, 2020 · 1.8K views · 5:12 long. Summary written by Self Growth Videos from the episode itself. The business ideas, figures and results discussed are the hosts’ and guests’ own claims, shared as brainstorming and entertainment — not verified facts and not investment advice.

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